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Joan Crawford
Fascism
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Climate Change
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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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On his first day of his second term President Donald Trump signed an executive order that brought the USAID to a screeching halt. Elon Musk later bragged that his DOGE effort fed USAID "to the woodchipper." Musk today insists not one person has died ... more

San Antonio District 9 Councilmember Misty Spears is calling for deeper spending reductions as the city confronts a projected $158 million budget gap over two years.

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The war with Iran is in its sixth month. Service members are experiencing extended deployments and limited support. But how are their families dealing with the strain and the stress of the war. Who is supporting the military family during deployment,... more

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Sid Miller
Texas Agriculture Commissioner
Texas Department of Agriculture
Episode: Trump beef-import plan draws criticism from Sid Miller, Texas ranchers
Roland Gutierrez
Texas State Senator, District 19
Texas State Senate
Episode: Border construction paused in Big Bend National Park as West Texas opposition grows
Lakin Jordan
National Public Lands Advocate
Center for Biological Diversity
Episode: Border construction paused in Big Bend National Park as West Texas opposition grows
Scott Gibbs
Author of Toward the Turning, Rethinking the Meaning of 9-11, The Clash of Civilizations and a Postmodern World
Psychotherapist
Episode: 25 years later, are we still living in the 9/11 era?
Rick Hassan
Professor of Law, UCLA; Director of Safeguarding Democracy Project
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Fears grow over possible federal interference in midterm elections
Frank Alvarez
Interim President and CEO of CPS Energy
CPS Energy
Episode: CPS Energy responds to Abbott's plan to privatize the SA electricity market
Marina Alderete Gavito
District 7 Councilmember, City of San Antonio
City of San Antonio
Episode: D7 Councilmember Alderete Gavito warns of possible cyberattacks on local utilities
Benjamin Johnson
Historian and professor of history at Loyola University, Chicago
Loyola University, Chicago
Episode: Texas' complicated history
Jeffrey Howard
Professor of Public Health at the University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Texas at San Antonio
Episode: Extreme heat threatens health and may accelerate aging

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David Martin Davies
Host of The Source

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
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    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
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    Keep informing

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    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.

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    Martin Falcon
    United States8 years ago

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The show often provides practical, local context on city issues and policy.
Episodes can be intense when covering sensitive topics (e.g., UVALDE, funding decisions), but retain a balanced, thoughtful tone.
Listeners appreciate the host's preparation and fairness, with calls and guests driving informed discussions.

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Border construction paused in Big Bend National Park as West Texas opposition grows
Q: What role have public officials played in responding to the controversy, and is there political momentum to expand pauses regionally?
Both guests highlight that political leaders have been pressured to act, with some shifting positions; the consensus is that broader pauses and accountability are needed across the border region, not just within the national park.
Border construction paused in Big Bend National Park as West Texas opposition grows
Q: What has been the impact on local communities and river-based economies in the Big Bend region?
Jordan describes how river access and outfitter-based livelihoods would be crushed by barriers, and locals fear long-term economic damage if access to the river is restricted.
Border construction paused in Big Bend National Park as West Texas opposition grows
Q: Senator Gutierrez, what is the latest on the legal challenge against the border wall project and how does it apply to the park and surrounding areas?
Gutierrez explains that multiple lawsuits seek to halt waivers and enforce environmental and religious freedom protections, emphasizing that the real authority and scope of waivers are under scrutiny and that the pause is a temporary measure while the cases proceed.
D7 Councilmember Alderete Gavito warns of possible cyberattacks on local utilities
Q: What specifically is the city doing to oversee cybersecurity for utilities, and is there a policy proposal or structured oversight planned?
The guest explains ongoing executive sessions, a push for more frequent briefings, and the formation of an advisory board to review Community Benefits Agreements and major projects, with a focus on ensuring local voices are heard and that policies are in place before any formal proposals.
CPS Energy responds to Abbott's plan to privatize the SA electricity market
Q: We could privatize the local market, so what would that mean for CPS Energy's ownership and operation?
Frank explains that a privatized retailer would buy power from the grid or plants, but CPS Energy could still own and operate generation assets; the main change would be in the retail side and the profits flowing to owners rather than back to the city.

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A daily, one-hour call-in program that brings in diverse guests to discuss issues affecting San Antonio, ranging from local government and public policy to health, climate, and civil liberties. Episodes feature in-depth analysis with researchers, policymakers, journalists, and subject-matter experts, often incorporating listener participation through calls and questions. Noteworthy is the show's focus on practical impacts for residents, its willingness to challenge and unpack complex topics, and its ability to blend local reporting with broader public-interest debates.

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The Source launched 13 years ago and published 99 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 The Source include:

1. Sid Miller
2. Roland Gutierrez
3. Lakin Jordan
4. Scott Gibbs
5. Rick Hassan
6. Frank Alvarez
7. Marina Alderete Gavito
8. Benjamin Johnson

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