Tangazo 2

Hank Thompson

5.0 (2)
Society & Culture

Social/political commentary

10/05/2025

196. Tangazo!: Majority Minority St.Louis Board of Aldermen

Episode 196, of the Tangazo podcast is historical, we are proud to announce that for the first time, in the 200 year history of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, the African American community, has gained racial parity. ---- Newly elected 8th Ward Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi, brings the number of African American Alderpersons to 7, of the 14 member, St. Louis Board of Aldermen. ----- It gets better, 6th Ward Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez, a rising star on the board of aldermen,with obvious leadership qualities is Latino,making the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, a Majority Minority board for the first time,in the history of the City of St. Louis. ----- 14th Ward Alderman Rasheen Lamont Aldridge, the only African American male on the board, joins Dr.Yusef Scoggin Delmar Divine CEO and your Tangazo host Hank Thompson, for an exclusive discussion on the new dynamics, of a Majority Minority St. Louis Board of Aldermen. -----

52 min
09/21/2025

195. Tangazo!: A black response to the killing of Charlie Kirk

Tangazo Episode 195, was an excellent intergenerational discussion, originally planned as an African American community response to the death of right wing political activist and media personality Charles Kirk, cofounder of Turning Point, a conservative youth group, closely aligned with MAGA. ----- Tangazo Commentator Tim Person, does an excellent job as host for this multi dimensional,inter generational discussion, with Yusef Scoggin,CEO of Delmar Divine. ---- Tangazo Commentators Social Justice Activist, Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray and Political historian and Senior Editorial Columnist, St. Louis American Newspaper, Michael Wesley Jones. President Trump ordered flags to be flown at half staff following Kirk's death, an honor that wasn't afforded former President Jimmy Carter, winner of a Nobel Peace Prize. ---- Efforts were then made to stifle any negative comments regarding Charles Kirk," Cancel Culture", including the termination of late night talk host Jimmy Kimmel, for unflattering comments regarding the death of Charles Kirk. Several Airlines pilots and numerous private citizens were terminated and are suspended from their jobs for celebrating the death of Mr. Kirk, are posting negative comments on social media regarding the life and legacy of Charles Kirk. This is something that we as Americans,have never experienced, based on the US Constitution's first amendment, which guarantees Freedom of speech, which is the foundation of the American Democracy. ----- Mr. Kirk was shot and killed September 10th, 2025 while speaking at Utah Valley University, leaving a wife and two children. --- The name Charles Kirk,didn't resonate with the vast majority in the black community, those who were familiar with him, rightly considered him racist, homophobic and xenophobic, based on numerous pronouncements made by Mr. Kirk,against black people, black women, immigrants and transgender people. Expecting anything else from black leadership and the black community, beyond perfunctory condolences,to his widow and family, was absurd to say the least. ----- Tangazo Episode 195, is a compelling thoughtful conversation,that touches upon the plight of African Americans, witnessing the destruction of the American Democracy,also expressing our collective thoughts, on the killing of Charles Kirk and its aftermath. -----

44 min
09/12/2025

194. Tangazo!: The St.Louis Black Repertory Theater Company 49 season premiere Rasin!

Tangazo 2 Episode 194, is brought to you in part by the St. Louis Black Repertory Theater Company. ----- I can't tell you how proud we are at Tangazo, to be supported by the legendary Ron Himes, founder and Director The St. Louis Black Repertory Theater Company, St.Louis's premier Black Cultural institution. ----- Episode 194, is a delightfully entertaining discussion of the Black Repertory's 49th season opener Rasin, a musical adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry's,iconic play A Rasin in the Sun ,which premiered on Broadway in 1959. ------ The play explores themes of the "American Dream," identity and the struggles of a deferred dream, drawing its title from Langston Hughes's poem "Harlem". Hansberry's play was the first to be produced on broadway by a Black woman and remains a relevant, celebrated and frequently work in American Theater. ------ Joining us in the Delmar Divine studio to discuss Rasin, were St. Louis natives , Robert McNicoles and singer Anita Michelle Jackson, who plays the matriarch of the Younger family, Lena Younger. ----- Jazz Diva Denise Thimes, assumes the role of Lena Younger, in a special performance for one night only, tonight Friday, September 12th. ------ We had a great time talking with McNicoles and Jackson about their careers as musicians and actors. ----- McNicoles is a cellist, who teaches music at Morehouse University. ----- Anita Michelle Jackson is a Jazz Vocalist, who is a graduate of The American and Dramatic Academy and has performed nationally and internationally in theater productions, concerts and workshops. ----- Both actors are excited to be reunited with Black Rep founder and Director Ron Himes, with leading roles in the Black Reps, 49th season opener Rasin, at the Edison Theater on the Washington University campus. ------

