Hard Knock Radio – July 7, 2025
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.
Hard Knock Radio
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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.
The Meaning of the Fourth of July to the Other America
This Independence Day, we reflect on the meaning of July 4th through the lens of Black truth-telling, resistance, and cultural commentary. The program opens with a powerful rendition of Frederick Douglass’s 1852 address, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” performed by the legendary Ossie Davis. We then feature a searing sermon from … Continued
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
In Conversation with Pastor Mike McBride on the Dangers of the Big, Beautiful Bill and the Rise of Authoritarianism
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 – June 30, 2025
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.
Uncovering Resistance: Dr. Eileen Tejada Breaks Down the Subversive History of Bomba (Part Two) and Poor News Magazine
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
Uncovering Resistance: Dr. Eileen Tejada Breaks Down the Subversive History of Bomba on Hard Knock Radio
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
Charles Barron: “Mamdani Didn’t Earn the Black Vote. Cuomo Didn’t Deserve It” and Kev Choice on the Arts
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
Chinaka Hodge discusses Marvel’s Ironheart and Jessica Care Moore Honors Black Brilliance With New Children’s Book
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