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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Ways to Connect

San Antonio Fire Union Faces Campaign Finance Questions

By Kim Johnson • Jul 20, 2018
Ryan Loyd / TPR News

As the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association continues its charge to amend the City charter, there are questions about their funding disclosures and potential campaign finance violations.

The Express-News reported on Tuesday that the union had failed to disclose payments made to the firm Texas Petition Strategies, as is required by state law.

What Impact Is The Opioid Epidemic Having On Foster Care?

By • Jul 18, 2018
Alexas_Fotos/Pixabay http://bit.ly/2NnLaQT

More children are being sent to foster care because of a parent's opioid misuse. 

San Antonio Conference Teaches Writing For 'The New Century'

By • Jul 16, 2018
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Storytelling can not only shape one's exploration of self, but also help others navigate a more complex and fast-paced modern landscape. 

When Bexar County Opens New Intake Facility, Will SAPD Still Process City-Made Arrests?

By & • Jul 16, 2018
Joey Palacios / Texas Public Radio

Bexar County will soon open a new multimillion dollar intake facility for processing and detaining suspects after an arrest, but the San Antonio Police Department has said it would decline to use it.

Feeling Anxious? You're Not Alone

By • Jul 15, 2018
Mariana Zanatta/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) http://bit.ly/2LdwAux

People in the United States say they're more anxious this year than in 2017, according to The American Psychiatric Association's latest public opinion poll. 


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