45 min
09/04/2025

193. Tangazo!: New strategies for local elected leadership. Dedicated to the memory of Tangazo Commentator Attorney Charles Kirksey

The 193rd episode of Tangazo, featured a deep dive into critical issues facing St. Louis City, County and the region as a whole, with special guests STL County Council Chairman,RitaDays and Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez, representing the 6th Ward of STL City. ----- Urban areas in Missouri, are especially impacted if not indeed threatened, by both federal and state efforts, to reduce their representation in government and their authority to govern the areas they were elected to represent. ----- The state's take over of the StLouis Police Department and Republica Governor Kehoe's,call for a special session to consider redrawing Congressional districts, with the intent of eliminating a Democratic Congressional district,are unfortunate examples of the difficulties, that local urban elected officials must now face. ----- St. Louis City faces unprecedented challenges resulting from the May 16th tornado, that was devastating to many areas of North St. Louis. Newly elected Mayor Cara Spencer, has initiated a new department to deal with the aftermath of the tornado. ----- Congressman Wesley Bell, who lost the city while ousting incumbent Cori Bush-Merritts, must step up with a new vision,for the rebuilding of North St. Louis, are he will no doubt lose St, Louis City again, when running for reelection next year, because he will be running on his record this time around. ----- Congressman Bell,would have been better served,by hosting his first town hall in North St. Louis, to bring hope and attention,to the dire plight of the victims of the May 16th. devastating tornado. His attempt to serve "Status Quo," by holding his first town hall meeting in downtown StLouis, was a complete fiasco that drew national attention and embarrassment! ----- This 193rd episode of Tangazo is dedicated to the memory of, Tangazo commentator Attorney Charles Kirksey, may he forever rest in peace. -----

49 min
07/23/2025

192. Tangazo!: This episode is dedicated to the memory of former US Congressman, William Bill Clay with the Bosman Twins and Tangazo host Hank Thompson.

A warm interesting discussion on the life and legacy of the late 1st District Congressman William Bill Clay, Missouri's first African American Congressman. ---- The Twins Dwight and Dwayne Bosman, world renowned jazz musicians,acknowledged their families relationship with Congressman Clay Sr. who had worked for their father, the late Lloyd Smith, who was himself an accomplished musician, at the Black Musicians Union hall, while he was a student. ---- Many years later their father received an award from Congressman Clay, for his many contributions to the progress of the black community. ----- The Twins also talked about their fifty plus years as jazz artists careers, which has taken them all over the world and how they continue to draw sold out venues across the Midwest. A very delightful conversation that you will enjoy. ----

46 min
07/16/2025

191. Tangazo! Public Private Partnerships and Redevelopment of North StLouis with Dr. Yusef Scoggin MD

Tangazo2 episode 191, with special guest Delmar Divine CEO, Dr.Yusef Scoggin MD. discussing the role of "Public Private Partnerships," in the redevelopment of North St. Louis. ---- Tangazo commentators, politicos Tim Person and Michael Wesley Jones, joined host Hank Thompson and Dr. Scoggin, in the Delmar Divine podcast studiofor a rousing intergenerational discussion, on involving private corporations in the restoration, of the north side of St. Louis City. -- It was agreed that St.Louis needs a comprehensive redevelopment plan for north St.Louis, following the devastating May 16th tornado that damaged and destroyed thousand of homes and businesses, throughout the city's central and north side communities. -------

53 min
07/04/2025

190. Tangazo!: Immigration crisis threatens the economy and the US Democracy. With host Tim Person and special guests, metro east Attorney Marlene Suarez and Attorney Rodolfo Rivera.

