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
Dems file ethics complaint against podcaster Sen. Ted Cruz
7/25/2024
Ethics complaints are being filed against Texas Senator Ted Cruz for his podcasting arraignment with IheartMedia.
Duration:00:15:16
Questions raised in execution of East Texas man accused of shaken baby death
7/25/2024
Robert Roberson is facing execution by lethal injection on Oct. 17, 2024, for the death of his two-year-old daughter. However, his attorneys say there is new evidence that proves he's innocent.
Duration:00:24:56
An investigation into worker trench collapse deaths
7/24/2024
More than 250 people across the country have died over the last decade when trenches they were working in collapsed. Texas Public Radio joined with NPR and 1A in a worker safety investigation.
Duration:00:24:54
Help shape SA's bike plan
7/24/2024
The San Antonio bike plan is coming together. After public hearings and online comments the mapping of the San Antonio bike network is coming into focus. But there is still time to weigh in.
Duration:00:24:19
SA quest for affordable housing
7/22/2024
The San Antonio City Council is looking for a solution for the city’s lack of affordable housing. As the city experiences a population boom, driven by its robust economy and cultural appeal, the demand for housing has surged. What can the city do to boost the supply of affordable housing?
Duration:00:48:48
Biden steps aside, shakes up 2024 race for White House
7/22/2024
President Biden has stepped away from accepting the Democratic Party’s nomination for president and he is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. This after calls from party leaders over concerns of Biden’s cognitive health. Do you think Biden made the right decision? Does this decision change your vote? Will it change which party wins the White House?
Duration:00:48:49
50 Years of Urban-15
7/18/2024
For 50 years Urban-15 has been drumming and dancing in the streets of San Antonio—and helping to shape local culture. Before Urban-15 was invigorating Fiesta parades, it was an experimental music group and a champion for local arts and creativity. George and Cat Cisneros join us to talk about a half-century of Urban-15.
Duration:00:48:49
Planning Arboretum San Antonio
7/16/2024
The first Arboretum San Antonio community input workshop is August 19 at the Mission Library 3134 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78214 at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Duration:00:48:48
Rep. Steve Allison on public school funding
7/16/2024
State Representative Steve Allison (Rep D-121) lost his re-election in the Republican primary after standing up to Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher plan. He is calling on Abbott to restore public school funding in Texas.
Duration:00:24:48
Reactions to the Trump assassination attempt
7/15/2024
On Saturday there was an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. What happened was both unthinkable and paradoxically, many say, predictable. Political rhetoric in America has grown increasingly polarized and intense.
Duration:00:48:48
Crystal City and the poverty of place
7/10/2024
Three of the nation’s top scholars known for tackling key mysteries about poverty in America turn their attention from the country’s poorest people to its poorest places.
Duration:00:49:22
Defiant female musicians who set the stage for rock 'n' roll
7/10/2024
Writer Meredith Ochs profiles 50 female performers who made their mark on rock 'n' roll.
Duration:00:49:00
Can the Institute of Texan Cultures be saved from Project Marvel?
7/9/2024
The city’s grand vision for the southeast corner of downtown is called Project Marvel. It’s an ambitious multi-billion-dollar project that will turn the area around the re-imagined Alamodome and the bulldozed Institute of Texan Cultures into a new home for the Spurs and an entertainment destination. But some say the ITC building should be saved and that public transparency is needed for all of this.
Duration:00:48:49
The history and impact of San Antonio's often overlooked 'West Side Sound'
7/3/2024
Despite little national popularity, the genre of music known as the "West Side Sound" was a distinctly San Antonio and South-Central Texas cultural phenomenon—and remains beloved today.
Duration:00:49:04
The songs that elected U.S. presidents
7/3/2024
Throughout American history, presidential campaigns have used music as a powerful tool to connect with voters. These songs offer a glimpse into the political climate of yore, that wasn’t so different than today. In the early days some campaigns looked to stoke patriotic fervor, while others crafted derisive songs mocking opposing candidates. We listen to the historic songs of historic presidential campaigns.
Duration:00:48:23
Teen idols, girl groups and JFK: Early '60s rock & roll
7/2/2024
There’s a long-held 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. This could be seen as a time of innocence and tremendous creativity which shattered with the assassination of President Kennedy.
Duration:00:48:25
Tracing the voices of Americana music
7/1/2024
Americana music. What is it? Where did it come from? And where is it going? Whatever it is, Americana is not selling out stadiums any longer. Tastes have changed, but there are still many devoted fans.
Duration:00:48:22
U.S. Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis
6/27/2024
The U.S. Surgeon General Gun declared gun violence a public health crisis on Tuesday. This is the first time the Surgeon General has made an advisory on firearm violence.
Duration:00:39:48
The latest on the Air Force general charged with sexual assault of a female military officer
6/27/2024
The former commander of the 19th Air Force was accused of sexually assaulting a female subordinate officer. This case marks the second time in history that a general officer was court-martialed over assault accusations.
Duration:00:09:26