San Antonio — a city famous for landmarks, food and culture — celebrated its tricentennial in 2018.
In his book "In the Loop: A Political and Economic History of San Antonio," author David Johnson dives into the history of the Alamo City, describing its transformation from a frontier settlement into a diverse and complex modern metropolis.
Guest: David Johnson, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history at the University of Texas at San Antonio and author of "In the Loop: A Political and Economic History of San Antonio"
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*This interview was recorded on Monday, December 7.