In Conversation with Aimee Allison and Linda Sarsour

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Davey D, engaged with Aimee Allison on a critical discussion surrounding the role of women in the 2024 primaries. The conversation illuminated the pivotal influence women of color hold in elections, while also flagging the threats these leaders face amidst political battlegrounds. Aimee Allison advocated for a strategic shift from defense to offense to ensure the representation of their issues, critiquing the Democratic National Committee’s outdated focus on the “proverbial white soccer mom” demographic.

In the latter half of the Hard Knock Radio show, host Davey D engaged with Linda Sarsour to explore the inception of a new collective effort named “Reject AIPAC”. The discussion unearthed the profound influence of apex political entities on American democracy, spotlighting the need for safeguarding prominent figures like Cory Bush from their reach. Linda Sarsour articulated concerns over the dark money permeating politics, particularly targeting progressive individuals and communities of color. She announced the coalition of 20 progressive organizations united under the “Reject AIPAC” campaign, aiming to counteract the formidable sway of such groups.

Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.

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