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San Antonio
Texas
Trump Administration
Donald Trump
United States
Iran
Data Centers
Bexar County
Civil Rights Movement
Artificial Intelligence
Venezuela
Mental Health
Project Marvel
Public Policy
Joan Crawford
Fascism
VIA Metropolitan Transit
Affordable Care Act
Climate Change
Immigration Enforcement

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 ... more

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Initially President Trump said the war with Iran would last four to five weeks. Now over five months later there is no end in sight. The war is acting like a tax on the U.S. economy: energy costs are rising, inflation has accelerated, and the federal... more

Should San Antonio have another vote on city funds for Project Marvel? San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says a second vote is needed. She joins The Source to explain why. Also what's her response to Governor Greg Abbott wanting to open the San Anto... more

Three San Antonio City Council members are calling for a temporary moratorium on applications for new data centers, citing concerns about the rapidly growing industry’s demands on water, electricity and impact on air quality in surrounding neighborho... more

President Donald Trump has spent decades cultivating an image as a master dealmaker. A new book examines the techniques behind that reputation and what others can learn from both his successes and shortcomings.

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Alan Mauricio
Director of Prevention Services at San Antonio AIDS Foundation
San Antonio AIDS Foundation
Episode: Federal HIV funding changes threaten services in San Antonio and Texas
Michelle Durham
Executive Director of SA Beat AIDS Coalition Trust
SA Beat AIDS Coalition Trust
Episode: Federal HIV funding changes threaten services in San Antonio and Texas
Rodney Roddy
Professor and Chair of the Medical Laboratory Science at Texas State University
Texas State University
Episode: Ebola outbreak surges in Congo amid war and foreign-aid cuts
Dr. Susan McLennan
Infectious disease specialist at UTMB and medical director of its biocontainment treatment unit
UTMB
Episode: Ebola outbreak surges in Congo amid war and foreign-aid cuts
Cynthia Cabrera
President of the Texas Hemp Business Council
Texas Hemp Business Council
Episode: After the Delta-8 ban: What's next?
Daniel Mailer
San Antonio-based attorney at Mailer Cannabis Law
Mailer Cannabis Law
Episode: After the Delta-8 ban: What's next?
Felisa Martin
Executive Director, Texas Freedom Network
Texas Freedom Network
Episode: Patrick directs Texas Senate to expand religious liberty protections
Jose Menendez
Texas State Senator, San Antonio Democrat
Texas State Senate
Episode: Patrick directs Texas Senate to expand religious liberty protections
Rachel Lazer
President, Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Episode: Patrick directs Texas Senate to expand religious liberty protections

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David Martin Davies
Host of The Source

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Good Information

    Keep informing I Love the way you and your guests presented the issue of emigration. American-born people do not know the difficulty is to leave their family, community, and roots, and starting a new life. The way a caller to talk about immigrants was hurtful, hard. He probably think he is a Christian If he is talking about immigrants that way, he doesn't know anything and probably he is been awful to them. PLEASE keep informing

    The UVALDE episode is so HARD to listen

    When things are going to ... more

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    Indyeche
    United States2 years ago
  • Good Information

    Keep informing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Indyeche
    United States3 years ago
  • I’m Hooked!

    David Martin Davies (DMD) is one of the most insightful and curious interviewer. He is extremely well prepared and informed on his subject. He’s no slacker. He displays his emotional intelligence deftly and is an actively engaged listener. He’s not ready to read the next question directly from the 5x8 cards. He follows up with the obvious question or to a statement that begs the question. He’s fair and balanced as he tackles one issue a day. I appreciate his exceptional work.

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    5
    jlud57
    United States3 years ago
  • Thanks

    The hidden brain is one of my favorites thanks for having him on. I enjoyed listening to your interactions with him. I hope you and your wife are still enjoying your useful delusions.I am continuing to enjoy my useful delusions. Maybe this is one of them.

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    bob oo boo bo
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Podcast to learn about San Antonio

    I have lived in SA for just over 2 years so I was looking for a podcast that could give me some insight on the city. This is a great resource to learn about SA and surrounding areas. They discuss issues ranging from city government, development, cultural events, and much more.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Martin Falcon
    United States7 years ago

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The host is praised for preparation, balance, and insightful follow-ups.
Shows highlighting city governance and policy get strong engagement from San Antonio residents.
Audience benefits from accessible Q&A and community input in a public-radio format.
Guests bring diverse expertise, from education to public safety, enriching civic discourse.
Listeners appreciate nuanced, well-researched local policy discussions.

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Ebola outbreak surges in Congo amid war and foreign-aid cuts
Q: Is there temporary immunity from immunoglobulin or passive antibodies for Ebola?
Passive antibodies can offer temporary protection in some contexts, but most effective strategies focus on prevention, vaccines (where available), and supportive care; monoclonal antibodies are used in active treatment, not as broad prophylaxis.
Ebola outbreak surges in Congo amid war and foreign-aid cuts
Q: Dr. McLennan, how is Ebola transmitted from person to person?
Transmission requires exposure to blood or bodily fluids; it's not airborne and not spread by casual contact; in high-resource settings, standard precautions plus proper hygiene and protective equipment reduce risk dramatically.
Flock camera and license plate recorders expand across Bexar County, raising privacy concerns
Q: Should there be safeguards like warrants or other checks before these searches are performed?
Yes. The guests emphasize that targeted investigations should be pursued with warrants and due process, and that mass collection without warrants risks overreach and chilling effects, as well as potential abuse when data can be accessed and shared across jurisdictions.
After the Delta-8 ban: What's next?
Q: Is Delta-9 legal in Texas under the new framework?
Delta-9 legality is complex; rules around total THC and decarboxylation were being litigated, with ongoing questions about what constitutes legal hemp-derived Delta-9 in finished products.
After the Delta-8 ban: What's next?
Q: What does this mean for people who already have Delta-8 products?
There will likely be criminal penalties for possession and distribution under the new rule, with some callers worried about being arrested for old vape devices and others noting enforcement could vary by county.

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What is The Source about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A regional public affairs program delivering daily, in-depth discussion with in-studio guests and a live listener lineup. Episodes routinely tackle local government, education policy, urban development, public safety, and civic life, often pairing city officials, educators, and policy experts with investigative reporters and community voices. A standout is the show's emphasis on actionable local policy, with panel discussions, live calls, and cross-institutional perspectives from organizations like public media, schools, and city agencies. The format, accessibility of listener input, and focus on San Antonio's governance and community issues make it a valuable resource for policymakers, practitioners, and residents tracking city-scale impac... more

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Recent guests on The Source include:

1. Alan Mauricio
2. Michelle Durham
3. Rodney Roddy
4. Dr. Susan McLennan
5. Cynthia Cabrera
6. Daniel Mailer
7. Felisa Martin
8. Jose Menendez

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