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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.

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

The Science Of Addiction And Bexar County’s Opioid Task Force 1 Year Later

By • 9 hours ago
Courtesy NOVA

Drugs overdoses are now the leading cause of death for people under the age of 50 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Headbanging History Of Heavy Metal Music In San Antonio

By • Oct 12, 2018
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Decades ago, San Antonio was called the "Heavy Metal Capital of the World," when a particular sound of fist-pumping rock 'n' roll had music-lovers headbanging through South Texas and beyond. 


Bexar County's Next District Attorney: Gonzales Or Shaeffer?

By • Oct 10, 2018
Republican Tylden Shaeffer, left, and Democrat Joe Gonzales are running for Bexar County District Attorney in 2018.
Courtesy Photos / Shaeffer and Gonzales campaigns

Texas Public Radio's "The Source" is hosting a series of forums with candidates leading up the 2018 midterm elections.


Seasonal Allergies Intensify In Texas

By • Oct 9, 2018
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The Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America ranks San Antonio in the top 5 most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies. 


How Do We Think About Consent, Sexual Assault In Post-Kavanaugh America?

By • Oct 8, 2018
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Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's lifelong appointment is a controversial subject for many Americans, especially those who have been impacted by sexual assault. 


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