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In this episode of Hard Knock Radio hosted by Davey D, the conversation involved Tarik Excentrik of the musical group Shadow Band and Zahra Billoo, the executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in the San Francisco Bay Area. The discussion addressed the complexities surrounding misinformation, solidarity, and free speec…

We speak with medical student and myth-buster Joel Bervell about Congressman Greg Murphy’s bill to ban DEI in medicine. Later Poor News Network explores America’s war on the financially disenfranchised. 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 underwritin…

We speak with Professor Hatem Bazian about the constant attacks on Gaza by Israeli military forces. 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 Crisis in Gaza and Voices of Resistance appeared first…

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…

Daryle Lamont Jenkins and Davey D discussed the recent activities of the Proud Boys, a far-right group, and their increasing aggression, as well as the lack of recognition of successful black figures as role models. They also delved into a critical assessment of the Trump administration, issues related to identity representation, and the reactions …

On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D and Pierre Labossiere from the Haiti Action Committee really dove into what’s going down in Haiti, and let me tell you, it’s a lot. They kicked off talking about Haiti’s past, how it’s the first Black republic to kick slavery to the curb in the 1700s, and how it’s been dealing with a whole mess of st…

We speak with Paul Alexander about his book Bitter Crop: The Heartache and Triumph of Billie Holiday’s Last Year. In the first biography of Billie Holiday in more than two decades, Paul Alexander “author of heralded lives of Sylvia Plath and J. D. Salinger” gives us an unconventional portrait of arguably Americas most eminent jazz singer. He shrewd…

In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with hip-hop trailblazers Debbie D, the genre’s first female solo emcee, and Sheri Sher, a founding member of the pioneering all-women hip-hop group Mercedes Ladies. This discussion set the stage for the upcoming “Fresh and So Bold” conference at Lincoln Center on April 6th, dedicated to cel…

Davey D and sports columnist Dave Zirin delved into the intersections of sports, culture, and gambling. They highlighted Shohei Ohtani’s historic contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and its implications for sports marketing and athlete influence. The conversation quickly expanded to the broader impact of gambling scandals on sports integrity, wit…

Dalit American activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan ties Dalit oppression to fights for liberation among Black, Indigenous, Latinx, femme, and Queer communities, examining caste from a feminist, abolitionist, and Dalit Buddhist perspective. We speak with her about her new book, The Trauma of Caste: A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing, …

In a recent engaging conversation on Hard Knock Radio, Davey D welcomed Dr. Cesar Cruz to discuss the impactful educational initiative transforming East Oakland. The Freedom School, distinguished not only as an institution but as a beacon of community action and commitment, embodies nearly two decades of dreams, planning, and unwavering effort. Spe…

In a powerful episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D brought together Pamela Anchang and David Stovall to dive deep into the lived realities of immigrants in the United States, especially those from Africa and Latin America. Pamela Anchang, originally from Cameroon, Africa, and founder of Immigrant Magazine, alongside David Stovall, Ph.D., a scholar …

In a heartfelt and sobering episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D, joined by guests Ahmed Ewaida and Adam Ghanim, delved into Gaza’s tumultuous conflict through the prism of music and cultural dialogue. The discussion, laden with personal stories and insights, highlighted the grave situation in Gaza, who many liken to genocide, showcasing the resili…

In an insightful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D, alongside activist Layidua Salazar, unraveled the complex issue of immigration, focusing on the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants in the U.S. They delved into racial profiling, discrimination, and the stark realities of potential mass deportations, along with their depiction in t…

Bloc Report’s JR Valrey speaks with organizer Pierre Labossiere about the history of Haiti and occupation. Later Poor News Network provides us with a look at America’s attack on the poor. 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 Da…

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a profound discussion with Maurice Carney, the executive director and co-founder of Friends of the Congo. The conversation aimed to deepen the discourse surrounding genocide and the exploitation of indigenous populations, with a special focus on the Congo. They shed light on the histo…

In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with prominent activists Melina Abdullah, a leading figure in Black Lives Matter Grassroots Los Angeles, and Malkia Cyril, a renowned media justice advocate, to delve into the contentious decision by Congress to consider banning the popular social media platform TikTok. This discussi…

We speak with Eric Foner the author of The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution. The Reconstruction amendments abolished slavery, guaranteed all persons due process and equal protection of the law, and equipped black men with the right to vote. They established the principle of birthright citizenship and gua…

