Social Justice Movement Building in The Democratic Republic of Congo
We speak with Hip Hop artists from the Congo about the politics and social justice movements in that country.
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.
Today we bring you the six-part documentary series CAPITALISM, a look at both the history of ideas and the social forces that have shaped the capitalist world. CAPITALISM is an impressive series that makes economics accessible through an interdisciplinary approach that explores the work of great thinkers, while embedding economics in specific social, political, and … Continued
Ta-Nehisi Coates talks about his latest book, Between the World and Me. In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history and current crisis. Americans have … Continued
Right-wing media continues to have a great negative affect upon our country. To understand how it originally started, we play excerpts from the new documentary, “The Brainwashing of My Dad.” An in-depth look at the ins and outs of “conservative” media and the various ways they influence/control national discourse. Please support KPFA during our Summer 2016 … Continued
Fund Drive Special: Howard Zinn’s, A People’s History of the United States
Today we play excerpts from the audiobook of Howard Zinn’s, “A People’s History of the United States.” Please support KPFA, during this Summer Pledge Drive by donating on our website or calling 1800-HEY-KPFA to make a financial contribution.
Today’s left generates an increasingly bold and resonant criticism of contemporary capitalism and the severely compromised everyday life that it produces. From Occupy Wall Street to Black Lives Matter to the escalating climate justice and gender freedom demands and the movement against mass incarceration, state sanction terrorism to the restructuring of party politics, left critique … Continued
Spiral: Trapped In The Forever War
Today on HKR we offer critique from author , writer, journalist, and educator. Mark Danner. Danner has written for three decades on foreign affairs and international conflict. He has covered Central America, Haiti, Balkans, Iraq and the greater Middle East, among many other stories, and has written extensively about the development of American foreign policy … Continued
Fund Drive Special: The Left-forum, 2016
Today’s left generates an increasingly bold and resonant criticism of contemporary capitalism and the severely compromised everyday life that it produces. From Occupy Wall Street to Black Lives Matter to escalating climate justice and gender freedom demands and the movement against mass incarceration, state sanction terrorism to the restructuring of party politics, left critique is … Continued
Fund Drive Special: Historic Convention Coverage and Progressive Speeches Collection, Election Primer
Today we offer a collection of historical speeches by Shirley Chisholm, Jesse Jackson, Robert F. Kennedy, Bernie Sanders and many others.
We spoke with Youth Radio’s Myles Bess about Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and young people participation in the 2016 Presidential Election. Also political consultant Biko Baker provided us with a breakdown of the political landscape.