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On an enlightening episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with leading cultural advocates to discuss the transformative power of art in shaping communities and fostering political awareness. The panel featured Hodari Davis of Equity for Edutainment, Mazi Mutafa from Words Beats and Life out of Washington DC and Nataki Garrett of Arts for…

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The Chinese leadership has met in Beijing for the long awaited Third Plenum - a key meeting happening once in five years of the formally highest authority of the Chines Communist Party, the Central Committee. It was a chance to lay out policy decisions to address the many issues the country is facing, including sluggish growth, rising government de…

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with key figures from the Oakland community to discuss upcoming events and the state of local businesses. Jacky Johnson of Urban Peace Movement, Rita Forte of the Olive Street Agency, and DJ Fuze of Digital Underground shared their insights and experiences on how community efforts are m…

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In this episode of Hard Knock, we continue with our conversation with Kali Akuno about fascism and the loss of Democracy. Later Poor News Network explores America’s attack on the disenfranchised communities. 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 underw…

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. The post In Conversation with Kali Akuno PT1 appeared first …

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In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with James Lance Taylor Ph.d, professor of politics at the University of San Francisco about the democratic party existing in a panic over Biden’s performance polls and the upcoming election, 2024. Later Homeless advocate Needa B talks about the unhoused issue in Oakland, California and the…

In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with James Lance Taylor Ph.d, professor of politic at the University of San Francisco about the democratic party existing in a panic over Biden’s performance polls and the upcoming election, 2024. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a …

Davey D speaks with Lisa Graves the founder and Executive Director of True North Research, a national investigative watchdog group that works with journalists and other researchers to shine a bright light on the dark money fueling regressive agendas targeting vital institutions in our republic, such as our courts and public schools. The conversatio…

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Lawrence Ross, a renowned historian and author. Ross is best known for his critically acclaimed books, “The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities” and “Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on America…

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We speak with author and culture critic Odie Henderson about his latest book, Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras: A History of Blaxploitation Cinema. Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras is a spirited history of a genre and the movies that he grew up watching, which he loves without irony (but with plenty of self-awareness and humor). Blaxploitation wa…

The long awaited third plenary session of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party will kick off on July 15. In the four-day meeting its 376 members will vote on programmatic decisions prepared by the Politbureau that will aim to solve the pressing economic and social issues the country currently faces. Johannes Heller-John talks with K…

We look at the meaning of July 4th with a rendition of Frederick Douglass’ speech WHAT, TO THE SLAVE, IS THE FOURTH OF JULY? read by Ossie Davis. Later we present a sermon from Rev Jeremiah Wright titled A More Perfect Union. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station withou…

Kalonji Changa speaks with Dhoruba Bin Wahaad about the Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity and fascism. Political commentator Mumia Abu-Jamal explores the US Supreme court’s ruling. Later we speak with Claudia Walker, the author of The ABC’s of HBCU’s. The first ABC book dedicated to historically Black colleges and universities. Hard Knock Radio is…

Guest host Thandisizwe Chimurenga speaks with University of San Francisco Professor Dr. James Taylor about the recent Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity. 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. The post …

We speak with Jacqueline Lugman with the Black Alliance for Peace about Haiti’s political landscape and foreign influence. And later we speak with Michele Lee about her book, Working the Roots: Over 400 Years Of Traditional African American Healing. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a commun…

On today’s episode with speak with Amber Rose-Howard the Executive Director at Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB). In this talk we explore closing prisons and redirect funding that supports the well-being of community and prevents harm. We also speak with author Rahiel Tesfamariam about her book, Imagine Freedom: Transforming Pain …

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In a powerful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Dorsey Nunn, the co-founder of “All of Us or None,” to discuss his memoir “What Kind of Bird Can’t Fly: A Memoir of Resilience and Resurrection.” The conversation was an in-depth exploration of Nunn’s life, his activism, and the systemic issues faced by formerly incarcerated indi…

In a powerful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Dorsey Nunn, the co-founder of “All of Us or None,” to discuss his memoir “What Kind of Bird Can’t Fly: A Memoir of Resilience and Resurrection.” The conversation was an in-depth exploration of Nunn’s life, his activism, and the systemic issues faced by formerly incarcerated indi…

In this episode Davey D speaks Mister Jahi about the 2024 Bay Area Hip Hop Archives. 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. The post In Conversation with Mister Jahi: The 2024 Bay Area Hip Hop Archives …

