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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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49:04

Was the COVID pandemic a turning point?

The Source ·

2024/03/28

It was about this time four years ago that we were all witnessing the spread of COVID-19 and the response —masks, social distancing and a lot of uncertainty. We are still healing from that societal experience. We got some things right and some things wrong. What did we learn from the COVID pandemic?

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25:06

How gutting the Voting Rights Act increased the...

The Source ·

2024/03/27

The difference in turnout between white and nonwhite voters has soared since 2008, especially in regions once covered by strict Voting Rights Act protections. A new report from the Brennan Center shows since the Supreme Court’s 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder, the white-Black voter turnout gap has widened.

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24:37

San Antonio is addressing the removal of unhoused camps

The Source ·

2024/03/27

Parts of San Antonio are seeing more and more unhoused encampments. The city is actively trying to remove them saying they are a problem of health and safety. But then these encampments quickly return. What is happening with unhoused encampments? What’s a humane and progressive solution?

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49:03

Can San Antonio-to-Austin commuter rail get back on...

The Source ·

2024/03/26

Talks are beginning again with hopes to develop a San Antonio-to-Austin commuter rail. The previous Lone Star Rail District effort failed, but could new leadership make the difference?

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49:03

How to question authority for social change

The Source ·

2024/03/25

Asking the right questions can help us think more clearly, be better leaders, have richer conversations, and bridge divides. It’s questions that generate new ideas and solve problems. Asking the right questions helps make better decisions and judgments. So how do you get into the question mindset and challenge conventional thinking?

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25:00

Trump follows an authoritarian blueprint that...

The Source ·

2024/03/21

Donald Trump’s campaign promises follow a pattern of other strongmen who have overthrown their nations’ democracies. “The Origins of Elected Strongmen,” explores how parties that promote a leader’s personal agenda threaten democracy.

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24:40

Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales on Texas...

The Source ·

2024/03/21

A proposed rule by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton would allow him to remove some district attorneys who do not provide additional reporting on certain cases. Paxton’s rule would require some district and county attorneys report on prosecuting violent crimes. Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales joins us to give his reaction.

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25:10

Buy Low - Sell High! How the grocery store could be...

The Source ·

2024/03/20

Dynamic pricing is a strategy that businesses use to change prices based on external factors like market demand, season, supply changes, and price bounding. Product prices can adjust continuously in minutes in response to real-time supply and demand. Now dynamic pricing is coming to grocery stores. What do we need to know?

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24:29

Is 4 days too weak for the work week to work?

The Source ·

2024/03/20

Senator Bernie Sanders is calling for a four-day work week to compensate the labor force for the booming economy for the super wealthy. But some labor experts say the move wouldn't have all the gains being promised.

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48:43

What's behind falling birthrates and why it matters

The Source ·

2024/03/19

Is the U.S. population on the decline and is this a serious threat? The birthrate in many developed nations including the U.S. is falling and is unsustainable. Some countries have adopted policies to encourage parenting. But many young adults aren’t interested in having children.

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24:14

The U.S. Supreme Court hears Murthy v. Missouri

The Source ·

2024/03/18

On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in the case Murthy v. Missouri which centers on protecting the public from election disinformation circulated on social media. What’s at stake for voters and our democracy in a case that has already caused an unprecedented breakdown in communication between federal national security and intelligence agencies and social media companies?

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24:54

Will Monday be D-day for SB4?

The Source ·

2024/03/18

Texas Senate Bill 4 is currently scheduled to take effect no earlier than Monday, March 18 at 4 p.m. CT. The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked by advocates for immigration to prevent the law from being enforced until it can be declared unconstitutional.

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What you need to know about Opill

The Source ·

2024/03/14

Over-the-counter birth control is being rolled out to pharmacies across the country. It’s called Opill and it was approved by the FDA in July 2023. Advocates say this is a huge step in the right direction when it comes to women’s health and makes birth control accessible to almost everyone.

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What you can do to save our democracy

The Source ·

2024/03/13

We’ve seen the stories about leading political figures trying to tear up the Constitution and tear down our democracy. This is a very real and serious threat. So how do real patriots push back to make a difference and heal our democracy?Where is the blueprint for empowering citizens to organize and step up – before it’s too late?

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Poor People's Campaign calls on voters to end "death...

The Source ·

2024/03/12

Poverty is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. A growing number of poor and low-wage people in Texas are coming together to demand the passage of public policies that will end the crisis of death by poverty. In Texas 33% of the electorate must deal with issues of poverty, including low pay, high rent and no health care. But what can be done?

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24:54

Questions raised about ICE deporation flights

The Source ·

2024/03/11

Everyday ICE Air takes to the not-so-friendly skies. These are federal government deportation flights that don’t always take their passengers out of the country. The workings of the deportation flights are hidden from view of the public, but they are the result of big contracts with private companies.

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24:18

Uvalde families react to the Prado Report that clears...

The Source ·

2024/03/11

An investigator for the city of Uvalde found that notwithstanding the many failures from police officers during the 2022 school shooting, they did not violate protocol and acted in good faith. The report finds that no punishment is warranted despite the fact that 19 children and two teachers died. Do you think there should be some accountability for the Uvalde police?

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48:48

Remembering Joyce Slocum and her leadership in public...

The Source ·

2024/03/07

Texas has lost a champion for press freedom and a leader at Texas Public Radio.Joyce Slocum died this week from complications from colon cancer. We are going to take some time to remember and celebrate Joyce who told us to dare to listen, be civil in our discourse and to be inclusive.

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48:48

San Antonio's transportation future

The Source ·

2024/03/06

Is San Antonio on the right track when it comes to transportation? The fast growing city is in the slow lane when it comes to fostering walkable, bike-friendly neighborhoods. Should there be a redesign of streets to make them safe and accessible for everyone – with less emphasis on accommodating cars and trucks? How do we get there from here?

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48:48

Columnist Cary Clack on race, redemption and hope

The Source ·

2024/03/05

In his Express News column Cary Clack has taken on the big topics of the day— from Donald Trump, Joe Biden, the death of George Floyd, and the mass shooting of schoolchildren in Uvalde. But he’s also turned his writing eye inward, frequently reflecting on the local community and the people who have inspired him.

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