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Tangazo
by Hank Thompson
Tangazo is a meeting place where we share ideas and explore efforts to improve our human conditions and quite simply make our lives better. All are welcome, none will be judged, but all are challenged to look beyond ourselves and our notions of how others think about issues of cultural, political and social significance. We are building bridges of communication between the many groups that make up the St. Louis Metropolitan Region by sharing and reflecting on the stories and lives of a diverse group of guests.Host and Producer: Hank ThompsonGuest Hosts: Tim Person, Rev. Darryl Gray & Mike Jones Technical Producers: Kevin Melter, Frankie Meixner, Ryan Voelkel, Jeron Wilson, Matt Patston, Jon Valley
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184. Tangazo!: Velazquez, Change StL governance to City manager form Suarez,local Immigrant community living in Fear Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones says no changes in occupancy permits.
Great Line up for Tangazo ----- We begin with St.Louis 6th Ward Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez, discussing her bill to change St.Louis's form of government,to a City Manager type,such as used by Kansas City and various other cities of similar size,throughout the country. ----- Tangazo commentator,...
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183. Tangazo!: LA Firestorm, 2025 African American expectations and Snowstorm and St. Louis City Government matters
Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, begins its 7th season with its 183rd episode an excellent live discussion on the Los Angeles fire Storm, with East StLouis native Dr. Milo Edwards, a physiologist who lives in in Los Angeles County, describing in graphic detail, the trama and life changing impact,...
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182. Tangazo!: Hank, Tim, Mike and Etefia Umana, on important events of 2024. Artist Linda Jones's "Stretch Neck Sisters" Black Rep cast members, Denise Thimes, Paulette Dawn and A. C. Smith (Chicken and Biscuits)
The 182nd Episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, promises to be a very interesting and entertaining, two hour live broadcast, as we head into our holiday break. ---- We begin with social justice activist attorney Etefia Umana, joining Tangazo commentators, Tim Person, Michael Wesley Jones and...
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181. Tangazo!: The legacy of Mo. State Representative Esther Haywood, Andreal Hooseman. Nicole Franklin coauthor Ella's Sunday Song, Chester Asher and STL public school education. Joe Hanrahan, Artistic Director Midnight Theater company.
Great lineup for the 181st episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, Thursday December 12th. ------ Special guest include Andreal Hoosman, real estate mogul and daughter, of the late former Missouri State Representative Esther Haywood, will join us in studio, to discuss her mother's legacy....
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180. Tangazo!: Tim person Tangazo cohost talks Christmas with the Ultimate Homemaker Pat Nogar. Muti media artist Paulette Sankofa, author of St.Louis Black Women's Quilting and Cuisine, joined Tim, in studio.
Tangazo cohost Tim Person, hosted two special guest for Thursday's show. In the first half of the 12 pm hour, in preparation for the holiday's, Pat Nogar treated us to with our annual pre-holiday visit with helpful tips about preparing for the festival season with convergence of Christmas…
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179. Tangazo!: The Trump impact, Domestic Abuse ends violently and North Side Business Association calls for fairness and transparency with 37 million dollar Covid Grant Program
The 179th Episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, begins with former Tallahassee Florida and frequent Tangazo commentator, Mayor Dorothy Inman-Johnson, discussing President Elect Donald Trump's, winning the presidency and what she expects the next four years will look like in, America.…
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178. Tangazo!: Post Election Analysis with Tangazo Commentators Lockhart, Jones, Person and Christmas
Post election analysis, on the 178th. episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, with host Hank Thompson, retired Post Dispatch, St. Louis Public Radio journalist, LS Lockhart. ---- Michael Wesley Jones, former senior adviser for St.Louis County Executive, Charlie Dooley, Tangazo Commentator...
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177. Tangazo!: Person and Gray, Webb's, Representative Steve Butz discussed General Elections, and activist Alderman Rasheen Aldrige.
