Hard Knock Radio

A History of Israel and Palestine

We hear from John Reiman about the history of Zionism. Later we hear from author Adam Mansbach responds to Charles Schumer New York Times opinion piece titled, “What American Jews Fear Most.” Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, … Continued


Talk-It-Out Radio

Presents, Black to the Beginning – December 1, 2023

Fresh “Lev” White hosts Friends Dr. Samantha Coleman and Sandria Washington both discovered as adults they were adopted. Each quickly learned that Black Adoption is common, but taboo to speak about in private or publicly. The voices of Black adoptees – especially those adopted by Black families – are rarely heard.  In 2019, Dr. Sam and Sandria partnered … Continued


Project Censored

Israeli Involvement in Undermining U.S. Advocacy in Support of Palestinians

On today’s show, Eleanor and Mickey speak with two veteran investigative journalists, both on the issue of Israeli influence in U.S. media and society. In the first segment, James Bamford speaks about Project Butterfly, a multimillion-dollar campaign begun in 2015 to undermine pro-Palestinian advocacy in the U.S., especially on campuses. He asks why U.S. law … Continued


Thousands of meters below the ocean surface, there’s a whole world we’ve only just begun to understand. There are massive underwater mountains, hydrothermal vents spewing piping hot water, and bioluminescent creatures that offer pockets of light in an otherwise pitch-black ecosystem. There are also trillions of dollars worth of minerals like copper, cobalt, nickel, and … Continued


Economic Update

American’s Self-Image versus Reality

Updates on the closing of a Florida plant that should be converted to worker co-op, oil company profits versus the social damage they do, how mega-corporations (Walmart, Amazon) are taking over the grocery business, and the social purpose and the meaning of the “middle class.” In the second half, Professor Wolff interviews Jared Yates Sexton. … Continued