Best Berkeley Voices Podcasts (2024)

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Empowering Voices: A Hard Knock Radio Conversation on Local Elections and Community Activism 59:57

9h ago59:57

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D led a powerful roundtable discussion with community activists Pecolia Manigo from Oakland Rising Action, Stanley Thermidor of A New Way of Life, and Frankie Ramos from Dreams Beyond Bars and CURYJ. The conversation centered around the upcoming elections and highlighted the critical issues affect…

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – October 17, 2024

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – October 17, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Political Roundtable Discussion: Activists, Journalists, and Organizers Address Local Elections 59:57

1d ago59:57

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In a pivotal roundtable discussion hosted by Davey D of Hard Knock Radio, key figures in the Bay Area’s political landscape came together to dissect the implications of the upcoming elections. The panel included notable activists and journalists such as Tim Redmond of 48 Hills, Chaney Turner, Oakland Commissioner, Shanti Singh, Legislative and Comm…

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Embracing Black Love: A Conversation with the Kingmakers of Oakland on Hard Knock Radio 59:58

13h ago59:58

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with the Kingmakers of Oakland, featuring director Jahi, Alonzo Henderson, Khalil Chatmon, and Quinci Mann. The discussion centered around their upcoming album, **Black Love**, set to release on October 18, 2024. This powerful album reflects the streng…

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Dr. Cheryl Chapman: Eyelid Hygiene Made Easy 24:17

2h ago24:17

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Cheryl Chapman, OD, FIAOMC, FAAO, Dipl ABO, of Gretna Vision Source in Nebraska, explains how she and Chris Wolfe, OD, joined together to co-found Peeq Pro, an eyelid hygiene company that puts the doctor front and center on eyelid cleanser and luxury skin care products. Hear how she uses it to help her patients be more compliant and her practice be…

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Hard Knock Radio: A Deep Dive into Indigenous Peoples Day with DJ Free Leonard, Dolly, and Morning Star Gali 59:57

1d ago59:57

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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a profound discussion with DJ Free Leonard, Dolly, and Morning Star Gali, centering around the significance of Indigenous Peoples Day. The conversation transcended the traditional narratives often associated with the day, focusing instead on contemporary issues impacting Indigenous co…

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What Is Israel's Endgame in Lebanon? 58:03

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Bassam Haddad is an associate professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. He is the author of Business Networks in Syria: The Political Economy of Authoritarian Resilience (Stanford University Press, 2011) and coeditor of A Critical Political Economy of the Middle East (Stanford University Press, 2021). Haddad…

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Love Life Week: Honoring Giants and Community Spirit and Sunrise Ceremony on Alcatraz 59:58

10h ago59:58

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In a recent heartfelt conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host **Davey D** welcomed community activist **Donald Lacy** to discuss the significance of **Love Life Week** and to reflect on the legacies of three influential figures: Reverend Arnold Townsend, Reverend Cecil Williams, and Dr. Nathan Hare. This year’s Love Life Week is particularly poignan…

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A genocide in the Caucasus? / Israeli killings of journalists

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In the first half of today’s episode, international human rights lawyer Karnig Kerkonian discusses Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing of the Artsakh-Armenians from the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Karnig outlines the genocidal intent of President Ilham Aliyev, how the U.S. knew and yet didn’t take steps to stop it, and how the international community sho…

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NFL Politics and Women’s Basketball Dynamics on Hard Knock Radio 59:58

12h ago59:58

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In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engages in a profound conversation with sports columnist and author Dave Zirin. Known for his insightful commentary on sports and politics, Zirin brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, discussing recent developments in the NFL, the cultural landscape of women’s sports, and the challenges…

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – October 10, 2024 59:57

15h ago59:57

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – October 10, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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The Quinto-Collins Family Speaks Out and United Playaz Celebrate 30 Years of Service 59:58

