The global rise of the authoritarian right has confounded classification and led to contentious debates on the left. Do politicians like Modi, Bolsonaro, Orban, and Trump represent an extreme form of right-wing populism? Or are they fascists, as some claim? Historian and scholar of populism and fascism Federico Finchelstein argues that we’re seeing something new … Continued
The anti-abortion movement has deeply shaped our era, and not just because of the repeal of Roe v Wade. As scholar of the right Carol Mason argues, it also helped provide a gateway to the growth of the authoritarian right by normalizing violent rhetoric and political violence, while exporting ideas and tactics to the right … Continued
U.S. imperialism has produced migration, sometimes to places you wouldn’t expect. According to Emily Mitchell-Eaton, the Marshall Islands and Arkansas are both central to the workings of empire. The perceptions of longtime residents of demographically transformed cities like Springdale, Arkansas reflect geographical imaginaries that occlude the fact of U.S. empire. Emily Mitchell-Eaton, New Destinations of Empire: Mobilities, … Continued
An interview with anarchist author, Peter Gelderloos, on his recent books “They Will Beat The Memory Out Of Us” and “Organization, Community, Continuity” discussing topics of movement memory, community, care work, organization and struggle.
In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with Pierre Labossiere of the Haiti Action Network to address stereotypes and policies affecting Haiti, spurred by remarks from Donald Trump during a debate. Trump’s claim that Haitian migrants were stealing and consuming pets in Ohio, which was debunked but had already fueled … Continued
The backlash against trans people, which has swept both the United States and the world in recent years, is not as new as it seems, according to historian Jules Gill-Peterson. She traces the emergence of trans misogynistic violence over the last two centuries, which she links to the establishment of colonialism, capitalism, and more recently … Continued
In an insightful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Rosa Clemente about her educational journey and her dissertation, which examines the role of hip-hop in political activism. Clemente shared her experiences with protests at Columbia University and other college campuses, highlighting how these movements have historically shaped political engagement among students. … Continued
Film brings to us — with unparalleled rawness — what feels like the intimate experience of war. But how true is that visceral feeling? And how do the tension and excitement of war on screen ultimately affect our sympathy toward each other and our humanity? David Thomson, one of the greatest film historians of our … Continued
We discussed the defacing of Black and Palestinian murals and the impact it has on their communities. They highlighted the importance of these murals as cultural artifacts and symbols of resistance. The conversation touched on topics such as gentrification, cultural appropriation, and the erasure of black communal values. The participants also mentioned the connection between … Continued
We speak with Pastor Mike McBride and David Muhammad about Oakland’s Ceasefire Evaluation. 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.
