The Source
Texas PR
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 analysis on topics that matter to residents of the Alamo City.Contribute to the conversation:Call or text during the live show at 833-877-8255.Leave a voicemail at 210 615-8982 anytime. Submissions may be played on-air.Email comments to thesource@tpr.org.
Location:
San Antonio, TX
Networks:
Texas PR
Description:
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 analysis on topics that matter to residents of the Alamo City.Contribute to the conversation:Call or text during the live show at 833-877-8255.Leave a voicemail at 210 615-8982 anytime. Submissions may be played on-air.Email comments to thesource@tpr.org.
Language:
English
Episodes
The life of a border smuggler
1/20/2025
Robbery, kidnapping, extortion, rape and murder— that’s what migrants face on their journey north. Jason De León spent years interviewing human smugglers in Mexico and Central America. De León argues it’s far more complicated than what American politicians and the media portrays. His book Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling won the National Book Award.
Duration:00:48:21
What ails us: A unifying theory
1/15/2025
Roberto Treviño-Peña, MD, has written about the human brain and the forces of nature in his newest book, "The Four Forces of Human Nature: A Unifying Theory." Treviño Peña is a medical researcher whose groundbreaking work in diabetes and obesity prevention in children appears in prestigious medical journals and receives millions in federal funding.
Duration:00:48:42
Is San Antonio zoned out? City land-use policies shape our lives
1/14/2025
The way we build our cities is largely driven by zoning. The decisions about land use are made at city hall. But have these rules helped to create urban sprawl and economic inequality? What are some zoning reforms that can transform city planning into a force for social good, enabling cities to become more sustainable, walkable and socially just? Sara Bronin talks about her latest book, Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World.
Duration:00:49:07
A people-powered Green New Deal
1/13/2025
Donald Trump says he wants to "terminate" spending on what he calls the Green New Deal. But investments have been made, renewable energy is on the market, jobs have been created and it is a major part of the energy economy. Is it too late for Trump to pull the plug on green power? Jeremy Brecher discusses his new book The Green New Deal from Below: How Ordinary People Are Building a Just and Climate-Safe Economy
Duration:00:48:58
How will the deer survive?
1/8/2025
Here in Texas you are probably used to seeing and even interacting with white-tailed deer. They stride into gardens and could end up on the side of a road after an unfortunate vehicle collision. We have a long and complicated relationship with deer. They are part of our myths and evolution. In the new book “The Age of Deer” author Erika Howsare hunts for the tales about deer.
Duration:00:48:59
The future is for sale at CES
1/7/2025
Technology is moving faster than many of us realize but stroll the expo floor at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and it's clear we are living in an age of silicon chip wizardry. Wendy Sheehan Donnell explains what's new at CES. She is Editor-in-Chief at PCMag.
Duration:00:25:04
'Buy Nothing' is where the price is right
1/7/2025
Are you tired of the runaway consumer culture that’s burying the planet in trash? The Buy Nothing Project is a social media movement where people can freely give, receive, and share goods, services, and skills. It encourages participants to reduce waste, build connections, and promote generosity.
Duration:00:24:33
White supremacists with a badge
1/6/2025
Does American law enforcement have a growing white supremacy problem? Investigations have proven over and over again— yes. But despite calls for reform, the law enforcement world largely tolerates white supremacists as members of its ranks and acts of overt racism by officers. Mike German is the author of Policing White Supremacy.
Duration:00:49:00
Making remote work, work in 2025
1/5/2025
Will 2025 be the year that everyone returns to the office? What is the future of remote work? What did we learn from this grand labor experiment that benefited white collar workers? Is it time to return to the commute and the fluorescent lights of the cubicle? We are joined by Brittany Rastsmith, a remote worker coach at Bloom Remote.
Duration:00:48:59
In timeless dreams, Roy Orbison still sings
1/1/2025
Roy Orbison was a West Texas boy with an operatic voice. He was drawn to the guitar at age six. His monumental global career successes were matched by extraordinary personal tragedies. Jeff Slate is the co-author of the book The Authorized Roy Orbison.
