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Voting Rights Under Assault in Florida - Political Fallout in San Francisco

Airs at: Tue, 08/16/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Produced for: Hard Knock Radio

We speak with Reverend Rhonda Thomas about the treacherous and challenging political landscape in Florida regarding voting. We talk about the newly installed voting police force that will charge people with felonies for erroneously voting. We talk about the impact of red... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for August 15, 2022

Airs at: Mon, 08/15/2022 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Patricia Kullberg hosts this episode of the Old Mole, which includes the following segments: Stop Ecocide: Last month, the International Criminal Court (ICC) celebrated 20 years since it opened its doors in July 2002. The court recognized this anniversary date by discus... Read more

What you need to know about monkeypox and a revision of Sankofa

Airs at: Wed, 08/10/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Produced for: Hard Knock Radio

Davey speaks with a physician about monkeypox. And later he speaks with activists about the understanding of Sankofa. Producer: Anita Johnson/Hard Knock Radio Read more

American Women's Basketball star Brittney Griner sentenced to nine years in Russian prison

Airs at: Mon, 08/08/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Produced for: Hard Knock Radio

We speak with Fred Kaplan and Carolyn Wysinger about the American women's basketball star Brittney Griner being sentenced to nine years in Russian prison. Guests: Fred Kaplan is Slates national security columnist and the author, most recently, of The Bomb: President... Read more

To whom are police accountable? What are the repercussions of police misconduct?

Airs at: Fri, 08/05/2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Produced for: Civic Cipher

In the first half of today's episode, we discuss accountability in policing. We use the example of Army lieutenant Caron Nazario and his interaction with police to illustrate what police misconduct often looks like and how little to nothing is done to hold officers accounta... Read more

Civic Cipher

Civic Cipher is a weekly radio show/webcast/podcast hosted by Ramses Ja and Q. Ward. This show is dedicated to empowering Black and Brown voices, allowing them to engage directly with their communities as well as the general population. Self-determination is critical to sec... Read more

Hard Knock Radio

Airs at: Fri, 08/05/2022 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Hard Knock Radio

Tune in to the latest episode of HKR! Out of Berkeley, CA --- Davey D speaks with jazz legend Faye Carol about the art of music. And later Poor News Network explores America's attack on the poor. We feature in-depth interviews and profiles with elected officials, communit... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for August 8, 2022

Airs at: Mon, 08/08/2022 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Sharon Grant hosts this episode of the Old Mole, which includes the following segments: City Charter: The Portland Charter Commission — responsible to evaluate and make recommendations for changes in the structures and operations of Portland city government — has develo... Read more

20 - Season II Finale with Miss Ketty Lester

Airs at: Fri, 09/02/2022 at 3:00am - 5:30am

Produced for: The Ghost of Hollywood

Join Us for episode 20 as Poxy & Ragan sit down with the legendary Miss Ketty Lester to discuss her acting & singing career! Well known for her 1962 hit single, ‘Love Letters’, Ketty would go on to star in movies such as Up Tight, Blacula, House Party III, & Uptown Satur... Read more