We speak with Bakari Kitwana about politics and Hip-Hop. We also discuss the recent Political Education Summit. Later we hear from Michael Eric Dyson. PHOTO: Gabriel Barletta
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.
Jared Ball Explores Ice Cube and Flaws in Our Political System
We speak with professor Jared Ball about the political backlash over Ice Cube’s decision to speak with the Trump administration about policy plans. We explore why the outrage is directed at Ice Cube and not the Democratic Party.
From the Facebook event description: Passed on from a long lineage of Oakland’s Black Radical Tradition, today’s movement leaders continue to reclaim power. Just as the Black Panther Party asserted bold demands focused on creating economic, social, and political power fifty years ago, we find ourselves in a pivotal moment for radical transformation, policy change … Continued
We speak with George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd about George’s legacy and the importance of voting. We also explore felon disenfranchisement and the political battle to restore the voting rights of 6 million people not eligible to vote because of laws that restrict people convicted of felonies from voting. We’ll meet criminal justice activists in … Continued
Intv w/ DJ Free Leonard on Indigenous People’s Day
We talk about the meaning of indigenous peoples day and the plight of political prisoner Leonard Peltier.
Co-founder of Black Lives Matter and political activist Alicia Garza discusses her latest book, The Purpose of Power. We also examine the Pence-Harris VP debate and the targeting of BLM by the US government.
Vice presidential debate analysis with political commentators Pastor Mike McBride and George Galvis and investigative reporter Greg Palast. Guests: Pastor Michael McBride (known as “Pastor Mike”) is a native of San Francisco and has been active in ministry for over 20 years. Pastor McBride’s commitment to holistic ministry can be seen through his leadership roles … Continued
We speak with Jose Saldana a member of Release Aging People In Prison (RAPP) about the release of political prisoner and former Black Panther Party member Jalil Muntaqim, after nearly 50 years behind bars. We’ll also hear from historian Blair Imani as she discusses her book, Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and the … Continued
We speak with Dr. Kim Rhoads of UCSF about Trump and Covid-19 and the potential impact on the country and the elections. Also economist Richard Wolff explores socialism. Lastly, David “Davey D” Cook on the fall fund drive.
Re-Opening the Oscar Grant Case
We speak with former Black Panther Elaine Brown and community activist Uncle Bobby about reopening the Oscar Grant case and charging other cops involved with his murder.