Hard Knock Radio

The Film, What is Democracy? by Astra Taylor

WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? – a film by Astra Taylor Coming at a moment of profound political and social crisis, What Is Democracy? reflects on a word we too often take for granted. Director Astra Taylor’s idiosyncratic, philosophical journey spans millennia and continents: from ancient Athens’ groundbreaking experiment in self-government to capitalism’s roots in medieval Italy; from modern-day … Continued


We speak with Rosa Clemente about her experience along the El Paso, Texas and Mexico border, the United States Immigration policy and the impact it’s having on migrants. Later we cover the Puerto Rican solidarity march in Oakland we speak with Pablo Paredes.   https://rosaclemente.net/biography-of-rosa-clemente/


We speak with journalist Dave ID about creating a new database that deals with keeping track of corrupt cops; we examine California’s LGBTQ history and True Skool stops by to discuss upcoming events happening in the bay area. Quests: Dave ID, journalist – Sacramento Bee article Lisa Silberstein, The Experience Developer at the Oakland Museum … Continued


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Verdict Day Commemoration Part Two

Up next, we continue with part two of our conversation exploring families impacted by police terror and their demands for police accountability. To commemorate the day, July 8, 2010, when the officer who killed Oscar Grant was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and Oscar’s mother, the Love Not Blood Campaign, founded by Oscar Grant’s “Uncle Bobby,” … Continued