Building on Tears We Cannot Stop, a passionate call to America to finally reckon with race and   start the journey to Redemption, Michael Eric Dyson’s new book, LONG TIME COMING: Reckoning with Race in America grapples with the cultural and social forces that have shaped our nation in the brutal crucible of race. In five chapters—each addressed … Continued


We speak with local journalist, organizers and activists about the Oakland A’s once again threatening to leave if the city doesn’t approve new MLB stadium. Later we’ll hear A conversation between Professor Angela Davis and the University of Southern California’s Dr. Michele Turner at an event entitled Angela Davis: A Lifetime of Revolution. On Monday, February … Continued


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Escalation between Israel and Gaza and Empire Workshop

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We talk about Israel’s attack on Gaza with Nora Barrow-Friedman, a journalists with The Electronic Intifada and Sharif Zakout, an organizer with the Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC). And later we’ll hear a talk from Greg Grandin about Empire Workshop.


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Hard Knock Radio – May 11, 2021

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Hard Knock Radio – May 10, 2021

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Black Food with Bryant Terry

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We speak with chef, author, and publisher Bryant Terry about food justice and his latest book, Black Food. And political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal explores American racism.  


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The Plight of City College

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We speak with local activists and organizers in SF about the plight of City College in the city of San Francisco, California. Guests: Tim Redmond, is editor of 48hills.org, San Francisco’s digital daily newspaper. He has been a political and investigative reporter in San Francisco for more than 35 years. Mary Bravewoman – AFT 2121 … Continued


We speak with two community organizers Ms. Adrienne Hood with Ohio Families United Against Police Brutality and Kiara Yikita with the Black Liberation Movement about ending police terrorism in Columbus, Ohio. We also discuss the police killings of 16-year old Ma’Khia Bryant (April 20th, 2021); Miles Jackson (April 12, 2021); Andre Hill (Dec. 22nd, 2020) … Continued


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Hard Knock Radio – May 3, 2021

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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.