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.
In conversation with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Ph.D, assistant professor of African-American studies at Princeton University and the author of the new book: “From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation”—a political analysis of the Black Lives Matter movement, the history of policing and race in the United States, and divisions between the black political establishment and today’s Black Lives … Continued
Medea Benjamin is one of America’s best-known activists. She is the author of Drone Warfare, and the new book, Kingdom of the Unjust. The co-founder of Code Pink and Global Exchange courageously explores the curious relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia, a country long infamous for brutally repressing women and dissidents, supporting terrorists worldwide, and promoting Wahhabism, … Continued
In conversation with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Ph.D, assistant professor of African-American studies at Princeton University and the author of the new book: “From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation”—a political analysis of the Black Lives Matter movement, the history of policing and race in the United States, and divisions between the black political establishment and today’s Black Lives … Continued
Whether dismissed as a relic or revered as a savior, many agree that Fidel Castro is one of the most influential and controversial figures of our time. Rarely are Americans given a chance to see inside the world of this socialist leader. The documentary Fidel offers a unique opportunity to view the man through exclusive … Continued
author and filmmaker Greg Palast explores the roots of voter suppression and how the GOP stole the 2016 Presidential Election. Greg Palast, is a New York Times bestselling author and an investigative reporter for the BBC and the British newspaper, The Guardian. Like Michael Moore, he is also a documentary filmmaker. His new film, “The … Continued
we speak with local artist about the deadly fire in Oakland that claimed 36 lives. We look at the lack of affordable housing, the artist communities in the Bay Area and next steps. Later we talk to Welah Johns about the protest at Wells Fargo centered on the financing of the Dakota Pipeline.
Zumbi of Zion I talks about the latest cd, Labyrinth. Later Mumia Abu-Jamal discusses “Class War Gone Wild” and Youth Radio’s Noel Anaya talks about living in a group home.
author Bryant Terry talks about the importance of food justice and pianist Samora Pinderhughes talks about his latest masterpiece, The Transformational Suite.
Musician Kev Choice talks about the murder of Will Sims by 3 White racists. Police are investigating the death of Sim as a hate crime. Investigators say Will Sims was robbed, beaten and shot to death in the early morning hours near his hometown of Richmond.
Davey D speaks with Dream Hampton about Fidel Castro, Cuba, and Hip-Hop. Later we’re joined by Pastor Michael McBride of the PICO Network. He explores police violence, the murder of Mario Woods and police accountability.
