The Source is a daily, one-hour call-in talk program that gives listeners in San Antonio the opportunity to call and connect with our in-studio guests and city-wide audience.The Source seeks to give life, context and breadth to the events and issues affecting San Antonio by bringing newsmakers and experts to the public, and highlighting the people being affected by the news of the day.The show is hosted by veteran journalist David Martin Davies.Tune in to The Source for insightful discussion and analysis on topics that matter to residents of the Alamo City.Contribute to the conversation:Call or text during the live show at 833-877-8255.Leave a voicemail at 210 615-8982 anytime. Submissions may be played on-air.Email comments to thesource@tpr.org.
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In the Texas Democratic sweep on Election Day, the Texas State Board of Education flipped. For years the SBOE has been ground zero in the culture war by issuing directives to public schools to teach a curriculum that pushed a pro-Christian right point of view, denying climate change and twisting history. We are joined by the South Texas SBOE representative Marisa Perez Diaz to hear about her plans in the new blue SBOE.
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Could pilotless flying taxis be how many San Antonians go to see the Spurs play in the near future? Port San Antonio President and CEO Jim Perschbach is proposing the futuristic transportation alternative to address traffic concerns for Project Marvel and beyond.
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Texas Democrats are preparing an ambitious legislative agenda following their historic victories in the Nov. 3 election, with proposals to expand healthcare, raise wages, make voting easier and repeal the state's private school voucher program.
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25 min
In the Texas Democratic sweep on Election Day, the Texas State Board of Education flipped. For years the SBOE has been ground zero in the culture war by issuing directives to public schools to teach a curriculum that pushed a pro-Christian right point of view, denying climate change and twisting history. We are joined by the South Texas SBOE representative Marisa Perez Diaz to hear about her plans in the new blue SBOE.
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Could pilotless flying taxis be how many San Antonians go to see the Spurs play in the near future? Port San Antonio President and CEO Jim Perschbach is proposing the futuristic transportation alternative to address traffic concerns for Project Marvel and beyond.
24 min
Texas Democrats are preparing an ambitious legislative agenda following their historic victories in the Nov. 3 election, with proposals to expand healthcare, raise wages, make voting easier and repeal the state's private school voucher program.
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For millions of Americans, buying a new car is becoming increasingly unaffordable. Now, some lenders are offering auto loans stretching as long as 100 months, which is more than eight years. Increasingly burdensome car payments could squeeze household spending, weaken consumer finances and contribute to broader economic instability.
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After Democrats swept all statewide offices in the Nov. 3 midterm election, San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for the city to amend the City of San Antonio’s State Legislative Program for the 90th Texas Legislature.
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A recent report to the City of San Antonio public safety committee shows progress in addressing dog attacks, but public safety advocates call for a stronger response to vicious dogs.
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After the historic blue wave of the midterm election, Democrats have won control of the Texas House of Representatives, ending 24 years of Republican dominance and dramatically reshaping the political landscape at the state Capitol. What do Democrats plan to do with this opportunity?
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After a historic election night, Democrats take control of both the House and Senate. But what will they do with their newfound legislative majorities? Will they focus on impeachment, protecting democracy, overseeing the White House, or finding common ground with President Trump? Congressman Joaquin Castro joins us to discuss his priorities for the next Congress.
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On the day after the midterm election, the votes have been cast — and counted — and the winners and losers have been sorted. Was this the historic election that polling promised? We examine the results of the 2026 midterm election, and what it means for public policy moving forward.
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"Crime and Punishment in America" is a PBS four-part series that tells the story of criminal justice in America from the colonial era to today, and explores how for more than 250 years, Americans have wrestled with the problem of crime, the purpose of punishment and the meaning of justice.
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Throughout this political season, we’ve been subjected to politicians muddying the facts to get what they want — often without having to answer for it. Twenty years ago, philosopher Harry G. Frankfurt published the definitive book on the subject of B.S. But what exactly is that? And is it even more damaging than an outright lie? We talk with an expert on B.S. who says it’s time we learned to recognize it — and stop putting up with it.
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The Trump administration’s mass deportation enforcement is creating a new family-separation crisis. Frequently parents are being detained or deported while their children remain in the United States, often with relatives, friends, neighbors or temporary caregivers. What does the future look like for this children who were left behind?
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The Trump administration is deporting hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants who had Temporary Protected Status. But a new PBS FRONTLINE documentary reveals they are being sent back to Haiti which is overwhelmed by gang violence, kidnappings and killings.
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Early voting turnout for the current midterm election is trending at historic levels. Bexar County is on track to surpass voter participation during the 2024 presidential election.But with heavy turnout comes challenges – including long lines, isolated reports of toutch screen vote flipping and suspended voter registrations. We are joined by Bexar County Elections Administrator Michele Carew.
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From the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol to the public fascination with accused killer Luigi Mangione, a troubling question is emerging in American politics: Are more Americans becoming willing to justify violence when it serves a cause they believe in?
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Billionaires like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Mark Zuckerberg are using their tremendous wealth, influence and A.I to undermine democracy. They are able to control essential public communication, information and government operations. As mass surveillance goes mainstream with algorithms designed to quash descent, a warning about what the future holds is emerging. Jill Lepore, Harvard historian and staff writer with The New Yorker, joins us to discuss "The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State."
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Yale's Health Care Affordability Lab is launching a new project aimed at bringing down healthcare costs. They have identified $450 billion in savings that could happen without a complete overhaul of the health care system.
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As the city of San Antonio is developing a bond package of city improvements, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has been challenged by City Council on being able to pick the three chairpersons to lead the 2027 bond process. Council members passed an ordinance to give themselves that authority. Mayor Jones joins us to give us an update on bonds and discuss whether this move could delay moving forward.
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