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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Monday · 49 min
Can journalism become indispensable again? Democracy may depend on it.
American journalism is in crisis. There is distrust in reporting. There are…
Sunday · 24 min
San Antonio mayor wants answers on Medicaid and voter registration delays
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is pressing state officials over two…
Sunday · 25 min
San Antonio ICE warehouse moves forward as opponents plan October march
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving ahead with plans to turn an East…
September 23 · 50 min
A wing and a prayer: Saving birds in a time of decline
There has been a catastrophic decline in the population of North American…
September 22 · 49 min
Grandparents raising grandchildren navigate growing burdens and limited support
Over 2.5 million grandparents in the U.S. are primary caregivers for their…
September 21 · 49 min
In the grip of a heart attack: How to recognize the signs and react
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the…
September 20 · 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,…
September 16 · 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,…
September 16 · 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…

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