Tangazo 2 Episode 190th was hosted by Tim Person who was joined by Attorneys Rodolfo Rivera and Marlene Saurez where we delve into the issue of immigration and the current administration's deportation policies. Attorney Saurez is a practicing attorney in Fairview Heights, IL where she offers immigration and other legal services. Rivera is an expert in mitigation and international law. Both bring their uniquely different experiences and skill sets dealing with the immigration issues from both personal and professional perspectives. Both attorneys are Hispanic whose linkages are from different countries.

40 min
06/28/2025

189. Tangazo!: The Rise and Fall of KDHX with Jean Ponzi and River.

The 189th episode of Tangazo focuses on local community service, radio station Kdhx, 88.1. Kdhx debuted October 1987, with lots of fanfare and excitement from the St.Louis community. The station was a hit from the beginning,as an alternative radio station with an eclectic format,featuring rock and roll, reggae, blues, R and B, rock and country music.----- KDHX ceased broadcasting operations the first week of February 2025, after dismissing all of the stations volunteer announcers and podcasters. ---- After 37 years of broadcasting, there had developed extreme discord,between the core volunteer group and the kdhx Board of Directors. ------ Firings of some popular volunteer announcers and reduced financial support for kdhx, forced the station into bankruptcy and the decision to sell the radio stations license and transmitter, which has been approved by the bankruptcy Court Judge. ----- Former longtime Kdhx podcaster Jean Ponzi and volunteer announcer River, of the group "Love of Kdhx," which fought to save the station and keep it locally owned, are my guests on this week's episode of Tangazo 2, titled (The Rise and Fall) of Kdhx, 88.1

59 min
06/11/2025

188. Tangazo!: St.Louis Faith community collaborates with American Red Cross, to bring aid to thousands of victim's of May 16 tornado, with host Social Justice Activist, Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray.

Excellent Tangazo episode 188 as hosted by Social Justice Activist, the Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, with special guests, LaKricia Cox, Executive Director of the St.Louis Regional Office, of The American Red Cross and Bishop Michael Robinson,of Hope Nation International Church. ---- Reverend Gray and Bishop Robinson, are both members of the clergy group," Spirit of St.Louis Task Force." Gray talks about the spirit of cooperation that is being demonstrated throughout the metro area,by various clergy groups and the faith community in general. Community and social service organizations,business leaders and elected officials, combining their efforts to bring relief to the victims, of the May 16th tornado,that left thousands of people, in desperate need,of food clothing and shelter. Miss Cox, details the services provided by the American Red Cros, to include shelter,financial assistance, emergency and other supplies and resources as needed. ----- Bishop Robinson, speaks almost reverently about how the faith community,responded immediately to victims of the devastating tornado. ----- His church Hope Nation,took over an intersection and began feeding people in a condemned building. ----- Bishop Robinson says,"it is the duty,of the faith community, to serve people in need wherever they are found." You will find the 188th episode of Tangazo both interesting and informative as hosted by, Social Justice Activist, Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray of Greater Fairfax, Missionary Baptist Church. ---- Tangazo 2 is recorded at Delmar Divine and can be found on apple and Spotify podcast platforms.

40 min
06/04/2025

187. Tangazo!: What will Recovery look like in North St.Louis?... With Charles Jaco, Michael Wesley Jones and Tim Person.

Episode 187 of Tangazo, attempts to describe what, "Recovery" of North St.Louis might look like in years to come. ----- Charles Jaco, award winning broadcast journalist, joined Tangazo commentators, Political consultant Tim Person and St.Louis American award winning Sr. Editorial Columnist, Michael Wesley Jones,along with your Tangazo host Hank Thompson, for a lively and engaging conversation, on the aftermath of the May 16th tornado, that struck St.Louis. ----- Ours was a compelling discussion, on what needs to be done to revitalize, the north side of St. Louis, following the May 16th, tornado that destroyed some five thousand homes and businesses, mostly located in North St.Louis. ----- We all agreed that there isn't a "one size fits all" definition of what "recovery" means, in this context and that revitalizing the north side of the city, has not been a priority for several decades,as the area continued to decline.----- The May 16 tornado, has forced city leaders, state and federal officials,to look at what needs to be done to make the Northside, a viable part of St. Louis city, once again. ----- We concluded with the agreement that "recovery" of North St. Louis, involves much more than restoring structures,that were destroyed by the May 16th, tornado. ---- Tangazo can found on Spotify and Apple podcast platforms.

