The conversation between Hard Knock Radio host Davey D and Medea Benjamin of Code Pink focused on Trump’s recent address to Congress, broader political dynamics, and key policy concerns. Key Takeaways: Trump’s Speech: Medea Benjamin found it highly partisan, more of a campaign rally than a formal address to Congress. She criticized his self-congratulatory tone and how he … Continued
A Day Without Immigrants: Protest and Fear 02-04-2025 The conversation began by reflecting onA Day Without Immigrants, a protest highlighting the economic contributions of immigrants. Montez emphasized that while many marched, fear prevented some from participating. People are terrified of ICE, law enforcement, and border patrol, Montez explained. The fear of deportation keeps many in … Continued
On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, we dive into a compelling conversation with author Joy James about her latest book, In Pursuit of Revolutionary Love: Precarity, Power, Communities. James explores the intersections of vulnerability, resistance, and solidarity, shedding light on how communities can build transformative power amidst structural challenges.
The panel Women Speak Out Against Fascism featured Ericka Huggins and Elaine Brown, two legendary figures in the Black liberation movement, in a powerful discussion about the rise of fascism, state repression, and the role of women in the fight for justice. Both Huggins and Brown, former leaders in the Black Panther Party, drew from … Continued
The talk Cat Brooks and Ericka Huggins – Life Is Living was recorded in 2016 as part of the Life Is Living festival, an annual event that celebrates art, activism, and community engagement, particularly centering Black and Brown communities in Oakland, California. This conversation features two powerful voices in social justice: Cat Brooks, a longtime … Continued
Dr. Akilah Cadet, the founder and CEO of Change Cadet, joined Hard Knock Radio to discuss her book, White Supremacy Is All Around: Notes from a Black Disabled Woman in a White World. The conversation with Davey D explored the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the rise of anti-Black sentiment, and the broader … Continued
Discussed in this episode: An outbreak centered in West Texas has just produced the first measles death in the United States in 5 years. The Trump administration cancelled a meeting of a committee that had been scheduled to advise the FDA on the makeup of next year’s flu vaccine. Now it will have to rely … Continued
On today’s episode of our weekly Monday segment, The Palestine Post, we’re joined by Samer Araabi, a member of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center who co-hosts the weekly Palestine Solidarity Announcements every Friday at noon; as well as Rehab Nazzal, a Palestinian artist and author who was born and raised in Jenin, joining live from Jenin … Continued
Gimme, gimme, gimme … A ‘wise’ guy’s got the power— To treason away With schemes of greed/The People end up With nothing/Or nothing at all … (Make you an offer you can’t refuse— When ya got nothin, you got nothin to lose ) Gimme, gimme, gimme … All the oxygen in the room! All the … Continued
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.
