Hard Knock Radio – May 3, 2024
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, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.
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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.
Palestinian Solidarity Encampments
“Today on Hard Knock Radio, Davey D brings together a diverse group of students and activists from across the country to discuss the Palestinian Solidarity Encampments. The participants delved into the recent nationwide protests supporting Palestine, highlighting the intense police reactions and the inaccurate media portrayals of the protesters. They also shared their personal experiences … Continued
In Conversation with Dhoruba Bin Wahad
On today’s episode we speak with activist Dhoruba Bin Wahad. 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, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.
In Conversation with the Arab Resource Organizing Committee and San Francisco State about Palestine/ Peace and Dignity Run
We catch up with the folks from Arab Resource Organizing Committee (AROC) and SF state to talk about Palestine Liberation, new solidarity encampments and May Day events. Also we talk to Jose Malvido about the upcoming Peace and Dignity Run. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm … Continued
In Conversation with Mario Van Peebles and Dave Roach about Outlaw Posse
On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with actor-filmmaker Mario Van Peebles and David Roach, who heads the Oakland International Film Festival, in a wide-ranging discussion about film and representation. They explored Mario’s illustrious career and the challenges and benefits of maintaining a family dynasty in the film industry. Central to the conversation was … Continued
Understanding the U.S. Political Landscape
In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D discussed the turbulent U.S. political landscape with Dr. James Taylor, a political analyst and professor from USF. Their conversation delved into the deep polarization affecting the nation as it approaches the elections, with a particular focus on the extreme partisanship within the Republican Party … Continued
Police Brutality in Antioch, California and Freeing Aging Politcal Prisoners
We speak with community activists about police terror in Antioch, California. Later we speak with Minister King X about the release of freeing aging political prisoners. 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, hosted by Davey D and Anita … Continued
In Conversation with Rose Clemente
In an insightful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Rosa Clemente about her educational journey and her dissertation, which examines the role of hip-hop in political activism. Clemente shared her experiences with protests at Columbia University and other college campuses, highlighting how these movements have historically shaped political engagement among students. … Continued
Kali Akuno, Oppressive Laws, Palestine and Earth Day
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D was joined by Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson to discuss pressing issues surrounding a Supreme Court ruling that could drastically limit, or even effectively outlaw, the right to protest. They delved into the implications of this potential limitation, touching on how it represents a … Continued
America’s Black Capital and Poor News Network
Americas Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy chronicles how a center of Black excellence emerged amid virulent expressions of white nationalism as African Americans pushed back against Confederate ideology to create an extraordinary locus of achievement. Alongside author Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar, in this episode we examine the … Continued
Americas Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy chronicles how a center of Black excellence emerged amid virulent expressions of white nationalism as African Americans pushed back against Confederate ideology to create an extraordinary locus of achievement. Alongside author Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar, in this episode we examine the … Continued