Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio

4:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: MONDAYS - FRIDAYS

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. Hosts Davey D and Anita Johnson give voice to issues ignored by the mainstream while planting seeds for social change.

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Charles Barron: “Mamdani Didn’t Earn the Black Vote. Cuomo Didn’t Deserve It” and Kev Choice on the Arts

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  Guest: Charles Barron, former NYC Councilman, State Assemblyman, and Black Panther Host: Davey D Topic: The recent upset in NYC’s mayoral race and broader implications for Black political power and radical organizing In a passionate and politically charged interview on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with veteran Black Panther and longtime New York politician Charles …

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Chinaka Hodge discusses Marvel’s Ironheart and Jessica Care Moore Honors Black Brilliance With New Children’s Book

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On today’s edition of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with acclaimed poet, playwright, and screenwriter Chinaka Hodge, the creator and head writer of Marvel’s Ironheart, one of the most anticipated projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ironheart follows the story of Riri Williams, a teenage Black girl genius from Chicago who builds her … Continued

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Guerline Jozef on Haitian Immigrants and Racial Injustice

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Guerline Jozef on Haitian Immigrants and Racial Injustice In this powerful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with Guerline Jozef, Executive Director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, to shed light on the often-overlooked struggles of Haitian immigrants amid nationwide ICE raids and immigration crackdowns. Jozef shares harrowing accounts—including a Haitian father being … Continued

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Rocky Rivera (ENCORE)

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Davey D sits down with acclaimed hip-hop artist, journalist, and activist Rocky Rivera to discuss her latest collaborative project, Long Kiss Goodnight, an album created in partnership with fellow Bay Area artist Otayo Dubb. In this candid and insightful conversation, Rocky Rivera delves into the creative process behind the album, its inspirations, and the themes … Continued

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Immigration Raids and Union Suppression and The Legacy of Hip Hop Pioneers Grandmaster Caz and MC Sha-Rock

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Immigration Raids and Union Suppression Host: Davey D | Guest: John Reimann (OaklandSocialist.com) In this powerful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with longtime labor activist John Reimann about the intersection of immigration raids and union suppression. Reimann reveals that recent ICE raids in Los Angeles, particularly around sweatshops near Home Depot, … Continued

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Immigration Raids and Union Suppression and The Legacy of Hip Hop Pioneers Grandmaster Caz and MC Sha-Rock

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Immigration Raids and Union Suppression Host: Davey D | Guest: John Reimann (OaklandSocialist.com) In this powerful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with longtime labor activist John Reimann about the intersection of immigration raids and union suppression. Reimann reveals that recent ICE raids in Los Angeles, particularly around sweatshops near Home Depot, … Continued

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The Plight of Asian Immigrants

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On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D dives into the impact of mass deportations and ICE raids, especially on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Hes joined by Aquilina Soriano Versoza of the Filipino Workers Center and Cha Vang of AAPIs for Civic Empowerment. Together, they push back on the harmful … Continued

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New Beginnings: 16-Year-Old Jayydon Debuts Bold, Reflective EP on Hard Knock Radio and Poor News Magazine

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A Rising Voice from Richmond On this special edition of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with 16-year-old Richmond-based emcee Jayydon, a standout talent emerging from the Kingmakers artist development program. With wisdom well beyond his years, Jayydon discussed his creative process, artistic inspiration, and his determination to carve out a lane grounded … Continued

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ACLU’s Emerson Sykes on Book Bans, Free Speech, and Government Overreach

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Fighting Back Against Censorship On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with Emerson Sykes, senior staff attorney at the ACLU, to unpack the growing wave of book bans and attacks on free speech sweeping across the U.S. The conversation spotlights the federal government’s removal of nearly 600 books—including Can’t Stop Won’t … Continued

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Voices of Spirit, Resistance, and Revival: Jennifer Johns and Rev. Dereca Blackmon on Unity, Media, and Movement-Building

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Voices of Spirit, Resistance, and Revival: Jennifer Johns and Rev. Dereca Blackmon on Unity, Media, and Movement-Building In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with singer-activist Jennifer Johns and Reverend Dereca Blackmon about the upcoming East Bay Freedom Revival, a four-day celebration blending Juneteenth, Pride, Winter Solstice, and cultural resistance. The conversation … Continued