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Oakland at a Crossroads: Billionaire Influence, Ballot Battles and the Fight for Community Power (PT2)
Davey D speaks with Pamela Drake, Chaney Turner and Pecolia Manigo about Oakland’s political future, corporate influence, voter education and the importance of grassroots organizing.
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Oakland finds itself at the center of a political struggle over who controls the city’s future. On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D convened a powerful roundtable featuring longtime political observer Pamela Drake and community organizers Chaney Turner and Pecolia Manigo to examine the growing influence of billionaires, controversial ballot measures and the fight to preserve…
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