Hard Knock Radio

Move When The Spirit Says Move

Dorothy Foreman Cotton served as the education director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the Civil Rights Movement. A documentary film about the work of a bold yet unsung civil rights activist / educator. 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


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Dr. Cornel West – Fund Drive Special

Noted author and activist Dr. Cornel West speaking at the Guild Theater in Sacramento California on September 1, 2023. West’s talk steeped in a Southern Black Christian oratorical style and delivered provocative religious, philosophical and political insights, occasionally challenging the audience intentionally, with keen observations about racial bias in America, white supremacy represented by the … Continued


We present a talk featuring journalist/comedian W. Kamau Bell and author extraordinaire Adam Mansbach discussing his latest novel, The Golem of Brooklyn. This book is an epic romp through Jewish history and the American present that wrestles with the deepest questions of our humanity—the conflicts between faith and skepticism, tribalism and interdependence, and vengeance and … Continued


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In Conversation with Lateefah Simon

Davey speaks with long-time organizer Lateefah Simon about the concept of Public Safety. Lateefah Simon is an elected member of the Bay Area Rapid Transit board of directors and the president of MeadowFund. Later we look at Hip-Hop turning 50 with an archival interview featuring DJ Kool Herc, the Godfather of Hip-Hop. Hard Knock Radio … Continued


We speak with author Adam Mansbach about his latest novel, The Golem of Brooklyn. This book is an epic romp through Jewish history and the American present that wrestles with the deepest questions of our humanity—the conflicts between faith and skepticism, tribalism and interdependence, and vengeance and healing. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop … Continued


We speak with Kali Akuno about his latest book, Jackson Rising Redux: Lessons on Building the Future in the Present. In 2020, Cooperation Jackson became the center for national and international coalition efforts, bringing together progressive peoples from diverse trade union, youth, church, and cultural movements. This book unveils new and ongoing strategies and methods … Continued