Duration:00:49:53
Teen idols, girl groups and JFK: Early '60s rock & roll
12/31/2024
There’s a belief that after the death of Buddy Holly rock & roll lost its way until the arrival of the Beatles. Early '60s rock was still growing in popularity, but the airwaves were ruled by teen idols, girl groups and novelty songs. However, that’s not the full story. Richard Aquila is the author of Rock & Roll in Kennedy's America: A Cultural History of the Early 1960s.
Duration:00:49:53
Let's party like Disco never died
12/30/2024
Born on the dance floor in the 1970s amidst the shadow of post-Nixon America and a bruising recession, Disco offered an escape from American disillusionment and economic hardship. Disco celebrated inclusivity, hedonism, and liberation. When it became a commercial success, it became a cultural force that may have seemed vacant and superficial, but there was a deeper cultural significance. David Hamsley writes about that in his book To Disco, with Love: The Records That Defined an Era.
Duration:00:49:53
Why glam rock still bangs the gong
12/23/2024
Glam rock was a musical movement that originated in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s. It was characterized by its flamboyant style, which included glitter, platform shoes, and outrageous clothing and makeup. In a music-packed interview, Simon Reynolds, author of "Shock and Awe: The Legacy of Glam Rock," explains the rise of glam.
Duration:00:49:32
What's so funny about pregnancy?
12/18/2024
Over the decades pregnancy has been depicted in American comedy in some funny ways. From Lucille Ball’s real-life pregnancy on I Love Lucy – To Pam and Jim having a baby in The Office. Victoria Sturtevant joins us to discuss her new book, It’s all in the Delivery, and looks at how comedy led the way to how Americans talk about pregnancy, infertility, adoption, and abortion.
Duration:00:49:02
Trump's plan to silence press freedom
12/17/2024
The news media heading into a second Trump administration is bracing for an assault on the freedom of the press. Trump calls journalists enemies of the people, and he is promising retribution. What’s the future of the freedom of the press under Trump? We are joined by Seth Stern, Director of Advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation.
Duration:00:49:02
FRONTLINE shows there is much to learn from the Maui wildfire
12/16/2024
In August 2023, the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century reduced much of a Hawaiian town to ashes, displacing thousands. PBS Frontline’s new documentary, “Maui’s Deadly Firestorm,” is a year-long investigation into the devastating wildfire that claimed 102 lives.
Duration:00:49:01
'Stealth vaping' and other dangerous vaping trends
12/15/2024
Today's teens are being exposed to the deceptive marketing strategies of e-cigarette companies. Studies have shown adolescents who see tobacco-related content on social media channels are significantly more susceptible to start vaping than peers who did not come across these advertisements. Dr. Delaney Ruston explains the dangers of teen vaping and its effects like lung damage and exposure to harmful chemicals.
Duration:00:49:00
How to respectfully agree to disagree about politics
12/10/2024
There is a fundamental gap between many Americans about political beliefs which threatens the United States. The angry repetitive and unproductive arguments are clearly not helping. But there is a way to move beyond the partisan divisions and uniting behind creating a better future. We’re joined by psychologist Kenneth Barish to discuss his book "Bridging our Political Divide."
Duration:00:49:01
How will Trump deal with Syria and other foreign policy powder kegs?
12/9/2024
When Donald Trump becomes the next president, he will be facing a world full of conflicts. In Syria rebels toppled a dictator who was backed by Russia and Iran. Ukraine fights for survival. China shows its aggression to the U.S. and Israel continues to attack Gaza. What does this mean for America foreign policy and national security under Trump?
Duration:00:49:01
Dangerous dogs and San Antonio public safety
12/8/2024
San Antonio City Council approved higher fines for dog owners when their dogs repeatedly get loose or bite others. District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito championed the effort after a series of dangerous dog attacks.
Duration:00:48:36