A podcast posted every Sunday featuring extended interviews and discussions from Bookwaves, Art-Waves, and Bookwaves Artwaves Hour programs on KPFA, and newly digitized and edited archive interviews from the pre-digital Probabilities series dating back to 1977. Literature, theater, film, the visual arts: in-depth interviews from a progressive and artistic viewpoint, with long-time KPFA/Pacifica host Richard Wolinsky.
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Our podcast includes episodes of KPFA Radio shows as well as station updates and donor highlights. KPFA is a community powered radio station that creates and curates a unique mix of music, informed public affairs, culture, and news. Since 1949, KPFA has investigated the contemporary intersections of class, race, distribution of wealth and it’s affects on the citizens of our Northern and Central California coverage area.
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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. Hosts Davey D and Anita Johnson give voice to issues ignored by the mainstream while planting seeds for social change.
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Ralph Nader talks about what’s happening in America, what’s happening around the world, and most importantly what’s happening underneath it all.
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Welcome to Talk it Out Radio, your local, live, community call-in, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Mindfulness, and Social Justice Radio Show here on KPFA, 94.1 FM . We believe that the best place to create a more equitable and compassionate world is to practice being the world we envision right here inside ourselves and with the people in front of us. We are dedicated to sharing practices and skills for effective and meaningful communication which includes deep listening, compassion, and co ...
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Responsible Anarchy. Live satirical comedy performed by a cast of comic actors speaking ridicule to power. Half True More or Less 100% of the Time. Breaking News Broken Here. Keep Laughing.
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Susanna Clarke, “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell”, 2005
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Susanna Clarke, author of the classic fantasy novel, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, interviewed September 12, 2005 in the KPFA studios. Back in the fall of 2004, a new fantasy novel, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by a newcomer, Susannah Clarke, hit the stands and became an instant classic, finding its way best-seller lists in England and t…
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Hard Knock Radio: Liddell Hayes on the Role of Incarcerated Firefighters and Operation Flame
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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, Davey D spoke with Liddell Hayes, founder and CEO of Operation Flame, a nonprofit organization that provides wildfire fighting training to young adults in disadvantaged communities. Hayes, who himself fought fires while incarcerated, shared insightful perspectives on the challenges of incarcerated firefighte…
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A how-to and what-to-do program where skilled hosts welcome guests and callers to practice empathy, mindfulness, and effective communication. Do you want tools for connection, conflict resolution, and compassion for self and others? We explore skills, knowledge and resources to empower you to connect across differences. The post Talk-It-Out Radio –…
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Ralph welcomes historian Douglas Brinkley (author of The Unfinished Presidency: Jimmy Carter’s Journey Beyond the White House), as well as journalist and former Carter speechwriter James Fallows to reflect on the life and legacy of the late, great President Jimmy Carter. GUESTS: Douglas Brinkley is the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities an…
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Join the KPFA Black community on as we guide you through the rituals and spirit of this African American holiday. Learn about this cultural tradition and hear experiences from Black KPFA hosts, producers, administrative staff, volunteers and more.Av KPFA Radio
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Hard Knock Radio Discusses the Soul Cinema Series with Kalanji Changa and Jeanine Etter / Talks Local Activism, Identity Theft, and Legal Struggles with Rahman Jamal and Dishon
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In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Kalanji Changa of Black Power Media and activist/producer Jeanine Etter to discuss their exciting new initiative, Soul Cinema Sundays. This event seeks to spotlight underrepresented Black films while providing an educational component about activism and social justice. The Birth of…
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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. The post Hard Knock Radio – January 15, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.Av KPFA
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Reclaiming the Radical Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Conversation with Cat Brooks and Chris Burger
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In a powerful conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Cat Brooks, co-founder of the Anti-Police Terror Project (APTP), and artist Chris Burger to discuss the ongoing efforts to reclaim the radical legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The discussion focused on Dr. King’s radical views, which are often overlooked in mainstream na…
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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. The post Hard Knock Radio – January 13, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.Av KPFA
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Vernor Vinge (1944-2024), Science Fiction Master, 1992
