'Barbershop' Reviews DNC Highlights August 29, 2008 • In this week's Barbershop, Jimi Izrael, Michael Bowen, Robert George and Charles Robinson comb through the highlights of the Democratic National Convention, including Sen. Barack Obama's historic acceptance speech. The men also pause to commemorate third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastation along the Gulf Coast. 'Barbershop' Reviews DNC Highlights Listen · 15:23 15:23 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94096378/94096367" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Barbershop Takes On Veep Stakes, Master P August 22, 2008 • The guys in this week's Barbershop — Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Nick Charles — comb through the week's headlines. They talk about the latest buzz surrounding the presidential veep stakes, the USA's performance in the Olympics and rapper Master P's latest business venture, family friendly TV. Barbershop Takes On Veep Stakes, Master P Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93869930/93869920" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Edwards' Woes, New Movie's 'Blackface' Draw Scrutiny August 15, 2008 • The guys in the Barbershop speak their mind about the woes of former presidential contender and Senator John Edwards, and a new movie that has a big-name Hollywood actor appearing in blackface. This week's 'shop' patrons — Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Ruben Navarrette and Justin Ross – also weigh in on the presidential candidates' favorite songs. Edwards' Woes, New Movie's 'Blackface' Draw Scrutiny Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93622967/93622957" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Paris Hilton, Brett Favre Discussed in the 'Shop' August 8, 2008 • Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Nick Charles and Terrance Harris comb through the week's headlines. The Barbershop guys weigh in on Paris Hilton's "energy plan" as compared to those of the current presidential candidates and on football superstar Brett Favre's return from "retirement." Paris Hilton, Brett Favre Discussed in the 'Shop' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93411672/93411659" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Ludacris, Obama at Odds Over Campaign Song August 1, 2008 • Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Nick Charles talk about the House of Representatives' apology for slavery, the latest controversial campaign ad by Sen. John McCain, and why Sen. Barack Obama is NOT saying thank you to rapper Ludacris for a pro-Obama campaign song that disses McCain, Sen. Hillary Clinton and President Bush. Ludacris, Obama at Odds Over Campaign Song Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93164143/93164129" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Guys in the Shop Talk Politics, Unity July 25, 2008 • Jimi Izrael, Nick Charles, Ruben Navarrette and Eric Deggans talk about Illinois Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's upcoming visit to the Unity convention of journalists of color. They also weigh in on a rapper's stand against media treatment, and two teams battling it out on the WNBA court. Guys in the Shop Talk Politics, Unity Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/92908595/92908584" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Barbershop Guys Comb Through Latest Headlines July 18, 2008 • The guys in this week's Barbershop — Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Nick Charles — discuss new information about the Rev. Jesse Jackson's remarks on Sen. Barack Obama, the New Yorker magazine's controversial cover, and the NFL's latest move to combat gang trouble within the league. Barbershop Guys Comb Through Latest Headlines Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/92665673/92665661" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Critiques Jackson Flap, Obamas' TV Interview July 11, 2008 • Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Ed Dorn talk weigh in on the latest headlines. This week, the men discuss the Rev. Jesse Jackson's controversial off-mic comments about Sen. Barack Obama, both presidential candidates' aggressive push for the Latino vote and the Obamas' first primetime television interview. Shop Critiques Jackson Flap, Obamas' TV Interview Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/92445099/92445083" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shop Discusses McCain, Inmate's Suspicious Death July 4, 2008 • The guys in this week's shop — Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette and Nick Charles — are joined by conservative radio talk show host Armstrong Williams. They discuss Gen. Wesley Clark's jab at GOP presidential candidate John McCain's military service record, and the latest contention surrounding the death of an inmate accused of killing a Maryland police officer. Shop Discusses McCain, Inmate's Suspicious Death Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/92230966/92230952" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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NBA Drama: O'Neal's Jabs Bryant in Recent Rant June 27, 2008 • Barbershoppers Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Justin Ross talk about the Obama-Clinton unity tour, the recent flap surrounding NBA star Shaquille O'Neal's rant against rival Kobe Bryant, and Don Imus' latest on-air woes. NBA Drama: O'Neal's Jabs Bryant in Recent Rant Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/91958080/91958065" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obama's Father's Day Speech Stirs Reaction June 20, 2008 • The guys in this week's barbershop — Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Nick Charles and Gustavo Arrellano — comb through the latest headlines. This week, they talk about Senator Obama's Father's Day message, reaction to the trial verdict of R&B singer R. Kelly, and the NBA's Celtics big win over the Lakers to clinch the national title. Obama's Father's Day Speech Stirs Reaction Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/91727635/91727620" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Guys in the Shop talk Fatherhood, Politics June 13, 2008 • The Barbershop guys talk about the week in politics. In the shop this week, the feud between Spike Lee and Clint Eastwood over the depiction of blacks in World War II films, Barack Obama's newest website, and what's on their agenda this coming Father's Day. Guys in the Shop talk Fatherhood, Politics Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/91468863/91468853" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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'Shop' Guys Debate Clinton's Chance at Becoming V.P. June 6, 2008 • The guys in this week's shop — Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Lester Spence — talk about Sen. Barack Obama's victory and Sen. Hillary Clinton's chance at becoming Obama's vice president. 'Shop' Guys Debate Clinton's Chance at Becoming V.P. Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/91236316/91236306" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obama Back in the Hot Seat After Priest's Sermon May 30, 2008 • The Barbershop guys are at it again, and it's time for a weekly shape-up. This week, Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Nick Charles and Gustavo Arrellano discuss a fiery sermon by a catholic priest associated with democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama. The guys also weigh in on the NBA finals and ... donuts. Obama Back in the Hot Seat After Priest's Sermon Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90987861/90987846" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Barbershop Guys on the Week in News May 23, 2008 • The guys in the shop - writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, reporter Charles Robinson, Time magazine reporter Brian Bennett - talk about the latest drama on the presidential campaign trail, and the next moves in the NBA playoffs. Barbershop Guys on the Week in News Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90759377/90759364" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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