Hard Knock Radio – February 17, 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.
The Art of the Game”: Celebrating NBA All-Star Weekend with Artistic Flair at 954 Market Street
As NBA All-Star Weekend descends on San Francisco, “The Art of the Game” exhibition at 954 Market Street, adjacent to the Powell Street BART station, becomes a focal point for celebrating basketball through the eyes of Bay Area artists. Hosted by Davey D on Hard Knock Radio, the exhibit not only showcases artistic talent but … Continued
Robert Townsend: A Vanguard in Entertainment and Activism
Davey D of Hard Knock Radio recently sat down with Robert Townsend, an acclaimed actor, director, and filmmaker. Townsend is recognized not just for his significant contributions to film and television but also for his impactful activism. Robert Townsend: Renaissance Man Robert Townsend’s career spans a diverse array of roles from acting and directing to … Continued
Hard Knock Radio Talks Tariffs, Wealth Inequality, and Economic Power with Michael Mechanic
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Michael Mechanic, senior editor at Mother Jones and author of Jackpot: How the Super-Rich Really Live—and How Their Wealth Harms Us All, to discuss the implications of tariffs, wealth inequality, and the economic power of the ultra-wealthy. Their wide-ranging conversation dissected the economic policies of … Continued
Game Changers: Dave Zirin on Sports, Power, and Protest
In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a deep discussion with sports journalist and human rights advocate Dave Zirin from Edge of Sports. The conversation explored the intersection of sports, politics, and social justice, highlighting Zirin’s insights on recent high-profile sports events and their broader political implications. The dialogue … Continued
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 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