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Pastor Mike McBride on Democratic National Convention in Chicago

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In the interview on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engages with Pastor Mike McBride, who is attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The conversation delves into the dynamics and expectations surrounding the convention, especially in light of recent political shifts. Pastor Mike describes the convention atmosphere as charged with both hope and the … Continued


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End the Occupation of Palestine and Cheri Honkala Discusses the Working Poor

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In this episode of Hard Knock Davey D speaks with Community leader Wassim Hage and a member of Arab Resource and Organizing Center about the Democratic National Convention and the ongoing protests to end the occupation of Palestine. In a deeply engaging conversation on Hard Knock Radio with journalist Rosa Clemente, Cheri Honkala, the former … Continued


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DNC Chicago w/ David Stovall and LaKeisha Gray-Sewell

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In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D connects with Chicago activists David Stovall and LaKeisha Gray-Sewell to delve into the implications of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) being held in Chicago. Davey D sets the stage by recalling the significant historical protests of 1968 in Chicago, posing questions about the potential … Continued


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Breaking at the Olympics (Part Two)

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Davey D spoke with break dance legends B Girl Macca, Safari, Precise and Charlie Rock about breaking being featured at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. 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.


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Fairyland and Olympics/Breaking

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Davey D spoke with Sunspot Jones and Emily Butterfly about community involvement and the legacy of Fairyland in Oakland, Ca. Later in part one of a two part conversation. Davey D spoke with break dance legends B Girl Macca, Safari, Precise and Charlie Rock about breaking being featured at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Hard … Continued


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Hard Knock Radio – August 14, 2024

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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.


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Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys

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On this episode of Hard Knock we speak with ODB’s wife Icelene Jones, son Bar-Sun Jones, his daughters, and Jason Pollard the director of the new documentary, Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys. Ol Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys is the first official feature documentary about the Grammy-nominated musician and legendary … Continued


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In Conversation with Tef Poe

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Davey D and Tef Poe look back at what has transpired in Fergurson 10 years after Mike Brown was killed by a police officer which set off several months of protests. Has justice been served? Has Fergurson improved? Those questions are tackled during this broadcast Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on … Continued


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In Conversation with Twilight Bey (Part One) and Poor News Network

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In this episode Davey D speaks with Twilight Bey about the ongoing incidents of racial violence in the United Kingdom. Angry mobs attacked dozens of British towns and cities recently, some targeted businesses belonging to ethnic minority Britons. The unrest began in the aftermath of a fatal stabbing attack in Southport that killed three young girls, which agitators … Continued


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America’s Black Capital and Black August

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America’s Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy chronicles how a center of Black excellence emerged amid virulent expressions of white nationalism as African Americans pushed back against Confederate ideology to create an extraordinary locus of achievement. Alongside author Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar, in this episode we examine the … Continued