Mar 12th, 2010 · In this week's installment of the Barbershop host Michel Martin talks with freelance writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Gustavo Arellano, who writes the "Ask A Mexican" column for the OC Weekly, and Zack Rosen, who is the editor-in-chief of TheNewGay. They discuss former New York Congressman Eric Massa's resignation on Monday after allegations that he groped and sexually harassed a number of young, male staffers in his office. They also discuss California State Senator Roy Ashburn, who admitted he was gay this week.
Keywords: officer · civil · attorney · Rep · Gay · drama · staffers · Writer · Jimi Izrael · barbershops · male · syndicated
Feb 9th, 2010 · The hourlong dance variety show Soul Train was the longest-running syndicated show in history when it signed off in 2006. Adolfo "Shabba Doo" Quinones, one of the program's original dancers, celebrates Soul Train's 40th anniversary with a look back at the show's impact on fashion, dance and culture.
Keywords: Fashion · 2006 · culture · celebration · history · America · original · anniversary · soul · Dancing · Dancer · syndicated
Jan 22nd, 2010 · Host Michel Martin talks to the Tell Me More Barbershop guys about U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown's recent victory in the Massachusetts special election to fill the seat vacated by the late Ted Kennedy. The men also discuss former presidential candidate John Edwards' recent admission that he did, in fact, father a child by his mistress Reille Hunter and Conan O'Brien's mega-million dollar payout to leave NBC's "Tonight Show." Hear opinions from freelance writer Jimi Izrael, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar and NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin.
Keywords: Senate · Child · presidential · victory · civil · attorney · Payout · candidate · Massachusetts · dollars · Writer · Mega
Dec 19th, 2009 · The name of Jenny Sanford, the estranged wife of South Carolina's wandering governor, made it onto a number of those year-end lists of most fascinating and admired persons. Instead of standing by her tearful husband, Sanford moved out of the governor's mansion and moved on with her life. Host Scott Simon talks to syndicated columnist Kathleen Parker, who lauded Mrs. Sanford In a recent post on The Daily Beast.
Keywords: husband · scandal · Scott Simon · lady · governors · wife · syndicated · mansion · South Carolina · admiring · estranged · Sanford
Dec 4th, 2009 · Freelance writer Jimi Izrael, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar and NPR Senior Producer JJ Sutherland discuss President Obama's call for a surge of U.S. troops to Afghanistan. The guys also debate who is to blame in "Crasher Gate," which centers on a Virginia couple who crashed a White House state dinner, and whether Tiger Woods can rebound from his recent "transgressions."
Keywords: Afghanistan · White House · civil · attorney · Virginia · Writer · Jimi Izrael · wood · Dinner · syndicated · Tiger · Tiger Woods
Oct 2nd, 2009 · Host Michel Martin talks about the latest news and the issues with freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, editor and civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and NPR's Political Editor Ken Rudin. They discuss embattled New York Governor David Paterson and whether he should seek re-election and criticism about President Obama's trip to Copenhagen as youth violence continues to devastate his hometown of Chicago. As a kicker, the guys weigh in on late night comedian David Letterman's confession of having had sex with several women on his staff.
Keywords: Violence · Sex · devastation · critic · civil · attorney · Chicago · Copenhagen · hometown · confessed · Jimi Izrael · youth
Sep 11th, 2009 · Freelance writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, NPR's Political Editor Ken Rudin and syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette discuss the week's news. The Barbershop guys talk about President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress and news that Ellen Degeneres will take Paula Abdul's spot as the newest American Idol judge. They also kickoff the start of the NFL season, revealing what teams they will be watching this year.
Keywords: Congress · Americans · civil · attorney · Writer · Jimi Izrael · NFL · Political Editor Ken Rudin · idol · barbershops · American Idol · syndicated
Aug 29th, 2009 · Bob Greene's new book, Late Edition: A Love Story, is a collection of true stories about the first newspaper that ever gave him a job, the Columbus Citizen-Journal in Ohio. Host Scott Simon speaks to the best-selling author and former syndicated columnist about his memoir.
Keywords: newspapers · Scott Simon · memoir · Ohio · Love Story · syndicated · greens · emLate · emColumbus · Citizen Journal
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