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In Jason Diamond's novel, Kaplan's Plot, Elijah’s mother is dying, and she is sharing some family secrets he never knew before— including that the family owns a cemetery and his grandfather was a gangster in Chicago. In this family, the relationships across generations have always been fraught, but now they must find a way to a reckoning and walk together toward acceptance of exactly who they are. Jason Diamond is the guest on this episode of Book Public.

More than a decade ago, in the Emmy-nominated documentary, "Poor Kids," the acclaimed PBS series FRONTLINE explored poverty in America as it’s rarely seen: through the eyes of children. Filmed across 14 years, “Born Poor” premieres Tuesday, October 7, on PBS stations.

San Antonio and Austin are growing day by day—and growing closer to each other. One day they will form one massive combo loco metro. But can the two cities and the communities in between work with each other now to develop healthy development that will maximize the benefits and minimize the problems of this mega region metropolis? Former HUD secretary Henry Cisneros joins us to discuss this on "The Source."

July 4 flood victim's family files lawsuit against RV park; Trial nears over 2023 SAPD shooting; Today is the Nov. 4 voter registration deadline

Christopher Columbus used to be considered a hero for "discovering America" But did he? Columbus has now become a more controversial figure. Five years ago San Antonio took down its Columbus statue. A new biography of Columbus takes a fresh look at the explorer – his life and afterlife – how our understanding of the man has changed.

SA doesn't plan to remove rainbow crosswalk for now; Rep. Chip Roy leads in Texas AG race; New Braunfels Pride Festival relocates amid controversy

One department at the University of Texas at San Antonio School of Public Health is focused on understanding the health challenges associated with a changing climate and developing solutions to mitigate or even prevent them.

Your right to read is being infringed upon, and librarians have become the first responders in the fight for democracy and First Amendment rights. Texas has become ground zero as sweeping book bans are adopted at an unprecedented rate. As tensions escalate, librarians are being threatened with violence, harassed and accused of crimes. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” shows who is standing up for basic rights.

Two people killed in Fort Worth plane crash; Uvalde school district welcomes students next week to the school that replaces Robb Elementary; ACLU of Texas urges school board to reject prayer in classrooms

As Bexar County voters prepare to cast ballots on a possible venue tax increase for a proposed downtown home for The Spurs, SA Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones takes listeners' questions.