Hard Knock Radio

Chuck D on Immigration, Omar Offendum (Encore)

This is an encore show that features Chuck D of Public Enemy and Syrian American hip-hop artist Omar Offendum. We also have a commentary from Dr. Jared Ball. Featured Voices: Carlton Douglas Ridenhour (born August 1, 1960), known professionally as Chuck D, is an American rapper,[2] best known as the leader and frontman of the hip hop group Public Enemy, which he … Continued


Work changed dramatically during the Covid pandemic. Enormous numbers of people lost their jobs, while others were able to work remotely. And then there were so-called essential workers, whose in-person jobs put them at the highest risk. In response, many of them organized, often informally. Sociologist Jamie McCallum argues that the struggles of essential workers … Continued