Tangazo

In this week's episode, we talk with Dr. Lance McCarthy about economic development, "black tech" in St. Louis, and how our African American communities can innovate in high-growth industries.

Broadcasting veteran Mike Claiborne joins us today for a discussion about his experience getting to where he is today as one of the few black sports broadcasters who was not a former professional athelete, as well as his views on the state of broadcasting today.

In this week's episode of Tangazo!, former St. Louis city comptroller Virvus Jones and the right Rev. Darryl Gray join us to talk about national versus local politics, childhood poverty in St. Louis, and coalition building among the city's political leadership.

State Senator Brian Williams, who represents Missouri's 14th district, joins us along with the Right Reverend Darryl Gray in studio. We discuss the challenges of working with a Republican majority in the state senate, balancing the needs of district and region, and what we need from the next generation of political leadership. 

Alderwoman Heather Navarro and The Right Reverend Darryl Gray join us in the studio to speak about Ward Reduction, The label of progressive, and the quantity and quality of leadership among the young voices in our political system. 

Former County Executive of St. Louis County Charlie Dooley joins us to talk about the story of his career, where we are now, and his thoughts on where we will go.

Aldermen John Muhammad and Brandon Bosley, as well as Councilwoman Hazel Erby join us to talk about the Better Together initiative, and to give their perspective on where we go from here. This episode of Tangazo! is dedicated to the late DJ Wilson, host of KDHX podcast Collateral Damage, and inspiration to us all here at Tangazo! 

Hank speaks with Alderwoman Megan Green after her 3rd place finish in the race for aldermanic president. They look back on her run, and forward to what may come in the future. 

Host Hank Thompson sits down with two St. Louis attorneys, Joe Christmas and Charles Kirksey, a California attorney Ludlow Creary, and Revered Darrel Gray. The topic of their discussion was Kimberly Gray, chief prosecutor for the city of St. Louis who is undergoing an investigation on her office.

Host Hank Thompson welcomes Missouri State Board of Education and The St. Louis American editorial, member Mike Jones, as well as American Journalist and author of the Jaco Report, Charles Jaco for this special episode of Tangazo. They sit down and discuss the "Better Together" Proposal of St. Louis and its contributing factors such rapid population decrease, the decline of its local schools, the...

For this special episode of Tangazo host Hank Thompson welcomes in studio Mayor of Dellwood Reggie Jones, mayor of Normandy Patrick Green and St. Louis county political Godfather Elbert Walton. They discuss the "Better Together" proposal, what needs to be done in order to improve St. Louis city and county, and their overall take on the two merging together. Half way in, former Kansas City councilm...

Vice President of Outreach for Better Family Life Inc. James Clark, joins Hank Thompson for the second episode of Tangazo of 2019. Clark and his organization are responsible for the well being and improvement of several families all around the St. Louis metropolitan area. The organization provides Gun Violence De-escalation centers, Neighborhood Alliance, The "Pulpits to Porches program" and is re...

To begin the new year, SNAP (Survivor's Network of those Abused by Priests) founder David Clohessy joins host Hank Thompson for a very special and intense episode of Tangazo. Clohessy breaks down the purpose and benefits of his organization, while extending a helping hand to those in need and encouraging them to join. He also gives us a bit of his personal experience, background, how he overcame h...

This special episode of Tangazo is dedicated to Charlotte Ottley. Charlotte is a public relations consultant and long time friend of host Hank Thompson. She is in urgent need of a kidney donor. We are joined by Larry D. Bonds, former heart transplant recipient and founder of the "Larry D. Bonds 4 Life Foundation", as well as Dr. Will Ross, Professor at Washington University School of Medicine-Divi...

Host Hank Thompson warmly welcomes Adolohus Pruitt, who is President of the St. Louis City's branch NAACP. A lot of valuable information is exchanged, as they discuss the NAACP, new emerging opportunities that should be embraced within our communities, the Progressive Agenda and much more!   

For this special episode of Tangazo, Housing activists Rani Abston and Gwen Imani Cogshell join host Hank Thompson. Rani is the director of The Rolla Renters Association and Gwen is a member of The Universal African Peoples Organization. We sit down and discuss housing issues around the state of Missouri, raising awareness of our rights as renters and home owners, as well solutions to these issues...

This special episode of Tangazo is in honor of Arthur "Chink" Washington, Commiteeman of the 21st ward in St. Louis. Host Hank Thompson warmly welcomes Elbert Walton, Mike Jones and Ben Phillips, as they discuss Chink's impact, legacy and their many great memories of him. They also chime in on the current state of politics in comparison to the past, activists v.s politicians and more!   

BASIC Inc's CEO Oval Miller and Clinical Supervisor Michael Badgeman join host Hank Thompson for a special, yet memorable episode of Tangazo. Both men discuss a bit of their backgrounds, BASIC Inc. and its strong commitment to improving the St. Louis Community, as well as the pharmaceutical industry and more!

Host Hank Thompson warmly welcomes St. Louis attorney of law J. Justin Meehan a.k.a "Mr. Justice", for another special episode of Tangazo. They sit down and discuss a bit of his background in law, his martial arts expertise, Missouri politics, as well as Protesting in the NFL and much more!   

St. Louis County Councilwoman Hazel Erby, makes her appearance on Tangazo a memorable one. Her and host Hank Thompson sit down and discuss her mission and commitment to 39 municipalities, Michael Brown, the Fannie Lou Hammer Democratic Coalition and more!  

Hank Thompson warmly welcomes Democratic nominee of St. Louis County, persecutor Wesley Bell. They discuss a bit of Wesley Bell's background, his new approach as a persecutor, Mike Brown, strengthening communities and much more!  

Veteran political analysts Elbert Walton and Mike Jones join Hank Thompson, and discuss the current state of politics in St. Louis. They also chime in on the upcoming election and more!  

Following the 54th anniversary of his historical climb of the St. Louis Arch and employment protest, Legendary Civil Rights Activists Percy Green joins Hank Thompson. Tune in and listen to this special episode of Tangazo!

Tangazo host Hank Thompson, sit down with Etefia Umana and Alisha Sonnier and have an enlightening discussion about the "Progressive Agenda".   

Host Hank Thompson sits down with Sara Lahmann from Annie Malone Children and Family Services.