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ENside Politics

San Antonio Express-News

A weekly podcast that breaks down how politics works, and often doesn"t work, in San Antonio. Metro Editor Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporters question politicians and other newsmakers about what they"re up to in our name.

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267. Culture War Speaker

ENside Politics ·

2023/10/31

The emergence of Mike Johnson, the political reaction to the Lewiston mass shooting and the questions about Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen's future plans. REQUIRED READING: Behind his civil tone, Mike Johnson is MAGA toxicity at its worst Pressure mounts on Bexar County elections chief to retire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:28

266. Reproductive Justice Fund, mayoral race and mold...

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2023/10/24

City Hall reporter Molly Smith breaks down the lawsuit from anti-abortion groups, the wild mayoral race awaiting San Antonio and the mold found at the Alamodome. REQUIRED READING: Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over Reproductive Justice Fund The Ala-moldy-dome: City arena has a mold problem -- and $1 million to fix it ‘The mayor’s race has already begun’: 2025 election could draw contenders from inside and outside City Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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31:32

265. Manufacturing jobs come to the South Side, Greg...

ENside Politics ·

2023/10/17

Why JCB picked San Antonio for its new plant, what former mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse is planning for 2025 and how the feud between Dan Patrick and Dade Phelan has escalated. REQUIRED READING: Britain's JCB to open manufacturing plant in San Antonio, hire 1,500 Greg Brockhouse wants back in the political arena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:50

264. Marisa Bono talks school vouchers and the state...

ENside Politics ·

2023/10/10

The CEO of Every Texan addresses the state's lack of support for public education and the growing Medicaid crisis in Texas. REQUIRED READING: A not-so special session on school vouchers Understaffed and broken system': 900,000 Texans lose Medicaid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:36

263. GOP infighting in Texas lege and on Captiol Hill

ENside Politics ·

2023/10/03

The Puro Politics team talks about what the narrowly averted federal shutdown and the Paxton impeachment trial tell us about the state of the GOP. Also, a look at SAISD school closures and direct flights from San Antonio to Frankfurt. REQUIRED READING: Whether it's Paxton impeachment or federal shutdown, Republicans can't stop fighting with each other Ignore the hype: San Antonio airport's first-ever nonstop to Europe really is a big deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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23:50

262. Kimberly Mata-Rubio on the Uvalde shooting that...

ENside Politics ·

2023/09/19

Uvalde mayoral hopeful and mother of Robb Elementary victim Lexi Rubio joins Puro Politics to talk about gun reform and how she hopes to unite her divided, devastated hometown. REQUIRED READING: Kimberly Mata-Rubio, mother of Uvalde shooting victim, running for mayor Lexi Rubio was a math whiz who dreamed of becoming a lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:09

261. The Joe Gonzales Interview

ENside Politics ·

2023/09/12

ABOUT THE EPISODE: Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales talks about the recent spate of San Antonio Police officers being shot. He also addresses the criticism he has received from Police Chief William McManus. REQUIRED READING: San Antonio's police chief, DA at loggerheads over spate of shootings "This is ridiculous": Sixth San Antonio police officer injured in less than two weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:45

260. Ken Paxton Impeachment Begins

ENside Politics ·

2023/09/05

The Puro Politics team talks about the beginning of Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment, including his long history of corruption allegations, how State Sen. Angela Paxton can still affect the outcome for her husband without casting a vote, and how Paxton's allegiance to former President Donald Trump could influence the trial. REQUIRED READING: Live updates from the impeachment trial Timeline of allegations against Paxton that led to his impeachment Garcia: Texas voters bear responsibility

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36:21

259. Nephtalí De León Loses His Poetic License

ENside Politics ·

2023/08/29

A look at the defunding of SA2020, the firing of Nephtalí De León, SAISD library cuts and Will Hurd's exclusion from GOP debate. REQUIRED READING: "Stripping away funding for SA2020 would be a mistake for San Antonio" https://www.expressnews.com/columnist/gilbert-garcia/article/sa2020-funding-stripped-18309701.php "San Antonio fires poet laureate for using 'racial slur' in a

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42:56

258. The Colin Allred Interview

ENside Politics ·

2023/08/22

ABOUT THE EPISODE: U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred makes the case for bipartisanship and explains why he thinks Ted Cruz can be defeated in 2024. REQUIRED READING: Former NFL player Colin Allred launches campaign to push out Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024 https://www.expressnews.com/politics/texas/article/u-s-rep-colin-allred-launches-early-2024-18143968.php State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, outspoken on guns after Uvalde, launches campaign against

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33:03

257. City Budget Season

ENside Politics ·

2023/08/15

San Antonio Express-News writers discuss Mayor Ron Nirenberg's future, city funding for Animal Care Services and the deepening border tensions in Eagle Pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:17

256. The Roland Gutierrez interview

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2023/08/01

U.S. Senate hopeful talks about Uvalde, gun control and immigration while making his case against Ted Cruz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:29

255. Abbott's Border Debacle

ENside Politics ·

2023/07/24

The Texas governor turns Eagle Pass into a war zone, plus updates on the Spurs downtown arena and San Antonio suing the state over its "Death Star" legislation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:24

254. Is a Downtown Sports District in S.A.'s Future?

ENside Politics ·

2023/07/17

The Puro Politics team talks about the push for a new arena and stadium, plus a look at the candidacies of Will Hurd and Roland Gutierrez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:19

253. The Trey Martinez Fischer interview

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2023/07/10

San Antonio Democrat talks property taxes, school funding, local control and state politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:57

252. The Sukh Kaur interview

ENside Politics ·

2023/06/27

The new councilwoman for District 1 discusses her priorities and how she pulled off that big win over the incumbent in her district. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:21

251. Runoff recap

ENside Politics ·

2023/06/13

Sukh Kaur and Marina Gavito win in commanding fashion, plus a look way ahead at the mayor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:49

250. The John Courage interview

ENside Politics ·

2023/06/05

District 9 councilman talks with the Puro Politics team about gun exchanges, housing affordability and local control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:58

249. Latina leadership lessons

ENside Politics ·

2023/05/22

Delia Garcia and Laura Barberena join Gilbert Garcia to talk about a new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:12

248. The Marc Whyte interview

ENside Politics ·

2023/05/15

San Antonio District 10 councilman-elect talks about his plans for the next two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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