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Hard Knock Radio – April 21, 2025

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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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Music Notes with Jarrod Lawson and Poor News Expose Inequity

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On this episode Hard Knock Radio correspondent, Greg Bridges sits down with acclaimed soul and jazz artist Jarrod Lawson ahead of his upcoming performance at Yoshi’s Oakland on April 27th at 7 PM. Lawson shares insights into his musical journey, the spiritual and social themes behind his work, and what fans can expect from his … Continued


https://www.instagram.com/mumiafreedomtour/ In a poignant episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with Jamal Ibn Mumia, the activist son of political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. During this Black History Month special, they delve into the ongoing struggles faced by political prisoners and the systemic issues of racial injustice and corruption in the criminal justice system. … Continued


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Exploring African Spirituality and Ancestral Veneration with Ehime Ora on Hard Knock Radio

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Introduction: A Deep Dive into African Spirituality Host Davey D speaks with Ehime Ora, an author and spiritual practitioner, about traditional African spirituality, ancestral veneration, and her book Spirits Come From Water: An Introduction to Ancestral Veneration and Reclaiming African Spiritual Practices. Their discussion explores the impact of colonization, the search for spiritual connection, and the significance of honoring ancestors. The Inspiration Behind Spirits Come From Water Ehime Ora, born in Ibadan, Nigeria, explains … Continued


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Hard Knock Radio Presents: A Conversation with Paul Mooney and Dick Gregory. A KPFA Fund Drive Birthday Special

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In celebration of KPFA’s 76th birthday, we take a powerful journey into the Hard Knock Radio archives to revisit a historic moment: a rare and unforgettable interview with the late Dick Gregory and Paul Mooney. These two legendary comedians and fearless truth-tellers—renowned for their razor-sharp wit and unflinching political commentary—had never shared a platform for … Continued


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Hard Knock Radio – April 14, 2025

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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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Hard Knock Presents: Rosa Clemente Speaking with Vijay Prashad, the Co-Director of the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research

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In this powerful episode, organizer and independent journalist Rosa Clemente speaks with Vijay Prashad, historian and Co-Director of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. Together, they dive into the urgent global and domestic issues shaping our time—Trumpism, the U.S. role in Israel’s occupation of Palestine, the fight for Palestinian sovereignty, the ongoing realities of police … Continued


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Hard Knock Radio – April 10, 2025

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In a special edition of Rootwork on KPFK, Thandi Chimurenga of Black Liberation Media sat down with Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson to explore bold strategies for grassroots survival and resistance. Part of the ongoing “Build and Fight Formula” series, the conversation unpacked the urgency of food sovereignty, mutual aid, and community-based power in the face of … Continued


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Grow or Die: Build and Fight Formula for Survival in a Collapsing System

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In a special edition of Rootwork on KPFK, Thandi Chimurenga of Black Liberation Media sat down with Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson to explore bold strategies for grassroots survival and resistance. Part of the ongoing “Build and Fight Formula” series, the conversation unpacked the urgency of food sovereignty, mutual aid, and community-based power in the face of … Continued


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Zahra Billoo on Political Repression and Visa Revocations

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Davey D speaks with Zahra Billoo, Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), about a disturbing trend impacting international students across the U.S. In this conversation, they examine the recent cases of students—many of them from the Middle East and South Asia—who have had their visas suddenly revoked by U.S. immigration authorities. The … Continued