We speak with Dwayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Tone! about his history, Bay Area music and upcoming shows. An Intimate Evening on Valentine’s Day Weekend with Tony! Toni! Tone! 1330 Fillmore (formerly Yoshi’s), San Francisco, CA, US
Hard Knock Radio
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 author Dr. Stacey Patton about her book, Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Won’t Save Black America. The book examines the unique cultural and historical specificity of corporal punishment in Black communities. Given the prevalence and acceptance of spanking in American culture, the discussions will be useful to a wide and diverse audience.
Over the last 30 years, obesity rates have increased significantly among American adults. There are significant racial and ethnic disparities in obesity prevalence rates, with African Americans being more likely to be obese compared to other ethnic groups. On today’s program, we speak with New York Times Bestselling author, Dr. Rameck Hunt. Dr. Rameck Hunt is Board Certified … Continued
We talk about the situation involving rapper 21 Savage and the challenges faced by Black Immigrants. We speak with lawyer and CEO of Black Alliance for Just Immigration Nana Gyamfi. We also speak with Undocumented activist and organizer Layidusa Salazar. To listen to the interview, click HERE.
We speak with Bay Area rap legend Kafani about the case of Keak da Sneak and the realities of incarcerated individuals with physical disabilities. To listen to the interview, click HERE.
Mindful Conversations with Daniel Ellenberg, Ph.D.
We speak with Daniel Ellenberg, Ph.D. about ways to create more emotionally intelligent personal relationships. Daniel Ellenberg, Ph.D. is the president of Relationships That Work and vice president of the Rewire Leadership Institute, an organization that helps individuals, teams and organizations thrive in the business world. He is also the founder and director of Strength … Continued
In Raw: My Journey Into the Wu-Tang, U-God and Poor News Network
We speak Wu-Tang’s U-God Lamont Hawkins about his new book, In Raw: My Journey Into the Wu-Tang, U-God and Poor News Network explores America’s War on the Poor.
We speak with author Malik Wade about his book Pressure: From FBI Fugitive to Freedom. And later Ren The Vinyl Archaeologist, the curator of True Skool, presents us with this week’s “Top Five” music picks.
Senate Moves Forward Pro-Israel Bill and Black Expression Culture
we look at the Senate advancement of the Pro-Israel Bill, BDS, presented by Senator Marco Rubio. And later Oakland artists Steve Bruce and Justice Tyranny discuss the importance of Black expression. To listen to the full interview click, HERE.
Hand Off Venezuela and Notes on Artistic Freedom Fighter
We speak with Kali Akuno about the situation in Venezuela. Later we speak with Marvin X about his new book on the Black Arts Movement.