Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio – August 14, 2009 at 4:00pm

According to Mumia Abu Jamal, August–in both historic and contemporary African American history–is a month of meaning, a month of repression. Hear segments from the four hour Black August special originally produced by Black Panther veteran and revolutionary journalist, Kiilu Nyasha and aired on KPFA October 2006. Also, as many freedom fighters such as the … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio – August 13, 2009 at 4:00pm

A Congolese immigrant, in the US for nearly 25 years, with family, job, friends, is snatched in Santa Rosa and shipped to Arizona for deportation.  What's wrong with this picture?   PLUS: progressives strategize over healthcare reform.  With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Okili Nguebari and his wife, Sabrina Krauss         William Greider, political … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio – August 12, 2009 at 4:00pm

Deadly bombings in Baghdad; the Supreme Court to consider rolling back a century of campaign finance doctrine; climate change bill vs. inexorable climate change.  With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Raed Jarrar, Iraqi blogger and activist; Iraq consultant, American Friends Service Committee         Craig Holman, legislative representative, Public Citizen's Congress Watch         Center … Continued