We speaks with Santi Elijah Holley about his latest book, An Amerikan Family: The Shakurs and the Nation They Created. The long overdue story of the Shakurs, persistent fighters in the U.S. struggle for racial justice, and one of the most prominent, influential and fiercely creative families in recent history SANTI ELIJAH HOLLEY has reported … Continued


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Niger Since the Coup and Foreign Influence

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Davey D speaks with Dhoruba bin Wahad about what’s happening in Niger. Nigers President Mohamed Bazoum was elected two years ago in the first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence in 1960. But on July 26, members of his own presidential guard removed him from office, and imposed a forced house arrest. Hard Knock … Continued


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Hard Knock Radio – August 21, 2023

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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.


We speak with Julia Beverly about the history of Ozone magazine and her new book, Sweet Jones: Pimp C’s Trill Life Story. Later we speak with multi-talented musician , pianist, composer, lyricist Kev Choice about Hip-Hop turning 50 and his latest music project. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm … Continued


Davey D speaks with Rosa Clemente and Pastor Mike McBride about Black August, Political Prisoners, and the upcoming event schedule for August 19th. 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.  


We speak with Ustadi Kadiri about the significance of Marcus Garvey to Black nationalism. Garvey was a proponent of the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements, inspiring the Nation of Islam and the Rastafarian movement. Born August 17th (1887-1940) Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a … Continued


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Maui Fire Disaster

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Davey D speaks with activists about the devastation in Maui from largest wildfire in Hawaii’s history. 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 pioneers Kool Herc, Cindy Campbell, and Hollywood about the early beginnings of Hip-Hop. Later Poor News Network explores America’s war on unhoused folks. 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 … Continued