Tangazo

Tangazo is a meeting place where we share ideas and explore efforts to improve our human conditions and quite simply make our lives better. All are welcome, none will be judged, but all are challenged to look beyond ourselves and our notions of how others think about issues of cultural, political and social significance. We are building bridges of communication between the many groups that make up the St. Louis Metropolitan Region by sharing and reflecting on the stories and lives of a diverse group of guests.

Host and Producer: Hank Thompson
Guest Hosts: Tim Person, Rev. Darryl Gray & Mike Jones
Technical Producers: Kevin Melter, Frankie Meixner, Ryan Voelkel, Jeron Wilson, Matt Patston, Jon Valley

159. Tangazo!: Rita Heard Days, Vice Chairman of the St. Louis County Council and Stories of Visiting Ghana

Apr 29, 2024

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...

158. Tangazo!: 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 Distri

Apr 22, 2024

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.

157. Tangazo!: Alderman Rasheen Aldrige, Elbert Walton and former St .Louis city Marshal Ben Phillips talk city county politics Hank Thompson and activist Attorney Jerryl Christmas

Apr 16, 2024

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...

156. Tangazo!: Black Police Officers support returning SLPD to State control. Ron Himes and Robert Green talk theater, art and Juneteenth Celebration.

Apr 9, 2024

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...

155. Tangazo!: Liberal Journalist Ray Hartmann” wants to Challenge Congresswoman Ann Wagner and Pat Washington Spokesperson for the Ferguson police Department.

Apr 1, 2024

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...