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Episode 164, was dedicated to John Christmas, and all the victims of the senseless violence, that continues to plague the St.Louis metro area. -----   John Christmas 51, a graduate of Alabama A&M was shot and killed last week, at a gas station on North Kings highway, in St. Louis city. He was the younger brother of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX commentator, social justice activist attorney, Jerryl Christmas. -----   James Clark, VP of Public Safety for the Urban League and social justice activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, joined us in studio to talk with Jerryl about the circumstances related to his brother John’s death and the relationship between crime and Arab owned gas stations, in predominantly black communities. Which are all too often associated with incidents of violence in black neighborhoods! -----   In the second hour we focus on upcoming Juneteenth events Robert Green, sponsor of 3rd annual Free-Dome event, which takes place on Wednesday June 19th. at Lois Conley’s Black Wa

Tune in for social political commentary in the first hour with Etefia Umana, Social Justice activist Attorney Jerryl Christmas, Michael Wesley Jones and Tangazo host Hank Thompson.---- In hour 2 we explore the River community, in St. Charles County  Luttrell Marine, with Harbor master’s Richard and Tony Luttrell, live from North Shore harbor. ----- Joe Jan DeSherlia, Harbor masters for Grafton Harbor, live from Grafton Illinois.---- Commodore Nancy Haynes Thompson, discusses the evolution of Black Boaters and the history of the St. Louis Gateway Boat Club. -----

    Former Missouri State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal, who describes herself as an independent thinking, progressive Democrat will join your host Hank Thompson and social justice activist Jerryl Christmas, in the first hour of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX. -----   Chappelle-Nadal, is an announced candidate for the Democratic nomination in the first Congressional District’s August primary election. -----   Author and veteran broadcaster Sheila Banks, will guest host the 1-2pm segment of the Kdhx podcast Tangazo, with an interesting and entertaining look at the upcoming (Legends in Film Festival) the event is scheduled for June 1st. and will be hosted by legendary R&B recording artist Eddie Floyd jr., of the hit single (Knock on Wood). -----   April Floyd, wife of Eddie Floyd jr., will join Banks a former news anchor for Ktvi channel 2, in studio along with our very own Bernie Hayes, to talk about the film (Swing Set) featuring the veteran radio and tv broadcaster, in his first acting role. -----  

This 161st episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, will have something for everyone, with social, political and cultural matters being discussed. ------   Social Justice activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, along with Dr. Jazmine Nolan-Echols PhD, former Chairman of the StLouis Charter Commission, join me in the 1st hour for an insightful, informative and compelling discussion, on the cities efforts to further streamline city government. -----   Ron Himes, founder of our magnificent StLouis Black Repertory Theater Company was on hand to talk about the Blk Repertory’s new production of Timbuktu, debuting last evening at the Edison Theater on the Washington University campus. -----     We were privileged to be there for opening night to witness another spectacular performance by the StLouis The St. Louis Black Repertory Company. ------   Timbuktu is a dazzling play, a musical drama that we thoroughly enjoyed along with our guest, Sheila Reed, of St.Louis Public radio and former State Representative, James W

Episode 160 of the Kdhx podcast Tangazo, features St. Louis legends jazz musicians Dwight and Dwayne Bosman, fabulous musicians and that have been caring the banner for jazz music better than 50 years. ------ The iconic Jazz twins are a mainstay at Winters Jazz Club,in downtown Chicago they are also booked for a week long engagement in Stuttgart  Germany, later this year. ----- In the second hour of the Kdhx podcast Tangazo, there’s a great discussion on the circumstances involving the Palestinian protesters disrupting University’s campus life, while finals are going on. ------ We also noticed the lack of participation by the African-American community and any of the protest that we’ve seen across the country and we ask ourselves why. We also discuss our disappointment with the local Palestinian communities lack of positive contributions to the black communities from which they derive their living.-----  

