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…

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…

On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, hosted by Davey D, spoke with Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch a member of the Middle East Children’s Alliance about Israeli attack on Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah. On Sunday, Israel launched an airstrike on displaced civilians sheltering in tents that killed dozens of civilians. This massacre by Israeli forces ha…

On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, hosted by Davey D, the focus was on Black mental health, featuring guests Dr. Don Sinkfield, OG Reverend Harry Williams, and rapper/activist Gunna Goes Global. The discussion highlighted the urgent need to address mental health and emotional trauma within the Black community, especially in Oakland. They stre…

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On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, we present to you the film, Al-Nakba: The Palestinian Catastrophe 1948. A series on the Palestinian ‘catastrophe’ of 1948 that led to dispossession and conflict that still endures. “The Nakba did not begin in 1948. Its origins lie over two centuries ago….” So begins this four-part series on the ‘nakba’, which…

On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, we present to you the film, AWARE: Glimpses of Consciousness. The documentary follows six brilliant researchers, approaching the greatest of all mysteries from radically different perspectives, from within and without: through high-tech brain research and Eastern meditation, by scientifically exploring inner …

On this episode of Hard Knock Radio we present a talk featuring Chris Hedges. Chris Hedges, who graduated from seminary at Harvard Divinity School, worked for nearly two decades as a foreign correspondent for The New York Times, National Public Radio and other news organizations in Latin America, the Middle East and the Balkans. He was part of the …

On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, we present the film Israelism. Directed by two first-time Jewish filmmakers who share a similar story to the film’s protagonists, ISRAELISM is produced by Peabody-winner & 6-time Emmy-nominee Daniel J. Chalfen (Loudmouth, Boycott) along with activist and filmmaker Nadia Saah (Mo, Omar, 5 Broken Cameras), exec…

On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, we present to you the film, Al-Nakba: The Palestinian Catastrophe 1948. A series on the Palestinian ‘catastrophe’ of 1948 that led to dispossession and conflict that still endures. “The Nakba did not begin in 1948. Its origins lie over two centuries ago….” So begins this four-part series on the ‘nakba’, which…

On today’s episode of Hard Knock Radio, we speak with author Kai Naima Williams about her new book, The Bridges Yuri Built: How Yuri Kochiyama Marched Across Movements. Author Kai Naima Williams is the great-granddaughter of Yuri Kochiyama. Her debut book intimately chronicles the experiences and lessons, hardships and victories, and people and pla…

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…

Today we speak with author Paul Alexander about his latest book Bitter Crop: The Heartache and Triumph of Billie Holiday’s Last Year. During her lifetime and after her death, Billie Holiday was often depicted as a down-on-her-luck junkie severely lacking in self-esteem. Relying on interviews with people who knew her, and new material unearthed in p…

Davey D speaks with author Adam Shatz about his new book, The Rebel’s Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon. In this searching biography, Adam Shatz tells the story of Fanons stunning journey, which has all the twists of a Cold War-era thriller. Fanon left his modest home in Martinique to fight in the French Army during World War II; when…

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…

Davey D speaks with DJ Lynnée Denise about the book, Why Willie Mae Thornton Matters. Born in Alabama in 1926, raised in the church, appropriated by white performers, buried in an indigent’s grave—Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton’s life events epitomize the blues. Why Willie Mae Thornton Matters “samples” elements of Thornton’s art—and, occasionally,…

Davey D presents the book, The Hundred Years War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017 by Rashid Khalidi. Drawing on a wealth of untapped archival materials and the reports of generations of family members―mayors, judges, scholars, diplomats, and journalists―The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine upends accepted inte…

We present the groundbreaking documentary The Occupation of the American mind : Israel’s public relations war in the United States. Over the past few years, Israel’s ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the worl…

We present a talk featuring journalist Chris Hedges speaking at the Palestine Center for Public Policy in Newark, NJ about The Death of Israel and The Algebra of Genocide. 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 …

A number of Berkeley Unified School District Teachers spoke out about the pressure and harassment they have received from the Anti-Defamation League who has accused them of being anti-semitic based on their lessons on Palestine. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station wit…

Davey D speaks with Nancy Mansour about her humanitarian visit to Gaza. And later Poor News Network talks about America’s war 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 Davey D and Anita Johnson. The post Protect Palesti…

“Today on Hard Knock Radio, Davey D brings together a diverse group of students and activists from across the country to discuss the Palestinian Solidarity Encampments. The participants delved into the recent nationwide protests supporting Palestine, highlighting the intense police reactions and the inaccurate media portrayals of the protesters. Th…

On today’s episode we speak with activist Dhoruba Bin Wahad. 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 Dhoruba Bin Wahad appeared first on KPFA.…

We catch up with the folks from Arab Resource Organizing Committee (AROC) and SF state to talk about Palestine Liberation, new solidarity encampments and May Day events. Also we talk to Jose Malvido about the upcoming Peace and Dignity Run. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio…

On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with actor-filmmaker Mario Van Peebles and David Roach, who heads the Oakland International Film Festival, in a wide-ranging discussion about film and representation. They explored Mario’s illustrious career and the challenges and benefits of maintaining a family dynasty in the film industry. Central to the…

In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D discussed the turbulent U.S. political landscape with Dr. James Taylor, a political analyst and professor from USF. Their conversation delved into the deep polarization affecting the nation as it approaches the elections, with a particular focus on the extreme partisanship within the Republi…

We speak with community activists about police terror in Antioch, California. Later we speak with Minister King X about the release of freeing aging political prisoners. 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 Jo…

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 p…

In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D was joined by Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson to discuss pressing issues surrounding a Supreme Court ruling that could drastically limit, or even effectively outlaw, the right to protest. They delved into the implications of this potential limitation, touching on how it represents a chilling t…

Americas Black Capital: How African Americans Remade Atlanta in the Shadow of the Confederacy chronicles how a center of Black excellence emerged amid virulent expressions of white nationalism as African Americans pushed back against Confederate ideology to create an extraordinary locus of achievement. Alongside author Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar, in th…

On today’s episode we speak with former Black Panther leader, and co-founder of the Black Liberation Army Dhoruba bin Wahad. 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 Dhoruba …

On this episode, we speak with prominent Black Lives Matter activist Melina Abdullah about Independent presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West choosing her as his running mate on April 10th. Abdullah is well-known figure in local political circles: She co-founded the Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter and has been a fixture in recent years at…

On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D Cook engaged with renowned anti-racist author and advocate Tim Wise to delve into the complexities of racial relationships, civil rights legislation, and the undercurrents of white resentment in America. The conversation opened with Wise critiquing how figures like Donald Trump have tapped into …

On today’s show we present audio from Kwame Toure also known as Stokely Carmichael. 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 – KPFA turns 75. appeared first on KPFA.…

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…