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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Hip-Hop Artist iRAWniQ

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Anita Johnson speaks with hip hop artist iRAWniQ about queer identity and music. And Tony Coleman on stopping gentrification.     photo credit @ https://irawniq.bigcartel.com/

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Infant Mortality and Respect: Hip-Hop Style and Wisdom

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we speak with Dr. Joia Crear-Perry about Maternal Health risk for Black women. And later Poor News Network explores America’s War on the Poor. Dr. Joia Crear-Perry istheFounder and president of theNational Birth Equity Collaborative, and the author of “Race Isnt a Risk Factor in Maternal Health. Racism Is.” Dr. Crear-Perry currently serves on the … Continued

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June 5th Elections: What to Know?

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We speak with long time political news director Harrison Chastang and rap artist /activist Equipto of the Frisco 5 about the ins and outs of tomorrows, June 5th elections.

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Gentrification in America and Poor News Network

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We speak with local filmmaker Shirah Dedman about her short documentary on Gentrification in Oakland. According to Dedman’s research, Oakland’s Black population has dwindled from 44% to an estimated 26%. In her new film, Dedman examines urban regentrification and it’s impact on people of color. Later Poor News Network examines gentrification and America’s growing divide.

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Music of The Actualized Child

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We speak with Nicole Klaymoon and Amikaeyla Gaston about the new play Music of the Actualized Child, interweaves street dance, documentary theater, live song, and video art to engage a critical conversation around the school-to-prison pipeline, childhood trauma, race, and healing. Shakti Butler’s new film, Healing Justice, serves as a springboard for visceral movement and musical … Continued

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San Francisco’s Mayoral Race and True Skool

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We speak with Tim Redmond of 48 Hills about San Francisco’s Mayoral Race. Tim provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of each candidate. Later we speak with Ren, The Vinyl Archaeologist about happenings in the Bay Area.