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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
