Hard Knock Radio

Fund Drive Special: Al-Nakba: The Palestinian Catastrophe 1948

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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 … Continued


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – May 20, 2024

The Insurrectionists on the Supreme Court Exposed We begin with the shocking, but not surprising, revelation that Supreme Court Justice Alito flew the insurrectionist flag at his home a few days before Biden’s inauguration and 11 days after the January 6th insurrection. We discuss the party of law and order’s embrace of insurrection that started … Continued


The Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Special Fund Drive Broadcast: Ralph Nader on The Power of Youth + Extras

On today’s show: Ralph explores how young people have made meaningful careers and lasting change working in the public interest. His guests are Sam Simon, editor of “Choosing the Public Interest: Essays From the First Public Interest Research Group” and Lisa Frank, Vice President and D.C. Director at The Public Interest Network and also Executive … Continued


Mitch Jeserich reads from Thoreau’s Essay Civil Disobedience. Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) was an American naturalist, essayist, poet, and philosopher. A leading transcendentalist, he is best known for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings, and his essay “Civil Disobedience” (originally published as “Resistance to Civil Government”), an argument in favor … Continued


Law & Disorder – May 20, 2024

Law & Disorder exposes the cracks in our system, agitates for resistance and collectively builds a new world where all of us thrive. Hosted by Cat Brooks. Produced by Jesse Strauss.