20h ago59:58

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In a powerful episode of *Hard Knock Radio*, host Davey D, journalist Frank Sterling, and the Quinto-Collins family—Robert, Bella, and Cassandra—delved into the ongoing fight for justice following the police killing of Angelo Quinto. The discussion highlighted the family’s determination to advocate for systemic change within law enforcement, as the…

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Protests Condemning the Genocide of Palestinians and Black Panthers in Algeria 59:57

6d ago59:57

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On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with students about their ongoing struggle for justice and solidarity with Palestine. Hundreds of people from across the Bay Area, alongside over 65 organizations, are uniting to mourn one year of genocide and commemorate one year of Palestinian resistance. In the past year, over 189,000 Pale…

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Hard Knock Radio – October 7, 2024 59:58

2d ago59:58

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On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, we spoke with Micaiah Dempsey about the band MeloDious, the supergroup Oakland Rising, and their debut performance at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival this Saturday. Later, Poor News Network examines America’s war on the poor. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm M…

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MeloDious and Poor News Network 59:58

5d ago59:58

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On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, we spoke with Micaiah Dempsey about the band MeloDious, the supergroup Oakland Rising, and their debut performance at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival this Saturday. Later, Poor News Network examines America’s war on the poor. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm M…

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Voices from Palestine: A Doctor’s Testimony from Gaza 59:58

8d ago59:58

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The voices of Palestinians in Gaza are some of the most censored in the world. When not killed outright, they are silenced by purposeful omission, in order to support Israel’s narrative. It is therefore vital that alternative media work to find and platform these voices and that people who are not fooled by pro-Israel propaganda engage with them, s…

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In Conversation with Hip-Hop Artist Lyrics Born 59:57

13d ago59:57

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On this episode of Hard Knock, Davey D interviews Lyrics Born, a pioneering figure in independent hip-hop, about his extensive career in the music industry. They discuss his artistic evolution, the impact of his work on the hip-hop scene, and his upcoming project, Goodbye Sticky Rice, is set to be a significant release, as it marks a reflective mom…

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – October 3, 2024 59:57

10d ago59:57

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – October 3, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Proposition 33: What you need to know. 59:58

15d ago59:58

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sits down with housing rights advocate Shanti Singh to discuss Proposition 33, a crucial ballot measure focused on rent control in California. Singh, the Legislative and Communications Director for Tenants Together, a tenant rights organization, explains that Prop 33 seeks to empower cities to e…

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Disrupt the Chaso 59:58

14d ago59:58

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In this episode of Hard Knock, Rosa Clemente and Kali Akuno engage in a deep discussion about disrupting the system and organizing in this presidential year by focusing on grassroots movements, solidarity economies, and dismantling capitalist structures that perpetuate inequality. Rosa Clemente, a long-time political activist and scholar, emphasize…

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Hard Knock Radio – September 30, 2024 59:57

9d ago59:57

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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 Hard Knock Radio – September 30, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Fund Drive Special: Chris Hedges “The Death of Israel: How a Settler Colonial State Destroyed Itself and the Algebra of Genocide” 59:58

15d ago59:58

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“Chris Hedges’ talk, titled “The Death of Israel: How a Settler Colonial State Destroyed Itself and the Algebra of Genocide”, was recorded April 6, 2024 Newark, NJ. A talk at the Palestine Center for Public Policy. In this talk, Hedges delves into the occupation of Palestine, the bombing of Gaza, and the genocide of the Palestinian people, providin…

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Special Fund Drive Programming – September 27, 2024 59:57

12d ago59:57

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Please donate online at kpfa.org or by calling 1800-439-5732 The post Special Fund Drive Programming – September 27, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Fund Drive Special: Nelson Mandela at the Oakland Coliseum 59:58

16d ago59:58

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On this episode of Hard Knock, we present a historic talk featuring Nelson Mandela speaking at the Oakland Coliseum during his first tour after being released from prison in South Africa. On this momentous afternoon, Mandela addressed a captivated Bay Area audience as a symbol of resilience and justice in the fight against apartheid. Best known for…

