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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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  • 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.
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Latest Episodes
  • On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in the case Murthy v. Missouri which centers on protecting the public from election disinformation circulated on social media. What’s at stake for voters and our democracy in a case that has already caused an unprecedented breakdown in communication between federal national security and intelligence agencies and social media companies?
  • Texas Senate Bill 4 is currently scheduled to take effect no earlier than Monday, March 18 at 4 p.m. CT. The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked by advocates for immigration to prevent the law from being enforced until it can be declared unconstitutional.
  • Over-the-counter birth control is being rolled out to pharmacies across the country. It’s called Opill and it was approved by the FDA in July 2023. Advocates say this is a huge step in the right direction when it comes to women’s health and makes birth control accessible to almost everyone.
  • We’ve seen the stories about leading political figures trying to tear up the Constitution and tear down our democracy. This is a very real and serious threat. So how do real patriots push back to make a difference and heal our democracy?Where is the blueprint for empowering citizens to organize and step up – before it’s too late?
  • Poverty is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. A growing number of poor and low-wage people in Texas are coming together to demand the passage of public policies that will end the crisis of death by poverty. In Texas 33% of the electorate must deal with issues of poverty, including low pay, high rent and no health care. But what can be done?
  • Everyday ICE Air takes to the not-so-friendly skies. These are federal government deportation flights that don’t always take their passengers out of the country. The workings of the deportation flights are hidden from view of the public, but they are the result of big contracts with private companies.
  • An investigator for the city of Uvalde found that notwithstanding the many failures from police officers during the 2022 school shooting, they did not violate protocol and acted in good faith. The report finds that no punishment is warranted despite the fact that 19 children and two teachers died. Do you think there should be some accountability for the Uvalde police?
  • Texas has lost a champion for press freedom and a leader at Texas Public Radio.Joyce Slocum died this week from complications from colon cancer. We are going to take some time to remember and celebrate Joyce who told us to dare to listen, be civil in our discourse and to be inclusive.
  • Is San Antonio on the right track when it comes to transportation? The fast growing city is in the slow lane when it comes to fostering walkable, bike-friendly neighborhoods. Should there be a redesign of streets to make them safe and accessible for everyone – with less emphasis on accommodating cars and trucks? How do we get there from here?
  • In his Express News column Cary Clack has taken on the big topics of the day— from Donald Trump, Joe Biden, the death of George Floyd, and the mass shooting of schoolchildren in Uvalde. But he’s also turned his writing eye inward, frequently reflecting on the local community and the people who have inspired him.