Hard Knock Radio

Breaking the Silence: Big Tech, Fascism, and the Grassroots Path Forward

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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a powerful conversation with Kali Akuno, co-founder of Cooperation Jackson in Mississippi, on the shifting U.S. political landscape post-election. Known for his dedication to cooperative economics and grassroots organizing, Akuno provided a critical analysis of the election results, forewarning of the rise … Continued


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Kali Akuno, Oppressive Laws, Palestine and Earth Day

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D was joined by Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson to discuss pressing issues surrounding a Supreme Court ruling that could drastically limit, or even effectively outlaw, the right to protest. They delved into the implications of this potential limitation, touching on how it represents a … Continued


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A Conversation with Kali Akuno and Saki Pt.2

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We speak with folks from Cooperation Jackson about the current state of affairs. 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 Johnson.


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A Conversation with Kali Akuno and Saki Pt.1

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We speak with folks from Cooperation Jackson about the current state of affairs. 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 Johnson.


We speak with Kali Akuno about his latest book, Jackson Rising Redux: Lessons on Building the Future in the Present. In 2020, Cooperation Jackson became the center for national and international coalition efforts, bringing together progressive peoples from diverse trade union, youth, church, and cultural movements. This book unveils new and ongoing strategies and methods … Continued


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In Conversation with Kali Akuno

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Davey D speaks with organizer Kali Akuno about his latest book, Jackson Rising Redux: Lessons on Building the Future in the Present. Kali Akuno is a co-founder and co-director of Cooperation Jackson. Kali served as the Director of Special Projects and External Funding in the Mayoral Administration of the late Chokwe Lumumba of Jackson, MS. … Continued


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In Conversation with Kali Akuno

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Davey speaks with Kali Akuno from Cooperation Jackson about new laws being passed in the state of Mississippi. On Feb. 7, the Mississippi State House approved House Bill 1020, a bill that would create a new, unelected court system in the state capital of Jackson.


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January 6th, 2021, The Insurrection – Part Two

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We continue our discussion from yesterday with activists and organizers from all over the country about January 6th, 2021 and how we need to organize against fascism.  Guests: Kali Akuno is a co-founder and co-director of Cooperation Jackson. Rose M. Brewer, Ph.D. is a Morse Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor and past chairperson of the Department … Continued


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Holiday Fund Drive Special: Diggin in The Vault

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We re-air parts of our conversation with Kali Akuno about an article he and his comrades Brian Drolet and Doug Norberg wrote called ‘Shifting Focus: Organization For Revolution, Not Crisis Avoidance‘. Guest: Kali Akuno is a co-founder and co-director of Cooperation Jackson. Kali served as the Director of Special Projects and External Funding in the Mayoral … Continued