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Vernor Vinge (1944-2024), in conversation with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff, recorded in the KPFA studios, May 7, 1992 while on tour for his novel, “Fire Upon the Deep,” which would be a co-winner of the Huge Award for Best Novel at the 1993 World Science Fiction Convention. Vernor Vinge, who died on March 20th, 2024 at the age of 79…
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Comedian Korinda Dobbins and Poor News Network
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On this episode, we speak with Bay Area based comedian Karinda Dobbins about the release of her debut comedy album, Black & Blue. In Black & Blue, Karinda shares personal stories, finding humor in the most ordinary moments of her daily life, including her girlfriend’s arbitrary policy on household pests, the changes hipsters have brought to Oakland…
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A how-to and what-to-do program where skilled hosts welcome guests and callers to practice empathy, mindfulness, and effective communication. Do you want tools for connection, conflict resolution, and compassion for self and others? We explore skills, knowledge and resources to empower you to connect across differences. The post Talk-It-Out Radio –…
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Hard Knock Radio: A Deep Dive into Media Justice, Net Neutrality, and the Role of Social Media
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In a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D brings together a powerful panel to discuss the intersection of media justice, net neutrality, and the evolving role of social media. Joining him are Steven Renderos, executive director of the Center for Media Justice, journalist author Jennifer Pozner founder of Women in Media, and local hi…
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The LA Fires and Brenton Wood: Conversation between Davey D and Gary Baca, aka G-Spot
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Davey D starts the show by playing Bugalooza, Louisiana by Brenton Wood, a tribute to the legendary soul singer who passed away over the holidays. Davey acknowledges Brenton’s influence on West Coast culture, particularly among lowriders and fans of rare soul. Gary Baca’s Perspective on the LA Fires Davey D then turns to Gary Baca, also known as G-…
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On this episode of Hard Knock Radio Davey D speaks with Bishop Dwight Fowler about the tragic case of Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old man serving a 12-year sentence for assault, who died in the early hours of December 10 after reportedly being beaten by correction officers at Marcy Correctional Facility, an all-male state prison in North Albany. Hard …
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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. The post Hard Knock Radio – January 6, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.Av KPFA
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Steve, David, Hannah, Jimmy, and Francesco give Ralph a well-deserved break and highlight some of the clips they want to revisit from this challenging, inspiring, fascinating, infuriating, and galvanizing year. FEATURED CLIPS: Dr. Feroze Sidhwa — Boobytraps, Bombs & Blowback (September 28, 2024) Craig Mokhiber — Israel’s Wall of Impunity (December …
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Michael Crichton (1942-2008), “Jurassic Park,” 1990
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Michael Crichton (1942-2008), recorded December 5, 1990, while on tour for his novel “Jurassic Park,” interviewed by Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff in the KPFA studios. In this interview, he talks about his career and about the science behind “Jurassic Park.” Michael Crichton died in 2008 at the age of 66. (Radio Wolinsky page photo: Jon Ch…
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Decoding Algorithmic Racism with Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble and Voices of Resistance
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On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, we dive into the hidden biases of the digital age with Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble, author of the groundbreaking book, Algorithms of Oppression. Dr. Noble unpacks how search engines, often seen as neutral tools, can reinforce harmful stereotypes and limit access to critical knowledge. Join us as we explore the forces…
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A how-to and what-to-do program where skilled hosts welcome guests and callers to practice empathy, mindfulness, and effective communication. Do you want tools for connection, conflict resolution, and compassion for self and others? We explore skills, knowledge and resources to empower you to connect across differences. The post Talk-It-Out Radio –…
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Davey D in Conversation with Rocky Rivera: Exploring Long Kiss Goodnight
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Davey D sits down with acclaimed hip-hop artist, journalist, and activist Rocky Rivera to discuss her latest collaborative project, Long Kiss Goodnight, an album created in partnership with fellow Bay Area artist Otayo Dubb. In this candid and insightful conversation, Rocky Rivera delves into the creative process behind the album, its inspirations,…
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Prison Justice in Virginia: A Hard Knock Radio Discussion with Phil Wilayto and Woods Ervin
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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D hosted an in-depth conversation about the ongoing prison justice issues in Virginia, specifically the disturbing conditions at Red Onion State Prison. Joined by Phil Wilayto of the Virginia Prison Justice Network and Woods Ervin from Critical Resistance, the discussion delved into the harsh real…
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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. The post Hard Knock Radio – December 31, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.Av KPFA
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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. The post Hard Knock Radio – December 30, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.Av KPFA
