
The bigcitysmalltown podcast, hosted by Bob Rivard, is dedicated to telling the stories of San Antonians working to make the city a more sustainable, better educated, equitable and prosperous city. We want San Antonio to become a destination city for talented and creative people, and a city where young people born or raised here want to build their futures here. We embrace diversity, multicultural... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 175 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentarySociety & Culture | |||

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we sit down with San Antonio Police Chief William McManus as he approaches the end of his nearly 20-year tenure leading the San Antonio Police Department. With retirement on the horizon in September 2026, Chief McManus... more
This week on bigcitysmalltown, Bob Rivard sits down with Charlie Amato and Gary Dudley, co-founders of SWBC, to mark the company's 50th anniversary. What began in 1976 with $1,500, a third partner in Dallas, and car trunks for offices has grown into ... more
This week on bigcitysmalltown, Bob Rivard sits down with Ambassador Tony Garza, a Brownsville native who served as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico under President George W. Bush from 2002 to 2009 and now works as counsel and special advisor to the global l... more
This week on bigcitysmalltown, Bob Rivard sits down with Ashley Alvarado, CEO of Texas Public Radio, and Angie Mock, CEO of the San Antonio Report, to discuss a major development in San Antonio's local news landscape: the two organizations are mergin... more
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There are 27 candidates running for mayor. Thank goodness for this podcast and being able to listen to the top contenders in depth. I really appreciate having this locally focused podcast.
I’ve been following Bob Rivard’s work since The Rivard Report. The detail and depth he brings to each story and episode is an expression of the passion he has for his work. I listen regularly, even to episodes that don’t seem initially all that interesting to me, because his work always inspires me to broaden my interests in, and to engage with, my community and beyond! Definitely worth a follow if you live, ever lived, and/or love San Antonio, Texas, or of well done and informative content!
If you live in San Antonio, this podcast is a must listen. Rivard’s cultivated perspective of our city, and network in San Antonio translates to an informative and thought provoking podcast. However most importantly Big City Small Town host conversations that should be heard and had all over San Antonio. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.
I have thoroughly enjoyed every episode. Keep up the good work.
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The show center of gravity is San Antonio-focused, examining local policy, urban development, journalism, public affairs, and cultural topics through in-depth conversations with city leaders, journalists, educators, and nonprofit and business figures. Episodes frequently explore governance, infrastructure, green space, education access, housing, and the regional economy, all with an eye toward making the city more sustainable, educated, equitable, and prosperous. Notable strengths include long-form interviews, strong ties to regional institutions, and a track record of bringing together diverse perspectives to illuminate local issues that matter to residents and professionals alike.
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bigcitysmalltown launched 3 years ago and published 175 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on bigcitysmalltown include:
1. Antonio Garza Jr.
2. Ashley Alvarado
3. Angie Mock
4. Abel Chávez
5. Don Graham
6. Phil Hardberger
7. Wendy Leonard
8. Brandon Ross
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