Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   Trump announces pause on tariffs except China, democrats say damage is done and uncertainty remains Federal worker unions fight back against Trump attacks on government workers and their unions, while Dems back pro-worker legislation UN World … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Grow or Die: Build and Fight Formula for Survival in a Collapsing System

In a special edition of Rootwork on KPFK, Thandi Chimurenga of Black Liberation Media sat down with Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson to explore bold strategies for grassroots survival and resistance. Part of the ongoing “Build and Fight Formula” series, the conversation unpacked the urgency of food sovereignty, mutual aid, and community-based power in the face of … Continued


Education Today

Education Today – April 9, 2025

Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein and Jaron Epstein that airs every week at 2:30. . A BIG education problem right now is the fact that teachers can’t afford housing. Today we talk about work being done on that issue – new studies, new laws, new enthusiasm.


Capitalist processes wreak havoc on ecosystems. What stories or accounts can spur people to address environmental degradation, and help them grasp its root causes? Drawing on works by John Steinbeck and Anna Tsing, Tim Christiaens considers the impact of capitalist dynamics on ecological relations. Michiel Rys and Liesbeth François, eds., Re-Imagining Class: Intersectional Perspectives on … Continued