Author Dani Burlison speaks about disaster and renewal in “Red Flag Warning: Mutual Aid and Survival in California’s Fire Country” (AK Press, 2025)
California
An interview with two southern Californian anarchists about the recent protests against ICE raids alongside military and national guard, as well as resistance to recent anti-homeless sweeps
Unpacking the 2024 Election: Race, Economics, and the Fight for Change
In a recent Hard Knock Radio episode, host Davey D led an insightful discussion with three prominent voices—Pecolia Manigo from Oakland Rising Action, political analyst Dr. James Taylor, and vice presidential candidate Melina Abdullah—on the impact of the 2024 election results. Their conversation unpacked the narratives driving voter behavior, significant local races, and the persistent … Continued
Voter Suppression
In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with John Reimann, a union organizer from Oakland Socialist, to dissect pressing issues concerning voter suppression and controversial legislative bills in California. Their conversation deeply explores the implications of these legislative actions on democratic rights and educational content in schools. Davey D sets … Continued
On today’s show, I’ll speak to the facilitators of the “What Does Water Want” Virtual Summit Emily Bishop and Martin Winiecki. We’ll switch gears and speak to Woody Hastings of The Climate Center and their latest endeavors to phase out refineries in the state of California.
Police Brutality in Antioch, California and Freeing Aging Politcal Prisoners
We speak with community activists about police terror in Antioch, California. Later we speak with Minister King X about the release of freeing aging political prisoners. 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 … Continued
In February, California formally announced its plan to phase out fracking in the state. The move came after years of campaigning by environmental and social justice groups and three years after CalGEM had essentially stopped issuing new fracking permits. While the move is an environmental justice and climate win, as always, there are some devils hiding in the details.
Fund Drive Special: California, a Slave State
We speak with author Jean Pfaelzer about her book, California, a Slave State. The book explores the untold history of slavery and resistance in California, from the Spanish missions, indentured Native American ranch hands, Indian boarding schools, Black miners, kidnapped Chinese sex workers, and convict laborers to victims of modern trafficking.
In Conversation with Adante Pointer about Police Terrorism in Antioch
We speak with Adante Pointer about police terrorism in Antioch, California.
Mike Davis was an exceptional thinker and writer: a deeply committed socialist who dazzlingly illuminated the unfolding ecological and social contradictions of late capitalism. Whether writing about his native Southern California, or contemplating the fate of billions in the world’s mega-slums, Davis gave us new ways of seeing — always with a post-capitalist world in … Continued