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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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48:48

The roots of America's political crisis

The Source ·

2024/06/26

With the 2024 presidential election just five months away, the United States seems to be losing its sense of national solidarity between parties. Can we work through the ongoing political polarization between Democrats and Republicans and return to the shared commitment to freedom and justice?

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24:54

Should Alzheimer's disease be discussed at debate?

The Source ·

2024/06/25

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare to take the stage for Thursday’s presidential debate, will they address an important question: How will they tackle Alzheimer’s, the most pressing public health crisis of our time?

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24:20

Tide could be turning in Ukraine-Russia war

The Source ·

2024/06/25

The Ukraine-Russia war continues to grind away—on the battlefield, in public opinion and about the global economy.But there are recent developments with weapon deliveries and international sanctions that could signal that Putin is on his back heels. Could the war be nearing the beginning of the end and what would a Ukrainian victory look like?

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48:48

The endgame of 'fetal personhood'

The Source ·

2024/06/24

The legal concept of fetal personhood dates back to before Roe v. Wade, but since the fall of Roe the legal argument that fetuses, embryos and even frozen fertilized human eggs have the same rights as a person is growing— and at the cost of the rights of women.

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48:35

Disproving Trump's "Big Lie"

The Source ·

2024/06/20

Donald Trump is already claiming the upcoming presidential election will be rigged if he loses. There is no evidence for the claim— just like there was zero evidence behind his claim that his loss in 2020 was stolen. The man Trump hired to find that evidence says the election was clean. His new book is Disproven: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign.

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48:38

How Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Count Basie...

The Source ·

2024/06/19

The three Black musicians risked their lives every time they traveled for a performance. Critics of their music were often racist and unhelpful. So how did they become so successful during such a troubling time for Black Americans?

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50:45

'Tenderheart': family, food, loss and joy

The Source ·

2024/06/18

If more people knew more ways to cook vegetables, do you think they would be more likely to eat healthier? Studies show that people who were more knowledgeable about cooking vegetables were more likely to report eating them regularly. Hetty Lui McKinnon is an award-winning Australian Chinese cookbook author. She is known for her vibrant and flavorful vegetarian recipes that are inspired by her Chinese heritage and global travels.

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49:01

In the grip of a heart attack: How to recognize the...

The Source ·

2024/06/17

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Nearly one in every four deaths is attributed to it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Knowing the warning signs is crucial.

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48:49

The threat of minority rule in the U.S.

The Source ·

2024/06/13

The majority rules. That’s the basic tenet of how a democracy should work. But today in America are we living with minority rule with the will of the majority being ignored? There’s Voter suppression, election subversion, gerrymandering, dark money, dirty tricks and the take over the supreme court. Is it all connected to white supremacy?

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24:49

Kids Count finds Texas failing

The Source ·

2024/06/12

The Kids Count report and data maps provide a deeper understanding of child well-being in Texas and identify opportunities to invest in Texas children.

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24:26

Is there a formula to be famous?

The Source ·

2024/06/12

Becoming famous is something that many seek these days—perhaps more than ever. But achieving fame feels more like a lottery win than a calculated pursuit. Can we truly distill fame into a formula that can render a guaranteed path to stardom?

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48:48

How the Israel-Hamas war has divided U.S. college...

The Source ·

2024/06/11

A firestorm has been raging on many American college campuses. Ignited by the devastating October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and the catastrophic war in Gaza, the outrage deeply divided American campuses and, in some places, devolved into hate-filled rhetoric and arrests. Frontline investigates universities that have responded and how powerful interests joined the fray.

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48:49

Uncovering covering the White House

The Source ·

2024/06/10

Voice of America's chief national correspondent, Steve Herman, tells us about his latest book, "Behind the White House Curtain." Herman covered the White House under Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden. His book discusses inner workings of the White House press corps and the relationship between the president and the press.

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48:48

Boosting your brain power

The Source ·

2024/06/06

Just because you are getting older, doesn’t mean your brain has to. Your noodle can stay sharp longer by keeping it active—with language learning, reading, developing new skills, playing music and even participating in competitive sports. We discuss 6 secrets to build brain power.

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24:52

Catholics for Choice call out Texas Supreme Court's...

The Source ·

2024/06/05

Last week the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a group of women seeking clarity in the state's prohibition on abortion. The decision continues a crisis in Texas where a woman who needs an abortion to save her life is forced to travel hundreds of miles out of state. The organization Catholics for Choice denounces this ruling.

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24:24

Texas legislature continues to weaken vaccine...

The Source ·

2024/06/05

A virus doesn’t care if you are a Republican or a Democrat. But unfortunately, in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, vaccinations and the validity of medical science have become a partisan issue. Polling shows a significant number of Republicans question the safety of vaccines and say Americans shouldn’t be encouraged to get them. How is this hurting public health?

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48:49

Honoring the sacrifices of D-Day 80 years later

The Source ·

2024/06/04

D-Day is one of history’s greatest and most unbelievable military and human triumphs. Though the full campaign lasted just over a month, the surprise landing of over 150 thousand Allied troops on the morning of June 6, 1944, is understood to be the moment that ultimately led to the defeat of the Nazis. How should we remember and honor the heroic sacrifices of D-Day?

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48:36

The hunt for long-haul trucker serial killers

The Source ·

2024/06/03

They are serial killers riding in plain sights. They are a solitary breed of predators who avoid the law by being constantly on the move all across America. The FBI says there is a gruesome pattern of unsolved murders along America’s roadways, and the perpetrators are long-haul truckers. The problem is so big the FBI opened up a special unit—the Highway Serial Killings Initiative.

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Child care deserts in Texas

The Source ·

2024/05/30

High-quality early childhood education is essentia,l not only for the future academic achievements of children, particularly those from low-income families, but for the overall Texas economy. However, child care remains out of reach for many. So much of the state is a child care desert for low-income families. What can be done about it?

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25:01

SAWS wants tougher drought rules

The Source ·

2024/05/29

The San Antonio Water System approved changes to its water conservation rules.SAWS says the current drought restrictions are not doing enough to save water, and they are proposing changes that they say will close a “loophole" and tighten the tap on some of the biggest water-users in town.

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