Social Justice activist Reverend, Darryl Gregory Gray and Political Consultant Tim Person, will host the 177th episode of Tangazo. ---- Expect great political discussions with guests including, former Mo. State Representative Steve Webb, St. Louis City 14th ward Alderman activist, Rasheen Lamont...
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176. Tangazo!: Regionalism with St. Clair Bd. Chairman, Mark Kerns, confusion with 37 million dollars Business and non profit grant, Alderwoman Shameen Clark Hubbard and St. Louis City Comptroller Darlene Green.
St. Clair County Illinois, Board Chairman Mark Kerns, along with St.Louis City Comptroller, Darleen Green and St.Louis City 10th Ward Alderwoman, Shameen Clark Hubbard. ---- This is one of our best episodes ever, from start to finish with three, dedicated public servants speaking passionately,...
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175. Tangazo!: Congressional races, allegations of corruption and Black Reps. Gala175. Tangazo!: Summary and headline Congressional races, allegations of corruption and Black Rep's Gala
Presumptive 1st Congressional District, Congressman Wesley Bell, started things off with some insightful comments, indicating his willingness, to work together, with other elected officials in the first district, for the betterment of all first district residents. ---- Bell, appears to be...
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174. Tangazo!: Hurricanes Politics and NAACP
Tim Person and I put our traveling shoes on, in the first hour of the 174th episode, of Tangazo ----- Beginning with East StLouis Director of Elections Kandrise Mosby, for an update on our sister city's preparations, for the upcoming General Elections. ----- Next we spoke with Tallahassee…
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173. Tangazo! Exploring Neighborhood Redevelopment with Urban Planner Judith Arnold and the legacy of activist Percy Green's Afro Day in Fairgrounds Park with social justice activists Darryl Gregory Gray and Atty. Jerryl Christmas.
Episode 173 begins with a brief discussion on neighborhood redevelopment, with veteran Urban Planners, Judith Arnold and Aaron Williams. ------ Tonya Rush, is a businesswoman and the presumptive Democratic Missouri State Representative elect, for the 67th. legislative district in north county.…
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172. Tangazo!: Historical Perspective NABJ-STL with founders Linda Lockhart and Fred Sweets/ St.Louis City and County Election Directors Republican Director Rick Stream and Democratic Director Ben Borgmeyer
Retired journalist LS Lockhart, joins Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX host Hank Thompson, for a discussion on the history of the Greater St.Louis Association of Black Journalists, now known as the NABj-StLouis. ------- Chapter President Latonya Yarbro, Executive Producer at KMOV, along with former...
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171. Tangazo!: Presidential Debate/ Crime and St. Louis Public Schools
On this, the 171st episode of Tangazo, We'll have an in depth discussion on the Trump vs Harris presidential debate, on 88.1. ---- Award winning broadcast journalist and former KMOX announcer Charles Jaco and 2nd Ward Alderman Tom Oldenburg along with former Tallahassee Mayor Dorothy…
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170. Tangazo!: Pat Washington and the Ferguson Police Department/ St. Louis Black Repertory company begins 48th Season with "Blues in The Night."
The 170th episode of Tangazo, begins with Ferguson Police spokesperson Patricia Washington, updating us on injured Ferguson Police officer Travis Brown. ----- Officer Brown,remains in critical condition as a result of injuries, sustained during an ill advised protest, at the Ferguson Police...
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169. Tangazo!: August 22th VP Harris makes history - Challenges facing mixed race offspring with Linda Lockhart
Thursday, August 22 is a historic day for America's commitment, to its democracy and its promise of equality for all its citizens, regardless of race,, creed, color or gender. —— This day is historic in that on the evening of 22 August, vice president Kamala Harris, a biracial person , a woman of...
