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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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24:55

An inside look at Project 2025

The Source ·

2024/08/19

The conservative movement is preparing for Donald Trump to return to the White House with an agenda called "Project 2025." A ProPublica investigation reveals their plan and intentions.

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The joy of the backyard bird feeder

The Source ·

2024/08/14

When was the last time you topped off that backyard bird feeder? San Antonio’s climate and its growing urban footprint can mean bird feeding is a needed benefit for the local avian population. What are the best practices for bird feeding? What bird do you see chowing down at your feeder?

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Riding the 2024 political rollercoaster

The Source ·

2024/08/13

How crazy has this presidential election become? With dramatic ups and downs. It's become a thrill ride that won't end until Nov 5. We get analysis with Matthew Dowd, an American political pundit and consultant.

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24:52

What's next for Venezuela?

The Source ·

2024/08/13

Anti-government protests continue in Venezuela in the aftermath of the nation’s July 28 sham presidential election. There is a call for a global protest against President Nicolás Maduro for this Saturday August 17.

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24:23

SA charter questions on Nov. 5 ballot

The Source ·

2024/08/13

There are six finalized proposed city charter amendments on the ballot this November.

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Downtown carriages plus the history of the horse

The Source ·

2024/08/12

As San Antonio's City Council is preparing to decide if downtown horse carriages should be banned, it's worth noting the horse's long journey with mankind. Timothy C. Winegard is the author of "The Horse: A galloping history of humanity."The horse's evolutionary history, its indispensable role in human development, and its enduring cultural significance make it a subject worthy of study and appreciation.

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24:24

Many San Antonio families are struggling

The Source ·

2024/08/08

Forty-six percent of households in Bexar County earn less than what is required to make ends meet in the current economy. This means that 345,000 households in Bexar County earn wages below the cost of living. That’s according to a report by The United Way of San Antonio. Why are so many families living with financial hardship? How are they getting by? What can be done to improve their situations?

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24:50

How charm shapes the world

The Source ·

2024/08/08

How do we understand the utilization—and weaponization—of charm in contemporary global politics? Leaders gifted with natural charm and magnetism often hold an undeniable allure that can significantly impact diplomatic efforts. If we do not understand charm’s political power, we cannot grasp today’s fragile political moment.

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Who watches the border watchmen?

The Source ·

2024/08/07

There are about 17,000 Border Patrol agents stationed along the U.S. Mexico border. Each has a gun and a badge but there are some who fail in their task to protect their communities.

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24:50

Can SCOTUS be reformed?

The Source ·

2024/08/06

President Biden last week called for reforms to the U.S. Supreme Court. Biden is recommending 18-year term limits for the justices, an enforceable code of ethics and a constitutional amendment to counteract the Supreme Court’s recent presidential immunity decision.

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24:25

Biden's difficult decision

The Source ·

2024/08/05

Behind President Joe Biden’s fateful decision are decades of challenges and controversies, triumphs and tragedies. FRONTLINE tells the inside story of Biden’s rise to the presidency, and the personal and political forces that shaped him and led to his dramatic decision to step aside.

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15:25

Taxes paid by undocumented immigrants

The Source ·

2024/08/04

Contrary to claims that there is an invasion at the southern border, actually undocumented immigrants are paying into the tax system but are not able to use the government programs. Undocumented immigrants paid $26 billion dollars into Social Security coffers in 2022 and paid 37 billion to state and local authorities.

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24:49

DOJ finds youth abused at Texas juvenile facilities

The Source ·

2024/08/04

After an extensive investigation of conditions for children in five juvenile detention facilities operated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), the US Department of Justice finds that there is reasonable cause to believe that TJJD is violating the constitutional rights of the children in their care.

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9:26

Questions raised after Texas Neo-Nazi attack

The Source ·

2024/08/04

Questions are being raised after a group of neo-Nazis allegedly attacked a family gathering on the San Marcos River. The incident happened in June at Don’s Fish Camp in the Central Texas town of Martindale.

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Give bees a chance

The Source ·

2024/08/01

How are the bees doing these days? While there was a significant decline in bee populations in recent years, there's been a surprising uptick lately. However, this doesn't mean the crisis is over. Honeybee populations are increasing – but wild bee populations are still struggling.

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39:49

FRONTLINE investigates the rise of the Neo-Nazi AfD...

The Source ·

2024/07/31

Since the Holocaust, Germany has worked to overcome its Nazi history. But over the past decade, Germany has faced a rising wave of far-right violence and plots against Jews, Muslims, immigrants and politicians. PBS's FRONTLINE investigates.

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9:26

Texas Rep. Castro blasts Project 2025

The Source ·

2024/07/31

San Antonio Congressman Joaquin Castro said Project 2025 is bad public policy but he said despite this recent move it isn’t going away unless the majority of voters rise up and reject it.

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48:54

The epic sci-fi summer of 1982

The Source ·

2024/07/29

'ET,' 'Star Trek,' 'Wrath of Khan,' 'Blade Runner,' 'Poltergeist,' 'The Thing' — these are just some of the now classic science fiction films that came out in the summer of 1982. What was it about that moment in Hollywood that made it open to fresh ideas and high concept films and what would it take to do it again?

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48:49

Surviving doomscrolling and news anxiety as the...

The Source ·

2024/07/28

The nation will move in two very different directions depending on who becomes the next president. Experts say democracy is at stake— and according to the polling, it’s a toss-up.So how are you feeling? Are you extra stressed and anxious? The uncertainty of this is on my last nerve as well. We’re going to talk about news anxiety.

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15:16

Dems file ethics complaint against podcaster Sen. Ted...

The Source ·

2024/07/25

Ethics complaints are being filed against Texas Senator Ted Cruz for his podcasting arraignment with IheartMedia.

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