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, adjacent to the University of Missouri at St.Louis campus. -----   Our conversation included a discussion on the collaboration ,of 18 north county municipalities to form a special sales tax district, ;-to fund road and street repairs. ----  There’s talk of more collaboration in the future, amongst the 35 plus cities that make up north county.  In the second hour, Dr. Benjamin Quillian of Long Beach Calif. joined Michael Wesley Jones of the StLouis American Newspaper and activist Attorney, Jerryl Christmas aka “Nat Turner” to talk about their experiences while visiting the Republic of Ghana, in west Africa. ----  We are jo

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 Congressional District with  Tangazo host Hank Thompson

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 Missouri Police Department Spokesperson Patricia Washington,headlines the second hour along with Tangazo Commentator activist Attorney Jerryl Christmas. Pat talks about her journey from a small town in southern Missouri, to press secretary for St. Louis‘s first black mayor and St. Louis counties first black county executive, to becoming spokeswoman for the Ferguson police department, known best for the killing of Michael Brown which caused nationwide protest.

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 rising Teen Violence in the streets and schools in St Louis County.  This conversation is led by retired journalist Linda Lockhart with special guest, StLouis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell.  With commentary from North County business woman Tonya Rush and Carolyn Seward, Founder and Executive Director of the Family and WorkForce Centers of America!

  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 Elections.  St. Louis City and County represent over 20% of all voters and votes cast in the State of Missouri, in statewide elections, or actually slightly more than 1 out of 5 votes.  Given the importance and weight that this region carries, we thought that having the two persons who are responsible for seeing to it that each and every vote is counted should visit and explain to our listeners how the process really works, how they protect access to the polls and how the voting process has changed in recent years.  The Honorable Rick Stream has committed his entire adult life to public service by serving in th

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 on both subjects. ----- 

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 response to the qou   Warranto action against StLouis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner. -----  Judge Shaw of the Thompson Coburn LLC Law Firm-was later appointed Special Assistant Circuit Attorney, by the current StLouis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore,to advise him on the decision to vacate the murder conviction, of one Christopher Dunn. ------  

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 and New Hampshire presidential primaries elections, their results and significance to the November general elections.   Our guest included 6 Tangazo frequent contributors, political consultant Tim Person, activist Attorney Jerryl Christmas and Michael Wesley Jones, of the St. Louis American Newspaper, provided a local perspective on the above mentioned Presidential primary elections.   National commentary was provided by former Tallahassee mayor Dorothy Inman-Johnson, who is currently seeking a seat on the Tallahassee city council. Attorney, musician Ludlow B. Creary II, from Long Beach California and former Story Cou

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 the StLouis Artists Guild,located at 12 North Jackson ave in Clayton.  Thirty nine artists, from across the country including local  artists, will display over sixty five, works of art.  The event will open Saturday January 13th, with a reception 5pm until 8 and will run through February 17th. T   Ron Himes, the iconic founder and director of the world renowned St.Louis Black Repertory Theatre Company, discussed his 47th season which opens with Paul Webb’s, world premiere of his play “Hold On” at the Edison Theater January 12th. on the Washington University campus.  The play deals with the March on Selma and the collec

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 Bell, reminds of the reason for the season and cautions us, to not get caught up in the frenzy of feeling the need go into debt, buying gifts, amid the overwhelming commercialization,of Christmas.   Whether it’s Hannaka, Kwanzaa or indeed Christmas, the point of it all is to remember the true meaning of this festive season.  

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 StLouis.    The idea of having Latin American immigrants, being resettled in the StLouis region to offset a declining population,  has the support of StLouis mayor Tishaura O. Jones, labor unions, StLouis business,,industrial leaders and other local organizations. Tangazo.kdhx.org    The fact that StLouis,has a labor shortage is well documented but a program of this magnitude needs careful planning, especially in the city of StLouis which suffers from a myriad of problems.   Unresolved Issues like violent crime, undermanned police department, a stressed out school district, homelessness and long neglected black North sid