Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio

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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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The Quinto-Collins Family Speaks Out and United Playaz Celebrate 30 Years of Service

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In a powerful episode of *Hard Knock Radio*, host Davey D, journalist Frank Sterling, and the Quinto-Collins family—Robert, Bella, and Cassandra—delved into the ongoing fight for justice following the police killing of Angelo Quinto. The discussion highlighted the family’s determination to advocate for systemic change within law enforcement, as they grapple with the tragic loss … Continued

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Protests Condemning the Genocide of Palestinians and Black Panthers in Algeria

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On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with students about their ongoing struggle for justice and solidarity with Palestine. Hundreds of people from across the Bay Area, alongside over 65 organizations, are uniting to mourn one year of genocide and commemorate one year of Palestinian resistance. In the past year, over 189,000 … Continued

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Hard Knock Radio – October 7, 2024

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On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, we spoke with Micaiah Dempsey about the band MeloDious, the supergroup Oakland Rising, and their debut performance at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival this Saturday. Later, Poor News Network examines America’s war on the poor. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ … Continued

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MeloDious and Poor News Network

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On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, we spoke with Micaiah Dempsey about the band MeloDious, the supergroup Oakland Rising, and their debut performance at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival this Saturday. Later, Poor News Network examines America’s war on the poor. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ … Continued

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In Conversation with Hip-Hop Artist Lyrics Born

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On this episode of Hard Knock, Davey D interviews Lyrics Born, a pioneering figure in independent hip-hop, about his extensive career in the music industry. They discuss his artistic evolution, the impact of his work on the hip-hop scene, and his upcoming project, Goodbye Sticky Rice, is set to be a significant release, as it … Continued

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Proposition 33: What you need to know.

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with housing rights advocate Shanti Singh to discuss Proposition 33, a crucial ballot measure focused on rent control in California. Singh, the Legislative and Communications Director for Tenants Together, a tenant rights organization, explains that Prop 33 seeks to empower cities to … Continued

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Disrupt the Chaso

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In this episode of Hard Knock, Rosa Clemente and Kali Akuno engage in a deep discussion about disrupting the system and organizing in this presidential year by focusing on grassroots movements, solidarity economies, and dismantling capitalist structures that perpetuate inequality. Rosa Clemente, a long-time political activist and scholar, emphasized the need for independent political movements … Continued

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Fund Drive Special: Chris Hedges “The Death of Israel: How a Settler Colonial State Destroyed Itself and the Algebra of Genocide”

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“Chris Hedges’ talk, titled “The Death of Israel: How a Settler Colonial State Destroyed Itself and the Algebra of Genocide”, was recorded April 6, 2024 Newark, NJ. A talk at the Palestine Center for Public Policy. In this talk, Hedges delves into the occupation of Palestine, the bombing of Gaza, and the genocide of the … Continued

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Fund Drive Special: Nelson Mandela at the Oakland Coliseum

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On this episode of Hard Knock, we present a historic talk featuring Nelson Mandela speaking at the Oakland Coliseum during his first tour after being released from prison in South Africa. On this momentous afternoon, Mandela addressed a captivated Bay Area audience as a symbol of resilience and justice in the fight against apartheid. Best … Continued