Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Former Trump lawyer Bove approved for appeals court judgeship despite Democratic objections over multiple scandals; Senate Dems use arcane law to force release of Epstein files; Dems reintroduce John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act as mid-term … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Fund Drive Special: Fighting for Justice

Community activist Tony Coleman joins Davey D to discuss the trial of Johannes Mehserle, the former BART police officer convicted in the fatal shooting of Oscar Grant III. Coleman shares the community’s deep frustration and pain surrounding the trial and the broader issues of police violence and accountability. In a second audio clip, Coleman expresses … Continued


Background Briefing

This episode explores how Trump’s allies are reshaping the legal system by elevating unqualified ideologues, the foreign policy risks of his chaotic leadership style, and the GOP’s efforts to block transparency around the Epstein files. Ask ChatGPT

The Trump-controlled US Senate Elevates Bove as the Law is Weaponized to Keep Unqualified Ideologues on as US Attorneys We begin with the Trump-controlled US Senate elevating Emil Bove to the Court of Appeals and possibly on to the Supreme Court and assess the extent to which Trump has successfully weaponized the law by using … Continued