Tangazo

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 the United States Navy, being elected to a local school board, serving as a Missouri State Representative, barely losing his race as County Executive (by less than 1%) and is now serving as St. Louis County's Republican Director. Mr. Ben Borgmeyer, Esq., is an attorney who was is private practice and now serves as the Democratic Director of the St. Louis City Board of Election Commissioners. Both are very well respected professionals and provided an incredible amount of insight into how they discharge their duties and how their respective election boards work to make our votes safe and counted. We also discussed the national controversies about counting votes, when votes are counted and why Missouri has avoided the pitfalls and delay results that has created angst in other states. This was a wonderfully informative show.

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 County Iowa Supervisor and former Truman State University classmate, Wayne Clinton. The discussion was lively ,informative and maybe foreboding, with the idea that African Americans, especially young black men were becoming disenchanted, with the Democratic Party and how if that disenchantment is not addressed, helps the Republican Party's efforts to regain the presidency. We sincerely appreciate all of the great guests and commentators, who have supported Tangazo throughout the past 6 years and we're looking forward, to having you join us for our live 2 hour broadcast on kdhx. We also appreciate the staff and management of kdhx, especially the station's General Manager Kelly Wells, for the support, encouragement and the confidence, they have shown in our ability, to make Tangazo a live broadcast. Find Tangazo and other podcast at podcast.kdhx.org and I can honestly say that, "We will see you on the radio!"

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 collective struggle for voting rights, for black peoples in America. Local media celebrity Tammie Holland, makes her acting debut in Paul Webb's powerful drama "Hold On." Dwight Bosman, of the legendary Bosman Twins, sat in with us for this remarkable conversation on art, theater and jazz music. Dwayne Bosman, was under the weather and unable to join us. The Bosman Twins are very popular in Chicago and are regularly featured at the iconic Winters Jazz Club, in the Windy City, along with Denise Thimes.

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.