Hand Off Venezuela and Notes on Artistic Freedom Fighter
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We speak with Kali Akuno about the situation in Venezuela. Later we speak with Marvin X about his new book on the Black Arts Movement.
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.
Music Legend Cassandra Wilson and the play, Candlestick
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We speak with music legend Cassandra Wilson and later we sit down with local actor, activist, and deejay Wonway aka Juan Amador about his new play, Candlestick which focuses on gentrification and the changes that have taken place in San Francisco. To hear the full show, click HERE.
Black Women and Repro Justice and Students Demands Around Pending School Closures
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Up next on hard knock will look at the ways in which the anti-choice movement has used false narratives to shame women specifically black women into not exercising their right to choose. Joining us by phone to break down myths about race and abortion is Imani Gandy, a senior legal analyst at Rewire dot com … Continued
#MuteRKelly
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we speak with the founder of #MuteRKelly, Ms. Oronike Odeleye about Lifetime’s docuseries “Surviving R Kelly” and the #MuteRKelly campaign, created to increase awareness around the multiple sexual abuse allegations against R Kelly. https://www.muterkelly.org/ To listen to the full interview click, HERE
Women’s March 2019
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We hear some of the speeches and interviews at the 3rd annual women’s march in Oakland this past weekend. We hear Congresswoman Barbara Lee speak and an in-depth interview with Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza. To listen to the full interview click, HERE.
MLK special w/ Marecus Goodloe
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We speak with author, scholar minister Marecus Goodloe about the influence and strategy Dr. King had used when engaging athletes and entertainers. To listen to the full interview click, HERE.
Women’s March 2019 and Living Jazz Presents, the 17 Annual MLK Jr. Tribute
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We speak with artist, actress, and activist Ryan Nicole about the upcoming Women’s March. And later, Stacey Hoffman stops by to discuss the “In the Name of Love”, the 17th Annual Musical Tribute honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. To listen to the full interview click, HERE.
Government Shakedown and Poor News Network
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The government shutdown is inflicting more damage on the U.S. economy than formerly estimated. Previous government shutdowns usually ended after a few days. However, this one is the longest government shutdown in recorded history. Creating an effect that will ultimately derail economic growth. We speak with Jodi Jacobson, the president and editor in chief of Rewire.News … Continued
Hip Hop artist MADlines
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Davey D speak with Oakland-based educator, emcee and activist Maddy “MADlines” Clifford about incarcerated youth, toxic masculinity, and her new music projects. MADlines BIO: “A rap bar is a spell in four counts. Choose your words wisely.” Maddy believes in poetry’s power to transform, heal and empower communities impacted by trauma. Her faith is rooted in … Continued
Afrofuturism and The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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We speak with Shawn Taylor about the concept of Afrofuturism. And we celebrate the life and legacy of MLK. To listen to the full interview click, HERE.