Law & Disorder

Vallejo Police ‘Terrorize’ Family in Search of (Literal) Golden Handcuffs; Federal Funding of DV Support Work Threatened; Restorative Justice Day in North Oakland

On today’s show, we start in conversation with Scott Morris, a journalist with the Vallejo Sun who covers policing, protest, civil rights, and far-right extremism. His latest reporting is about Vallejo police ‘terrorizing’ a family in search for lieutenant’s golden handcuffs: https://www.vallejosun.com/vallejo-police-terrorized-family-in-search-for-lieutenants-golden-handcuffs-claim-alleges/ Then we speak to Jennifer Khalifa, the Senior Director of Prevention and Capacity … Continued


Flashpoints

Flashpoints – October 31, 2024

Today on the Show: Israel’s long-term strategy for the complete ethnic cleansing of the Gaza strip: we’ll feature  a genocide up-date with Raed Jarrar of Democracy for the Arab World Now. Also Over 25,000 people have signed petitions to hold Netflix and Trader Joe’s accountable for normalizing Israel’s occupation of Palestine: And Immigrant Communities In The … Continued


Last week, the Jailhouse Lawyer Initiative convened a conference called Flashlights: Jailhouse Lawyers, Legal Empowerment and Building a Just World Together,” a historic convening of jailhouse lawyers in dialogue with justice allies that “illuminates the power and promise of legal empowerment to advance justice from the inside out.” We’re joined by Jhody Polk, the founder of the Jailhouse Lawyer Initiative which is … Continued

Law & Disorder

Behind the attacks on Oakland’s rank choice voting; plus the Jailhouse Lawyer Initiative w/ Jhody Polk, and a new commemorative bench to honor Colby Wells in Stockton

On today’s show, we discuss the attacks on Oakland’s rank choice voting system ahead of the election. Shomik Mukherjee covers Oakland, with a focus on local politics, developments and activism for the East Bay Times. His latest story is “Rank choice voting is expanding around the country – but in Oakland, it’s under attack.” Last … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Political Roundtable Discussion: Activists, Journalists, and Organizers Address Local Elections

In a pivotal roundtable discussion hosted by Davey D of Hard Knock Radio, key figures in the Bay Area’s political landscape came together to dissect the implications of the upcoming elections. The panel included notable activists and journalists such as Tim Redmond of 48 Hills, Chaney Turner, Oakland Commissioner, Shanti Singh, Legislative and Communications Director with Tenants Together, … Continued


We begin today’s Palestine Post with Rami Khoury, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at the American University of Beirut, and a journalist and author with 50 years of experience covering the Middle East. Rosita, an Indigenous Mapuche woman and registered nurse of 13 years joins us to discuss the ongoing anti-genocide campaign led by faculty and … Continued

Law & Disorder

Palestine Post w/ Rami Khoury + Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine @ UCSF

We begin today’s Palestine Post with Rami Khoury, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at the American University of Beirut, and a journalist and author with 50 years of experience covering the Middle East. Rosita, an Indigenous Mapuche woman and registered nurse of 13 years joins us to discuss the ongoing anti-genocide campaign led by faculty and … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Embracing Black Love: A Conversation with the Kingmakers of Oakland on Hard Knock Radio

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with the Kingmakers of Oakland, featuring director Jahi, Alonzo Henderson, Khalil Chatmon, and Quinci Mann. The discussion centered around their upcoming album, **Black Love**, set to release on October 18, 2024. This powerful album reflects the strength, resilience, and … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Love Life Week: Honoring Giants and Community Spirit and Sunrise Ceremony on Alcatraz

In a recent heartfelt conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host **Davey D** welcomed community activist **Donald Lacy** to discuss the significance of **Love Life Week** and to reflect on the legacies of three influential figures: Reverend Arnold Townsend, Reverend Cecil Williams, and Dr. Nathan Hare. This year’s Love Life Week is particularly poignant as the … Continued