Hard Knock Radio – July 7, 2026
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.
Background Briefing – July 7, 2026
On today’s briefing: The Latest Platner Scandal Has Bernie and Mamdani Urging Him to Step Aside We begin with the latest scandal rocking the Platner campaign for the US Senate in Maine, which is a must-win seat occupied by long-serving Republican Susan Collins if the Democrats are to take control of the senate in November. … Continued
Marx’s Key Insight: Capitalism’s Surplus
The central concept of Marx’s contribution to a critical understanding of the capitalist economic system – the entry point into his distinctive analysis – is “the surplus.” Today’s show is devoted to making clear (1) what the surplus is, (2) how and why the surplus is central to understanding capitalism’s key features, and (3) how … Continued
Welcome Author Paul O’ Conner to Jovelyn’s Bistro, on Cover to Cover
Join us in conversation as we discuss “The Missing Child” Author Paul O’ Connor. A Sealed Envelope Sent Him Searching: Former Journalism Professor Reconstructs Mother’s Hidden Past Most families possess stories that were never fully told. Retired journalist and former journalism professor Paul T. O’Connor believes many of those stories can still be recovered and … Continued
Does summer leave you feeling overstimulated instead of energized? If the season’s bright, social pace feels more draining than restorative, you’re not alone. Join Renée Camila for an exploration of the herbs that help us find grounding, offer gentle protection, calm overwhelm, and awaken resilience so you can move through summer with greater ease, presence, … Continued
Fossil fuel combustion has made dangerous heat waves ever more frequent. The short term answer — for those who have one — is to turn on the air conditioner. But air conditioning makes the the problem even worse. Environmental journalist Sam Bloch discusses the ways that cities used to be designed for shade, and stresses … Continued
One thousand days have passed since Israel’s continuing genocide in Gaza began. More than 73,000 Palestinians have been confirmed killed, according to the Gaza health ministry — an average of about 73 per day. This conservative estimate does not include indirect deaths from disease, malnutrition, lack of clean water and other outcomes of the genocide. … Continued
Hamas Dissolves Governance of Gaza; Plus, Supreme Court Allows TPS Ending for Syrians and Haitians; And, Revived Push to Municipalize San Francisco Power System
00:08 — Muhannad Ayyash is Professor of Sociology at Mount Royal University in Calgary and Policy Analyst at Al-Shabaka 00:33 — Ali Tarokh is Director of Development & Communications at Syrian Community Network and adjunct professor at Loyola University. 00:45 — Tim Redmond, founder of 48hills. Tim Redmond has been a political and investigative reporter in San Francisco … Continued
Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – July 7, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines Report from Tehran: Millions Attend Ali Khamenei’s Funeral Amid Widespread Sense of Victory in War Calls Grow for Israel to Release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya; U.S. Doctor Says “Nobody Is Safe” in Gaza Hamas Renouncing Rule Over Gaza Signals Commitment to Ceasefire Despite Israeli Attacks: Amjad Iraqi Democracy Now! is a … Continued
The Humanitarian Crises in Congo and Sudan
On today’s show, Cat turns her attention to two of Africa’s most urgent humanitarian crises. First, Maurice Carney, co-founder and executive director of Friends of the Congo, discusses the ongoing violence, displacement, and instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the international response to the conflict. Then, Olivier Rugemintwaza, Regional Director of Programs … Continued
Hamas Dissolves Governance of Gaza; Plus, Supreme Court Allows TPS Ending for Syrians and Haitians; And, Revived Push to Municipalize San Francisco Power System
00:08 — Muhannad Ayyash is Professor of Sociology at Mount Royal University in Calgary and Policy Analyst at Al-Shabaka 00:33 — Ali Tarokh is Director of Development & Communications at Syrian Community Network and adjunct professor at Loyola University. 00:45 — Tim Redmond, founder of 48hills. Tim Redmond has been a political and investigative reporter … Continued
Democracy Now! – July 7, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines Report from Tehran: Millions Attend Ali Khamenei’s Funeral Amid Widespread Sense of Victory in War Calls Grow for Israel to Release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya; U.S. Doctor Says “Nobody Is Safe” in Gaza Hamas Renouncing Rule Over Gaza Signals Commitment to Ceasefire Despite Israeli Attacks: Amjad Iraqi Democracy Now! is a … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – July 7, 2026
On today’s briefing: Crypto Don Makes a Deal With the Head of the Notoriously Corrupt FIFA Which Will Stain a U.S. Victory If There Is To Be One This Evening We begin with our wannabe Mafia boss making a deal the head of the notoriously corrupt FIFA could not refuse, resulting in a furious backlash … Continued
Night Magic – July 7, 2026
Music of the The Great Jazz Legends, with Alex Danzler
This week we feature the long awaited interview with Turkish experimental artist Huma Utku which was done this Spring from her home near Izmir, Turkiye. For those of you unfamiliar, we have been covering this artist for some time, but not to this depth. This interview provides insights into her musical journey from a teenager … Continued