The Source

David Martin Davies

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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Sunday · 49 min
How Putin’s war on Ukraine is also a campaign against the West
Four years ago Vladimir Putin commanded Russian forces to invade Ukraine,…
Wednesday · 25 min
Eugene Robinson brings a personal history of race and democracy to San Antonio
Eugene Robinson is one of America’s most respected voices on politics, race,…
Wednesday · 25 min
Can the Democratic Party regain trust and political power?
Today the Democratic Party is out of power and generally unpopular. Even so,…
September 15 · 25 min
Rising costs strain San Antonio’s homelessness response
For some San Antonio residents, a rent increase or an unexpected expense can…
September 15 · 25 min
Liver cancer poses an outsized threat in South Texas
Liver cancer is a serious health problem in San Antonio and South Texas,…
September 14 · 25 min
Texas policies targeting Muslim institutions raise constitutional questions
Texas is seeing anti-Muslim political rhetoric move beyond campaign speeches…
September 14 · 25 min
Hegseth’s anti-DEI campaign alarms Black military personnel
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to eliminate diversity programs is…
September 14 · 24 min
Bo French controversy exposes Republican divisions before election
A controversy surrounding Republican Railroad Commission nominee Bo French is…
September 13 · 24 min
D-9 Councilmember Misty Spears on closing SA's budget gap
San Antonio District 9 Councilmember Misty Spears is calling for deeper…
September 9 · 25 min
How AI could be used to strengthen democracy
In "Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy" author Beth Simone Noveck argues…
September 9 · 25 min
Ken Salazar calls for inclusion and unity in America
Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Secretary of the…
September 8 · 25 min
Heavy social media use linked to anxiety and suicidal thoughts in young people
Young people who spend much of their day on social media are considerably more…
September 8 · 25 min
Nepal’s glacier disaster offers warning of warming world
The recent Nepal catastrophic high-altitude glacier collapse triggered massive…
September 7 · 49 min
Latino voters emerge as key midterm battleground
The Latino vote could be a wild card in the midterm elections. South Texas…
September 6 · 49 min
Why Trump is trying to rewrite American history
Recently the slavery exhibit was removed at Independence National Historical…
September 3 · 49 min
What happened when the Trump administration ended USAID?
On his first day of his second term President Donald Trump signed an executive…
September 1 · 49 min
New alliance seeks unified voice for Austin-San Antonio corridor
San Antonio and Austin are bookends to one of the fastest-growing regions in…
August 31 · 37 min
Military spouses face financial strain and the emotional toll of deployment
The war with Iran is in its sixth month. Service members are experiencing…
August 30 · 24 min
The hidden costs behind your prescription drugs
The price Americans pay at the pharmacy can bear little resemblance to what a…
August 30 · 25 min
San Antonio researchers explore psychedelic-assisted treatment for PTSD
San Antonio researchers are investigating whether a drug better known as…

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