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A Hard Knock Radio Conversation: Leonard Peltier’s Commutation with Attorney Jenipher R. Jones

On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with civil rights attorney Jenipher R. Jones about the commutation of Leonard Peltier’s sentence. Jones, Managing Attorney of For the People | A People’s Legal Office, discussed the legal battle, political resistance, and the path forward. Decades of Injustice Leonard Peltier, a member of the American Indian … Continued


January 1 1970

STREETWISE POP MUSIC COMES TO THE MONKEY HOUSE

KPFA

On Saturday February 22nd, Johnny J. Blair “Singer at Large” will take the stage at The Monkey House, a longtime listening room at 1638 University Avenue in Berkeley. Doors open at 7PM.  Johnny is promoting his album I LIKE THE STREET, offering “streetwise power pop” influenced by glam rock, psychedelia, New Wave, and gospel. Stylistically...


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The Fight for Mexican American Studies: Hard Knock Radio with Davey D and Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera

In a powerful discussion on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera, a nationally recognized scholar specializing in racism, anti-racism, whiteness, and ethnic studies. Dr. Cabrera, a professor at the University of Arizona, provided a critical breakdown of the landmark battle over Mexican American Studies (MAS) in Tucson and the … Continued


A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. In this vintage APEX episode, Host editor Swati Rayasam continues to highlight the podcast Continental Shifts created by bi-coastal educators Gabriel … Continued


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The Hard Knock Radio Conversation with Davey D and Needa B: Addressing Homelessness and Inequality

Housing Crisis Across America Davey D hosted homeless advocate Needa B to discuss the growing housing crisis. They highlighted rising rents, gentrification, and the corporatization of housing. Needa B observed, “In six months, everything became unaffordable. People thought moving South would help, but not anymore.” She emphasized how large corporations buy properties in bulk, driving … Continued


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Hard Knock Radio Discusses the State of White Supremacy and Resistance: A Conversation with Dr. James Lance Taylor, Dr. Melina Abdullah, and Daryle Lamont Jenkins PT.2

On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D welcomed three distinguished guests—Dr. James Lance Taylor, Dr. Melina Abdullah, and Daryle Lamont Jenkins—to discuss the growing influence of white supremacy, the importance of organizing, and the resistance needed to confront these challenges. The conversation covered a wide array of issues, from the policies … Continued


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Hard Knock Radio Discusses the State of White Supremacy and Resistance: A Conversation with Dr. James Lance Taylor, Dr. Melina Abdullah, and Daryle Lamont Jenkins PT.1

On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D welcomed three distinguished guests—Dr. James Lance Taylor, Dr. Melina Abdullah, and Daryle Lamont Jenkins—to discuss the growing influence of white supremacy, the importance of organizing, and the resistance needed to confront these challenges. The conversation covered a wide array of issues, from the policies … Continued