We speak with Ray Luv about the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, his friendship with 2Pac and the state of the music industry. 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.  


Davey D speaks with Hip-Hop artist Naru Kwina about the music biz and community. Featuring: Naru Kwina is a Rap Artist, Teacher and Founder of Alternative Minds Foundation and its Hip Learning program. Naru, who is also known as Dr. Science, was inspired by his students ability to remember and recite songs they heard on … Continued


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The Documentary Film, We Were Hyphy

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Davey D speaks with the producer and creators of the new documentary film, We Were Hyphy. https://www.wewerehyphy.com/ 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.  


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In Conversation with Traci Bartlow

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Davey D speaks with Oakland-native Traci Bartlow, about 50 years in Hip-Hop, her career as a dancer, and photojournalist. Traci Bartlow, is a multifaceted visual and performance artist, consultant and, entrepreneur. 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 … Continued


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A Brawl in Emeryville Involving Teens

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Davey D speaks with a panel of youth experts about the incident in Emeryville involving over hundred youth. 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.   Featuring: Selena Wilson, the Chief Executive … Continued


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In Conversation with Phil Agnew

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Davey D speaks with Phil Agnew about racism in Florida and organizing. 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.


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Homelessness in San Francisco and Police Terrorism in Antioch

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Davey D speaks with Tim Redmond about the unhoused population in San Francisco. Later we speak with Frank Sterling about the ongoing police terrorism in the city of Antioch. 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 … Continued


We speak with Kassa Overall about Hip-Hop and Jazz music and his latest projects. Later Poor News Network explores 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.