Hard Knock Radio – February 10, 2025
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.
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.
Hard Knock Radio Celebrates J Dilla Day with Ma Dukes: A Legacy of Musical Genius and Community Impact
On a special episode of Hard Knock Radio, I had the honor of sitting down with Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey, the mother of legendary producer James “J Dilla” Yancey, in celebration of J Dilla Day. With deep reverence and insight, Ma Dukes shared reflections on her son’s legacy, his profound impact on music, and the ever-growing … Continued
A Hard Knock Radio Conversation: Leonard Peltier’s Commutation with Attorney Jenipher R. Jones
On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with civil rights attorney Jenipher R. Jones about the commutation of Leonard Peltier’s sentence. Jones, Managing Attorney of For the People | A People’s Legal Office, discussed the legal battle, political resistance, and the path forward. Decades of Injustice Leonard Peltier, a member of the American Indian … Continued
Dr. Akilah Cadet on White Supremacy and Belonging: A Hard Knock Radio Conversation
Dr. Akilah Cadet, the founder and CEO of Change Cadet, joined Hard Knock Radio to discuss her book, White Supremacy Is All Around: Notes from a Black Disabled Woman in a White World. The conversation with Davey D explored the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the rise of anti-Black sentiment, and the broader implications … Continued
Mass Deportations, Political Scapegoating, and Resistance: A Conversation w/ Sofía Verónica Montez
On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Sofía Verónica Montez, Legal Fellow at Project South, to discuss mass deportations in the U.S. They broke down the systemic policies fueling displacement, the political scapegoating of immigrants, and the ways communities are resisting. A Day Without Immigrants: Protest and Fear The conversation began by reflecting on A Day Without Immigrants, … Continued
Hard Knock Radio – February 3, 2025
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.
The Fight for Mexican American Studies: Hard Knock Radio with Davey D and Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera
In a powerful discussion on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera, a nationally recognized scholar specializing in racism, anti-racism, whiteness, and ethnic studies. Dr. Cabrera, a professor at the University of Arizona, provided a critical breakdown of the landmark battle over Mexican American Studies (MAS) in Tucson and the … Continued
Volume 10 Reflects on Hip-Hop Legacy, New Projects, and the Good Life Era
In a recent episode of *Hard Knock Radio*, host Davey D sat down with legendary West Coast hip-hop artist Volume 10 for an in-depth conversation about his career, his groundbreaking contributions to the genre, and his upcoming projects. The interview offered a rare glimpse into the mind of an artist who has consistently pushed the … Continued
Hard Knock Radio: Quency Phillips on AI, Crypto, and the Future of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is experiencing a shift that is raising eyebrows across the tech world. On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Quency Phillips of Lighthouse Silicon Valley to discuss the changing landscape of diversity, technology, and economic power. The Changing Face of Silicon Valley Silicon Valley has long been seen as a … Continued
The Hard Knock Radio Conversation with Davey D and Needa B: Addressing Homelessness and Inequality
Housing Crisis Across America Davey D hosted homeless advocate Needa B to discuss the growing housing crisis. They highlighted rising rents, gentrification, and the corporatization of housing. Needa B observed, “In six months, everything became unaffordable. People thought moving South would help, but not anymore.” She emphasized how large corporations buy properties in bulk, driving … Continued