Hard Knock Radio

Hard Knock Radio

4:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: MONDAYS - FRIDAYS

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. Hosts Davey D and Anita Johnson give voice to issues ignored by the mainstream while planting seeds for social change.

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Saving Public Education

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we talk with several students about Oakland school strike and sickout. And later we speak with activist David Roach about saving public education.

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Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Won’t Save Black America.

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We speak with author Dr. Stacey Patton about her book, Spare the Kids: Why Whupping Won’t Save Black America. The book examines the unique cultural and historical specificity of corporal punishment in Black communities. Given the prevalence and acceptance of spanking in American culture, the discussions will be useful to a wide and diverse audience.  

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Obesity in America and Weight Management

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Over the last 30 years, obesity rates have increased significantly among American adults. There are significant racial and ethnic disparities in obesity prevalence rates, with African Americans being more likely to be obese compared to other ethnic groups. On today’s program, we speak with New York Times Bestselling author, Dr. Rameck Hunt. Dr. Rameck Hunt is Board Certified … Continued

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21 Savage Detained by ICE | Uncle Bobby on Police Terrorism

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We talk about the situation involving rapper 21 Savage and the challenges faced by Black Immigrants. We speak with lawyer and CEO of Black Alliance for Just Immigration Nana Gyamfi. We also speak with Undocumented activist and organizer Layidusa Salazar. To listen to the interview, click HERE.

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Kafani speaks on Keak da Sneak

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We speak with Bay Area rap legend Kafani about the case of Keak da Sneak and the realities of incarcerated individuals with physical disabilities. To listen to the interview, click HERE.

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Mindful Conversations with Daniel Ellenberg, Ph.D.

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We speak with Daniel Ellenberg, Ph.D. about ways to create more emotionally intelligent personal relationships. Daniel Ellenberg, Ph.D. is the president of Relationships That Work and vice president of the Rewire Leadership Institute, an organization that helps individuals, teams and organizations thrive in the business world. He is also the founder and director of Strength … Continued