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168. Tangazo!: Wesley Bell says he will make the 1st Congressional District his first priority. Attorney Marlena Suarez and the death of 4 year Terrell Miller killed by police. Tim Person and activist attorney
The 168th episode of Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, was something very special that caused me to think long and hard before making this post. The easiest part of the show was the first 30 minutes spent with St.Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell, who showed some fatigue from his 24/7 campaign…
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167. Tangazo!: Jewish Community support for Wesley Bell and Presidental election and Kamala Harris
Tangazo - a Podcast from KDHX, episode 167 covers a lot of ground while taking a look at Vice President Kamala Harris and her chance to make more history by winning the November presidential election. —— The 1pm discussion was especially invigorating, with Tangazo commentators Michael Wesley…
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166. Tangazo!: Scott Intagliata St. Louis Charter Commission and Alderwoman Cara Spenser, mayoral candidate.
We're discussing St.Louis's efforts to reform city government, with Charter Commission Secretary, Scott Intagliata, along with Michael Wesley Jones, of the StLouis American Newspaper. ----- In hour two its 8th ward Alderwoman and mayoral candidate Cara Spencer, and social justice activist Darryl...
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165. Tangazo!: Dr. Kendra Holmes Medicaid delays and racism in Healthcare systems. Federal Elections with Mayor Dorothy Imani Johnson and Minneapolis activist Alicia Crudup
Episode 165, was indeed refreshing, informative and inspiring thanks to the energy and passion of Dr. Kendra Holmes, CEO and President of Affinia Healthcare. ----- Tangazo cohost and I were not quite prepared, for the passionate responses to our questions involving healthcare for underserved...
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164. Tangazo!: John Christmas and deadly violence in StLouis, with Attorney Jerryl Christmas, James Clark of the Urban League and social justice activist Reverend Darryl Gregory Gray. Also Juneteenth Festivals will Robert Green and realtor Andreel Hoosem
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...
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163. Tangazo!: New look black leaders same expectations and Grafton Harbor, Luttrell Marin and The StLouis Gateway Boat Club, on boating on the Upper Mississippi River.
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…
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162. Tangazo!: Chappells-Nadal runs for Democratic nomination 1st Congressional District primary and Sheila Banks host Legends of Film
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...
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161. Tangazo!: St. Louis City Charter Commission with Social Justice Activist Darryl Gray and Dr. Jazmine Nolan-Echols. Ron Himes does Timbuktu
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...
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160. Tangazo!: Bosman Twins and Palestinians Protest with activists, Etefia Umana, Rev Darryl Gregory Gray and Jonathan Pulpus.
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...
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159. Tangazo!: Rita Heard Days, Vice Chairman of the St. Louis County Council and Stories of Visiting Ghana
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...
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158. Tangazo!: 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 Distri
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.
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157. Tangazo!: Alderman Rasheen Aldrige, Elbert Walton and former St .Louis city Marshal Ben Phillips talk city county politics Hank Thompson and activist Attorney Jerryl Christmas
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...
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156. Tangazo!: Black Police Officers support returning SLPD to State control. Ron Himes and Robert Green talk theater, art and Juneteenth Celebration.
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...
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155. Tangazo!: Liberal Journalist Ray Hartmann" wants to Challenge Congresswoman Ann Wagner and Pat Washington Spokesperson for the Ferguson police Department.
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...
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154: Tangazo!: Immigration with Attorney Marleen Squarez and Wesley Bell talks Teen Violence in St. Louis County
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…
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153. Tangazo!: Tim Person Interviews St. Louis City-County Directors of Elections
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...
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152. Tangazo!: History of North City and Red Light Cameras
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! -----
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151. Tangazo!: Red Light Cameras and a Discussion of The Play "Fly"
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....
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150. Tangazo!: A tribute to Dick Gregory, and a discussion with Kelly Wells, Executive Director of KDHX
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...
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149. Tangazo!: 1st District congressional race discussion and Judge Booker Shaw
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...
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148. Tangazo!: Presidential Primaries
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...
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147. Tangazo!: Upcoming Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events Kicking off the MLK Day Weekend!
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...
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146. Tangazo! Christmas Special
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...
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145. Tangazo Live!: LS Lockhart, Arrey L. Obenson, Tom Oldenburg
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...
