Hard Knock Radio

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

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


Hard Knock Radio

In Conversation with Kali Akuno PT1

In this episode of Hard Knock, Davey D speaks with Kali Akuno about fascism and the loss of Democracy. 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


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