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Hollow Constituencies / National Popular Vote / Tort Museum Interns Read the Dictionary
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First up on today’s wide-ranging show, Ralph speaks to political scientist Adolph Reed about how American politics has started taking its cues from professional wrestling and how the left can rebuild itself. Then, we welcome Steve Silberstein from National Popular Vote to update us on their interstate compact’s progress. Finally, we’re joined by th…
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Mary Higgins Clark (1927-2020), Queen of Suspense Novels
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Mary Higgins Clark (1927-2020), who died on January 31st, 2020 at the age of 92, was the best-selling author of 51 books, most of them suspense novels featuring women in jeopardy, with four theatrical films and over thirty other books adapted for television. Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff interviewed Mary Higgins Clark for the Probablitiles…
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Holiday Hijack - Anti-Zionist Chanukah
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Join us to celebrate liberation and light as we discuss Anti-Zionist approaches to the Hannukah season and get tips for earthly Hannukah practices to help us heal ourselves and the world. We also explore the concept of possession in Jewish culture as related to Zionism and a queer version of 1910s Yiddish play “The Dybbuk” that is currently in prod…
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Holiday Hijack - Lesbian Pagans at Xmas w/ Eric Jansen & Abby Dees
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Just in time for potentially awkward holiday gatherings, we present a holiday fave: Author and civil rights lawyer Abby Dees tells our allies go ahead, ask LGBTQ relatives or friends your burning questions. If you’re queer, she says grin and bear it, even encourage those cringe-worthy questions. Dees believes that if asking out of love, all questio…
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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. The post Hard Knock Radio – December 27, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.Av KPFA
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A how-to and what-to-do program where skilled hosts welcome guests and callers to practice empathy, mindfulness, and effective communication. Do you want tools for connection, conflict resolution, and compassion for self and others? We explore skills, knowledge and resources to empower you to connect across differences. The post Talk-It-Out Radio –…
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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. The post Hard Knock Radio – December 26, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.Av KPFA
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In Conversation with Lyrics Born (Encore)
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On this episode of Hard Knock, Davey D interviews Lyrics Born, a pioneering figure in independent hip-hop, about his extensive career in the music industry. They discuss his artistic evolution, the impact of his work on the hip-hop scene, and his upcoming project, Goodbye Sticky Rice, is set to be a significant release, as it marks a reflective mom…
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Hard Knock Radio Presents End-of-Year Music Wrap-Up PT.2
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As 2024 comes to a close, Hard Knock Radio host Davey D engages in an insightful conversation with KQED music columnist Nastia Voynovskaya, producer and Golden State Warriors official DJ D-Sharp, Bay Area favorite DJ Lady Ryan, and KALW radio host. Together, they explore the music trends that shaped the year—from the resurgence of veteran hip-hop a…
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Hard Knock Radio Presents End-of-Year Music Wrap-Up PT.1
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As 2024 comes to a close, Hard Knock Radio host Davey D engages in an insightful conversation with KQED music columnist Nastia Voynovskaya, producer and Golden State Warriors official DJ D-Sharp, Bay Area favorite DJ Lady Ryan, and KALW radio host. Together, they explore the music trends that shaped the year—from the resurgence of veteran hip-hop a…
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“Reports on a Catastrophe”: Gideon Levy on Gaza
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Ralph and his team spend the entire hour with Israeli reporter, Gideon Levy, a singular voice in an otherwise compliant domestic press. They discuss his book The Killing of Gaza: Reports on a Catastrophe, a series of columns written before and after the October 7, 2023 attacks that put this ongoing tragedy in historical context. Gideon Levy is a Ha…
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Ian McEwan, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, discussing his novel “Atonement” and other works, from the archive, and recorded in New York City on April 3, 2002. Since 1978, Ian McEwan has had seventeen novels published and there have been ten film adaptations of his works, along with an additional three original screenplays. He has been nomin…
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Year in Review: Exploring Afrofuturism with Hard Knock Radio – Part Two
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As 2024 draws to a close, Hard Knock Radio hosts a powerful conversation that delves deep into the intersection of Black culture, resistance, and speculative futures—Afrofuturism. The discussion includes insights from a diverse panel of guests: journalist Jenee Darden, artist and educator Ras Ceylon, and scholar/artist Kwadwo Deterville, with host …
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A how-to and what-to-do program where skilled hosts welcome guests and callers to practice empathy, mindfulness, and effective communication. Do you want tools for connection, conflict resolution, and compassion for self and others? We explore skills, knowledge and resources to empower you to connect across differences. The post Talk-It-Out Radio –…
