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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

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Controversy reignited over telling the story of the...

The Source ·

2025/11/02

A new controversy at the Alamo over history, whose history gets told, and anti-woke politics has been reignited. Republican state leaders cracked down on the telling of the history of the Spanish mission. We hear from the American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions.

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25:23

What the science says about Tylenol and autism

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2025/11/02

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, alleging the company failed to warn that Tylenol taken during pregnancy could increase the risk of autism and ADHD. The move comes after President Trump’s remarks on ignited public debate on the cause of autism and the safety of Tylenol.

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49:47

San Antonio College marks 100 years

The Source ·

2025/10/29

This year, San Antonio College celebrates 100 years of changing lives. For a century, SAC has opened doors to education and opportunity, helping generations build brighter futures and stronger communities. From workforce training to university pathways, San Antonio College has been a cornerstone of access and innovation in higher education. We look back at a hundred years of progress and ahead to what the next century holds.

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50:13

The pitch in support of Prop B and Project Marvel

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2025/10/28

Last week we heard from COPS/METRO making their case against Prop B and Project Marvel.We give equal time to the pro-Prop B side as they are explaining why raising the venue tax is a generational investment in San Antonio’s future. Supporters argue that the new arena would bring economic benefits and secure the Spurs' long-term presence in San Antonio.

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25:01

SA Food Bank braces for surge in need

The Source ·

2025/10/27

With the continued federal government shutdown and SNAP not being funded for November, San Antonio and many other communities are confronting a hunger crisis. The San Antonio Food Bank is working to meet the sudden rising need. We are joined by Eric Cooper, president and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank.

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26:21

Rethinking meat: Philosopher John Sanbonmatsu...

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2025/10/27

Philosopher John Sanbonmatsu’s The Omnivore’s Deception argues that eating animals—no matter how “humanely” raised—is inherently unethical. Rejecting the idea of sustainable meat, he calls for abolishing animal agriculture altogether.

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Meals on Wheels faces funding cuts

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2025/10/27

The anti-hunger program Meals on Wheels San Antonio is facing a growing number of challenges. The need for its services continues to grow with inflation driving up the cost of food and government cuts to SNAP, while federal funding is also being slashed.

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Monday with the mayor: Did councilmembers cross the...

The Source ·

2025/10/27

Opponents of Proposition B have filed an ethics complaint alleging that several members of the San Antonio City Council used their town hall events to advocate for the measure rather than providing an even-handed forum. We'll get a response on the controversy from San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones.

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49:41

COPS/Metro on opposing Prop B

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2025/10/22

As Bexar County voters cast their ballots for Props A and B, COPS/Metro is the leading voice against Prop B—the venue tax hike for a new spurs arena. They say the deal prioritizes private profit over community needs. Supporters of Prop B say it’s needed to keep the Spurs in San Antonio. We’ll hear from COPS/Metro about their campaign.

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50:04

Two tax codes, one America: How the tax system...

The Source ·

2025/10/21

When you take a look around America and see the growing wealth gap, a housing shortage, generational poverty, regional disparities, the end of upward mobility, you realize these problems and others like them are all connected to the U.S. tax code. These problems didn’t happen by accident. They are the result of a fundamentally tilted tax system that favors the wealthy and punishes the middle class.

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25:19

Prop 4 would dedicate portion of sales tax to water...

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2025/10/20

If approved, Proposition 4 would generate $20 billion dedicated to state water projects over the next twenty years and up to $1B of sales tax revenue going into the Texas Water Fund every year starting in 2027.

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25:47

With pending cuts, Texas rural hospitals struggle to...

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2025/10/20

Texas rural hospitals are in a struggle to stay open.In the last decade, 14 rural hospitals have closed down. Of the 156 rural hospitals currently in the state, about 70% have lost services, and more than half are at risk of closing. Federal cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and Affordable Care Act coverage are expected to significantly increase the uninsured rate in Texas and could cause more rural hospitals to shutter. What’s being done to keep these vital lifelines open?

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Lennar pushes for Guajolote Ranch sewage treatment plant

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2025/10/19

Opposition continues to mount against Guajolote Ranch, a proposed residential development on approximately 1,100 acres in northwest Bexar County west of the intersection of Scenic Loop Road and Babcock Road.

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The dramatic and controversial rise of RFK Jr.

The Source ·

2025/10/19

He’s the most well known Kennedy in America today and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. How Robert F. Kennedy Jr grew up a scion to a political legacy, became a former heroin addict, then a vaccine sceptic and the leader of the Make America Healthy Again movement. A PBS Frontline documentary tells the story.

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Miles and miles of Texas for hiking adventures

The Source ·

2025/10/15

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?

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The challenge of gardening in Texas

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2025/10/14

From drought and extreme heat to floods and freezes, gardening in Texas can be a challenge. However, with some helpful tips some Texas gardeners can cultivate spaces that are productive, resilient, and beautiful.By choosing hardy plants, water-saving native lawns, and other strategies, they’re creating dynamic, thriving gardens. What are the practical practices that tame the Texas climate?

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50:34

How Texas is the epicenter of book banning

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2025/10/13

Your right to read is being infringed upon, and librarians have become the first responders in the fight for democracy and First Amendment rights. Texas has become ground zero as sweeping book bans are adopted at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians are being threatened with violence, harassed and accused of crimes. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” shows who is standing up for basic rights.

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Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones on Prop B

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2025/10/11

As Bexar County voters prepare to cast ballots on a possible venue tax increase for a proposed downtown home for The Spurs, SA Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones takes listeners' questions.

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'Voting for citizens only' — Prop 16 on the Nov. 4...

The Source ·

2025/10/11

On Nov. 4, Texans will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, the largest batch since 2003. The measures span a wide range of issues: property tax relief, judicial reforms, funding for education and water, parental rights, and stricter voting eligibility rules. Proposition 16 is labeled “Voting for Citizens Only.”

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50:17

Who was Christopher Columbus? Reexamining the man and...

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2025/10/08

Christopher Columbus used to be considered a hero for "discovering America" But did he? Columbus has now become a more controversial figure. Five years ago San Antonio took down its Columbus statue. A new biography of Columbus takes a fresh look at the explorer – his life and afterlife – how our understanding of the man has changed.

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