Fourth of July Special
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we look at the meaning of July 4th with a rendition of Frederick Douglass speech and a sermon from Rev. Jeremiah Wright.
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.
Hip Hop and Technology w/ Pep Luv
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We talk with local artists and entrepreneurs who are innovating Hip Hop and technology.
In Conversation with Shabba-Doo and Jerome Jennings
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we speak with legendary dancer Shabba-doo “The King of Crenshaw” about the history of ‘street dance’. Later musician Jerome Jennings talks about his latest album, The Beast.
Neo-Nazis Receiving Support from the US in the Ukraine
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we speak with Award-winning author, journalist Max Blumenthal about neo-Nazis being supported by the US in the Ukraine.
Ethnic Studies Fight in Arizona
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we speak with organizers Anita Fernadez and Cesar Cruz about the court case in Arizona to keep ethnic studies alive.
Muslim Ban and Affordable Health Care
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we speak with Council on American-Islamic Relations – CAIR, leader about the Muslim Ban and supreme court. We later speak with a local doctor about the healthcare drama.
Transforming Prison and Soul Mechanix
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we speak with former lifer, Sabir Lockett about how he gained his freedom, transformed his life and became a freedom fighter and advocate. And later Graal Swartz of Soul Mechanix stops by to discuss Black music and the band’s upcoming event.
Urban Shield and Miko Marks
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we speak with Sharif Zakout, a Youth facilitator for the Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) about Berkeley’s City Council decision to continue with Urban Shield. Later we sit down with country soul artist Miko Marks.
Grenfell Tower fire and The Brexit
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We speak with local activist Anita Shervington about the Grenfell Tower fire in the UK and about Brexit.
Rosa Clemente talks Puerto Rico; and Nikita Oliver talks Clarleena Lyles
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Davey D talks with Rosa Clemente about Puerto Rico, and later speaks with Nikita Oliver about the murder of Charleena Lyles by Seattle police