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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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In a compelling Hard Knock Radio interview, host Davey D speaks with Dr. Ayodele Nzinga, artistic director of the Lower Bottom Playaz, and long-time activist and actress Cat Brooks about their new play, Government Housing. The play, currently being performed at Oakland’s BAM House, delves into themes of systemic oppression, white supremacy, and resilience. Rooted in … Continued
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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D delved into a pressing issue that poses a serious threat to civil liberties in the United States—House Resolution Bill HR 9495. This bill, if passed, could grant the executive branch the authority to label and target nonprofit organizations as terrorist groups based on their … Continued
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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.
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In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, we feature Kev Choice, a classically trained pianist, rapper, composer, and educator who has redefined the Bay Area music scene. Born and raised in Oakland with roots in San Francisco, Kev masterfully blends hip-hop, jazz, soul, and classical influences to create a sound that’s entirely his own. His … Continued
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In an impactful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a profound conversation with Arthur Reed, known as Silky Slim. Reed, a former street leader turned peace advocate and filmmaker from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, shared his transformative journey from a life steeped in violence to one focused on advocacy and storytelling. Now … Continued
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Navigating Race, Politics, and Cultural Competency: A Hard Knock Radio Conversation with Tim Wise On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Tim Wise, an anti-racist educator and author, to unravel the complexities of race and politics in the U.S. The discussion explored topics from electoral outcomes to the role … Continued
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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a powerful conversation with Kali Akuno, co-founder of Cooperation Jackson in Mississippi, on the shifting U.S. political landscape post-election. Known for his dedication to cooperative economics and grassroots organizing, Akuno provided a critical analysis of the election results, forewarning of the rise … Continued
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On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, we dive into a compelling conversation with author Joy James about her latest book, In Pursuit of Revolutionary Love: Precarity, Power, Communities. James explores the intersections of vulnerability, resistance, and solidarity, shedding light on how communities can build transformative power amidst structural challenges. Hard Knock Radio is a … Continued
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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Emory Douglas the former Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party, Nathaniel Moore, Co-Director and Lead Archivist at Freedom Archives, and Jackie Romero from the Palestinian Youth Movement, one of the mural’s contributing artists. Together, they discussed the SUMUD Mural … Continued
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In a recent Hard Knock Radio episode, host Davey D spoke with Tim Redmond of 48 Hills about California’s divided voter sentiments, where a deliberate campaign aimed to blame economic woes on criminal justice reforms. The conversation emphasized the need for careful implementation of propositions, such as Prop 36, to ensure that reforms don’t inadvertently … Continued
