On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with members of DVT—Tongo Eisen-Martin, Damani Rhodes, and Vadia—to discuss their powerful new album, Traveling Shoes. The conversation explores how the project blends poetry, music, and political consciousness to reflect the realities of Black life, resistance, and movement. Known for their deeply rooted … Continued
No Kings and 11 Attempts by Democrats to Fund TSA Blocked by Trump As He Tries To Force His SAVE Act on Senate Republicans We begin with the upcoming “No Kings” rallies across the country on Saturday, the third of which is likely to be bigger with anti-war sentiments swelling the ranks although the Iran … Continued
Visionary Activist Show 3.26.26 2 pm pt #KPFA (3.27.26 wee hours & 1pm pt #KPFK) “No to monarchy, no to having a supreme leader, Yes to Democracy-Equality!” Chant from students/citizens in Iran… Caroline plays a short clip of Maryam Ishani, And long proffering from Omid Safi’s recent teaching: “What we all need to know about … Continued
E. Hoffman Price (1898-1988), fantasy and science fiction author who published in various pulp magazines from the 1920s into the 1950s, in conversation with Probabiliaties hosts Richard Wolinsky, Richard A. Lupoff and Lawrence Davidson, recorded in early 1979 at Price’s home in Redwood City, California. Price is known today for a collaboration with the great horror writer H.P. Lovecraft. Also, a brief interview with independent film maker Rob Nillson, and a review of “Assassins” at Oakland Theatre Project through April 5, 2026. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Mouin Rabbani talks about the Iran war and its many complications • Helen Yaffe talks about Trump’s oil embargo on Cuba—its effects and how Cubans are reacting
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is the woman who has to speak, and it’s not only the woman Anaïs who has to speak, but I who have to speak for many women.” So says the Cuban-French essayist and novelist in this 1966 reading from the first volume of “The Diary of Anais Nin,” presented in commemoration of Women’s History Month by poet Steven Reigns, Chair of the Anaïs Nin Foundation (produced by Brian DeShazor).
As the world’s largest online information resource, Wikipedia knows a thing or two about how our curiosity shows up. I wondered: as our information landscape changes, how does Wikipedia adjust? And our curiosity? Lisa Seitz Gruwell, Chief Advancement Officer at Wikimedia Foundation, joined me to reflect on what’s worked and the importance of making time … Continued
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On today’s show: Headlines Crude Capitalism: Trump’s War on Iran Disrupts Global Systems, from Agriculture to Oil to Shipping Meet Ryan Schwank, ICE Whistleblower Who Exposed Agency’s Unconstitutional Practices “Torture & Genocide”: U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Denounces Israeli Abuse of Palestinians Michael Stipe & Aaron Dessner Perform “No Time for Love Like Now” at Democracy … Continued
Host Cat Brooks talks to Imani Perry to talk about her book “Black in Blues” Imani Perry is the National Book Award–winning author of South to America, as well as seven other books of nonfiction. She is the Henry A. Morss Jr. and Elisabeth W. Morss Professor of Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality and of African … Continued
