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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

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Miles and miles of Texas for hiking adventures

The Source ·

2025/11/25

As the fall weather begins to cool, this is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors of Texas. The state has an abundance of hiking options to choose from. Regions covered include the Panhandle Plains, prairies and lakes, Piney Woods, Gulf Coast, South Texas Plains, Hill Country, and Big Bend. What makes Texas hiking unique? What dangers and challenges should hikers be prepared for? And which hikes best capture the spirit of Texas?

25:09

PBS FRONTLINE: Ecuador’s descent into drug-fueled...

The Source ·

2025/11/25

A new FRONTLINE documentary examines Ecuador’s rapid descent from one of South America’s most peaceful nations into a country gripped by violent conflict driven by the international drug trade.

25:13

Early detection key as stomach cancer rates remain...

The Source ·

2025/11/24

Stomach cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide. The impact of stomach cancer is disproportionate in South Texas, where Hispanic populations face higher incidence and earlier onset. Stomach cancer is difficult to detect early, when it’s most treatable.

Mayor Jones demands answers after fed raid

The Source ·

2025/11/23

After a high-profile multi-agency raid on a food truck court in San Antonio, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for transparency and accountability for the Homeland Security agencies involved.

Rising U.S.–Venezuela tensions spark fears of war

The Source ·

2025/11/23

U.S. warships are patrolling off the coast of Venezuela. The stated purpose is to target drug-trafficking vessels and so-called “narco-terrorists.” President Trump has authorized the CIA to conduct lethal covert operations there. According to Venezuela’s government, these are acts of aggression — and could be a prelude to war. What would happen if the U.S. invaded Venezuela?

25:29

What's next for the Texas gerrymander

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2025/11/19

The Republican party’s effort to gerrymander Texas to give them five additional seats in Congress took a blow this week when a federal court threw out their map. A federal judge said there was substantial evidence that the map was drawn to hurt minority voters. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would appeal.

26:10

FRONTLINE: Elon Musk and the rise of Germany's new right

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2025/11/19

Elon Musk’s outspoken support for Germany’s far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) has intensified concerns among German officials and democracy advocates, and it features prominently in a new PBS FRONTLINE investigation into the rise of nationalist politics across Europe.

San Antonio weighs new rules as data centers surge

The Source ·

2025/11/18

Like many parts of Texas, San Antonio is seeing a surge in the number of data centers being built in the area. These are computer warehouses used for servers, crypto mining and AI. They require a lot of electric power and water to operate. District 6 council member Ric Galvan is calling for checking in on the exponential growth of data centers in the region.

PBS Frontline probes the shifting realities of the...

The Source ·

2025/11/18

PBS’s Frontline returns this week with a new in-depth documentary examining the evolving course of the war in Ukraine, offering viewers a granular look at a conflict now nearing its fourth year.