A Historic Conversation on Hard Knock Radio In a compelling Hard Knock Radio session, host Davey D welcomed activist Kalonji Changa of Black Power Media . They explored the lengthy and severe journey of Leonard Peltier, of AIM (American Indian Movement) a political prisoner nearing release after nearly five decades. Changa’s Poignant Reflections Changa recounted […]
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Celebrating J Dilla Day w/ Ma Dukes: A Legacy of Musical Genius & Community Impact
By Dave ‘Davey D’ Cook (HKR-02-07-25) On a special episode of Hard Knock Radio, I had the honor of sitting down with Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey. She is the mother of legendary producer James “J Dilla” Yancey. Today in celebration of J Dilla Day we got to chop it up with her. Ma Dukes with […]
Updates on Recovery from Altadena Fires: A HKR Roundtable Discussion
(HKR -02-06-25)The Altadena fires have left devastation in their wake, displacing thousands and destroying over 11,000 structures. On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with LA Progressive journalist James Farr and attorneys Stephen King and Brad Gage about the ongoing recovery efforts, legal battles, and concerns over disaster capitalism. The Role of Southern California […]
Hard Knock Radio: Conversations w/ Chuck Creekmur and Cat Brooks
Hip Hop, Activism, and the State of Culture In a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D engaged in two powerful conversations—one with Chuck Creekmur, founder of AllHipHop.com, discussing the LA wildfires, the Grammys, and the evolution of hip hop, and the other with Cat Brooks, co-founder of Anti-Police Terror Project (APTP), who […]
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