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Special Fund Drive Programming: Kathleen DuVal on Native Nations 59:58

19d ago59:58

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Today’s episode of Voices of the Middle East and North Africa is preempted for a fall 2024 fund drive special: Brian Edwards-Tiekert talks with Kathleen DuVal about her book, Native Nations: A Millennium in North America. The post Special Fund Drive Programming: Kathleen DuVal on Native Nations appeared first on KPFA.…

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Fund Drive Special: KPFA Event with Rashid Khalidi 59:57

19d ago59:57

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On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, we feature a conversation between journalist Nora Barrows-Friedman and Rashid Khalidi, the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University. Khalidi discusses the history of a century of war waged against the Palestinians, weaving together pivotal events and personal family history to shed lig…

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Fund Drive Special: KPFA Event with Rashid Khalidi 59:58

22d ago59:58

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On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, we feature a conversation between journalist Nora Barrows-Friedman and Rashid Khalidi, the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University. Khalidi discusses the history of a century of war waged against the Palestinians, weaving together pivotal events and personal family history to shed lig…

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Fund Drive Special: 59:57

19d ago59:57

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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 Fund Drive Special: appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Fund Drive Special: 59:58

22d ago59:58

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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 Fund Drive Special: appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Phil Donahue’s Legacy / War Made Invisible 59:57

19d ago59:57

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On this special fund-drive episode, Mickey’s first guest is journalist Jeff Cohen, who discusses the career and legacy of the late Phil Donahue. Donahue was an innovative television talk-show host, who was fired by MSNBC when he continued interviewing pro-peace guests during the buildup to the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. Then Mickey interviews auth…

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Fall 2024 Election Special 59:57

29d ago59:57

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Today’s episode of Voices of the Middle East and North Africa is preempted by a fall 2024 election special, hosted by Mitch Jeserich. The post Fall 2024 Election Special appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Fund Drive Special: Voter Registration Day in Detroit, MI with Hard Knock Radio 59:58

24d ago59:58

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Host Davey D gathers conversations at the Voter Registration Day in Detroit, Michigan. Community leaders, hip-hop artists, content creators, and national media personalities came together for Mobilize Justice’s ““Vote or Else” event on Tuesday, Sept. 17, which is also Voter Registration Day. Hosted at Detroit’s Huntington Place convention center, V…

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Protect Your People: How Ordinary Families Are Using Participatory Defense to Challenge Mass Incarceration 59:57

25d ago59:57

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On the episode of Hard Knock Radio we present the book, Protect Your People: How Ordinary Families Are Using Participatory Defense to Challenge Mass Incarceration. An eye-opening look at “participatory defense,” the innovative practice that allows the loved ones of those charged with crimes to help influence the outcome of court cases, by the MacAr…

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Fund Drive Special: Chris Hedges “The Death of Israel: How a Settler Colonial State Destroyed Itself 59:57

26d ago59:57

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Chris Hedges’ talk, titled The Death of Israel: How a Settler Colonial State Destroyed Itself, was recorded by Skalli Events at The Islamic Society of Central New Jersey on January 18, 2024. In this talk, Hedges delves into the occupation of Palestine, the bombing of Gaza, and the genocide of the Palestinian people, providing a critical examination…

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Fund Drive Special: Remarks from Donald Trump during a debate and Love Over Fear 59:59

26d ago59:59

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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 a series o…

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Phil Donahue’s Legacy / War Made Invisible 59:58

1M ago59:58

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On this special fund-drive episode, Mickey’s first guest is journalist Jeff Cohen, who discusses the career and legacy of the late Phil Donahue. Donahue was an innovative television talk-show host, who was fired by MSNBC when he continued interviewing pro-peace guests during the buildup to the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. Then Mickey interviews auth…

