The Source
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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...
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San Antonio, TX
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Texas PR
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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 hosted by veteran journalist David Martin Davies.Tune in to The Source for insightful discussion and analysis on topics that matter to residents of the Alamo City.Contribute to the conversation:Call or text during the live show at 833-877-8255.Leave a voicemail at 210 615-8982 anytime. Submissions may be played on-air.Email comments to thesource@tpr.org.
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English
Episodes
Patent fight becomes part of U.S.-China AI security debate
5/25/2026
As Washington debates how to protect America’s lead in artificial intelligence, some independent inventors are warning that national security begins with the patent system.
Duration:00:24:54
FRONTLINE: How Trump became a war president
5/25/2026
Frontline: The War Cabinet premiering May 26, 2026, on PBS, examines the inner circle of advisors shaping President Donald Trump’s military strategy. The documentary explores key decisions, including actions in the Middle East and relations with allies
Duration:00:25:55
San Antonio panel examines early childhood education as workforce strategy
5/20/2026
What is the connection between early childhood education and developing San Antonio's workforce of tomorrow? Research shows that when children are engaged in their most formative years it sets them and the community up for future success. We hear about the work that's being done today and the need for more investment in these efforts, before it's too late.
Duration:00:50:08
Prison reform advocates point to humane models focused on safety, rehabilitation
5/19/2026
Ninety-five percent of people who are incarcerated in the United States will eventually be released. How they’re treated while behind bars profoundly affects their chances of success on the outside. Americans across the political spectrum agree that making prisons more humane and more conducive to rehabilitation is important for the health of our society.
Duration:00:24:57
San Antonio seeks public input on future of River Walk
5/19/2026
The riverwalk is San Antonio's tourism crown jewel. Other cities have tried to copy it — with limited success. But is that jewel losing its luster? The City of San Antonio is developing a strategic plan to update and upgrade the River Walk. They are seeking community input and insights for the River Walk’s next chapter.
Duration:00:25:14
Texas Public Radio and San Antonio Report to combine operations
5/18/2026
Texas Public Radio and the San Antonio Report will combine operations beginning July 1, creating what leaders say will be the largest nonprofit newsroom in San Antonio’s history.
Duration:00:25:05
UTSA’s new AI and cyber college aims to train San Antonio’s future tech workforce
5/18/2026
UT San Antonio’s new College of AI, Cyber and Computing is being positioned as a major workforce engine for a city increasingly focused on cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence and advanced computing.
Duration:00:25:15
San Antonio faces fiscal squeeze as major downtown project advances
5/17/2026
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is entering a difficult stretch of city budgeting, with several expensive decisions arriving at once: possible utility rate hikes, a potential property tax rate increase and a smaller-than-expected 2027 bond package — all while the city continues planning Project Marvel, the proposed downtown sports and entertainment district.
Duration:00:24:30
Polls show Hinojosa narrowing Abbott’s lead in Texas governor’s race
5/17/2026
Recent polling shows the race for Texas Governor tightening. Democrat State Representative Gina Hinojosa trails Republican Governor Greg Abbott by single digits. The last time a Democrat was elected governor was in 1990, when Ann Richards won the office.
Duration:00:25:39
Redrawn TX-35 sets up high-stakes Democratic runoff between Garcia and Galindo
5/13/2026
After the GOP 's mid-decade redistricting, the Texas 35th Congressional District is very different. It's now covering Eastern Bexar County along with Guadalupe, Wilson and Karnes counties. Two candidates are in the runoff for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat: Bexar County sheriff’s deputy Johnny Garcia and housing reform activist Maureen Galindo.
Duration:00:49:30
Democratic runoff for Texas attorney general pits Joe Jaworski against Nathan Johnson
5/12/2026
Texas Democrats will decide May 26 whether former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski or Dallas state Sen. Nathan Johnson will carry the party’s banner for Texas attorney general into November, a race for one of the most powerful legal offices in the country.
Duration:00:49:39
Bexar DA runoff forum to spotlight sharp divide over experience, reform and law enforcement
5/11/2026
Former Fourth Court of Appeals Justice Luz Elena Chapa and longtime prosecutor Jane Davis are runoff canddiates for the Democratic nomination for Bexar County district attorney.
Duration:00:49:26
Democratic runoff candidates for Texas House District 125 to appear on 'The Source'
5/10/2026
We start a week of forums with candidates in the May 26 primary election runoff by hearing from the two Democrats running to represent Texas House District 125.Adrian Reyna is a middle school teacher. Michelle Barrientes Vela is a former Bexar County constable. Join us. We'll take your questions.
Duration:00:49:13
New cholesterol guidelines call for earlier action to prevent heart disease
4/29/2026
Updated for the first time in six years, clinical guidelines for screening and managing cholesterol now recommend earlier screenings for those with a family history of heart disease. Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death, but experts say much of it is preventable.
Duration:00:49:23
A wing and a prayer: Saving birds in a time of decline
4/28/2026
There has been a catastrophic decline in the population of North American birds. The continent has lost approximately one-third of all birds since 1970. But certain groups like raptors and waterfowl have recovered significantly due to targeted habitat restoration and dedicated conservation funding.
Duration:00:50:16
Chips, biotech, quantum, and drones: Can America innovate security and shared prosperity?
4/27/2026
It’s an essential insight about our world: Innovation drives economic growth. For the U.S. to thrive, it must keep innovating. But how, and in what areas? A new book co-authored by MIT faculty members focuses on key areas where technology advances can drive the economy and support national security. Semiconductors, biotechnology, drones, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing — are all built on U.S. know-how, but these are also areas where the country could be falling behind.
Duration:00:50:02
Edwards Aquifer rises after April rain, but drought remains for South Texas farmers
4/26/2026
Because of the ongoing drought water levels in the Edwards Aquifer have been dipping to some of the lowest in history. Yet development growth continues, and big thirsty industry continues to move into the area. Meanwhile area agriculture is looking down the barrel of dropping wells and few options.
Duration:00:49:58
Paths, Barriers and Possibilities: Immigration in America
4/23/2026
For over a year the Trump administration has been executing its mass deportation agenda. Data shows that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement dragnet has scooped up mainly non-criminal immigrants. Recently the National Council of Jewish Women San Antonio organized the live panel discussion: “Paths, Barriers and Possibilities: Immigration in America” for a conversation about the impact of Trump’s mass deportation policies.
Duration:00:50:01
Texas restaurants are being squeezed by rising costs and lack of labor
4/22/2026
Texas restaurants are facing a new round of financial strain, and industry leaders say immigration enforcement is making a difficult economy even harder to navigate.
Duration:00:25:02
The high-stakes alliance between Trump and El Salvador's Bukele
4/21/2026
PBS Frontline investigates a controversial alliance between President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s leader Nayib Bukele regarding immigration and gang suppression. While both leaders publicly celebrated a crackdown on the MS-13 gang, investigative reporters uncovered evidence of secret government negotiations with criminal organizations to artificially lower murder rates.
Duration:00:25:48