Hard Knock Radio

Part Two: “Beats of Resistance: Suhel Nafar on Empowering Arab Hip-Hop and the Power of Palestinian Voices” and Poor News Magazine

this episode is no longer available

In a compelling interview on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with Suhel Nafar, a visionary in Arab hip-hop and head of Empire Records’ West Asia, North Africa, and Diaspora division. As a founding member of the pioneering Palestinian hip-hop group DAM, Suhel has dedicated his career to supporting Palestinian and Arab artists globally. … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

“Beats of Resistance: Suhel Nafar on Empowering Arab Hip-Hop and the Power of Palestinian Voices” Part One

this episode is no longer available

In a compelling interview on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with Suhel Nafar, a visionary in Arab hip-hop and head of Empire Records’ West Asia, North Africa, and Diaspora division. As a founding member of the pioneering Palestinian hip-hop group DAM, Suhel has dedicated his career to supporting Palestinian and Arab artists globally. … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Under Siege: The Threat of Mass Denaturalization and Deportation in America

this episode is no longer available

On this episode of *Hard Knock Radio*, Davey D discusses the escalating immigration policies targeting naturalized U.S. citizens with immigration rights advocate Layidua Salazar and Eddy Zheng of the New Breath Foundation. Both guests delve into their personal experiences and the dangers posed by these proposals, which could lead to mass deportations and denaturalizations. Eddy … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Part Two with Rosa and James Taylor, Ph.D and Rebuilding Lives: The Urgent Need for Prosthetics and Rehabilitation in Gaza

this episode is no longer available

In Part Two of the conversation, Dr. James Taylor and Rosa Clemente delve into a recent rally held by Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, which was widely criticized for its inflammatory rhetoric. They debated whether the rally’s divisive content should be ignored or if it would resonate with particular groups. James and Rosa analyzed … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio – October 28, 2024

this episode is no longer available

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.


Hard Knock Radio

In Conversation with Lyrics Born (Encore)

this episode is no longer available

On this episode of Hard Knock, Davey D interviews Lyrics Born, a pioneering figure in independent hip-hop, about his extensive career in the music industry. They discuss his artistic evolution, the impact of his work on the hip-hop scene, and his upcoming project, Goodbye Sticky Rice, is set to be a significant release, as it … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Unheard Voices: The Fight Against Solitary Confinement in The Strike

this episode is no longer available

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D had a powerful conversation with filmmakers Joe Bill Muñoz and Lucas Guilkey, alongside advocate Dolores Canales, about their documentary The Strike, which captures the historic hunger strikes at Pelican Bay State Prison. The film exposes the harsh realities of solitary confinement and the collective … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Ishmael Reed on ‘Jazz Martyrs’: Exploring the Struggles of Jazz and Hip-Hop Artists

this episode is no longer available

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a profound conversation with acclaimed author and playwright Ishmael Reed about his poem “Jazz Martyrs.” The poem serves as a poignant reflection on the struggles faced by jazz musicians throughout history, drawing parallels to contemporary artists in the hip-hop genre. Reed, who … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio – October 21, 2024

this episode is no longer available

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.


•       •       •       •