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Hip Hop music and culture remixed with the important issues of the day.
Hip Hop music and culture remixed with the important issues of the day.
Hosted by Davey D, and produced by Anita Johnson.
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December 9, 2022 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Fighting Times: Organizing on the Front Lines of the Class War and Buy Back Program
We speak with Jon Melrod about his new book, "Fighting Times: Organizing on the Front Lines of the Class War"; later in the program, we discuss ways to curb violence and build communities with Rudy Corpuz Jr. of United Playaz.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
A Conversation with Black C: From the Block to the Booth
We speak with producer, rapper, and now author Black C of SF's RBL Posses about his new autobiography "A Part of Survival from the Block to the Booth."
ListenNovember 25, 2022 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Interview with Carolyn Wysinger about the Club Q Tragedy
We talk with activist and former San Francisco Pride President and now newly elected council woman Carolyn Wysinger about the mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado.
ListenNovember 18, 2022 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Election Roundtable (Part 2)
We continue our election roundtable with Liz Suk and Tim Redmond; later on we hear from community activist Donald Lacy about the upcoming "Love Life Gala" and "Love Life Week".
Read MoreNovember 11, 2022 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Midterm Election Roundtable (Part 1 of 2)
We talk with a number of people about what's at stake and what to look for in the upcoming midterm elections. Guests are Barbara Lee, Ben Goldstein, Liz Suk and Tim Redmond.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2022 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
A Conversation w/ M1 of Dead Prez about Cannibas Reform
We get a report back from M1 of Dead Prez about a protest in front of the white house because of President Biden's false promise of pardons.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2022 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
What Does it Mean to be Progressive? Oakland Ballot Measures
We speak with long time activist Liz Suk about what it means to be a progressive and how that label is impacting national and local politics. We dwell into local ballot measures put forth by her organization "Oakland Rising Action".
Read MoreOctober 21, 2022 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Women of the Black Panther Party
We talk with former Black Panther Ericka Huggins and award winning photojournalist Stephan Shames about the trials and tribulations endured by women in the Black Panther Party, all of which is chronicled in their new book.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2022 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Indigenous Peoples Day with DJ Freeleonard and Brother Ernie
We look at the issues and concerns surrounding Indigenous People's Day. We also talk about political prisoner Leonard Peltier (Native American activist and militant member of the American Indian Movement who, following a controversial trial, was convicted of two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of two Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents in a June 26, 1975 shooting on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota).
Read MoreOctober 7, 2022 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Adante Pointer Speaks on Epic Failure of Alameda Sheriff | Harry Belafonte Speaks Out
We speak w/ Civil Rights attorney Adante Pointer about the recent revelation that 47 Alameda County sheriff deputies have been removed from duty because of failed psychiatric exams. This was unearthed after a deputy was arrested for a double homicide. Sheriff Greg Ahearn had known about the failed tests since 2016 but allowed unqualified and potentially mentally unstable deputies to patrol our streets. Pointer breaks down the long-term and impactful implications. Later on in the show, we hear a fiery speech from Civil Rights icon Harry Belafonte about the current state of the social justice movements.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2022 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Interview with W Kamau Bell
We speak with comedian, political pundit and author W. Kamau Bell about the new book he co-authored with Kate Shatz, titled "Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book".
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