This conversation features Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and scholar-activist Ward Churchill as they discuss the impact of COINTELPRO, the FBI’s covert counterintelligence program, at a Congressional Black Caucus event. They examine the program’s historical role in targeting civil rights leaders, Black liberation movements, and Indigenous activists, shedding light on its lasting effects on social justice organizing … Continued
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A Conversation with a Legend Davey D of Hard Knock Radio recently sat down with Robert Townsend, an acclaimed actor, director, and filmmaker. Townsend is recognized not just for his significant contributions to film and television but also for his impactful activism. Robert Townsend: Renaissance Man Robert Townsend’s career spans a diverse array of roles … 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 implications … Continued
In a powerful discussion on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera, a nationally recognized scholar specializing in racism, anti-racism, whiteness, and ethnic studies. Dr. Cabrera, a professor at the University of Arizona, provided a critical breakdown of the landmark battle over Mexican American Studies (MAS) in Tucson and the … Continued
Silicon Valley is experiencing a shift that is raising eyebrows across the tech world. On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Quency Phillips of Lighthouse Silicon Valley to discuss the changing landscape of diversity, technology, and economic power. The Changing Face of Silicon Valley Silicon Valley has long been seen as a … Continued
The Plight of Leonard Peltier: A Reflection of Systemic Injustice In a poignant session of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D was joined by activist and freedom fighter Kalonji Changa to discuss the harrowing yet resilient journey of political prisoner Leonard Peltier. Changa detailed his recent visit to Peltier, emphasizing the surreal and historic nature … Continued
Tom Robbins (1932-2025), who died on February 9th, 2025 at the age of 92, was a mid-twentieth century literary master. In this interview recorded May 15, 2000, he talks about his career with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff.
Salvadorean President Nayib Bukele has offered to house people who’ve been convicted of violent crimes in the United States after meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a new Salvadorean megaprison called Cecot. The offer came alongside an invitation to receive deportees from the US. We’re joined to discuss this news and to … Continued
