Host Davey D opens Hard Knock Radio by situating listeners in the aftermath of a horrific mass shooting in Stockton, where four young people were killed at a birthday party, and connects it to recent shootings in San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, and across the Bay. He pushes back on simplistic narratives that blame “out-of-control … Continued
On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Sevgi Fernandez of Together We Stand, Terry Williams, a victim of a hate crime, and Rudy Corpuz of United Playaz to discuss the alarming rise in hate crimes in San Francisco. **Terry’s Harassment and House Fire** Terry, who runs a dog-walking business, recounted his experiences … Continued
In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D explores the upcoming primaries, the threat of the recall, the voter guide, and how crime is being talked about in the media. Guests: Tim Redmond has been a political and investigative reporter in San Francisco for more than 30 years. He spent much of that … Continued
We speak with local activist Lubna Morra about the demonstration in front of the Israeli consulate in San Francisco, Ca.
Guest: Ishmael Reed, poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, talks to us of the life and influence of Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Hosted by Kris Welch. Image: Wikimedia
We speak with progressive district attorney Chesa Boudin about his first year in office and the political landscape in San Francisco, Ca. We look at the various ways the district attorney reimagines public safety. DA Boudin also talks about the criminal charges filed against SFPD.
We speak with Dr. Kim Rhoads about the Coronavirus and the status of the new vaccine. Featuring: Kim F. Rhoads, MD, MS, MPH Associate Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics Affiliate, Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies Associate Director, Community Engagement UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center https://unitedinhealthoakland.org/en/resources
The San Francisco Bay Area is known equally for Silicon Valley, and the vast wealth generated by tech, and the history of protest and struggle. Yet popular understandings of social movements in the region are often limited to the cities of San Francisco and Berkeley. A new guide shows that dissent and struggle have marked … Continued
Community organizers went on a hunger strike to demand the firing of a “problem cop.” Since Friday, individuals have protested overnight in front of the Antioch Police Department, demanding that officer Malone be fired. Officer Malone is one of the two officers who shot and killed Luis Gongora Pat in San Francisco, Ca. Later we … Continued
We speak with various individuals about Covid-19’s impact on the residence of San Francisco. Troubling data shows Covid-19 mostly struck communities of color. Guests: Kim F. Rhoads, MD, MS, MPH, Associate Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics Dr. Monique LeSarre, Executive Director of Rafiki Coalition Supervisor Shamann Walton (district 10, San Francisco) Michelle Pierce, Executive Director, Bayview … Continued
