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The Long Shadow (Fund Drive Special)

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The Long Shadow follows former CNN Senior Producer, TED contributor, and Emmy-Award winning Director Frances Causey as she traces her family’s legacy of white supremacy and privilege, investigating her own ancestor—a Founding Father whose critical role in the creation of American laws kept slavery and later the Black Codes and Jim Crow—a core element of … Continued


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Prison Justice in Virginia: A Hard Knock Radio Discussion with Phil Wilayto and Woods Ervin

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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D hosted an in-depth conversation about the ongoing prison justice issues in Virginia, specifically the disturbing conditions at Red Onion State Prison. Joined by Phil Wilayto of the Virginia Prison Justice Network and Woods Ervin from Critical Resistance, the discussion delved into the harsh realities faced … Continued


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Freedom Fighter Fred Hampton (Fund Drive Special)

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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a compelling conversation with Dr. James Taylor, exploring the history of grassroots organizing and the complexities of today’s political landscape. The discussion highlighted the profound legacy of Fred Hampton, focusing on his visionary leadership within the Black Panther Party, his dedication to … Continued


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What Kind of Bird Can’t Fly: A Memoir of Resilience and Resurrection by Dorsey Nunn (Fund Drive Special)

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In a powerful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Dorsey Nunn, the co-founder of “All of Us or None,” to discuss his memoir “What Kind of Bird Can’t Fly: A Memoir of Resilience and Resurrection.” The conversation was an in-depth exploration of Nunn’s life, his activism, and the systemic issues … Continued


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Hard Knock Radio – December 2, 2024

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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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In Conversation with musician Kassa Overall

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We speak with Kassa Overall about hip-hop and Jazz music and his latest projects. Later Poor News Network explores America’s war on the poor. 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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Annual ThingsTaken (Special Programming)

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Our annual Thanksgiving mix featuring the voices of John Trudell, Leonard Peltier, and Wilma Mankiller. We later speak with DJ Free Leonard and Brother Ernie about political prisoner Leonard Peltier. 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 … Continued


In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), for an insightful conversation on the future of public education, labor rights, and the pressing challenges facing teachers and students in the United States. Public Education at a Crossroads Weingarten began … Continued


In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Emery Wright, Executive Director of Project South, for an in-depth conversation about the organization’s mission, the enduring legacy of the Black Radical Tradition, and the critical role of grassroots organizing in the face of systemic oppression. Together, they explored the often-overlooked … Continued