On this episode of *Hard Knock Radio*, host Davey D revisits the disturbing death of Yolanda Ramirez, a 72 year old Brentwood resident who died following what should have been a routine police encounter. Davey D opens by reminding listeners that the show first covered the case months earlier, when speculation swirled and authorities suggested natural causes while community members and the family suspected foul play. The reason for returning to the story now is a second independent autopsy that raises serious new questions and intensifies calls for accountability.

Joining Davey D are journalist and KPFA contributor Frank Sterling, along with two members of the Ramirez family, Rudy Ramirez, Yolandas husband, and Rich Ramirez, her son. Sterling outlines the core issues: eyewitnesses reported seeing what appeared to be abuse during the arrest, yet Brentwood police have refused to release body camera footage or provide direct communication to the family. Sterling explains that an independent autopsy funded by the Colin Kaepernick Foundation reportedly found blunt force trauma and asphyxiation, contradicting the initial coroners conclusion and strengthening the familys demand for a coroners inquest, a jury style fact finding process often used when police are involved in a death.

Rich Ramirez shares the familys grief, especially the pain of navigating holidays and milestones without Yolanda, and describes living in a constant cycle of sadness and anger. Rudy Ramirez recounts being asked by doctors what happened to his wife while having no answers, because police provided none. The family emphasizes that hospital staff likely relied on police supplied information that minimized trauma, which may have delayed appropriate medical intervention.

The first half of the show ends with a clear call to action: attend the Brentwood City Council meeting on Tuesday the 10th, gather at 6 pm with the meeting beginning at 7, follow the familys Facebook page *Justice for Yolanda Ramirez*, and demand officials request a coroners inquest to determine Yolanda Ramirezs true manner of death.

In the second segment of the show, Davey D briefly speaks with union organizer and Oakland Socialist writer John Reimann, who analyzes recent political messaging from the Trump administration. Reimann argues that racist provocation often masks deeper efforts to undermine democratic norms and stresses the need for organized labor and grassroots movements to respond collectively. organizing, and warns future generations will ask what people did beyond voting. He directs listeners to his Oakland Socialist blog and an upcoming petition aimed at union members and supporters.

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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