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In Conversation with Carolina Ixta the author of Shut Up, This is Serious (Encore)

Davey D speaks with author Carolina Ixta about her new book, Shut Up, This is Serious. Carolina Ixta is a writer from Oakland, California. A daughter of Mexican immigrants, she received her B.A. in Creative Writing and Spanish Language and Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz and obtained her Master’s degree in Education … Continued


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Voices of Resistance and Poor News Network

In acknowledgement of Black History month we dig in the vault to bring an array of speeches from iconic figures such as Fannie Lou Hammer, Sister Souljah and Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Later Poor News Network explores America’s terror on the poor and disenfranchised communities. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA … Continued


In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D shed light on the alarming discovery of 21 deaths within the Broward County Jail in Florida, focusing on the tragic case of Janard Geffrard. Geffrard’s mother, Marcia Irving, joined the conversation to detail her son’s harrowing experience, which ended in his death following a … Continued


In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a captivating conversation with filmmaker Justice 4Tyranny, known as part of the Hood Squad. The discussion centered around the documentary “Little Nairobi,” shedding light on the history of East Palo Alto and its transformation over the years. Davey D kicked off the … Continued


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Navigating the Complexities of Anti-Semitism and Free Speech: A Conversation with Davey D and Seth Morrison

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Seth Morrison, a longstanding activist with Jewish Voices for Peace, on the intricate topic of anti-Semitism and its intersection with free speech. The conversation delved into various dimensions of the issue, ranging from the definition of anti-Semitism to … Continued


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In Conversation with Quency Phillips from Lighthouse Silicon Valley

On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a dynamic discussion with Quency Phillips from Lighthouse Silicon Valley, covering a range of topics from trust and authenticity to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society. Phillips emphasized the importance of trust and surrounding oneself with a reliable team, stressing the need to consistently … Continued


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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and The Electronic Intifada

On today’s show Davey D and Chris Emdin delve into several critical topics related to social justice, education, and the black community’s struggle for equity and freedom. They start off the show with, Emdin expressing his skepticism about the concept of allyship and co-conspiratorship, believing that these terms often lead to inaction and compromise, especially … Continued