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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.
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In a recent heartfelt conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host **Davey D** welcomed community activist **Donald Lacy** to discuss the significance of **Love Life Week** and to reflect on the legacies of three influential figures: Reverend Arnold Townsend, Reverend Cecil Williams, and Dr. Nathan Hare. This year’s Love Life Week is particularly poignant as the … Continued
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In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engages in a profound conversation with sports columnist and author Dave Zirin. Known for his insightful commentary on sports and politics, Zirin brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, discussing recent developments in the NFL, the cultural landscape of women’s sports, and the … Continued
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In a powerful episode of *Hard Knock Radio*, host Davey D, journalist Frank Sterling, and the Quinto-Collins family—Robert, Bella, and Cassandra—delved into the ongoing fight for justice following the police killing of Angelo Quinto. The discussion highlighted the family’s determination to advocate for systemic change within law enforcement, as they grapple with the tragic loss … Continued
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On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with students about their ongoing struggle for justice and solidarity with Palestine. Hundreds of people from across the Bay Area, alongside over 65 organizations, are uniting to mourn one year of genocide and commemorate one year of Palestinian resistance. In the past year, over 189,000 … Continued
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On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, we spoke with Micaiah Dempsey about the band MeloDious, the supergroup Oakland Rising, and their debut performance at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival this Saturday. Later, Poor News Network examines America’s war on the poor. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ … Continued
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On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, we spoke with Micaiah Dempsey about the band MeloDious, the supergroup Oakland Rising, and their debut performance at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival this Saturday. Later, Poor News Network examines America’s war on the poor. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ … Continued
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On this episode of Hard Knock, Davey D interviews Lyrics Born, a pioneering figure in independent hip-hop, about his extensive career in the music industry. They discuss his artistic evolution, the impact of his work on the hip-hop scene, and his upcoming project, Goodbye Sticky Rice, is set to be a significant release, as it … Continued
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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with housing rights advocate Shanti Singh to discuss Proposition 33, a crucial ballot measure focused on rent control in California. Singh, the Legislative and Communications Director for Tenants Together, a tenant rights organization, explains that Prop 33 seeks to empower cities to … Continued
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In this episode of Hard Knock, Rosa Clemente and Kali Akuno engage in a deep discussion about disrupting the system and organizing in this presidential year by focusing on grassroots movements, solidarity economies, and dismantling capitalist structures that perpetuate inequality. Rosa Clemente, a long-time political activist and scholar, emphasized the need for independent political movements … Continued
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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.
