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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.
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
Davey speaks with Omali Yeshitela about his latest book, The Verdict Is In: Reparations Now! 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 by Davey D and Anita Johnson.
We speak with Hip-Hop pioneer Kurtis Blow about his 50+ years in the music business. 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 by Davey D and Anita Johnson.
We speaks with Santi Elijah Holley about his latest book, An Amerikan Family: The Shakurs and the Nation They Created. The long overdue story of the Shakurs, persistent fighters in the U.S. struggle for racial justice, and one of the most prominent, influential and fiercely creative families in recent history. SANTI ELIJAH HOLLEY has reported … 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 sportswriter Dave Zirin about his book, The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World. Later we explore his film, Behind The Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL. 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 … 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
On today’s show we present the book, Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein. Combining comic memoir with chilling reportage and cobweb-clearing analysis, Klein seeks to smash that mirror and chart a path beyond despair. Doppelganger asks: What do we neglect as we polish and perfect our digital reflections? Is it possible … Continued
We talk about public safety concerns in the city of Oakland 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 by Davey D and Anita Johnson.
We speak with community organizers about the 3rd annual Umoja Health Fair and R&B Artist Dwele. 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 by Davey D and Anita Johnson.
