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.

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Hard Knock Radio Discussion with Dave Zirin and Sarah Allen: Exploring Sports, Politics, and Athlete Activism

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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D led a thought-provoking conversation with sports journalist Dave Zirin and film producer Sarah Allen. The discussion centered around the intersection of sports and politics in 2024, touching on various key events, athletes’ activism, and the ongoing challenges athletes face both on and off the field. … Continued

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NYC Councilman Charles Barron and author Quito Swan talks about his book, Pasifika Black: Oceania, Anti-colonialism, and the African World (Black Power)

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We talk with former NYC councilman Charles Barron about the case of Jordan Neely being killed by a white vigilante on a NYC subway and then being praised by Donald Trump. We pick up on pt2 of our interview with Quito Swan and his book Pasifika Black: Oceania, Anti-colonialism, and the African World (Black Power). … Continued

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Pasifika Black: Oceania, Anti-colonialism, and the African World (Black Power) with Quito Swan

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In a recent enlightening conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with Quito Swan, author of the groundbreaking book Pasifika Black: Oceania, Anti-Colonialism, and the African World (Black Power). The discussion revolved around the complex history of Blackness in the Pacific, exploring the profound connections between Black liberation movements globally and the anti-colonial … Continued

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Noam Chomsky (Fund Drive Special)

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Noam Chomsky’s backpocket classic on wartime propaganda and opinion control begins by asserting two models of democracy—one in which the public actively participates, and one in which the public is manipulated and controlled. According to Chomsky, “propaganda is to democracy as the bludgeon is to a totalitarian state,” and the mass media is the primary … Continued

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Defining Black Power: Free and Brave – James Baldwin (Fund Drive Special)

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In this compelling installment of the Defining Black Power series, we present a profound historical recording featuring the voice of literary giant James Baldwin. Captured by Lorenz Graham at the Second Baptist Church in Los Angeles, Baldwin delivers an incisive and unflinching exploration of American history through the lens of the Negro experience. With his … Continued

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In Conversation with Chris Hedges (Fund Drive Special)

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Two speeches by Chris Hedges: Chris Hedges, The Algebra of Genocide, April 6, 2024 Newark, NJ. A talk at the Palestine Center for Public Policy and The Death of Israel: How a Settler Colonial State Destroyed Itself at The Islamic Society of Central New Jersey on January 18, 2024. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time … Continued

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Honoring Nikki Giovanni: A Conversation with Detroit Poet Laureate Jessica Care Moore (Fund Drive Special)

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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Jessica Care Moore, the acclaimed poet laureate of Detroit, to reflect on the profound impact of the legendary Nikki Giovanni, who passed away this week. Together, they celebrated her contributions to poetry, activism, and the Black arts movement, while also discussing their … Continued

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Hard Knock Radio: Air Strikes Across Syria Mark Escalation in Israels Military Strategy (Fund Drive Special)

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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Ajamu Baraka of the Black Alliance for Peace about the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Israel’s recent air strikes across Syria. They discussed the broader geopolitical implications of these strikes, the involvement of international powers like the U.S. … Continued

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The Long Shadow (Fund Drive Special)

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The Long Shadow follows former CNN Senior Producer, TED contributor, and Emmy-Award winning Director Frances Causey as she traces her family’s legacy of white supremacy and privilege, investigating her own ancestor—a Founding Father whose critical role in the creation of American laws kept slavery and later the Black Codes and Jim Crow—a core element of … Continued

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Prison Justice in Virginia: A Hard Knock Radio Discussion with Phil Wilayto and Woods Ervin

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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D hosted an in-depth conversation about the ongoing prison justice issues in Virginia, specifically the disturbing conditions at Red Onion State Prison. Joined by Phil Wilayto of the Virginia Prison Justice Network and Woods Ervin from Critical Resistance, the discussion delved into the harsh realities faced … Continued