In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D speaks with Layidua Salazar about the US Supreme Court’s ruling on the abortion pill. The Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss a challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone means the drug’s future is now firmly tied to the 2024 presidential election. Anti-abortion groups said they were dealt only a tempor…

Davey D speaks with Professor James Taylor about the history of Juneteenth and the fight for reparations. 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. The post Juneteenth 2024 and Reparations appeared first o…

In the Hard Knock Radio conversation host Davey D spoke with Ayanna Davis of Healthy Black Families and Michael Trujillo of the East Bay Community Law Center, about the displacement of Black communities in Berkeley due to historical and contemporary housing issues. ### **Displacement and Economic Impact** The 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemi…

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**Hard Knock Radio: Davey D’s Conversation with Kev Choice** In a compelling conversation for Hard Knock Radio, Davey D and musician Kev Choice delved into the significance of Black Music Month and the efforts to revive its visibility. Kev highlighted how the emphasis on Black Music Month, prominent in the 80s and 90s, waned around the 2000s, overs…

As the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is increasingly unstable, what can we expect from Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te when it comes to navigating relations with China? How will the results of the EU elections affect Europe’s policies vis-à-vis Taiwan? And how might a change of government in the United States impact the situation? These are s…

**The Trauma of Caste: A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing, and Abolition** On Hard Knock Radio, host Anita Johnson spoke with Dalit American activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan about her The Trauma of Caste. Caste—one of the oldest systems of exclusion in the world—is thriving. Despite the ban on Untouchability 70 years ago, caste im…

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, former Black Panther Tureka Lewis and actor-director Mario Van Peebles engaged in a compelling dialogue about the legacy and representation of the Black Panther Party in film and history. Tureka Lewis, noted as the first woman to join the Black Panther Party, shared her experiences and insights into the Part…

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a lively conversation with Nicole Lee of the Urban Peace Movement and publicist Jacky Johnson. Both Oakland natives, they passionately discussed the success of the recent “Town Up Tuesday” event at Lake Merritt, which drew over 4,000 attendees and featured performances by headlining a…

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In a Hard Knock Radio conversation, host Anita Johnson spoke with Olivia Cueva, a bio-fashion designer, educator, and co-founder of Oakland Style Lab and Jeff Perlstein an activist / educator who worked as program director at Food First and as executive director of Media Alliance. More recently, he’s co-founded Oakland Style Lab and the new sustain…

We feature a talk with Sana Daqqah, activist, journalist, and the wife of the martyred prisoner Walid Daqqah, on the significance of the prisoners struggle to Palestinian liberation. Sana’ Daqqah, spoke at the People’s Conference for Palestine on its last day, on May 26, at a special plenary session entitled “The Palestinian Prisoners’ Movement & t…

Chinese investment in Europe has hit a new low according to a new study by MERICS and Rhodium Group on China’s Foreign Direct Overseas Investment in the 27 EU member states and the UK. It is the lowest level of investment since 2010. In Hungary, however, investments drastically increased and made up just under half of all FDI in Europe in 2023. Whe…

In a recent conversation between Hard Knock Radio host Davey D and Professor/author Tina Bell Wright, a wide range of political and social issues were discussed. The dialogue covered the evolution of fascism in America, the current state of race and power dynamics, and historical examples of Black self-determination. They also explored potential po…

Davey D speaks with George Galvis about the Oscar Grant Youth Power Zone at Fruitvale Station and later he talks about the upcoming SF Black Film Festival. 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. The pos…

Davey D of Hard Knock Radio recently sat down with activist Jesse, producer of the popular KPFA radio show ‘Law and Disorder,’ to discuss his trip to Detroit for the ‘People’s Conference on Palestine.’ Their conversation covered a wide range of topics, including Jesse’s firsthand experiences, the ongoing devastation in Gaza, and the broader movemen…

On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with political analyst Dr. James Taylor of UCSF to dissect the implications of Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. The discussion illuminated the defiance Trump displayed towards court orders and his attempts to intimidate juro…

Ahead of the European Parliament election on June 6-9, 2024, this episode looks at the role of the European Parliament in EU-China relations and the possible impact of the election results on the European “de-risking” agenda among other topics. Johannes Heller-John talks to Ivana Karásková and Grzegorz Stec. Ivana is a European China Policy Fellow …

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 of racial harassment th…