ENside Politics
San Antonio Express-NewsA 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 237 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||
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District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez talks with the ENside Politics team about his efforts to stop or at least slow down a planned ICE detention center on the East Side, the hard budget choices facing City Council — and the tattoo shop he co-o... more
County Commissioner Justin Rodriguez talks with the ENside Politics team about how Bexar County will close its two-year, $145 million budget deficit, what's next for the publicly financed Spurs arena (and what request Spurs Sports & Entertainment mig... more
The ENside Politics team dissects Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' campaign to put the city $489 million contribution to the planned Spurs arena to a public vote in November -- and a razor-thin City Council majority's rejection of the move this week.
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District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez talks with the ENside Politics team about why she wants to ask San Antonio voters in November to reauthorize Pre-K 4 SA for another 20 years.
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- 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
Apple Podcasts2Big chocolate sticks
United Statesa year 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.
Apple Podcasts378704loveUnited 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
Apple Podcasts5KipparrlUnited 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.
Apple Podcasts5PatrickSAUnited States8 years ago
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What is ENside Politics about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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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Recent guests on ENside Politics include:
1. Ivalis Meza Gonzalez
2. Teri Castillo
3. Madison Iszler
4. Nelson Wolff
5. Manny Pelaez
6. Sophia Veneziano
7. Noah Alcala Bach
8. Jim Perschbach
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