Tangazo

It was indeed Tangazo Thursday today, on 88.1 was everything that we expected it to be for its 159th episode, presenting African American perspectives on political and cultural issues.------ We began with an expansive in-depth discussion with former State Senator Rita Heard Days, Vice Chairman of the StLouis County Council and her efforts to fund a world class Track facility in north county, adjac...

Death Penalty with Judge Mike Wolff and activist Rev Darryl Gregory Gray and Atlanta activist Attorney Joyia Thornton. Col. Anne Marie Clark leads a discussion on Parental Responsibility with Stacey Reed Lyles of the Hazelwood School District.

In the first hour St. Louis 14th ward Alderman discusses his rationale for sponsoring an eminent domain bill and his concerns a turning the city workhouse into a homeless shelter as suggested by Mayor Tishaura Jones. In the Second hour Attorney Elbert Walton Founder of the North County Unity PAC and former City Marshal Ben Phillips discuss the race for the Democratic nomination for the 1st Congres...

Sgt Donnie Walters explains why the Ethical Society of Black Police Officers Association, supports State takeover of SLPD. ---- Ron Himes Founder Director of the award winning St. Louis Black Repertory Theater and Robert Green, artist/activist and community organizer talk theatre art and the Juneteenth celebration scheduled for June 19th in Fairground Park. ----

Ray Hartmann,founder and publisher of the Riverfront Times weekly newspaper and long time panelist for ketc's Donnybrook. Talks about his years of liberal journalism and Commentary and his decision to run for political office in the August primary election for the Democratic nomination in the 2nd Congressional District. He pledges to defeat incumbent Republican Congresswoman, Ann Wagner. Ferguson...

Activist Attorney Jerryl Christmas joins Tangazo host  Hank   Thompson , with Immigration Attorney Squarez in the first hour of this episode of the Kdhx live podcast Tangazo. Attorney Squarez delivers a thorough and robust discussion on the plight of Hispanics and Latino immigrants in the StLouis Metro area.    The second hour of this episode of Tangazo Thursdays presents a lively discussion on ri...

  With the upcoming elections, April, August and November elections, KDHX's TANGAZO wanted to introduce to our listeners the people who are responsible for collecting, protecting and getting the votes out in our region, the Republican and Democratic Directors of the St. Louis County Board of Elections, Mr. Rick Stream, and the Democratic Director, Mr. Ben Borgmeyer, of the St. Louis City Board of...

Michael Wesley Jones on the history of North St Louis with Drs John Wright Sr. and jr. -----  Second hr. Oversight of Red Light Traffic Cameras with activist John Chasnoff and Inez Bordeaux! ----- 

StLouis Aldermen Tom Oldenburg and Pamela Boyd take opposing sides to the Mayor's decision to install Red Light Traffic Cameras. ------- Actor Playwright Joseph L. Edwards starring in the StLouis Black Repertory's hit show "Fly" at the Hotchner Studio Theater on the Washington University campus. ----- Attorney Jerryl Christmas and Political Consultant Tim Person both Tangazo commentators weigh in...

This episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo celebrates the life and legacy Of Civil Rights activist,political satirist and comic, St. Louis native Dick Gregory.... With Dr. Ron Gregory, veteran broadcaster Bernie Hays and former KTVI news anchor Sheila Banks. The second hour guest is embattled KDHX General Manager Kelly Wells answering questions via email.

The first hour consisted of a general conversation on local federal primary elections focused on the race in the first congressional district with host Hank Thompson and Tangazo Commentators retired journalist  Linda Lockhart and political analyst Tim Person. ----- The second hour featured special guest retired former Appellate Court judge Booker Shaw and his role in the 22nd Judicial Districts re...

Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX was created March 2018, by its host Hank Thompson and producer Andy Heaslet with a drum sound track created and performed by the late Dhati M. Kennedy.  ------   It is now confirmed that on Thursday February 15th, the Tangazo podcast will begin broadcasting live on kdhx at 12 noon until 2pm. ------   This current episode of Tangazo, focuses on the recently held Iowa a...

On this episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, we had another all star lineup discussing upcoming arts, cultural and entertainment events kicking off this MLK weekend in the St. Louis metro area.   My guest for this episode of Tangazo, included Robert A Powell, founder of the Portfolio Arts and Education Gallery, discussing his upcoming annual "All Colors" Visual Arts Invitational exhibit, at t...

This episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, looks at the holiday season as an opportunity to rejuvenate our community spirit, of family, sharing, caring and reaching out to the less fortunate.    Tim Person,  returns as my longtime cohost, along with the ultimate homemaker,Pat Nogar, live from Trooper, Pennsylvania with tips and strategies for preparing your home for the holiday season.    BJ B...

This episode was recorded live to the KDHX Youtube Stream on December 4, 2023.   Arrey L. Obenson, Director of the St. Louis International Institute will join Tangazo commentator LS Lockhart and Alderman Tom Oldenburg, of the 2nd Ward in StLouis, along with your Tangazo host Hank Thompson.    Our focus will be on the International Institute's plan to bring Hispanic migrants,to live and work in StL...

The October 7th, Hamas surprise terrorist attack on Israel and the subsequent bombing of Gaza, in retaliation for the murder of twelve to thirteen hundred innocent men, women and children, mostly Israeli civilians followed by acts of barbarism and the kidnapping of close to two hundred and forty hostages. Has has resulted in worldwide protests from both pro Palestinian and pro Israeli groups. ----...

When I refer to my Tangazo guests as an "all star panel" it's not hyperbole, it's a fact. ----   It was never more true, as you will certainly understand from the 143rd episode, of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. -----   Dr Robert Lawrence Salter PhD aka Scotty Lawrence, joined me in the KDHX studio to talk about his newly released Christmas album titled, " Scotty This Christmas." -----    Robert shares...

St. Louis City 2nd ward Alderman Tom Oldenburg, was our guest for last evening's recording of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. -----   Tom, describes himself as a St. Louis enthusiast and booster for the city, he was first elected to the board alderman in 2017, to the then 16th ward, before ward reduction. ------   Tangazo commentators, Michael Wesley Jones of the StLouis American newspaper, retired jour...

Another all star panel, for the latest episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. ------   World renowned Jazz Diva the incomparable Denise Thimes, spoke passionately about her mission with the Mildred Thimes Pancreatic Foundation, which she founded in 2011. -------   The foundation is named for Denise's mother the late Mildred Thimes, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer. -------   Denise, also talks abo...

StLouis Board of Aldermen President, Dr. Megan-Ellyia Green, joined Tangazo host Hank Thompson and LS Lockhart, retired journalist and Tangazo commentator,for an important discussion on issues involving the homeless and public safety. ——— President Green, offered no real explanation as to why city officials seemingly waited until the eve of a visit,by Vice President Kamala Harris and those attendi...

It was a star studded panel that we assembled for last evening's taping of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. ------ Judith Arnold, an urban planner joined panelist Joe Hanrahan, artistic director and co founder of the Midnight Theatrical Company, along with Brian McKinley, former actor and educator now serving as Director of Education and Community Engagement , for the much celebrated  StLouis Black Reper...

Tonight's episode of the Kdhx podcast Tangazo, looked at the UAW strike and it's potential impact on future labor relations and workers in general. -----   We looked at the salary disparity,  between workers and executives and the impact of possibly having over 145 thousand auto workers on strike, could have on this country. ----- Retired journalist LS Lockhart, social justice activist Attorney Je...

Throughout my broadcast career, I've always sought to be objective wherever possible. ------ I do however draw the line when it comes to discussing racism, slavery, are the availability of assault weapons on our streets, in our urban communities. ------ Those are no brainers, there are no two reasonable sides to those issues, one side is right and the other is wrong!  It was with my intention to p...

This episode of the Tangazo Podcast from KDHX, pays tribute to Oval Miller Sr, founder and long time CEO of Basic, "Black Alcohol/drug information services agency," which has served as one of StLouis's premier treatment providers, for 40 plus years. ------ Michael Batchman, has been with Basic, for over 36 years as a Clinical Supervisor, he joined me in studio, for this discussion on substance abu...

This episode of the Kdhx podcast Tangazo features StLouis County Prosecutor, Wesley Bell, a candidate for the Democratic nomination, for the US Senate. ------- Tangazo commentator, Michael Wesley Jones, Senior Editorial Columnist for the StLouis American newspaper, is your host for this special episode. ------ Jones draws upon his forty plus years of political experience, of StLouis City and Count...