Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio

4:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: MONDAYS - FRIDAYS

Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting. Hosts Davey D and Anita Johnson give voice to issues ignored by the mainstream while planting seeds for social change.

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San Francisco Black Film Festival Celebrates Black Joy, History, and Resilience and Poor News Magazine

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As Juneteenth approaches, the San Francisco Black Film Festival (SFBFF) returns with a powerful lineup of films, community events, and cultural programming designed to celebrate Black life, history, and creativity. On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with SFBFF Executive Director Cree Ray, who discussed the festival’s legacy, this year’s theme, and why preserving Black stories …

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Ajamu Baraka and Black Alliance for Peace Calls for World Cup Boycott Over U.S. Policies and Human Rights Concerns

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On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Ajamu Baraka of the Black Alliance for Peace about the organization’s call to boycott the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted primarily in the United States. The wide-ranging conversation examined the intersection of sports, politics, human rights, and international solidarity. Baraka began by explaining … Continued

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Dominique DiPrima Breaks Down LA’s High-Stakes Mayoral Race and California’s Political Future

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Veteran journalist and KBLA host Dominique DiPrima joined Hard Knock Radio host Davey D for a wide-ranging conversation about the Los Angeles mayoral race, shifting political coalitions, and what California’s political battles may signal for the rest of the country. Drawing on decades of experience covering politics and community issues, DiPrima offered an unfiltered assessment … Continued

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In Conversation with Steve Phillips about his new book, Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else?

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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with political strategist, attorney, and author Steve Phillips to discuss his provocative new book, Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else? The wide ranging conversation explored race, democracy, corporate power, media influence, and the ongoing backlash against racial justice efforts in the United States. Davey D … Continued

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Disinformation, Political Manipulation, Identity Politics, and the Growing threats facing American Democracy

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Host Davey D welcomed Jamelle Bouie to Hard Knock Radio for an in depth conversation about disinformation, political manipulation, identity politics, and the growing threats facing American democracy. Bouie, one of the nation’s most prominent political commentators, is a columnist for The New York Times and is widely known for connecting current political events to … Continued

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Oakland’s Homelessness Crisis Under Scrutiny: Needa B Raises Alarm Over Mandela House Conditions

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On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with homeless advocate Needa B to discuss troubling allegations surrounding Mandela House, a transitional housing facility located on the border of West Oakland and Emeryville. The conversation examined whether public funds intended to support unhoused residents are being used effectively and whether vulnerable people are receiving … Continued

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Lawrence Ross and Byron Hurt Discuss Athlete Activism, Campus Racism, and the Power of Protest

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On this edition of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D welcomed longtime author and journalist Lawrence Ross and acclaimed filmmaker and former college quarterback Byron Hurt for a timely discussion about race, higher education, athlete activism, and the growing call for Black student athletes to reconsider attending universities in states that have rolled back voting … Continued

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Medea Benjamin Warns of Growing U.S.-Israel Military Integration and Escalating Pressure on Cuba

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On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with peace activist and Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin about what she described as a dangerous effort to deepen military ties between the United States and Israel through a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Benjamin explained that for years the United States has provided … Continued

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Community Leaders Demand Accountability After Fairfield Police Assault of Teen Maurice Williams

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Community Leaders Demand Accountability After Fairfield Police Assault of Teen Maurice Williams On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with community advocates George Galvis of CURYJ and Berry Accius of Voices of the Youth about growing outrage over the violent arrest of 16 year old Fairfield High School student Maurice Williams. The conversation examined … Continued

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Part Two: Beyond the Ballot Box and Building Independent Political Power

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Beginning around the 48 minute mark, the conversation moves beyond campaign endorsements and into a broader discussion about political strategy, representation, and the future of grassroots organizing in California and across the country. Dr. Melina Abdullah challenges listeners to think beyond the traditional Democratic versus Republican framework. She argues that voters should support candidates they … Continued