Todd Haynes, noted independent film-maker, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. This interview was created in coordination with a retrospective of Todd Haynes films at Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.
Hard Knock Radios latest session featured a profound conversation with activist Melinda, also known as Brown Girl Pride. This dialogue shed light on vital social justice issues, particularly concerning the Latino community and its complex relationship with racial identity and systemic oppression and white supremacy. The Essence of Speaking Truth to Power Davey D opened … Continued
Discussed in this episode: For the first time since 2019, deaths from influenza have outpaced deaths from COVID. Amidst mass-firings of public workers at federal public health agencies, the Department of Health and Human Services has indefinitely postponed the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that had been scheduled for this week … Continued
In a poignant episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with Jamal Ibn Mumia, the activist son of political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. During this Black History Month special, they delve into the ongoing struggles faced by political prisoners and the systemic issues of racial injustice and corruption in the criminal justice system. Celebrating … Continued
On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D welcomed Kali Akuno, co-founder of Cooperation Jackson in Mississippi, for an in-depth conversation about the political landscape following the latest elections. Known for his activism and work promoting cooperative economics, Akuno shared his analysis of the election results and the rising tide of neo-confederate and fascist forces in the … Continued
In the Hard Knock Radio conversation, host Davey D and Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson delve into the implications of Donald Trump’s presidency, particularly in the context of his inauguration and the direction of U.S. policies. Akuno critiques Trumps rhetoric and his focus on reinforcing white supremacy, discussing the exploitation of marginalized groups, including Black … Continued
The 1963 debate between Malcolm X and James Baldwin was a powerful intellectual exchange that highlighted two distinct yet complementary perspectives on the Black freedom struggle in America. While both men were staunch critics of systemic racism and white supremacy, Malcolm X, representing the Nation of Islam, advocated for Black self-determination, separation from oppressive institutions, … Continued
On today’s episode of our weekly Monday segment, The Palestine Post, we discuss the latest in Palestine including the teetering on the edge of brinksmanship of the first phase of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal, as well as some of the history of zionism, with Phyllis Bennis, a Middle East analyst and director of the New … Continued
Margaret Atwood, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded in the KPFA studios in October 2009 while on tour for the novel “Year of the Flood.” One of the most distinguished authors writing today, Margaret Atwood is best known for her novel “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and well as several other novels, short stories, poems, essays and political commentary. This interview has never been heard in its entirety until now.
In a rare and enlightening conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with the late Gus Newport, a revered human rights activist and former mayor of Berkeley. While Newport is widely recognized for his contributions to politics and social justice, fewer know of his deeply personal connection to Malcolm X—an alliance forged … Continued