Revolution in the Sahel: Barron Sounds the Alarm (HKR-05-05-25) On a recent episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D interviewed Charles Barron. He is a former NYC Councilman and a longtime activist. The conversation focused on Burkina Faso, West Africa. Barron described it as “one of the most exciting times to be alive.” “There’s […]
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They Want to Erase Us: Ethnic Studies Under Fire in California
(HKR-04-29-25) Across the country, a growing number of conservative-led efforts are targeting the very existence of Ethnic Studies. There are many actions taken, from the banning of books to the defunding of DEI programs. Legislation like California’s AB 1468 also plays a role. Educators and communities are fighting to protect hard-earned progress. On this episode […]
Byron Hurt and Dave Zirin Discuss Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft Controversy
(HKR-04-28-25)On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D links up with filmmaker Byron Hurt and sports journalist Dave Zirin. They dive into the controversy around Shedeur Sanders’ unexpected fall to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. What should have been a moment of triumph became a sharp lesson on race, control, […]
Professor Tina Bell Wright on Self-Determination & Collective Survival in the Face of Fascism
(HKR 04-24-25) On this episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D speaks with Professor Tina Bell Wright. She is the author of 360 Degrees: A Blueprint to Black Self-Determination. The conversation provides a timely and urgent breakdown. It explains how communities can resist growing authoritarianism. Communities can do this by building power through cooperative […]
Who Speaks for Oakland? Community Leaders Call Out MAGA Influence in Local Race
(HKR-04-14-25) As Oakland heads into a critical special election, Hard Knock Radio gathered a powerhouse panel of community voices—organizer and political strategist Pamela Drake, housing advocate Needa Bee, journalist Eric K. Arnold, and Pecolia Manigo of Oakland Rising Action—for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the city’s political crossroads. The Stakes: More Than Just a Mayoral Seat […]
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