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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.

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Latest Episodes
  • There has been a catastrophic decline in the population of North American birds. The continent has lost approximately one-third of all birds since 1970. But certain groups like raptors and waterfowl have recovered significantly due to targeted habitat restoration and dedicated conservation funding.
  • It’s an essential insight about our world: Innovation drives economic growth. For the U.S. to thrive, it must keep innovating. But how, and in what areas? A new book co-authored by MIT faculty members focuses on key areas where technology advances can drive the economy and support national security. Semiconductors, biotechnology, drones, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing — are all built on U.S. know-how, but these are also areas where the country could be falling behind.
  • Because of the ongoing drought water levels in the Edwards Aquifer have been dipping to some of the lowest in history. Yet development growth continues, and big thirsty industry continues to move into the area. Meanwhile area agriculture is looking down the barrel of dropping wells and few options.
  • For over a year the Trump administration has been executing its mass deportation agenda. Data shows that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement dragnet has scooped up mainly non-criminal immigrants. Recently the National Council of Jewish Women San Antonio organized the live panel discussion: “Paths, Barriers and Possibilities: Immigration in America” for a conversation about the impact of Trump’s mass deportation policies.
  • Texas restaurants are facing a new round of financial strain, and industry leaders say immigration enforcement is making a difficult economy even harder to navigate.
  • PBS Frontline investigates a controversial alliance between President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s leader Nayib Bukele regarding immigration and gang suppression. While both leaders publicly celebrated a crackdown on the MS-13 gang, investigative reporters uncovered evidence of secret government negotiations with criminal organizations to artificially lower murder rates.
  • Americans are paying more at the pump after the conflict with Iran sent oil markets sharply higher and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Whether by downsizing your grass lawn, planting a handful of native species, or allowing leaves to sit untouched — you can take action to help your yard become a healing space for nature and restoration. By supporting wildlife at home, homeowners have power to lead when it comes to backyard conservation.
  • Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joins The Source to discuss the San Antonio City Council’s zoning change aimed at stopping a planned ICE detention center. Meanwhile, ICE says it plans to open the facility on Sept. 30.
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