Hard Knock Radio

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.

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Hard Knock Radio – November 2, 2005

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Anita Johnson speaks with “World Cant Wait” organizer Federico Garcia and the plan to drive out the Bush regime. The rally is happening today and with 100,000 people gathering in over 180 cities across the nation, the cause is being recognized and gaining momentum daily. Spending Day of the Dead with St Joseph’s 6th grade … Continued

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Hard Knock Radio – November 1, 2005

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Mumia offers commentary on what a difference a constitution makes and how Iraq is not on the yellow brick road to democracy. Words do not constitute deeds and the belief that paper equates to power and become real is misguided. A nation under foreign occupancy is not a nation, but a colony. Successful comedian and … Continued

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Hard Knock Radio – October 31, 2005

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A survivor of Hurricane Katrina speaks with correspondent Timori Sandarajin. Davey D speaks with community organizer Nali Ali and his plans to camp out on the steps of the governor’s home to raise awareness and stop the planned execution of Tuki Williams that is scheduled for December 13. The hope is for clemency to be … Continued

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Hard Knock Radio – October 28, 2005

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Mumia Abu Jamal comments on other mothers and other movements. Montgomery bus boycott, modern civil rights movement and Rosa Parks and how people build movements. Davey D speaks with organizers from a campaign to unplug Clear Channel. Hip hop is used to sell racism and hate and we hear new artists but no new perspectives … Continued

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Hard Knock Radio – October 26, 2005

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Medical marijuana legend and hero Ed Rosenthal and the movement that he has been a key part of for the last 20 years. Wonders of Cannibus festival is happening this weekend. Hard Knock’s 420 mix

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Hard Knock Radio – October 20, 2005

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Davey D speaks with author Stacy Gueraseva on her book: Def Jam Inc: Extraordinary Story of the World’s Most Influential Hip-Hop Label. Former editor in chief for Russell Simmon’s magazine, Stacy grew up in the hip hop culture and offers her insight through the chronicles. Music by rising star Leila James.