Hard Knock Radio

In ‘Otto Frank,’ Roger Guenveur Smith, America’s Attack on the Poor and Women’s History

We speak with Roger Guenveur Smith about his new play, In ‘Otto Frank,’ the life of Anne Frank’s father. Later Poor News Network examines America’s assault on impoverished communities and Mumia Abu-Jamal on a new Women’s movement.   https://48hills.org/2022/03/in-otto-frank-roger-guenveur-smith-illuminates-the-life-of-anne-franks-father/


We speak with Criney Insalata and Tytus Cytowski about the plight of African students stuck in the Ukraine, trying to flee amid the assault by Russian forces. Guests: Criney Insalata, an activist and a beauty business owner in London, who responded to calls for help from Africans stuck in Ukraine. https://www.boboubeauty.com/ Tytus Cytowski, an American technology … Continued


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Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelensky

Political analyst and San Francisco University Professor, Dr. James Taylor breaks down key points around the historic speech delivered by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to the joint sessions of the Congress and Senate. We raise questions about why there was no mention of African students who were not allowed to leave the Ukraine. We explore … Continued


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Special Programming: Winter Fund Drive

We sit down with comedian Karinda Dobbins to discuss the release of her debut comedy album, Black & Blue. The Bay Area comedian who has shared the stage with household names like Trevor Noah, Roy Wood Jr. and Gina Yashere recorded the album on a co-headlining bill with one of her best friends, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan. Karinda Dobbins was born and … Continued