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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. Hosts Davey D and Anita Johnson give voice to issues ignored by the mainstream while planting seeds for social change.
In a wide-ranging and timely conversation, host Davey D sat down with Professor Stephen Zunes of the University of San Francisco to break down the current situation with Iran, the history that informs it, and the often contradictory role the U.S. plays in Middle East policy. Zunes began with an “Iran 101,” noting the country’s rich history, strategic size, and … Continued
On this urgent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with Pastor Mike McBride of the Black Church PAC and LiveFree.org to break down the far-reaching implications of a sweeping federal bill, dubbed sarcastically by critics as the “Big Billionaire Looting Bill” or BBL Bill. As headlines focused on celebrity scandals like Diddy’s legal troubles, Pastor … Continued
In a wide-ranging and urgent discussion, Hard Knock Radio host Davey D spoke with veteran journalist Tim Redmond of 48 Hills to unpack the political dynamics shaping San Francisco and their connections to national trends, especially under a potential second Trump administration. The “Billionaire’s Budget” and San Francisco’s Priorities Redmond criticized San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s proposed … Continued
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.
In a powerful and expansive conversation on Hard Knock Radio, Associate Dean Dr. Eileen Tejada of San Francisco State University joined host Davey D to break down the revolutionary roots of Bomba, an Afro-Caribbean tradition often misunderstood as just dance and music”but which, at its core, is a weapon of resistance. Reclaiming Erased Histories Kicking … Continued
In a powerful and expansive conversation on Hard Knock Radio, Associate Dean Dr. Eileen Tejada of San Francisco State University joined host Davey D to break down the revolutionary roots of Bomba, an Afro-Caribbean tradition often misunderstood as just dance and music”but which, at its core, is a weapon of resistance. Reclaiming Erased Histories Kicking … Continued
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 … Continued
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
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
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
