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 rewire journalist Auditi Guha about the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Later Julieta Kusnir speaks with author Imogene Tondre about her book, Cuba: The Cookbook. A unique compilation of authentic home-cooking recipes from Cuba, reflecting the island’s remarkable culinary diversity. State Water Filters Prove Lacking in Flint, a City ‘Full of … Continued
We speak with Rukia Lumumba the daughter of the late Chokwe Lumumba about the Electoral Justice Project.
we present a discussion on the role of art and culture in the current political moment moderated by Davey D. The discussion featured Akonadi Foundations 2018 commissioned artist, Joshua Mays, and past poster contributors Janine Macbeth and Robert Trujillo. Each commissioned artists participated in the Racial Justice Poster Project, a project that lifts up arts … Continued
We talk with Black Panther historian Billy X about the life and times of the late Elbert Big Man Howard. later on we talk with Black firefighter Ran West and comedian Jay Rich about their back to school comedy event to raise money for at risk youth
We cover the rally and march at Santa Rita Jail to bring attention to the tragic plight of Jessica St Louis
we present a discussion on the role of art and culture in the current political moment moderated by Davey D. The discussion featured Akonadi Foundation’s 2018 commissioned artist, Joshua Mays, and past poster contributors Janine Macbeth and Robert Trujillo. Each commissioned artists participated in the Racial Justice Poster Project, a project that lifts up arts … Continued
We pay tribute to the passing of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. Later Poor News Network explores America’s War on the Poor. copyright credit to 60 minutes, the interview with Ed Bradley and Aretha Franklin.
we talk about Marcus Garvey and his legacy. Guests: Refa-1 and Duane Deterville
We pay tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.
We talk about the battle to claim and reclaim the concept of Black Power with Jared Ball and Rickey Vincent.