Last Thursday, over 400 individuals gathered at the Oakland Museum of California’s James Moore Theater for an enlightening event that highlighted the issue of anti-Blackness in Oakland. Hosted by Hard Knock Radio’s Davey D, the evening featured a profound conversation with Hodari Davis, a renowned educator and co-founder of Edutainment for Equity. …

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D engaged with Detroit’s multifaceted talent, Jessica Care Moore, for a conversation that spanned the breadth of musical influence and innovation. Moore, a poet who has recorded songs with everyone from the Last Poets to Talib Kweli, is also an author, actress, publisher, and the driving force behind B…

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We cover the protest at SFO where folks calling for a ceasefire shut down the gates inside the international terminal. We air pt2 of our interview with Linda Sarsour 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 Johnso…

Davey D, engaged with Aimee Allison on a critical discussion surrounding the role of women in the 2024 primaries. The conversation illuminated the pivotal influence women of color hold in elections, while also flagging the threats these leaders face amidst political battlegrounds. Aimee Allison advocated for a strategic shift from defense to offens…

We speak with Chilean artists Ana Tijoux about her new album and upcoming Bay Area appearance. 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 Ana Tijoux appeared first on KPFA.…

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On today’s show we present The Death of Israel: How a Settler Colonial State Destroyed Itself by Chris Hedges. This talk was recorded by Skalli Events at The Islamic Society of Central New Jersey on January 18, 2024. 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 corpora…

Cointelpro 101 exposes illegal surveillance, disruption, and outright murder committed by the US government in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. “COINTELPRO” refers to the official FBI COunter INTELigence PROgram carried out to surveil, imprison, and eliminate leaders of social justice movements and to disrupt, divide, and destroy the movements. Many of th…

On today’s show we present The Death of Israel: How a Settler Colonial State Destroyed Itself by Chris Hedges. This talk was recorded by Skalli Events at The Islamic Society of Central New Jersey on January 18, 2024. 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 corpora…

In John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk, narrated by Wesley Snipes, Bourne explores the biopic form that has framed much of his work and demonstrates why it is important to tell the stories of exceptional people. As the documentary opens, Bourne asks, “How do you describe a legend?” The film’s answer is that you can’t, but by telling that le…

No Time to Waste celebrates legendary 98-year-old park ranger Betty Reid Soskin’s inspiring life, work and urgent mission to restore critical missing chapters of America’s story. The film follows her journey as an African American woman presenting her personal story from a kitchen stool in a national park theater to media interviews and internation…

Three insightful books on Palestine, including A Modern History of Palestine – by Ilan Pappé, The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine, Rashid Khalidi and Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire which includes an essay by Palestinian Poet, Refaat Alareer who was killed in Gaza on December 7th, 2023. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPF…

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar about his latest book, America’s Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy. Atlanta is home to some of America’s most prominent Black politicians, artists, businesses, and HBCUs. Yet,…

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In this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D presents the ground-breaking documentary John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk. In John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk, narrated by Wesley Snipes, Bourne explores the biopic form that has framed much of his work and demonstrates why it is important to tell the stories of exceptional pe…

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with author and journalist Michael Harriot about his new book, Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America. America’s backstory is a whitewashed mythology implanted in our collective memory. It is the story of the pilgrims on the Mayflower building a new nation. It is George Was…

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 time as executive editor of the Bay Guardia…

Davey D speaks with author Carolina Ixta about her new book, Shut Up, This is Serious. Carolina Ixta is a writer from Oakland, California. A daughter of Mexican immigrants, she received her B.A. in Creative Writing and Spanish Language and Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz and obtained her Master’s degree in Education at the Un…

In acknowledgement of Black History month we dig in the vault to bring an array of speeches from iconic figures such as Fannie Lou Hammer, Sister Souljah and Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Later Poor News Network explores America’s terror on the poor and disenfranchised communities. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-…

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D shed light on the alarming discovery of 21 deaths within the Broward County Jail in Florida, focusing on the tragic case of Janard Geffrard. Geffrard’s mother, Marcia Irving, joined the conversation to detail her son’s harrowing experience, which ended in his death following a severe assault by …

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, hosted by Davey D, the spotlight was cast on a pressing court case involving the Uhuru Movement’s leaders, Chairman Omali Yeshitela and Penny Hess. This legal battle raises alarming concerns about the potential infringement of First Amendment rights, signaling a threat to free speech across the board. The ca…

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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in a captivating conversation with filmmaker Justice 4Tyranny, known as part of the Hood Squad. The discussion centered around the documentary “Little Nairobi,” shedding light on the history of East Palo Alto and its transformation over the years. Davey D kicked off the conversation by r…