Hard Knock Radio

In Conversation with Rosa Clemente

In a riveting session on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D conversed with Dr. Rosa Clemente, an activist and journalist renowned for her insights into political dynamics and grassroots activism. The conversation primarily revolved around the current political climate, the role of third parties in U.S. politics, and the challenges of fostering effective community engagement … Continued


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – July 30, 2024

Biden’s Supreme Court Reform Plans, Now That Leonard Leo and the Federalists Have Stacked the Courts We begin with President Biden’s call for reform of the Supreme Court on Monday, which fell short of adding new justices to the bench; but that hasn’t stopped the Republicans from fulminating that he plans to stack the court, … Continued


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM7fb_nVqCg&t=3s Guest: Robert T. Mann is a former professor of mass communication at Louisiana State University and former Congressional aide to Senator Russell Long, Huey Long’s son.  He is the author of several books including, Kingfish U: Huey Long and LSU. Feature photo: Senator Huey P. Long of Louisiana, 1935 on Wikimedia.


Law & Disorder

Gun Violence As a Matter of Public Health In a Country of Arms; Plus Resistance in Residence Artist Tongo Eisen-Martin

On today’s show we explore gun reform as a matter of public health. But how do we reckon with the long history of distrust of public health and the social, ideological, historical, racial, and political forces that allow mass shootings to occur on a near daily basis in America? Our guest today is Jonathan Metzl, … Continued


UpFront

Israel and Lebanon: Attack on Golan Heights; Plus, Wildfire Smoke Health Impact

0:08 — Heiko Wimmen is Project Director for the Iraq/Syria/Lebanon project at the International Crisis Group. 0:33 — Dr. John Balmes is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), a Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, and the Physician-member of the California Air … Continued


Democracy Now!

Democracy Now 6am – July 30, 2024

On today’s show: Biden Proposes Major SCOTUS Reforms, Including Ending Lifetime Appointments and Enforcing Ethics Code Ziklag Exposed: Secretive Christian Nationalist Network Tries to Purge Voters in Battleground States It’s Not Just “Childless Cat Ladies”: JD Vance Once Described Childless People as “Sociopathic” Venezuela: Maduro Claims Victory, Accuses Opposition of Coup Attempt Following Disputed Election … Continued