On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D led a thought-provoking conversation with sports journalist Dave Zirin and film producer Sarah Allen. The discussion centered around the intersection of sports and politics in 2024, touching on various key events, athletes’ activism, and the ongoing challenges athletes face both on and off the field. … Continued
Why is it that so many schools fail at teaching their students critical thinking skills that could help them understand the world? Political scientist Agustina Paglayan argues that mass primary education from its origins was set up not to raise children’s prospects — but rather to teach them to obey. She locates the Right’s recent … Continued
On this episode, we speak with prominent Black Lives Matter activist Melina Abdullah about Independent presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West choosing her as his running mate on April 10th. Abdullah is well-known figure in local political circles: She co-founded the Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter and has been a fixture in recent years … Continued
We spoke with Melina Abdullah about the death of Keenan Anderson. He was killed by the LAPD in Venice on January 3, 2023. Keenan Anderson died in police custody hours after a physical altercation with officers in West LA’s Venice neighborhood earlier this month. His cousin is Patrisse Cullors, a co-founder of the Black Lives … 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. Tonight Powerleegirls Hosts Miko Lee and Jalena Keane-Lee talk about Reparations and Solidarity with author John Tateishi and California Assemblymember Al … Continued
Georgia Fort speaks on federal indictments in the death of George Floyd and Dave Zirin speaks on Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games ban of “Black Lives Matter” apparel and the potential repercussion for athletes.
Walter Johnson, Harvard professor of history, and African and African American Studies, with a new book: The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States. Hosted by Kris Welch.
We speak with attorney Benjamin Crump about Derek Chauvin and the quest to get justice for George Floyd. Later we speak with Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd about the eyewitness testimony presented by the prosecution. And journalist Georgia Fort speaks with the 9 year-old girl who witness the murder of George Floyd.
Co-founder of Black Lives Matter and political activist Alicia Garza discusses her latest book, The Purpose of Power. We also examine the Pence-Harris VP debate and the targeting of BLM by the US government.
On today’s show we speak with the Executive Director of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, Dorsey Nunn about voter suppression and the challenges facing formerly incarcerated folks looking to secure the right to vote. Later we’ll hear from Pastor Mike McBride about the murder of Breonna Taylor and lack of justice received in her … Continued