43 min
05/26/2025

186. Tangazo!: Tornado Response

St. Louis 6th Ward Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez and Social Justice activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray, were my guest for this 186th episode of Tangazo.----- Our discussion focused on recovery efforts going on city wide in the aftermath of the May 16th tornado, that killed 5 people, injured dozens, damaged and destroyed some five thousand homes and businesses, mostly in north St. Louis. ---- Alderwoman Velazquez, of the 6th ward that suffered little to no damage from the storm, moved quickly to support her fellow alder persons on the North side, who's wards suffered the brunt of the tornado. She set up a collection center in the 6th ward to provide basic supplies, for the victims of the storm and delivered the much needed aid to O'Fallon park, to be distributed by the Action group. ------ Social justice activist, Reverend Gray and his Clergy Coalition have been busy distributing food and supplies, wherever needed and are coordinating their efforts, with the Urban League. ------ We all agreed that new StLouis Mayor Cara Spencer, has responded to this massive crisis, as well as she possibly could and has not shied away from accepting responsibility for any mistakes made, in the city's response to the tornado, are the on going recovery efforts.------ Tangazo is recorded at Delmar Divine

45 min
05/21/2025

185: Tangazo!: Spirited discussion on the lack of black leadership in St. Louis City's government. Led by Tangazo Host Hank Thompson, Tim Person Social Justice activists Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray and Attorney Jerryl Christmas.

Tangazo Episode 185 was literally , the quite before the storm, as we resumed the Tangazo podcast, on this past Friday May 16th,at Delmar Divine. ---- We opened by paying tribute to our late friend and frequent Tangazo Commentator Linda Lockhart, formerly of the StLouis Post Dispatch, St. Louis Public Radio and St. Louis American American Newspaper. Linda was an award winning journalist and a cofounder of the GSLABJ, also she was a friend, who will be missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Linda's, family and many friends. ------ Tangazo also paid tribute to the late former St. Louis Alderman, Freeman Bosley Sr.. Tangazo cohost Tim Person,had texted me about his passing, earlier Friday morning. Tim speaks passionately,about his longtime friendship with Freeman Sr. and his close relationship with the Bosley family. ------ We all agreed, Alderman Freeman Bosley was a gifted politician, who served his 3rd Ward with dedication, integrity and a passion recognized by his constituents. Sr. served close to 35 years on the St. Louis Board of Aldermen,his son Brandon Bosley, was elected to represent the 3rd ward, when Sr., retired from public office. ------- His daughter Lakeysha Frazier Bosley, serves in the Mo. State Legislature. Bosley Sr., was also father of St.Louis's first African American Mayor, Freeman Bosley Jr. That was the end of the"quiet,"that was followed 40 minutes of a raucous discussion involving the the total eclipse of black political leadership in St.Louis city government. Where does the blame lie,for the loss of black political leadership, that resulted from Mayor Tishaura Jones's disastrous campaign for reelection, losing by some 67%, to now mayor Cara Spencer. Most people agree Jones's defeat,sank incumbent St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green's,chances for reelection, she lost by 4 percentage point. There was also disagreement again,"vigorously," on what we should expect from, newly elected StLouis Mayor, Cara Spencer Of course, none of us knew during our spirited political discussion,about the devastation and destruction that would follow later that evening,as a tornado struck St. Louis city, resulting in nine deaths, injuries, power outages for thousands and homes destroyed in the central corridor and north St. Louis. -------- Our hearts and our prayers go out to the families of the deceased and to all the victims of the horrific weather tragedy, that struck StLouis last Friday, May 16th. ---- Tangazo, episode 185, wishes to thank Yusef Scoggin and his staff for welcoming the Tangazo podcast and crew to Delmar Divine. -----

47 min

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Hank Thompson
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