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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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- Today
The race for CD-15 tests durability of Republican gains among Latino voters
Republican U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz and Democratic challenger Bobby Pulido are competing in one of Texas’ most closely watched congressional races, testing whether Republicans can hold Latino voters who helped propel President Donald Trump’s 2024 victory.
- Today
Affordability, Latino turnout and Trump's endorsement shape race for Texas’ redrawn 35th District
Texas Republicans dramatically reshaped the 35th Congressional District to help expand their U.S. House majority. On Nov. 3, voters in the newly redrawn CD35 will decide between Democrat Johnny Garcia and Republican Carlos De La Cruz, who declined the invitation to come on TPR's "The Source" to take listener calls.
- 2 days ago29 min
Texas Matters: Inside Ken Paxton's jet-setting lifestyle and a Texas anthropologist receives a 'genius grant'
This week on Texas Matters: President Trump makes a Texas campaign stop in Texas. Inside Ken Paxton’s jet-setting travels. And a Texas State University anthropologist wins a “genius award."
- 3 days ago26 min
No immediate plans to resurrect NIOSA says Conservation Society president
The Conservation Society of San Antonio has canceled A Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA) for Fiesta 2027, saying the longtime celebration is no longer fulfilling its purpose as a fundraiser for historic preservation and education. Society President Betty Bueché said the suspending NIOSA is due to financial reasons, and there is no timetable for its return.
- 4 days ago
New San Pedro Springs Park Conservancy seeks to restore historic park
San Pedro Park is the oldest park in Texas but there is archeological evidence that it’s been used for over 12,000 years. The newly formed San Pedro Springs Park Conservancy wants to rehabilitate neglected elements of the historic park that sits just north of downtown. How do you want to see the park restored and improved for generations to come?
- 4 days ago
How the Endangered Species Act has become endangered
Recent changes to Endangered Species Act regulations have reignited debate over how the nation balances wildlife conservation, habitat protection, economic interests, and species recovery.
- 5 days ago
The growth of online scams and how to protect yourself
The PBS FRONTLINE documentary “Scammed,” examines the dark industry of online con jobs through a joint investigation with The Associated Press. Each year billions of dollars are stolen from victims. Drawing on interviews and thousands of documents, the reporting follows sextortion operations in Nigeria and sprawling scam compounds in Southeast Asia that depend on human trafficking.
- 6 days ago
Can journalism become indispensable again? Democracy may depend on it.
American journalism is in crisis. There is distrust in reporting. There are expanding news deserts. There is the rise of bad faith partisan outlets. How can journalism meet the challenges of today’s media landscape to inform, to be useful and to fight to maintain American democracy? How should the press change to serve democracy?
About The Source
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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