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San Antonio
Spurs
Spurs Arena
Project Marvel
Ron Nirenberg
SAWS
City Council
Gina Ortiz Jones
Prop B
San Antonio, United States
Port San Antonio
Bonham Exchange
San Antonio Spurs
Bexar County
East Side
Data Centers
District Attorney Race
Congressional District 35
Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Spurs Arena (project Marvel)

A weekly podcast that breaks down how politics works, and often doesn't work, in San Antonio. Metro Editor Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporters question politicians and other newsmakers about what they're up to in our name.

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The head of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is warning that a conceptual development plan for the East Side could collide with his organization's expansion — and that tax dollars voters OK'd for the rodeo's designs could wind up paying for some of... more

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Education reporters Noah Alcala Bach and Sophia Veneziano talk with ENside Politics about which area school districts have come under Texas Education Agency scrutiny and why.

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State probes Judson ISD for alleged threats, failure t... more

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Reporter Liz Teitz and the ENside Politics team discuss the rupture that resulted in City Council postponing a vote on a SAWS rate increase till next fall.

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After debate, split City Council delays decision on SAWS rate hike

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Former San Antonio Mayor and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff talks with reporters Madison Iszler and Molly Smith about the hallmarks of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' first year in office, what Ron Nirenberg's administration could look like if he wins the c... more

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Recent Guests

Manny Pelaez
Former District 8 Councilman
San Antonio City Council
Episode: Manny Pelaez talks free Spurs tickets, Mayor Jones, Project Marvel | ENside Politics
Andrew Solano
Political consultant
Episode: With chief quitting, more chaos in Mayor Jones' office | ENside Politics
Sophia Veneziano
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Express-News
Episode: Why Bexar County's biggest school districts are deep in the red | ENside Politics
Noah Alcala Bach
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Express-News
Episode: Why Bexar County's biggest school districts are deep in the red | ENside Politics
Jim Perschbach
CEO of Port San Antonio
Port San Antonio
Episode: Port SA chief talks Mayor Jones, future of military missions and more | ENside Politics
Marc Whyte
District 10 Councilman
San Antonio City Council
Episode: Marc Whyte says S.A. needs more cops. Here's why. | ENside Politics
Peter Sakai
Bexar County Judge
Bexar County Judge
Episode: Peter Sakai talks Project Marvel, jail reform, sticking to basics | ENside Politics
Eric Cooper
President and CEO of San Antonio Food Bank
San Antonio Food Bank
Episode: Many San Antonians can't make ends meet. Here are a few reasons why. | ENside Politics
Sukh Kaur
District 1 Councilwoman
City of San Antonio
Episode: Can council stop a rumored ICE facility coming to S.A.? | ENside Politics

Hosts

Gregory Jefferson
Host of ENside Politics and politics editor at the San Antonio Express-News (frequently described in episode materials)
Megan Rodriguez
City Hall reporter and host/guide in episodes, often introducing segments and guiding discussion

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Political Establishment Swill

    If you want to know what the media and political establishment think this is a decent listen. Don’t expect too many alternative views that are an affront to moneyed interests aside from the occasional visit from someone like Teri or Jalen.

    Keep yappin’, I guess. It’s useful for us to know what you’re thinking

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    Big chocolate sticks
    United States10 months ago
  • Enjoy the politics but wish the cast had more diversity

    I really enjoy listening to the podcast but wish there were more female voices on the show. I’m not a super regular listener but I rarely hear female perspectives during each episode. You would think the Express News would have made this a priority.

    Otherwise I enjoy the discussion and helps keep me up to date on what’s going in SA.

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    3
    78704love
    United States6 years ago
  • If you’re into local politics...

    And you’re not already listening to this, you’re not actually into local politics.

    This podcast has extensive coverage of San Antonio and Central Texas’ most pressing political stories. With Gilbert Garcia at the helm, and reoccurring regulars including reporters, editorial board members and miscellaneous untitled staff (ie. Brian Chasnoff — what does he actually do at the SAE-N??) the facts are accurate even if you don’t always agree with the POV.

    Honestly the biggest mystery is how Texas ... more

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    Kipparrl
    United States7 years ago
  • SA Politics

    This is a great addition to the Express News’s podcast lineup. Gilbert and his regular guests are reporters and columnists covering politics and stories of political import in the San Antonio and South Texas area. I really like that the conversational format allows them to go into greater depth and detail on their stories.

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    PatrickSA
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Diverse perspectives are limited, but deep local context is valuable for SA readers.
Listeners appreciate insider insights from reporters and editors.
Conversational format allows deeper dives into local politics and governance.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Nelson Wolff weighs in on the mayor, Nirenberg, Project Marvel | ENside Politics
Q: What is the potential impact of Project Marvel and how might its funding be structured in the next bond package?
The guests discuss the possibility of isolating Project Marvel as a separate bond bucket, which could impact overall bonding capacity and raise questions about tax implications; the panel debates whether to break it out or distribute funding across multiple components to avoid over-concentrating funding in one project.
Nelson Wolff weighs in on the mayor, Nirenberg, Project Marvel | ENside Politics
Q: How might a Nirenberg administration at the county level differ from his mayoral approach here, and what dynamics should be expected?
Wolff explains that county leadership requires even greater collaboration across political actors and a CEO-like management of operations; he foresees Nirenberg engaging with multiple county officials and leveraging relationships to secure votes, while coordinating with city leadership on shared services.
Nelson Wolff weighs in on the mayor, Nirenberg, Project Marvel | ENside Politics
Q: What do you think has caused some of the tension between the mayor and council, and how does this differ from typical relationships?
Nelson Wolff notes the mayor's lack of prior experience in a collective, power-sharing municipal environment. He emphasizes the need for persuasion, consensus-building, and frequent behind-the-scenes coordination with council members to move large issues forward; otherwise, initiatives often stall under a weak mayor framework.
District 5's Teri Castillo asks what's the rush on Spurs deal? | ENside Politics
Q: What concerns do you have about the independence and transparency of the economic studies used to justify the project?
The concern is that the studies lack publicly shared data sources, which undermines trust in the projected billions of dollars in benefits and the overall rationale for the project.
District 5's Teri Castillo asks what's the rush on Spurs deal? | ENside Politics
Q: Would a separate bond proposition for the downtown improvements and the sports district help residents feel they have a choice about how their money is invested?
Yes, separating the items would allow residents to vote on park and neighborhood improvements independently from the Marvel infrastructure, giving clearer choices and potentially reducing perceived imbalance in funding priorities.

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A sharp, issue-driven show about San Antonio area politics, leadership, and policy. Recurring segments feature rapid-fire analysis of local elections, city governance, budgeting, and public-facing programs, with reporters and editors unpacking endorsements, campaigns, and government decisions. The tone blends insider context with accessible explainers, often highlighting how local dynamics intersect with state and national politics. Noteworthy traits include a stable slate of experienced reporters and editors who provide granular, beat-level insight, and a format that prioritizes practical takeaways for listeners who want to understand why decisions happen and who's influencing them.

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