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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.

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.
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Latest Episodes
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  • The news media heading into a second Trump administration is bracing for an assault on the freedom of the press. Trump calls journalists enemies of the people, and he is promising retribution. What’s the future of the freedom of the press under Trump? We are joined by Seth Stern, Director of Advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation.
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  • Today's teens are being exposed to the deceptive marketing strategies of e-cigarette companies. Studies have shown adolescents who see tobacco-related content on social media channels are significantly more susceptible to start vaping than peers who did not come across these advertisements. Dr. Delaney Ruston explains the dangers of teen vaping and its effects like lung damage and exposure to harmful chemicals.
  • There is a fundamental gap between many Americans about political beliefs which threatens the United States. The angry repetitive and unproductive arguments are clearly not helping. But there is a way to move beyond the partisan divisions and uniting behind creating a better future. We’re joined by psychologist Kenneth Barish to discuss his book "Bridging our Political Divide."
  • When Donald Trump becomes the next president, he will be facing a world full of conflicts. In Syria rebels toppled a dictator who was backed by Russia and Iran. Ukraine fights for survival. China shows its aggression to the U.S. and Israel continues to attack Gaza. What does this mean for America foreign policy and national security under Trump?
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  • For 50 years COPS/Metro Alliance has been a grassroots organization in San Antonio and has played a crucial role in advocating for the needs of low- and moderate-income communities. What's next for COPS/Metro?
  • Anti-Vaccine and medical misinformation spreader Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to be the health secretary. Vaccine researcher, Dr. Peter Hotez, joins us to explain why this is a concerning choice.
  • On Jan. 14, 2025, the 89th Legislature’s regular session will be gaveled in and will run to June 2. After another bruising November election for the Democrats, Republicans control both the Texas House and Senate.