We speak with Max Blumenthal about the aftermath of the inauguration, and the new legislation being passed around anti-protest laws. Later political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal talks about the impact of COVID in prisons. photo: Tabrez Syed via Unsplash
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.
We speak with organizers about the Biden-Harris presidency and plans to hold the Democratic party accountable. Later we speak with filmmaker Shomari Smith about his new movie that chronicles the battle between Hieroglyphics and Hobo Junction, “The Battle – Casual x Saafir” photo: Gayatri Malhotra via Unsplash
In Conversation with Dr. Marta Moreno Vega
Hard Knock Correspondent Rosa Clemente sits down with Dr. Marta Moreno Vega to discuss US imperialism in Puerto Rico, racial tensions in the states, and Trump’s insurgency.
Rosa Clemente speaks with author and Dr. Jared Ball (Morgan State University) about the aspects of Dr. Martin Luther King’s life that the corporate media overlooks and Trump’s insurrection. photo: Unseen Histories via Unsplash
The Absence of Justice for Oscar Grant III and Covid-19 and It’s Impact on Communities of Color
We speak with Uncle Bobby Johnson about District Attorney Nancy O’Malley’s decision to not charge officer, Anthony Pirone, in the murder of Oscar Grant III. Pirone was terminated following an internal investigation of the death of Mr. Oscar Grant III in 2009. And we look at the impact COVID-19 has had on Black and Brown … Continued
Uprisings in Chile and Poor News Network
Rodstarz of Rebel Diaz speaks on unrest in Chile and the role of police. Later Poor News Network examines America’s war on the poor.
The Second Impeachment of Donald Trump
We speak with Professor James Taylor about Trump’s second impeachment, the attempted coup and the Black vote.
We speak with Uncle Bobby Johnson about District Attorney Nancy O’Malley’s decision to not charge officer, Anthony Pirone, in the murder of Oscar Grant III. Pirone was the second officer involved in the shooting. He was later terminated following an internal investigation of the death of Mr. Oscar Grant III in 2009. Later we speak … Continued
Hard Knock Radio – January 11, 2021
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.
Trump’s Insurrection and Entrepreneurship During COVID
We speak with Carl Dix and Maya members of the Revolutionary Communist Party, USA about Wednesday’s insurrection and the violence perpetrated by pro-Trump extremists. Later we speak with Sharon Miller about the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and small business having to pivot due to COVID.