Jan 2nd, 2009 · The Barbershop guys — Ruben Navarrette, Lester Spence, Sean Conner and Arsalan Iftikhar — convene to talk about a dramatic week in news. Among today's topics: Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich defied critics but remains under a cloud of controversy, a Tennessee Republican sent a politically disastrous Christmas gift. Plus, does the NFL plan on hiring more black coaches?
Dec 19th, 2008 · It's another Friday in the Barbershop with Jimi Izrael, Nick Charles, Arsalan Iftikhar and Ruben Navarrette. Up for discussion this week: a closer look at President Bush's close call with a pair of flying shoes and a recent comedy sketch on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" that failed to hit New York Governor David Paterson's funny bone.
Dec 5th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet picks have the guys in the 'shop', once again, speaking their minds. This week, Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Nick Charles and Arsalan Iftikhar discuss the potentially awkward working relationship Obama might have with leaders in his administration, like former rival Hillary Clinton. Plus, hear views on how comedians should portray the future president, and Plaxico Buress' gun drama.
Nov 14th, 2008 · It has been an active week in both politics and pop culture. Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Eric Deggans and Marc Lamont Hill mull over the latest headlines, including President-elect Obama's White House transition, former GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's not-so-quiet exit from the campaign trail and — from the sports world — fresh NBA predictions.
Oct 31st, 2008 · Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Boyce Watkins and Marcus Skelton talk about Obama's recent primetime television address, the ongoing Ad wars, D.L. Hughley's new CNN show offering a comedic take on the news, and San Francisco 49er's coach Mike Singletary's much-talked-about press conference.
Aug 22nd, 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.
Jul 11th, 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.
Jun 27th, 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.