Tangazo

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 sports market and more. On the bright side, they do provide some valuable insight and solutions to these ongoing issues within St. Louis!

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 councilman and police officer Alvin Brooks chimes in via telephone. Brooks delivers a few interesting perspectives on the current state of Kansas City as well as a few similarities and differences between St. Louis and Kansas City!

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 responsible for arranging many more great deeds and programs in St. Louis. James and Hank discuss gentrification in St. Louis, a bit of Better Family Life's history, their future endeavors, as well as Clark's personal commitment to improving the lives of others!

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 his personal obstacles and advice to those who are victims of abuse.

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-Division of Nephrology, specializing in kidney disease. Dr. Ross answers our questions via phone. This episode is very informative, while also raising awareness for ourselves and most importantly Charlotte Ottley!

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. Rani Abston also orchestrates an articulate, memorable piece of poetry you don't want to miss!

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!