Hard Knock Radio – January 15, 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.

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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 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.
In a powerful conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Cat Brooks, co-founder of the Anti-Police Terror Project (APTP), and artist Chris Burger to discuss the ongoing efforts to reclaim the radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The discussion focused on Dr. King’s radical views, which are often overlooked … Continued
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.
On this episode, we speak with Bay Area based comedian Karinda Dobbins about the release of her debut comedy album, Black & Blue. In Black & Blue, Karinda shares personal stories, finding humor in the most ordinary moments of her daily life, including her girlfriend’s arbitrary policy on household pests, the changes hipsters have brought … Continued
In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D brings together a powerful panel to discuss the intersection of media justice, net neutrality, and the evolving role of social media. Joining him are Steven Renderos, executive director of the Center for Media Justice, journalist author Jennifer Pozner founder of Women in Media, and local … Continued
Davey D starts the show by playing Bugalooza, Louisiana by Brenton Wood, a tribute to the legendary soul singer who passed away over the holidays. Davey acknowledges Brenton’s influence on West Coast culture, particularly among lowriders and fans of rare soul. Gary Baca’s Perspective on the LA Fires Davey D then turns to Gary Baca, also known … Continued
On this episode of Hard Knock Radio Davey D speaks with Bishop Dwight Fowler about the tragic case of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old man serving a 12-year sentence for assault, who died in the early hours of December 10 after reportedly being beaten by correction officers at Marcy Correctional Facility, an all-male state prison in … Continued
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.
On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, we dive into the hidden biases of the digital age with Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble, author of the groundbreaking book, Algorithms of Oppression. Dr. Noble unpacks how search engines, often seen as neutral tools, can reinforce harmful stereotypes and limit access to critical knowledge. Join us as we … Continued
Davey D sits down with acclaimed hip-hop artist, journalist, and activist Rocky Rivera to discuss her latest collaborative project, Long Kiss Goodnight, an album created in partnership with fellow Bay Area artist Otayo Dubb. In this candid and insightful conversation, Rocky Rivera delves into the creative process behind the album, its inspirations, and the themes … Continued