Hard Knock Radio

Fund Drive Special: California, a Slave State

We speak with author Jean Pfaelzer about her book, California, a Slave State. The book explores the untold history of slavery and resistance in California, from the Spanish missions, indentured Native American ranch hands, Indian boarding schools, Black miners, kidnapped Chinese sex workers, and convict laborers to victims of modern trafficking.


We discuss Governor Abbott’s harmful tactics at the Rio Grande River in an attempt to deter migrant crossings along the US-Mexico border. The state of Texas has begun deploying a marine floating barrier. Guests: Robbie Florez with the Eagle Pass Border Coalition Adrianna Martinez, a professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Placido Salazar, is a … Continued


Today we celebrate the life and times of Daniel Ellsberg. We bring you the film, The Most Dangerous Man in the World by Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith. Ellsberg and a who’s-who of Vietnam-era movers and shakers give a riveting account of those world-changing events. Storytelling for Social Change (Free with any Donation) Daniel Ellsberg’s last … Continued


Davey D speaks with organizer Kali Akuno about his latest book, Jackson Rising Redux: Lessons on Building the Future in the Present. Kali Akuno is a co-founder and co-director of Cooperation Jackson. Kali served as the Director of Special Projects and External Funding in the Mayoral Administration of the late Chokwe Lumumba of Jackson, MS. … Continued