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 […]
The Fight for Mexican American Studies (MAS): Reflections from Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera
In a powerful discussion on Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera, a nationally recognized scholar specializing in racism, anti-racism, whiteness, and ethnic studies. Dr. Cabrera, author of the book Banned!: The Fight For Mexican American Studies in the Streets and in the Courts, is also a professor at […]
The Plight of Homelessness in Oakland & Beyond-A Conversation w/ Needa B
Housing Crisis Across America Davey D hosted homeless advocate Needa B to discuss the growing housing crisis. They highlighted rising rents, gentrification, and the corporatization of housing. Needa B observed, “In six months, everything became unaffordable. People thought moving South would help, but not anymore.” She emphasized how large corporations buy properties in bulk, driving […]
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