In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a captivating conversation with filmmaker Justice 4Tyranny, known as part of the Hood Squad. The discussion centered around the documentary “Little Nairobi,” shedding light on the history of East Palo Alto and its transformation over the years. Davey D kicked off the … Continued


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Navigating the Complexities of Anti-Semitism and Free Speech: A Conversation with Davey D and Seth Morrison

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Seth Morrison, a longstanding activist with Jewish Voices for Peace, on the intricate topic of anti-Semitism and its intersection with free speech. The conversation delved into various dimensions of the issue, ranging from the definition of anti-Semitism to … Continued


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In Conversation with Quency Phillips from Lighthouse Silicon Valley

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On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a dynamic discussion with Quency Phillips from Lighthouse Silicon Valley, covering a range of topics from trust and authenticity to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society. Phillips emphasized the importance of trust and surrounding oneself with a reliable team, stressing the need to consistently … Continued


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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and The Electronic Intifada

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On today’s show Davey D and Chris Emdin delve into several critical topics related to social justice, education, and the black community’s struggle for equity and freedom. They start off the show with, Emdin expressing his skepticism about the concept of allyship and co-conspiratorship, believing that these terms often lead to inaction and compromise, especially … Continued


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Hard Knock Radio – February 5, 2024

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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, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.


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Poor News Network and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Y. Price

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On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, Poor News Network explores America’s war on the poor. All of POOR’s programs are focused on providing non-colonizing, community-based and community-led media, art and education with the goals of creating access for silenced voices, preserving and degentrifying rooted communities of color and re-framing the debate on poverty, landlessness, … Continued


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America’s Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy – Part Two

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We speak with Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar the author of America’s Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy. Americas Black Capital chronicles how a center of Black excellence emerged amid virulent expressions of white nationalism, as African Americans pushed back against Confederate ideology to create an extraordinary locus of … Continued


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America’s Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy – Part One

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We speak with Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar the author of America’s Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy. Americas Black Capital chronicles how a center of Black excellence emerged amid virulent expressions of white nationalism, as African Americans pushed back against Confederate ideology to create an extraordinary locus of … Continued


Davey speaks with Ana Tijoux about her new album “Vida”. Vida is Tijoux’s first album in a decade. Anamaría Tijoux Merino commonly known by her stage name Ana Tijoux or Anita Tijoux is a Chilean-French singer and musician. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station … Continued