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Year in Review: Exploring Afrofuturism with Hard Knock Radio
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As 2024 draws to a close, Hard Knock Radio hosts a powerful conversation that delves deep into the intersection of Black culture, resistance, and speculative futures—Afrofuturism. The discussion includes insights from a diverse panel of guests: journalist Jenee Darden, artist and educator Ras Ceylon, and scholar/artist Kwadwo Deterville, with host …
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Hard Knock Radio Discussion with Dave Zirin and Sarah Allen: Exploring Sports, Politics, and Athlete Activism
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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D led a thought-provoking conversation with sports journalist Dave Zirin and film producer Sarah Allen. The discussion centered around the intersection of sports and politics in 2024, touching on various key events, athletes’ activism, and the ongoing challenges athletes face both on and off the f…
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NYC Councilman Charles Barron and author Quito Swan talks about his book, Pasifika Black: Oceania, Anti-colonialism, and the African World (Black Power)
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We talk with former NYC councilman Charles Barron about the case of Jordan Neely being killed by a white vigilante on a NYC subway and then being praised by Donald Trump. We pick up on pt2 of our interview with Quito Swan and his book Pasifika Black: Oceania, Anti-colonialism, and the African World (Black Power). Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hi…
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Pasifika Black: Oceania, Anti-colonialism, and the African World (Black Power) with Quito Swan
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In a recent enlightening conversation on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged with Quito Swan, author of the groundbreaking book Pasifika Black: Oceania, Anti-Colonialism, and the African World (Black Power). The discussion revolved around the complex history of Blackness in the Pacific, exploring the profound connections between Black liberation…
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Ambassador Chas Freeman on American Scofflaws
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Ralph welcomes retired diplomat Ambassador Chas Freeman to discuss the United States’ disregard for international law, the incoming Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy, and the decline of the American Empire (among other topics). Ambassador Chas Freeman is a retired career diplomat who has negotiated on behalf of the United States wit…
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Walter Mosley, “A Little Yellow Dog” and “RL’s Dream”, 1996
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Walter Mosley in conversation with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff, recorded June 23, 1996 in the KPFA studios while on tour for the novel, “A Little Yellow Dog.” He also discusses his first mainstream novel, “RL’s Dream” and the film version of “Devil in a Blue Dress.” Today, Walter Mosley is one of America’s leading authors. He is best kno…
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Noam Chomsky’s backpocket classic on wartime propaganda and opinion control begins by asserting two models of democracy—one in which the public actively participates, and one in which the public is manipulated and controlled. According to Chomsky, “propaganda is to democracy as the bludgeon is to a totalitarian state,” and the mass media is the pri…
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Special Holiday Fund Drive Programming
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Today’s episode of Talk-It-Out Radio is preempted by special programming for KPFA’s 2024 Holiday Fund Drive. To support our mission, please donate here or call (800) 439-5732. The post Special Holiday Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.Av KPFA
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Defining Black Power: Free and Brave – James Baldwin (Fund Drive Special)
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In this compelling installment of the Defining Black Power series, we present a profound historical recording featuring the voice of literary giant James Baldwin. Captured by Lorenz Graham at the Second Baptist Church in Los Angeles, Baldwin delivers an incisive and unflinching exploration of American history through the lens of the Negro experienc…
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In Conversation with Chris Hedges (Fund Drive Special)
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Two speeches by Chris Hedges: Chris Hedges, The Algebra of Genocide, April 6, 2024 Newark, NJ. A talk at the Palestine Center for Public Policy and The Death of Israel: How a Settler Colonial State Destroyed Itself at The Islamic Society of Central New Jersey on January 18, 2024. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ …
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Honoring Nikki Giovanni: A Conversation with Detroit Poet Laureate Jessica Care Moore (Fund Drive Special)
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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Jessica Care Moore, the acclaimed poet laureate of Detroit, to reflect on the profound impact of the legendary Nikki Giovanni, who passed away this week. Together, they celebrated her contributions to poetry, activism, and the Black arts movement, while also discussing their person…
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Hard Knock Radio: Air Strikes Across Syria Mark Escalation in Israels Military Strategy (Fund Drive Special)
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On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Ajamu Baraka of the Black Alliance for Peace about the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly focusing on Israel’s recent air strikes across Syria. They discussed the broader geopolitical implications of these strikes, the involvement of international powers like the U.S…
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