The Source

Monday - Thursday from noon-1 p.m. on KSTX

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.

Hosted by veteran journalist David Martin Davies, and produced by Kim Johnson and Jan Ross Piedad.

Tune in to The Source for insightful discussion and analysis on topics that matter to residents of the Alamo City.

Support for The Source comes from contributors to the Community Engagement Fund, including The Gladys and Ralph Lazarus Foundation.

Contribute to the conversation:

  • Call us at: (210) 614-8980 during the show
  • Leave a voicemail at (210) 615-8982 anytime. Submissions may be played on-air
  • Tweet questions to:  @tprsource
  • E-mail comments to:  thesource@tpr.org

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Be sure to note if you have extensive experience or expertise on a particular show topic and include your phone number as we may call you for more information on your comment or story.

Ways to Connect

Central Texas Republicans Battle For A Shot At Lamar Smith's Seat In Congress

By • Apr 18, 2018

Texas Public Radio's "The Source" is hosting a series of forums with candidates leading up the 2018 midterm elections. In Texas, more than 30 races are in runoffs for a party's official nomination. Early voting for the May 22 primary runoff elections begins May 14. 


Why Vinyl Refuses To Die: Records Make A Renaissance In San Antonio

By • Apr 17, 2018
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The analog tones of vinyl discs are coming back into popularity, reviving record stores and music enthusiasts across America. What's behind the rise of the old-fashioned album? 


The Impact Of Opioids: How Is San Antonio Handling This Substance Abuse Epidemic?

By • Apr 16, 2018
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Overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States.


What Will It Take To Revive San Antonio's Northeast Corridor?

By • Apr 15, 2018
Jan Ross Piedad/Texas Public Radio

A four-mile stretch of San Antonio's Northeast side has been the center of a years-long revitalization project since 2014.


Underage Drinking Is A Serious Public Health Issue In The U.S.

By • Apr 11, 2018
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The legal drinking age is 21 years old in the United States, but many Americans accept the reality of underage drinking in high school and college.


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