In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, we begin with a report from Free Willing Frank Sterling on the quiet release of former Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Hall, who served less than half of his six-year sentence for the fatal shooting of Laudemer Arboleda. The news has sparked outrage among community members and families of Hall’s victims, who see his early release from San Quentin as a deep injustice.
Jennifer Arboleda Leong, sister of Laudemer Arboleda, calls it a “slap in the face” to those who fought tirelessly for accountability. We hear from her, along with voices from the community who continue to demand justice. The episode also features interviews with Bella Quinto-Collins—sister of Angelo Quinto, who died while in police custody—and GiGi Crowder of NAMI Contra Costa, as they reflect on the ongoing trauma, mental health challenges, and the need for systemic change.
In the second half of the episode, we turn to Poor News Network for a powerful segment on the systemic injustices facing marginalized communities. POOR Magazine, a grassroots organization led by poor and Indigenous people, is committed to amplifying the voices of those living in poverty worldwide. Through revolutionary media, art, and education, they challenge oppressive systems and disrupt dominant narratives that silence society’s most vulnerable members.
Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.