Tangazo

Join host Hank Thompson as he speaks with legendary attorney, Forris Elliott, on the dramatic effect Georgia had on the presidential election and its significant impact on the future.

In this special episode of Tangazo, host Hank Thompson speaks to distinguished journalists Charles Jaco and Mike Jones to hear their viewpoint on the recent election results and coronavirus updates.

In this episode of Tangazo, Hank speaks with Jeff Roorda, Business Agent of the St. Louis Police Officer's Association, on why St. Louis has such a high crime rate.

With crime rising at an unsettling rate, host Hank Thompson speaks with Senator Brian Williams of 14th District St. Louis and long time guest Mike Jones, on what individuals are doing to stop crime. 

In this episode of Tangazo, host Hank Thompson speaks with childhood friends Wayne Clinton, County Supervisor from the state of Iowa, and Elbert Walton, seven term former State of Missouri Representative an founder of the Unity Pac St. Louis County political organization. Hank and his guests have an enlightening discussion on the important conversations coming out of the 2020 election. 

Join us on this special episode of Tangazo, as Hank speaks with Dr. Horne, founding director of the University Missouri of St. Louis Business school, and frequent guest and journalist Michael Wesly Jones, on Joe Biden's choice for VP and it's great impact for women and the African-American community. 

Join us on this special episode of Tangazo! as we discuss the upcoming election and current events with State Representative Rasheen Aldridge from the 78th district, and activist Percy Green.

Hank Thompson targets the challenges of systemic racism, poverty, and combatting "politics as usual" in this conversation with candidates Michelle Sherod, running for election to the Missouri State Senate to represent the 5th District, which is most of St. Louis City, and Tommie Pierson Jr. who running is to represent District 13, aka North County.

Host Hank Thompson hosts a conversation with 15th Ward Alderwoman Megan Ellyia Green and 3rd Ward Alderman Brandon Bosley about hot topics including the proposed airport privatization, the City of St. Louis's handling of the outbreak of COVID-19, and the due lessening of members to the parity-challenged St. Louis Board of Aldermen.  

In this special episode of Tangazo!, host Hank Thompson speaks with Sgt. Heather Taylor, President of the Ethical Society of St. Louis Police Officers Association, and Adolphus Pruitt, president of the St. Louis City branch NAACP. Join us as we speak on the violent and unjust situations that keep occurring in the U.S. and the possible solutions to stop them. 

On this week's episode, host Hank Thompson speaks with Congressman William Lacy Clay Jr., to discuss what his thoughts and actions are regarding new stimulus checks for the American people. The Congressman also discusses the important decision Joe Biden will need to make in choosing a Vice President to run with him in the 2020 election. 

Guest host, Tishaura Jones speaks with guests Michael Butler, St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds, State Senator Brian Williams, and Dwayne Butler, CEO of the Betty Jean Kerr's People's Health Centers. The topic is the coronavirus, and how prepared Missourians are to beat this epidemic. 

Join host Hank Thompson as he speaks with local artists and discusses the importance of communication through art during these trying times. Rapper Tef Poe, soul singer Laka, Dwight Bosman, and artist Robert Weir speak on their vision and hopeful influence for the coming years.

Host Hank Thompson speaks with St. Louis County health director, Spring Schmidt, St. Louis City health director, Dr. Fred Echols, and community activist, Jamala Rogers to discuss the 2019 Coronavirus and St. Louis’ ability to handle an epidemic.

Join host, Hank Thompson this week as he speaks to Rev. Dinah Tatman, Kathy Conley-Jones, Monica Huddleston, and Elaine Spearman as they discuss their view points on the 2020 presidential election. Hank's guests this week are educated, informed, African American women who are hoping for a positive outcome this election year. 

On this week's episode of Tangazo, host Hank Thompson speaks with Darryl Gray, Bill McClellan, and Alderman Cara Spencer. Spencer discusses her run for Mayor of St. Louis and her plans to bring unity to the city as well as public safety.

In this episode of Tangazo, Hank and co-host, Tim Person are accompanied by Jerryl Christmas, Celeste Dotson, and Adolphus Pruitt to discuss the current issues Circuit Attorney Kimberly Garnder is facing in St. Louis. 

Guest host Darryl Grey talks with Mike Jones and Bill McClelland about 2019 and all of the stories and issues worth discussing in restrospect.   

This week, Hank and co-host Mike Jones, discuss the many challenges the school board and superintendent Dr. Kelvin Adams face within the St Louis Public Schools. With a declining student base and an outdated infrastructure, Dr. Adams explains his role in keeping the main focus of decision making on the well-being of the students. 

In this week's episode, Hank returns from break, and his guest is Steve Conway, Chief of Staff for St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson, former City Assessor and Alderman from the 8th Ward. Topics include efforts related to the unification of the City and the County, the Better Together proposal, consideration of privatizing the Airport, Ward reduction, and more.