On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with political strategist, attorney, and author Steve Phillips to discuss his provocative new book, Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else? The wide ranging conversation explored race, democracy, corporate power, media influence, and the ongoing backlash against racial justice efforts in the United States. … Continued
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For as long as we’ve known, humans have revered ancient trees. We have also destroyed them, especially since the advent of colonialism and fossil fuel capitalism. Historian Jared Farmer reflects on what trees illuminate about our past and potential future.
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On today’s show: Headlines FDA Chief Pushed Out in Latest Sign of Public Health Chaos Under RFK Jr. Astra Taylor on AI Data Center Resistance & Fighting “Billionaire Big Tech Agenda” Family Demands Release of Salah Sarsour, Milwaukee Muslim Leader Taken By ICE Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by … Continued
On today’s show, we talk about inflation, gas prices, and predictions for the economy with Professor Richard Wolff. Richard Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Currently, he is a Visiting Professor at the New School University in New York City. Professor Wolff is the founder of Democracy at Work … Continued
