Hard Knock Radio

Ishmael Reed on ‘Jazz Martyrs’: Exploring the Struggles of Jazz and Hip-Hop Artists

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a profound conversation with acclaimed author and playwright Ishmael Reed about his poem “Jazz Martyrs.” The poem serves as a poignant reflection on the struggles faced by jazz musicians throughout history, drawing parallels to contemporary artists in the hip-hop genre. Reed, who … Continued


It’s both a precious resource and a dangerous pollutant, exponentially increasing crop yields, while fouling our waterways with blue-green algae. The element phosphorus has played a crucial role in agriculture and war, while its reserves are unevenly distributed, with much of the world’s supply located in the occupied territories of Western Sahara. Writer Dan Egan … Continued


Law & Disorder

What Sinwar’s death reveals about war and peacemaking in Palestine w/ Rami Khouri, plus new documentary ‘The Strike’ highlights the largest prison hunger strike in US history

On today’s show, we discuss the intensification of Israel’s siege on northern Gaza, plans for resettlement, continued backing by the US, and expansion of its assault on Lebanon. We’re joined by Rami Khouri, a Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at the American University of Beirut, and a journalist and author with 50 years of experience covering the … Continued


UpFront

Doctors Without Borders and Middle East Children’s Alliance on Relief Needs in Gaza; Plus, What Prop 33 Could Mean for Californians

00:08 — Avril Benoît, Chief Executive Officer of Doctors without Borders, USA. 00:20 — Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch, is Executive Director at Middle East Children’s Alliance. He is also a Palestinian refugee from Dheisheh Refugee Camp in the West Bank. 00:33 — Susie Shannon, is campaign manager for Yes on Prop 33 and Policy Director for … Continued