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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.
In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with hip-hop trailblazers Debbie D, the genre’s first female solo emcee, and Sheri Sher, a founding member of the pioneering all-women hip-hop group Mercedes Ladies. This discussion set the stage for the upcoming “Fresh and So Bold” conference at Lincoln Center on April 6th, … Continued
Davey D and sports columnist Dave Zirin delved into the intersections of sports, culture, and gambling. They highlighted Shohei Ohtani’s historic contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and its implications for sports marketing and athlete influence. The conversation quickly expanded to the broader impact of gambling scandals on sports integrity, with a focus on the … Continued
Dalit American activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan ties Dalit oppression to fights for liberation among Black, Indigenous, Latinx, femme, and Queer communities, examining caste from a feminist, abolitionist, and Dalit Buddhist perspective. We speak with her about her new book, The Trauma of Caste: A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing, and Abolition. Caste—one of the oldest … Continued
In a recent engaging conversation on Hard Knock Radio, Davey D welcomed Dr. Cesar Cruz to discuss the impactful educational initiative transforming East Oakland. The Freedom School, distinguished not only as an institution but as a beacon of community action and commitment, embodies nearly two decades of dreams, planning, and unwavering effort. Spearheaded by Dr. Cruz and … Continued
In a recent engaging conversation on Hard Knock Radio, Davey D welcomed Dr. Cesar Cruz to discuss the impactful educational initiative transforming East Oakland. The Freedom School, distinguished not only as an institution but as a beacon of community action and commitment, embodies nearly two decades of dreams, planning, and unwavering effort. Spearheaded by Dr. Cruz and … Continued
In a powerful episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D brought together Pamela Anchang and David Stovall to dive deep into the lived realities of immigrants in the United States, especially those from Africa and Latin America. Pamela Anchang, originally from Cameroon, Africa, and founder of Immigrant Magazine, alongside David Stovall, Ph.D., a scholar deeply rooted … Continued
In a heartfelt and sobering episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D, joined by guests Ahmed Ewaida and Adam Ghanim, delved into Gaza’s tumultuous conflict through the prism of music and cultural dialogue. The discussion, laden with personal stories and insights, highlighted the grave situation in Gaza, who many liken to genocide, showcasing the resilience … Continued
In an insightful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D, alongside activist Layidua Salazar, unraveled the complex issue of immigration, focusing on the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants in the U.S. They delved into racial profiling, discrimination, and the stark realities of potential mass deportations, along with their depiction in the media. The dialogue … Continued
Bloc Report’s JR Valrey speaks with organizer Pierre Labossiere about the history of Haiti and occupation. Later Poor News Network provides us with a look at America’s attack on the poor. 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 … Continued
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a profound discussion with Maurice Carney, the executive director and co-founder of Friends of the Congo. The conversation aimed to deepen the discourse surrounding genocide and the exploitation of indigenous populations, with a special focus on the Congo. They shed light on … Continued
