Hard Knock Radio
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.
Hard Knock Radio – August 19, 2008
Sellassie, Toxic Triangle Hearings. We hear from Political Commentator Mumia Abu-Jamal on "The Foreign Policy of Fools." Weyland Southon speaks with San Francisco Hip-Hop Artist Sellassie about his new album "I’m Tryin’ To Make a Llivin’ not a Killin’." Later in the show Anita Johnson discusses the Toxic Triangle Hearings.
Hard Knock Radio – August 15, 2008
M.C. Magic, Black August Commemorations. Mumia Abu Jamal brings us a commentary on "The Perils of Black Political Power ". Hard Knock co-respondent Gary Baca speaks with Arizona Hip-Hop artist M.C. Magic. Later in the show Co-respondent Gregg Bridges discusses some upcoming commemorations for Black August with Javad Jahi of the Malcolm X Grassroots Organization.
Hard Knock Radio – August 14, 2008
3rd World Organizing, Youth Leaders. Davey D speaks with Youth Leaders at the Center for 3rd World Organizing in Oakland. Today’s topic is Youth Organizing.
Hard Knock Radio – August 13, 2008
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
Hard Knock Radio – August 12, 2008
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
Hard Knock Radio – August 11, 2008
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.
Hard Knock Radio – August 7, 2008
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."