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.

Hard Knock Radio

Troubling Trends: Covid’s Impact on the Disenfranchised Community of San Francisco

this episode is no longer available

By

We speak with various individuals about Covid-19’s impact on the residence of San Francisco. Troubling data shows Covid-19 mostly struck communities of color. Guests: Kim F. Rhoads, MD, MS, MPH, Associate Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics Dr. Monique LeSarre, Executive Director of Rafiki Coalition Supervisor Shamann Walton (district 10, San Francisco) Michelle Pierce, Executive Director, Bayview … Continued

Hard Knock Radio

Panel on George Floyd Protests

this episode is no longer available

By

We speak to activists Cheo Smith, Chaney Turner, DJ Styles, Raj, Debbie Russell, and Sonya Lewis about the protests over the weekend.   Guests: Cheo Smith Chaney Turner DJ Styles Raj Debbie Russell Sonya Lewis

Hard Knock Radio

An Uprising in Minneapolis

this episode is no longer available

By

We’ll hear audio from today’s mass rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Where the brother of George Floyd spoke and Valerie Castile, the mother of Philando Castile. Also we speak with journalist Rebecca McDonald aka BFresh and hip-hop artist Bun B about the murder of George Floyd. Philando Castile was 32-year-old African-American, who was pulled over while … Continued

Hard Knock Radio

Minneapolis Uprising: Justice for George Floyd

this episode is no longer available

By

We speak with local activist, artist, and healer Roxanne Anderson about the events that unfolded last night in Minneapolis. George Floyd, 46, an African American man and a Houston native. He moved to Minneapolis several years ago seeking to find a better life. On May, 25, 2020, Mr. Floyd, can be seen in a widely … Continued

Hard Knock Radio

The Murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis Police Custody

this episode is no longer available

By

We speak with Minneapolis artist/activist Junauda Petrus about the horrors of George Floyd’s murder. George Floyd, 46, an African American man and a Houston native. He moved to Minneapolis several years ago seeking to find a better life. On May, 25, 2020, Mr. Floyd, can be seen in a widely distributed cell phone video on … Continued

Hard Knock Radio

US Companies Exploit Workers

this episode is no longer available

By

We speak with organizers Carlos Gabriel and Rachel Jackson about Tesla violation of the county’s shelter-in-place order that forced the electric car maker to cease vehicle production at its factories in California and ongoing attempts to sabotage employee efforts to form a union. We also discuss the upcoming general worker strike 2.0 scheduled for June … Continued

Hard Knock Radio

The Legacy and Life of Richard “Little Richard” Penniman

this episode is no longer available

By

We speak with author Rickey Vincent about the legacy and life of Richard “Little Richard” Penniman. Little Richard helped define the early rock ‘n’ roll era of the 1950s with his driving, flamboyant sound. With his croons, wails and screams, he turned songs like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally” into huge hits and influenced … Continued

Hard Knock Radio

#FilipinosFeedTheFrontline and #CancelRent Festival

this episode is no longer available

By

We speak with Desi Danganan about the work of #FilipinosFeedTheFrontline, an alliance of Filipino food businesses and like-minded individuals and organizations that have come together to provide meals to heal their community. We also speak with two Bay Area artists Raw G (Gina Madrid) and Equipto about #CancelRent Festival. In 43 days,#FilipinosFeedTheFrontline raised  $83,757 from … Continued

Hard Knock Radio

Clergy Members Discuss The Role of Church During The Coronavirus Pandemic

this episode is no longer available

By

We speak with 3 Bay Area clergy members about the launch a national public information campaign entitled #ItsLoveNotTheLaw to encourage pastors and congregations to remain sheltered in place. We discuss the conflicting opinions pertaining to a way forward during Covid-19, and the particular concerns of congregations in desperate need of physical, spiritual, financial, informational and emotional … Continued