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.
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
