The Source

by 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 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 [email protected].

Episodes

Uvalde two years later - and questions remain unanswered

25m · Published 30 Apr 16:18

We are approaching another grim remembrance of the school massacre at Robb Elemetary School in Uvalde. And there is still critical information about that day that the state of Texas refuses to release to the public and the families of the dead. We check in as we wait for possible indictments to come from a grand jury.

Proposed stadium lights endanger border wildlife

24m · Published 30 Apr 15:45

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is planning to install new stadium lighting along part of the border wall in Texas. These massive lights will be directed toward the Rio Grande and brightly shine every hour of every night, harming wildlife.

Anexos and Mexico's controversial answer to drug addiction

49m · Published 29 Apr 16:42

Mexico is not immune to the scourge of drug addiction and has developed its own response: anexos. Based on over a decade of research, a book by Angela Garcia delivers a powerful, moving work of narrative nonfiction that illuminates the little-known world of the anexos of Mexico City, the informal addiction treatment centers where mothers send their children to escape the violence of the drug war.

What you need to know about "forever chemicals"

49m · Published 25 Apr 15:44

They've earned the name “forever chemicals,” because they don't break down and can persist in water and soil indefinitely. The EPA recently set new limits on the toxic chemicals used to make everything from nonstick pans to firefighting foam. How to protect yourself and your family.

Abortion confusion continues in Texas

49m · Published 24 Apr 17:13

Eight in ten women of reproductive age have inaccurate knowledge around Texas abortion laws and their reproductive rights. What are the larger impacts of these misconceptions on Texas women? What are the larger issues surrounding accessibility to reproductive health education in the state?

Understanding the rural voter

49m · Published 23 Apr 16:18

America can be divided between the blue cities and the red counties. Life in the Republican voting rural parts of the nation is largely a mystery to most of the liberal voting urban dwellers. There is very real rural-urban gap, but is there White Rural Rage in America? And what explains the political loyalty to the Republican party when it doesn’t have many policies that addresses the unique needs of Rural America?

The threat of Christian nationalism

0s · Published 22 Apr 16:33

Donald Trump is selling autographed bibles and comparing himself to Jesus while asking for political contributions. And this doesn’t seem to be a problem for many in the Religious Right because Trump could deliver a Christian Nationalist agenda. How did a fringe viewpoint grab the center of American politics and what happens if they gain power?

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Where do you stand on the delta-8 divide?

49m · Published 18 Apr 13:39

Delta-8 products have exploded in popularity and are easily accessible to people 21 and over. Some argue that it helps with chronic pain and stress while others are pushing for a statewide ban.

Why the U.S. needs to win the computer chip cold war

49m · Published 17 Apr 12:46

Just this week it was announced that an advanced computer chip manufacturer is coming to central Texas and creating thousands of jobs. The Biden Administration passed the CHIPS Act to bring that technology back to the U.S. for economic growth and national security. The next global conflict could be decided by who has access to the best silicon chips.

Frontline documents Russia's kidnapping of children of Ukraine

25m · Published 16 Apr 19:18

When Russia invaded Ukraine, it didn't just take territory. It separated thousands of Ukrainian children from the only home they've ever known, relocating them to Russian-occupied territory or to Russia itself. Most of those children have not returned. FRONTLINE shows us what happened to those children.

The Source has 303 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 185:38:02. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on March 12th 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 21st, 2024 21:10.