Nov 5th, 2008 · Barack Obama, a black first-term Democratic senator from Illinois, ushered in a new era last night with an unprecedented and emotional win of the U.S. presidency. San Diego Tribune syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and Black America Web correspondent Michael Cottman react to Obama's win and discuss what it means for the future of the nation.
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.
Aug 6th, 2008 · This historic White House campaign is exposing racial tensions in the country, and that poses interesting challenges to reporters who are covering the impact of race on politics. NPR White House Correspondent David Greene, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, and Elizabeth Holmes of The Wall Street Journal, discuss how they're dealing with that challenge.
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.
Jul 4th, 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.
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.
Feb 22nd, 2008 · Barbershop regulars Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette and Arsalan Iftikhar are joined this week by screenwriter Alan McElroy. The guys weigh in on John McCain's alleged impropriety, Tavis Smiley's public riff with Barack Obama, and who they're rooting for at this year's Oscars.
Jan 25th, 2008 · In this week's Barbershop, Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Lester Spence discuss the upcoming Democratic South Carolina primary, negative campaigning, the Economic Stimulus plan and Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's latest troubles. Kilpatrick is facing possible felony perjury charges related.