On this episode, we go straight to Gaza where we speak with Maram Humaid, an Al Jazeera journalist reporting on Palestine, with a focus on life in Gaza, human rights, and the impact of conflict on civilians. You can read her reporting here https://www.aljazeera.com/author/maram_humaid_180330170649742 — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on … Continued
On this episode, we speak with Shaina Low, a spokesperson for the Norwegian Refugee Council, focusing on humanitarian crises, civilian protection, and international humanitarian law. As temperatures in Gaza drop, displaced people are more vulnerable than ever. — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/
Discussed in this episode: Trendlines for respiratory illnesses that spread this time of year: National COVID rates are low but rising in some states, especially in the Northeast. Influenza rates are rising in line with previous years. One area of concern: vaccination rates for influenza are dropping, which could lead to more severe cases and … Continued
Joe R. Lansdale, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky f, recorded November 12, 2025, discussing his latest Hap & Leonard book, “Hatchet Girls,” his recent collections, and his life as a writer. Joe R. Lansdale writes a broad spectrum of fiction, from his successful Hap and Leonard series of noir mysteries, to fantasy and horror short fiction, to western novels and short stories, as well as a variety of genre mash-ups. His latest Hap and Leonard mystery, Hatchet Girls, according to Wikipedia, is the 27th in that series.
On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, we dive into the hidden biases of the digital age with Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble, author of the groundbreaking book, Algorithms of Oppression. Dr. Noble unpacks how search engines, often seen as neutral tools, can reinforce harmful stereotypes and limit access to critical knowledge. Join us as we … Continued
“Music and AI: Ethics at the Crossroads” brings together moderator Adisa Banjoko with guests Julie Wenah, Sean Kantrowitz, and X Eyyee for a grounded, very real talk on power, culture, and technology. Julie Wenah, chair of the Digital Civil Rights Coalition and a veteran of the Obama White House, Airbnb, and Meta, explains how biased … Continued
SF HIP-HOP’s “Legends of Hip Hop and the New Tech Frontier” brings Rakim, Sway, Divine and Reza into conversation with moderator Davey D about the long marriage between Hip Hop, technology and power. Davey opens by framing tech as a tool that can liberate or oppress, reminding folks that Hip Hop has always been highly … Continued
This SF HIP HOP Culture RenAIssance panel, “Creative Alchemy: The Rise of the One Day Record Label,” explores how AI is reshaping music while keeping human creativity at the center. Moderator AJ, co founder of Good Trouble, frames the conversation around making sure the community understands AI so no one gets left behind as the tech accelerates. Willonious Hatcher, … Continued
Hard Knock Radio host Davey D marked Mental Health Awareness Month by centering a rarely held but urgently needed conversation: what real healing looks like for Black men. Joining him were artist and wellness leader Karega Bailey, Oakland rapper and community organizer Mistah FAB, and Dads Evoking Change founder Kareem Chadley, all of whom have … Continued
On this episode, we speak with Addie Kitchen, the grandmother of Steven Taylor, the man fatally shot by a now-retired San Leandro police officer in a Walmart in April 2020, and she has since emerged as a leading advocate seeking justice and accountability in his case. We also speak with Adanté Pointer, an Oakland‑born civil‑rights attorney … Continued