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144. Tangazo!: The Situation in Israel
The October 7th, Hamas surprise terrorist attack on Israel and the subsequent bombing of Gaza, in retaliation for the murder of twelve to thirteen hundred innocent men, women and children, mostly Israeli civilians followed by acts of barbarism and the kidnapping of close to two hundred and forty...
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143. Tangazo! Dr Robert Lawrence Salter PhD and William Stanford Davis
When I refer to my Tangazo guests as an "all star panel" it's not hyperbole, it's a fact. ---- It was never more true, as you will certainly understand from the 143rd episode, of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. ----- Dr Robert Lawrence Salter PhD aka Scotty Lawrence, joined me in the KDHX studio to…
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142: Tangazo! Tom Oldenburg, Michael Wesley Jones, Jerryl Christmas, and LS Lockhart
St. Louis City 2nd ward Alderman Tom Oldenburg, was our guest for last evening's recording of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. ----- Tom, describes himself as a St. Louis enthusiast and booster for the city, he was first elected to the board alderman in 2017, to the then 16th ward, before ward…
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141: Tangazo!: St. Louis Cultural and Arts Roundup.
Another all star panel, for the latest episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. ------ World renowned Jazz Diva the incomparable Denise Thimes, spoke passionately about her mission with the Mildred Thimes Pancreatic Foundation, which she founded in 2011. ------- The foundation is named for Denise's...
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140. Tangazo!: Dr. Megan-Ellyia Green and LS Lockhart
StLouis Board of Aldermen President, Dr. Megan-Ellyia Green, joined Tangazo host Hank Thompson and LS Lockhart, retired journalist and Tangazo commentator,for an important discussion on issues involving the homeless and public safety. ——— President Green, offered no real explanation as to why…
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139. Tangazo!: Arts Culture in St. Louis
It was a star studded panel that we assembled for last evening's taping of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. ------ Judith Arnold, an urban planner joined panelist Joe Hanrahan, artistic director and co founder of the Midnight Theatrical Company, along with Brian McKinley, former actor and educator now...
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138. Tangazo!: UAW issues explored.
Tonight's episode of the Kdhx podcast Tangazo, looked at the UAW strike and it's potential impact on future labor relations and workers in general. ----- We looked at the salary disparity, between workers and executives and the impact of possibly having over 145 thousand auto workers on strike,...
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137. Tangazo!: Trump Legal Matters and the Presidential Race
Throughout my broadcast career, I've always sought to be objective wherever possible. ------ I do however draw the line when it comes to discussing racism, slavery, are the availability of assault weapons on our streets, in our urban communities. ------ Those are no brainers, there are no two...
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136. Tangazo!: B.A.S.I.C
This episode of the Tangazo Podcast from KDHX, pays tribute to Oval Miller Sr, founder and long time CEO of Basic, "Black Alcohol/drug information services agency," which has served as one of StLouis's premier treatment providers, for 40 plus years. ------ Michael Batchman, has been with Basic…
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135. Mike Jones interviews County Prosecutor Wesley Bell
This episode of the Kdhx podcast Tangazo features StLouis County Prosecutor, Wesley Bell, a candidate for the Democratic nomination, for the US Senate. ------- Tangazo commentator, Michael Wesley Jones, Senior Editorial Columnist for the StLouis American newspaper, is your host for this special...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tangazo is a meeting place where we share ideas and explore efforts to improve our human conditions and quite simply make our lives better. All are welcome, none will be judged, but all are challenged to look beyond ourselves and our notions of how others think about issues of cultural, political and social significance. We are building bridges of communication between the many groups that make up the St. Louis Metropolitan Region by sharing and reflecting on the stories and lives of a diverse group of guests.Host and Producer: Hank ThompsonGuest Hosts: Tim Person, Rev. Darryl Gray & Mike Jones Technical Producers: Kevin Melter, Frankie Meixner, Ryan Voelkel, Jeron Wilson, Matt Patston, Jon Valley
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