On April 2nd, 2023, Chicago held its mayoral election, and the progressive candidate Brandon Johnson emerged victorious with 62% of the vote. Johnson, who previously served as a Cook County Commissioner and an organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union, ran on a platform that focused on issues such as affordable housing, police reform, and education. […]
A Conversation w/ Vincent Warren on the Legal Woes of Former President Donald Trump
Vincent Warren, the executive director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, recently appeared on Hard Knock Radio to discuss the legal challenges facing former President Donald Trump. Specifically, Warren discussed Trump’s recent indictments in New York City, where he is facing a variety of criminal charges under District Attorney Alvin Briggs. Warren explained that the […]
San Jose Police Union’s Drug Dealing Scandal
San Jose Police Union Executive Accused of Drug Dealing: Summary of the Case San Jose Police Union executive Joanne Segovia was recently accused of drug dealing, prompting a discussion on the sordid history of the San Jose Police. Raj Jayadev, the founder of Silicon Valley De-Bug, spoke with Davey D of Hard Knock Radio about […]
Bay Area Musician Kev Choice Talks about Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary and the legacy of Live Musicians
Kev Choice Discusses the Significance of Live Musicians in Hip Hop: A Hard Knock Radio Interview In a recent interview on Hard Knock Radio, Oakland-based musician Kev Choice spoke about the importance of live musicians in Hip Hop and why it was essential to celebrate the culture’s 50th anniversary. Choice is an accomplished pianist, composer, […]
A Conversation w/ Scholars Samy Alim, Jeff Chang, and Casey Philip Wong about their New Book Freedom Moves
“Freedom Moves: Hip Hop Knowledges, Pedagogies, and Futures” is a collaborative book by Jeff Chang, H Samy Alim, and Casey Philip Wong that explores the transformative power of hip-hop culture and how it can be used as a tool for education and social justice. We talked with all three authors about why the book was […]
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