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.
Dhoruba Bin Wahad PT2. Dwele, Sketches of a Man.We bring you the conclusion of a two part mix of a keynote speech given at this year’s National Hip-Hop Political Convention by former political prisoner Dhoruba Bin Wahaad. Later in the show Weyland speaks with Koch Recording artist Dwele about his his new album “Sketches of … Continued
Dhoruba Bin Wahad PT1. Dwele & Stacy Epps live.We bring you part one of a two part mix of a keynote speech given at this year’s National Hip-Hop Political Convention by former political prisoner Dhoruba Bin Wahad. Later in the show Weyland is joined by Detroit Soul Singer Dwele and new artist Stacy Epps about … Continued
We pay tribute to two iconic figures in entertainment who passed away over the last few days. Comedian and Actor Bernie Mac and legendary musician, writer and composer Isaac Hayes. You’ll also hear reactions from Hip-Hop stars Mistah F.A.B. & Willi D of the Geto Boys on the passing of these iconic figures.
Keba Konte. Raashan Ahmad. Weyland Southon speaks with Legendary Artist Keba Konte about his new exhibit “88 Pieces of Me”. Later in the show Weyland speaks with OM Hip-Hop Recording Artist Raashan Ahmad about his album “The Push."
National Hip-Hop Political Convention. Rafael Casal.Davey D reports back from Las Vegas Nevada from this past weekend’s National Hip-Hop Political Convention. Davey D speaks with a group of youth leaders about oppressive laws affecting their generation. Later in the show Weyland speaks with former slam champion poet/M.C. Rafael Casal about his debut album, “As Good … Continued
Freedman vs. Cherokee. Hip-Hop artist, Poach Stevens. Anita Johnson discusses the Freedman and Cherokee expulsion issue. Later in the show Weyland speaks with Bay Area Hip-Hop artist Poach Stevens to talk about his new album "Werk."
Davey D at The National Hip-Hop Political Convention. Cynthia McKinny & Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. Davey D reports back from the National Hip-Hop Political Convention. Today we hear from Green Party Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinny and later in the show we hear a keynote speech from Dr. Marc Lamont Hill.
3rd World Organizing. Environmental Justice.Davey D speaks with youth leaders at the Center for 3rd World Oranizing in Oakland to discuss Environmental Justice.
Ca Hotel housing issue.Anita Johnson discusses the housing issue of West Oakland’s California Hotel and the overall affordable housing and public housing nationwide. Later in the show youth radio brings us a commentary on Youth Incarceration.
