Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Berkeley city workers held a “practice picket,” protesting on the steps of Berkeley City Hall for an hour over the city’s handling of their contract dispute and ahead of a possible strike authorization vote next week. The … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Embracing Black Love: A Conversation with the Kingmakers of Oakland on Hard Knock Radio

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with the Kingmakers of Oakland, featuring director Jahi, Alonzo Henderson, Khalil Chatmon, and Quinci Mann. The discussion centered around their upcoming album, **Black Love**, set to release on October 18, 2024. This powerful album reflects the strength, resilience, and … Continued


When we think of potentially dangerous and addictive drugs, most of us think about illegal substances like heroine or cocaine. And yet widely-prescribed drugs like Xanax, Ritalin, Adderall, and Vicodin are also addictive, but legal in the United States. Historian David Herzberg discusses the artificial distinction that has been created between addictive drugs and medicines … Continued


Law & Disorder

Alexis Pauline Gumbs on the Eternal Life of Audre Lorde

We’re joined by Queer Black Troublemaker, Black Feminist Love Evangelist and aspirational cousin to all sentient beings Alexis Pauline Gumbs. She is the author of several works of poetry and of Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Animals, which won a Whiting Writers’ Award in 2022. She lives in Durham, North Carolina. We’re discussing her … Continued


UpFront

SFUSD School Closures; Electoral Map Ahead for Harris; Plus, CA Proposition 32 Debate and Explainer

00:08 — Joe Eskenazi, managing editor and columnist at Mission Local. 00:20 — Steve Phillips is founder of Democracy in Color. His latest book is How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Good.  00:33 — Joseph Sanberg is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, and represents the Yes on … Continued