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Fund Drive Special: Oakland International Film Festival / Rashid Khalidi 59:58

27d ago59:58

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with David Roach, the co-founder of The Oakland International Film Festival about the upcoming film festival. The Oakland International Film Festival is presented by The Oakland Film Society, a non-profit corporation based in Oakland, California. The mission of the film festival is to prom…

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Special Fall Fund Drive Programming 59:57

1M ago59:57

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Today’s episode of Voices of the Middle East and North Africa is preempted by a 2024 election special, hosted by Mitch Jeserich. The post Special Fall Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Fund Drive Special: A Recap of the Presidential Debate 59:58

1M ago59:58

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with Tim Redmond of 48 Hills and Professor James Taylor about the prime-time debate between Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris. In their first and perhaps only debate before the presidential election, both candidates expressed their starkly different visions for the country on abortion, i…

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Fund Drive Special: What Kind of Bird Can’t Fly: A Memoir of Resilience and Resurrection 59:57

1M ago59:57

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with Dorsey Nunn the executive director of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children about Proposition 6 and the fight to remove current provision that allows jails and prisons to impose involuntary servitude to punish crime. Davey D and Dorsey also discussed his new book, What Kind of …

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Excellence With Kindness: New Berkeley Dean Readies Plans 36:04

29d ago36:04

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Sharon A. Bentley, BScOptom, MOptom, PhD, MPH, FAAO, FACO, will become dean of the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of California, Berkeley, in February 2025. In this WO podcast, she talks with Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, about her plans to advocate for excellence with kindness.…

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Hard Knock Radio – September 9, 2024 59:57

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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 Hard Knock Radio – September 9, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Yanis Varoufakis on unbridled capitalism's descent into fascism and genocide 1:02:12

1M ago1:02:12

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Yanis Varoufakis on unbridled capitalism's descent into fascism and genocide by VOMENA Team at KPFABy VOMENA Team at KPFA

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Youth Power Zone and Poor News Network 59:58

1M ago59:58

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In this episode of Hard Knock we speak with George Galvis the executive director of Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice also known as (CURYJ) about the Grand Opening of the organization’s new Youth Power Zone in the heart of Oakland’s Fruitvale Village. In 2020, CURYJ launched an ambitious expansion campaign centered on the concept of …

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The Julian Assange Case and the Future of Journalism 59:58

1M ago59:58

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Eleanor Goldfield is joined on this week’s program with a special guest co-host: Maximillian Alvarez, Editor-in-Chief at the Real News Network. Their subject is the Julian Assange case and its implications for press freedom going forward. Their guests provide a recap of the case and new information on why the U.S. abandoned its years-long effort to…

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California’s Stalled Reparations Effort: A Radio Discussion Unveils Frustration and Commitment 59:57

1M ago59:57

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, hosted by Davey D, the conversation turned to a pressing and contentious issue: reparations for Black Americans in California—a state typically seen as a progressive stronghold. The dialogue featured Melina Abdullah from BLM Grassroots-LA, Quency Phillips of Lighthouse Silicon Valley, and Friday Jones, Vice …

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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – September 5, 2024 59:57

1M ago59:57

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The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe. The post Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – September 5, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA

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Empowerment Through Art and Activism: A Deep Dive into “Black Man, Rumble” Project 59:58

1M ago59:58

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In an inspiring episode of Hard Knock Radio, I had the honor of hosting a profound discussion with two remarkable voices in the realms of music and activism: Minister King X and Ras Kass, alongside former prisoner turned advocate, Sitawa. Our conversation revolved around the transformative “Black Man, Rumble” project—a powerful initiative leveragin…

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In Conversation with Medea Benjamin – The Occupation of Palestine 59:57

1M ago59:57

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In this episode, Davey D speaks with Medea Benjamin about the Israeli occupation of Palestine and the mounting support to end the terrorizing of Palestinians. 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 …

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