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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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San Antonio bike plan moving forward

The Source ·

2024/05/29

What’s it going to take to turn San Antonio into a more bike-friendly city? There are some real-world challenges that bicyclists take on every day. But the city of San Antonio is working on the development of a safer, more efficient bike network that caters to both cyclists and drivers.

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49:03

Mexico: an election and a water crisis

The Source ·

2024/05/28

On Sunday, June 2, Mexico will hold its presidential election.Two of the leading candidates are women. It’s expected that for the first time a Woman will lead the Mexican Republic. Mexicans are being asked to chart the country’s new path forward dealing with cartel violence, economic development, growing water scarcity and difficult relations with Texas and the United States.Also, Mexico City could run out of water by the end of June, an event locals call "Day Zero." What happens when the system

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49:02

Vigilantes and a failed Operation Lone Star on the...

The Source ·

2024/05/23

Groups of anti-migrant vigilantes are operating with impunity and new reporting finds they are getting cooperation from local law enforcement and immigration agents—with alarming results. Also, a new ACLU reports finds that Operation Lone Star is racially profiling and arresting people who pose no threat to public safety.

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49:00

How the Uvalde newspaper covered two years of tragedy

The Source ·

2024/05/22

The Uvalde Leader News has documented the fallout after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022, including controversies involving the botched police response and the grief and frustration of the families of the victims. ABC News has produced a documentary, “Print It Black,” about the Uvalde newspaper and how it was impacted by the shooting and related controversies.

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49:03

Abbott's murder pardon raises questions

The Source ·

2024/05/21

Daniel Perry was convicted of murder. He killed Grant Foster who was part of a Black Lives Matter protest. Perry shot Foster for openly carrying an AK-47—which is legal in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott has now pardoned Perry claiming it was self-defense. In light of this pardon what does “Stand Your Ground” really mean?

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49:01

How Texas schools became the frontline in the culture...

The Source ·

2024/05/16

Banning books, whitewashing history and breaking down the barrier between church and state—that’s happening in some school districts in Texas and spreading. A new book exposes it all: They Came for The Schools: One Town’s Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America’s Classrooms. We're joined by the author Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC investigative reporter.

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49:03

Understanding and addressing dog anxiety

The Source ·

2024/05/15

Some dogs struggle with anxiety, a serious issue that can significantly impact their well-being. Recognizing the signs and implementing solutions can be crucial for promoting a calm and happy life for our canine friends.

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49:02

Who is Alex Saab? Uncovering the corruption of...

The Source ·

2024/05/14

With the Venezuelan news outlet Armando.info, FRONTLINE investigates the shadowy figure at the heart of a corruption scandal spanning from Venezuela to the U.S. This 90-minute documentary tells the inside story of Alex Saab, his capture and then release by the U.S. in a controversial prisoner swap, and what has happened to the journalists who helped uncover the corruption scandal.

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49:02

Investigating the Challenger disaster

The Source ·

2024/05/13

On January 28, 1986, the shuttle Challenger broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven people on board. Millions of Americans witnessed the tragic deaths.But could the shuttle disaster have been avoided? There were many warning signs of a tragedy to come. They were recognized but then ignored — and later hidden from the public.

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48:59

Is neoliberalism bankrupt?

The Source ·

2024/05/09

With the nation lurching from one crisis to the next, many Americans believe that something fundamental has gone wrong. Why aren’t college graduates able to achieve financial security? Why is government unable to face the disaster of climate change? And why do experts tell us that the economy is strong even though the majority of Americans are struggling? In the new book The Quiet Coup, we see that the system is in fact rigged toward the powerful.

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48:58

Reflecting on Rick Perry's years leading Texas

The Source ·

2024/05/07

He was the longest serving governor in Texas history from 2000 to 2015. But what did Rick Perry actually accomplish during that time leading Texas? Are we better or worse off because of Perry’s politics? A new biography breaks down the Perry years.

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49:02

What does the DEA's rescheduling of marijuana mean...

The Source ·

2024/05/06

South Texas Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar is indicted. What is the political fall out? Climate change is driving rapid sea level rise in the Gulf of Mexico. And the DEA is proposing to reschedule marijuana which could have implications for Texas.

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49:03

What are the limits and protections for free speech...

The Source ·

2024/05/02

University campuses across America are the scenes of protests and counterprotests. There are encampments and law enforcement moving in to arrest protestors who they say have gone too far. What are the rights of students for free speech and expression? How can that expression be protected without infringing on the rights of others?

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49:02

Luck or pluck: What rules success?

The Source ·

2024/05/01

It’s comforting to think that we can be successful because we work hard and get what we deserve, but each of us has been profoundly touched by randomness. Dumb luck plays a crucial role in shaping outcomes across history and in our everyday lives. How do luck and chance guide our lives and how can we use the lessons of luck to guide our lives and public policies?

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25:07

Uvalde two years later - and questions remain unanswered

The Source ·

2024/04/30

We are approaching another grim remembrance of the school massacre at Robb Elemetary School in Uvalde. And there is still critical information about that day that the state of Texas refuses to release to the public and the families of the dead. We check in as we wait for possible indictments to come from a grand jury.

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24:11

Proposed stadium lights endanger border wildlife

The Source ·

2024/04/30

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is planning to install new stadium lighting along part of the border wall in Texas. These massive lights will be directed toward the Rio Grande and brightly shine every hour of every night, harming wildlife.

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49:01

Anexos and Mexico's controversial answer to drug...

The Source ·

2024/04/29

Mexico is not immune to the scourge of drug addiction and has developed its own response: anexos. Based on over a decade of research, a book by Angela Garcia delivers a powerful, moving work of narrative nonfiction that illuminates the little-known world of the anexos of Mexico City, the informal addiction treatment centers where mothers send their children to escape the violence of the drug war.

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49:03

What you need to know about "forever chemicals"

The Source ·

2024/04/25

They've earned the name “forever chemicals,” because they don't break down and can persist in water and soil indefinitely. The EPA recently set new limits on the toxic chemicals used to make everything from nonstick pans to firefighting foam. How to protect yourself and your family.

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49:02

Abortion confusion continues in Texas

The Source ·

2024/04/24

Eight in ten women of reproductive age have inaccurate knowledge around Texas abortion laws and their reproductive rights. What are the larger impacts of these misconceptions on Texas women? What are the larger issues surrounding accessibility to reproductive health education in the state?

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49:01

Understanding the rural voter

The Source ·

2024/04/23

America can be divided between the blue cities and the red counties. Life in the Republican voting rural parts of the nation is largely a mystery to most of the liberal voting urban dwellers. There is very real rural-urban gap, but is there White Rural Rage in America? And what explains the political loyalty to the Republican party when it doesn’t have many policies that addresses the unique needs of Rural America?

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