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"America — love it or leave it." That's a bumper sticker slogan that sums up the long-standing tension between patriotism and the exercise of constitutional freedoms. As the nation celebrates America’s 250th birthday we explore where healthy patriotism ends and toxic nationalism begins. We discuss how "America First" could sometimes lead to a slippery slope towards tyranny.

America's bees are dying in record numbers — and the way we grow our food is partly to blame. In 2025 beekeepers lost more than 60% of their colonies, and wild native bees are also in steep decline. If we lost the bees, it would be a massive blow to U.S. crop production. How Big Ag is a threat to the bees?

Deer industry worried about impacts of New World screwworm; STAAR results show modest math gains for SA students; Judson ISD interim supterintendent will step down

In this episode, Book Public host Yvette Benavides shares a reflection on an essay collection that explores grief and how we make meaning from loss.

Spurs play do-or-die game tomorrow; TX public schools are closing at alarming rates; USDA gives update on New World Screwworm

We examine the Commonwealth Fund report's findings and what they reveal about health care access, affordability and outcomes across Texas.

The Trump administration is accelerating plans for new border barriers along hundreds of miles of the Texas-Mexico border, prompting protests, property disputes, and lawsuits from landowners and environmental groups.

The New World screwworm has crossed into Texas from Mexico, threatening livestock, wildlife and pets. Human infections are rare, but officials warn the parasite's spread poses a growing challenge for communities across South Texas.

Screwworm cases continue to rise; Spurs reflect on NBA Finals loss; Oil prices fall amid possible opening of Strait of Hormuz

Bander County sees flood-related death: SA Philharmonic appoints interim music director; Border communities fight back against impending wall