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.
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
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
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
Famous for her lectures on post traumatic slave syndrome, Dr. Joy Degruy-Leary speaks about her new lecture called "How are the Children?" Official Hurricane Katrina Mix.
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
Cornell West’s speech from a few weeks ago in St Louis is heard. Celebrating and honoring the life of Rosa Parks and paying tribute to her legacy.
Second chance Monday. Soundtrack for the struggle mix is replayed.
Changeitall.org mix tape “Big Things Start Small.”
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.
Davey D reports from the Millions More Movement in Washington D.C. Millions More Movement mix from the studio.
