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
Nelson Wolff and how to succeed in Bexar County politics
11/30/2023
Former County Judge Nelson Wolff is dropping some truth bombs. He’s got 95 Power Principles that he developed over a lifetime duking it out in Texas politics. From Applewhite to Covid to Streetcar, Wolff was in the middle of many fights that define Bexar County. His new book spells out the lessons he learned.
Duration:00:50:45
'Tenderheart': family, food, loss and joy
11/28/2023
If more people knew more ways to cook vegetables, do you think they would be more likely to eat healthier? Studies show that people who were more knowledgeable about cooking vegetables were more likely to report eating them regularly. Hetty Lui McKinnon is an award-winning Australian Chinese cookbook author. She is known for her vibrant and flavorful vegetarian recipes that are inspired by her Chinese heritage and global travels.
Duration:00:50:45
Why blue state residents live longer and healthier
11/27/2023
Experts says the United States can improve its life expectancy by addressing social and economic issues with multifaceted approaches that include investments in public health, education, and social programs.
Duration:00:50:45
Saving AM radio
11/25/2023
AM radio, the technology that started the era of mass communication could be pushed asside. The makers of electric vehicles are ejecting AM radios from the dashboard. But the federal government could step in to save AM.
Duration:00:24:55
Are you ready for next-gen wearable tech?
11/25/2023
Wearable technology continues to advance and promises to deliver new consumer products that could be a revolution similar to the dawn of the PC and the smart phone. What are smart glasses and the AI Pin? What can they do for us?
Duration:00:24:23
Why so many decide to be so wrong about so much
11/20/2023
Why are so many of us wrong about so much? From COVID-19 to climate change to the results of elections, millions of Americans believe things that are simply not true―and act based on these misperceptions. In 'Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation' – we see how social and cultural identities trump factual information.
Duration:00:48:49
Behind the frontlines of a Ukrainian war zone
11/18/2023
The harrowing documentary “20 Days in Mariupol,” takes the viewer in the war zone during the first days of Russia’s assault on the Ukrainian city. A joint production by The Associated Press and PBS “Frontline,” has been met with critical acclaim. It’s an intense account of war, documenting fighting in the streets and the strain of death on Mariupol’s besieged residents.
Duration:00:50:41
Is it time to junk junk fees?
11/15/2023
A 2022 study by Consumer Reports found that Americans spend nearly $65 billion on junk fees each year. This figure includes fees for overdrafts, late payments, account maintenance, and convenience services. The Biden administration is trying to take on junk fees, but Republicans in congress are defending the practice.
Duration:00:24:52
To tip or not to tip?
11/15/2023
Tipping has become more common and in places where tipping didn't used to be expected—even online.What are the new tipping rules and who actually gets the tips? Is tipping fair to the employees and the customers?
Duration:00:24:27
Biden's and Abbott's border walls
11/14/2023
President Joe Biden and Governor Greg Abbott are both building border walls in South Texas. Why are these two political opposites finding themselves on the same side of the wall debate? How is this impacting the community and the environment of the border?
Duration:00:25:00
San Antonio goes big on solar program
11/14/2023
San Antonio City Council has approved the largest on-site municipal solar project in Texas. The $30 million project will install rooftop, parking and park canopy solar systems on 42 city facilities. This is seen as a big step towards the city’s 2040 goal of zero net energy at all municipal buildings. The project will also bring solar shade canopies to several parks and community centers around the city.
Duration:00:24:18
The broken promise of public schools in Kensington, PA
11/13/2023
The promise of America is that every child gets a fair chance to lift themselves out of poverty, live a life true to their potential and be rewarded for their hard work. But is that promise a lie? How far from real life is it? When the promise is examined, we see that American policies, institutions and systems fail American children and families. Escaping poverty is a tightrope walk with no room for error. We are joined by sociologist Nikhil Goyal author "Of Live to See the Day."
Duration:00:50:46
Are UFOs real? What does the government know?
11/13/2023
The US government is now taking Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) more seriously than ever before. This year the Pentagon released its first unclassified report on UAPs, which found that most of these sightings could not be explained by current technology or scientific knowledge. What questions do you have about what we know about UFOs?
Duration:00:50:46
Representative Trey Martinez Fischer on Special Session #4
11/9/2023
The Texas House of Representatives gaveled in for a historic fourth special session on Tuesday, mere hours after adjourning sine die on this year's third special session. Gov. Greg Abbott is still trying to pass his unpopular agenda on school vouchers. Rep Trey Martinez Fischer (D) San Antonio joins us to discuss the state legislature.
Duration:00:50:45
Is SAISD's rightsizing plan fair?
11/8/2023
San Antonio Independent School District is considering closing 19 campuses in order to deal with a shrinking number of students in the district.Parents have been asking the SAISD board to reconsider. A vote is scheduled for the board’s “Rightsizing” decision on Nov. 13.
Duration:00:50:45
Let's humbly disagree
11/6/2023
In this time of increasing political and social division – when it’s seems there’s little to no common ground on the issues – there is a need for intellectual humility -- This is the acceptance that one's beliefs and opinions could be wrong and open good faith dialog could help us heal. Are you ready for intellectual humility?
Duration:00:50:46
Could the Spurs move to a new downtown arena?
11/4/2023
Could the Spurs dribble over to a new billion-dollar arena in downtown San Antonio? The Express-News is reporting there’s serious preliminary talk about building a new home for the Spurs at the Institute of Texan Cultures at Hemisfair. The move could boost downtown business, but what are the tradeoffs?
Duration:00:50:42
Texas prison deaths undercounted
11/2/2023
We don't know how many people die in law enforcement custody each year, whether in an encounter with police on the street, during transport, or while in jails, prisons, or detention centers. Numbers that are reported are not reliable. But it’s clear that this has become a public health emergency that needs national standards and review panels.
Duration:00:50:44
Sen. Gutierrez's plan for immigration reform
10/31/2023
Governor Greg Abbott is pushing for new harsh border security laws that will cost the state billions of dollars and could deport citizens and legal residents suspected of being migrants in the state illegally. But state Senator Roland Gutierrez is calling for comprehensive immigration reform that he says will address the heart of the border problem.
Duration:00:48:46
Sen. McConnell's impact on the courts and the American divide
10/30/2023
How Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell helped transform the Supreme Court and U.S. politics. Amid scrutiny of the high court and a power struggle in the GOP, FRONTLINE examines McConnell’s rise and role in pushing the judiciary to the right and America’s polarized democracy.
Duration:00:50:45