Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, author of the seminal 1991 work The Isis (Yssis) Papers passed away this week. She was 80 years old. In this episode, Hard Knock Radio honors her life and and work with guest, Chuck D of Public Enemy.
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There is much misinformation and skepticism about ADHD, especially since the rates of diagnosis are skyrocketing throughout the world. In the book, ADHD: What Everyone Needs To Know, the authors Stephen Hinshaw and Katherine Ellison examines both the reality of ADHD and the societal forces pushing rates of diagnosis to alarmingly high levels. Join me on … Continued
Building a Business of Politics
The Rise of Political Consulting and the Transformation of American Democracy. With Adam Sheingate, Associate Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University and author of Building a Business of Politics: The Rise of Political Consulting and the Transformation of American Democracy. About the book: Political races in the United States rely heavily on highly paid political consultants … Continued
First, we’ll discuss the new biography of environmental legend David Brower. Then, we’ll take you inside one of the schools that education reformers declared a failure, whose teachers and students would beg to differ. We’ll look at where education reform fails education. Guests: Tom Turner started working with David Brower in 1968. He’s now author … Continued
Friend of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr: Shiite Cleric’s Execution “Will Not End Well” for Saudi Monarchy; As Saudi Arabia Executes Sheikh al-Nimr, Will U.S. Respond by Cutting $50 Billion in Weapons Sales? Lori Berenson After Being Held 20 Years in Peru: “My Objectives Were to Achieve a More Just Society.”
Hosted by Philip Maldari, Ishmael Reed, author of “The Complete Muhammad Ali”, in the first hour and Robert Scheer, editor of truthdig.com, in the second hour, go over 2015 and the outlook for the year ahead.
Con Sabor 19th Anniversary featuring a live set by Orquesta Bembe
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Con Sabor with host/producer Luis Medina celebrates its 19th Anniversary tonight! Featuring a live recorded session with the red hot all-star Salsa band Orquesta Bembe led by powerhouse timbalero and Grammy Award winner Christian Pepin and pianist Erick Peralta! Also Luis will feature his mix of Salsa, Latin Jazz, Musica Cubana from Son to Timba … Continued
Robert Neuwirth, author of “Shadow Cities: A Billion Squatters, A New Urban World”, estimates that more than a billion people—that’s 1 in 7–are squatters. This week, we visit squats in Venezuela and the Philippines. We find out why squatters aren’t just tolerated, but are crucial to the growth of major cities and national economies. Featuring: … Continued
“Better to Create Prophecy than live prediction.” Caroline closes out the year with Art Goodtimes, erudite pragmatic mystic politician poet laureate of the Telluride Mushroom Festival. “Retiring from 5th term as Colorado Green county commissioner — but still active with poetry and mushrooms.” What of 2015 shall we toss into the year end cauldron and … Continued
In this encore interview, Sonali speaks with Tavis Smiley about his lasting friendship with Maya Angelou and his book, “My Journey with Maya”