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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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The book on saving the Amazon that murder couldn't...

The Source ·

2025/08/31

The Amazon rainforest is known as the “lungs of planet Earth,” but what happens when deforestation in Brazil continues? One journalist tried to alert the world to this coming crisis. Dom Phillips was writing the book “How to Save The Amazon” when he was murdered. His colleagues refused to let Phillips' work die—and they completed his book.

Who loses in the gerrymandering war?

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2025/08/27

After President Trump ordered Texas to immediately redistrict its congressional map to deliver five additional Republican congressional seats, California Democrats responded with their own redistricting scheme. How does gerrymandering work? Why is this allowed? What does this mean for a viable democracy?

How public policy is driving up electric bills

The Source ·

2025/08/26

Electricity costs have risen 5.5% in the past year, nearly double the national inflation rate. And they are projected to continue to climb. According to a new study, one driver of higher power bills is how the public is subsidizing the energy bills of some of the largest Tech companies in the world. Meanwhile cheap renewable energy (like solar and wind) is being outlawed by the Trump administration.

49:38

When Mars mania grabbed America

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2025/08/25

The race is on to get humans to Mars. But what will they find? Not little green men, despite that’s what many believed about the red planet. In the early 1900s it was thought that Mars was inhabited and was home to a utopian society in the grip of a planet-wide drought. How did Mars mania grip the nation, influence pop culture and give us cause to stare into the night sky and wonder?

DUI's deadly toll: Texas law enforcement steps up for...

The Source ·

2025/08/24

Last summer, 273 people were killed, and 596 were seriously injured in DUI-alcohol related crashes in Texas. And there were 327 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes over Labor Day weekend in Texas in 2024, causing 10 deaths and 36 serious injuries. Texas law enforcement agencies this week are launching “Drive Sober, No Regrets,” a campaign to keep drivers from getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol.

Mayor Jones on city vote for Spurs arena

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2025/08/24

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joins "The Source" to discuss whether the city should have its own referendum to commit public funds to Project Marvel, a proposed downtown development that would include a new home for the San Antonio Spurs.

25:05

Texas bans students' phones

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2025/08/20

As a new academic year begins for Texas schools, one major change is coming: House Bill 1481, which takes effect this fall. It aims to create phone-free classrooms across the state. The legislation is designed to protect students from digital distractions and online harm. Maurine Molak of David’s Legacy Foundation has been a driving force behind the new law.

25:46

Bereavement Center extends healing work to Kerr County

The Source ·

2025/08/20

The Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas in San Antonio has a team in the area impacted by the flooding along the upper Guadalupe River. They have been serving dozens of families dealing with the devastating loss of kids following flooding disaster in Kerrville and surrounding areas.

How California could counter Texas redistricting

The Source ·

2025/08/19

California Democratic lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to redistrict the Golden State in a move to counter the Texas Republican redistricting effort.

Nelson Wolff on support for Project Marvel

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2025/08/19

Former County Judge and former San Antonio Mayor Nelson Wolff explains his support for Project Marvel. Wolff is encouraging the San Antonio City Council to move forward with an agreement with the Spurs organization.