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.
this episode is no longer available
We speak with Africanist Press editor Chernoh Alpha M. Bah about the health and economic impacts of Covid-19 in Africa. We also look at an African centered response to the pandemic. Guest: Chernoh Alpha M. Bah is a doctoral student in the Department of History. Educated at Sierra Leone’s Fourah Bay College, he holds a … Continued
this episode is no longer available
We speak with attorney Benjamin Crump about the murder of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. The 26-year-old aspiring nurse was killed on March 13 after being shot eight times by Louisville police officers during a raid. Her death has sparked outrage, a demand for answers, and the prosecution of all officers involved. Later we acknowledge … Continued
this episode is no longer available
We speak with Abiodun Oyewole a founding member of the legendary group, The Last Poets. The group is gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. Abiodun Oyewole, is a poet, teacher and founding member of the American music and spoken-word group The Last Poets.
this episode is no longer available
We speak with Mark Dimondstein, the president of the American Postal Workers Union about the GOP blocking potential emergency funding for the agency and the fight to avoid bankruptcy and privatization. Later music historian Rickey Vincent discusses the legacy of singer and songwriter Betty Wright.
this episode is no longer available
We speak with members of Black Lives Matter, Melina Abdullah and Jessica Louise about the recent uptick in police brutality incidents. We discuss the push for new laws and tactics to hold police accountable. Later we speak with Rosa Maria a member of the East Bay TPS Committee about the push by the Trump administration … Continued
this episode is no longer available
We speak with individuals from Homies Empowerment, Youth Food Project, and the Alameda County Community Food Bank about the pandemic and poverty. Guests: Dr. Cesar A. Cruz- From marching 76-straight miles, to hunger striking for 26 days, Cesar has dedicated his life to fighting for justice. He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mxico and … Continued
this episode is no longer available
We speak with Rashad Robinson, the president of Color Of Change about the impacts of Covid-19 on communities of color and the government’s response.
this episode is no longer available
We speak with legal director for Electronic Frontier Foundation, Corynne McSherry about proposed surveillance laws that are being considered during the Covid-19 pandemic. We speak with Hip Hop Historians and practitioners about the legacy of Andre Harrell aka Andre from Section 3.
this episode is no longer available
We speak with author Kevin Powell about the impacts of Covid-19 on communities of color. Later we speak with Andrea Pritchett of Berkeley Copwatch about the shooting of an unarmed Black man kneeling with his hands up on March 14, 2020 by Berkeley police.
this episode is no longer available
We speak with long time activist Astra Taylor about the amount of debt being accrued during the pandemic. We speak with lawyer Adante Pointer about the Covid-19 outbreak at Gateway Care & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility in Hayward California resulting in multiple deaths.
