ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/podcasts/ en Copyright San Antonio Express-News A weekly podcast that breaks down how politics works, and often doesn't work, in San Antonio. Metro Editor Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporters question politicians and other newsmakers about what they're up to in our name. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/85018e96-9d3b-11ed-a275-c3d78f112906/image/2a88a34c4c3db9397eda6e70bc1a248e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/podcasts/ no episodic with Greg Jefferson San Antonio Express-News A weekly podcast that breaks down how politics works, and often doesn't work, in San Antonio. Metro Editor Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporters question politicians and other newsmakers about what they're up to in our name. A weekly podcast that breaks down how politics works, and often doesn't work, in San Antonio. Metro Editor Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporters question politicians and other newsmakers about what they're up to in our name.

]]> San Antonio Express-News podcasts@express-news.net Why Bexar County's biggest school districts are deep in the red | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Education reporters Noah Alcala Bach and Sophia Veneziano talk with host Greg Jefferson about the drastic steps Bexar County's largest school district are taking to make ends meet — such as closing schools and slashing positions — and what's making it harder to keep the lights on. Suggested reading: Judson school district cuts 536 jobs, moves toward balanced budgetInside the charter network that may take over San Antonio campuses Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:29:00 -0000 Why Bexar County's biggest school district are deep in the red full San Antonio Express-News Education reporters Noah Alcala Bach and Sophia Veneziano talk with host Greg Jefferson about the drastic steps Bexar County's largest school district are taking to make ends meet — such as closing schools and slashing positions — and what's making it harder to keep the lights on. Education reporters Noah Alcala Bach and Sophia Veneziano talk with host Greg Jefferson about the drastic steps Bexar County's largest school district are taking to make ends meet — such as closing schools and slashing positions — and what's making it harder to keep the lights on. Suggested reading: Judson school district cuts 536 jobs, moves toward balanced budgetInside the charter network that may take over San Antonio campuses Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Education reporters Noah Alcala Bach and Sophia Veneziano talk with host Greg Jefferson about the drastic steps Bexar County's largest school district are taking to make ends meet — such as closing schools and slashing positions — and what's making it harder to keep the lights on.


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Judson school district cuts 536 jobs, moves toward balanced budget
Inside the charter network that may take over San Antonio campuses


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]]> 2985 no Port SA chief talks Mayor Jones, future of military missions and more | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach discusses his role as head of the mayor's Economic Security Advisory Group with the ENside Politics team --  and air taxis, his lonely quest for the 16th Air Force, the possibility of government funding for a new South Side grocery store and how San Antonio does "economic development." Suggested reading: Port San Antonio teams with Austin firm to develop air taxi hub Mayor forms group to help lure high-tech industries to San Antonio Air Force scuttles plans to raise the status of its San Antonio cyber hub Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:46:00 -0000 Port SA chief talks Mayor Jones, future of military missions and more full San Antonio Express-News Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach discusses his role as head of the mayor's Economic Security Advisory Group with the ENside Politics team --  and air taxis, his lonely quest for the 16th Air Force, the possibility of government funding for a new South Side grocery store and how San Antonio does "economic development." Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach discusses his role as head of the mayor's Economic Security Advisory Group with the ENside Politics team --  and air taxis, his lonely quest for the 16th Air Force, the possibility of government funding for a new South Side grocery store and how San Antonio does "economic development." Suggested reading: Port San Antonio teams with Austin firm to develop air taxi hub Mayor forms group to help lure high-tech industries to San Antonio Air Force scuttles plans to raise the status of its San Antonio cyber hub Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach discusses his role as head of the mayor's Economic Security Advisory Group with the ENside Politics team --  and air taxis, his lonely quest for the 16th Air Force, the possibility of government funding for a new South Side grocery store and how San Antonio does "economic development."


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Port San Antonio teams with Austin firm to develop air taxi hub

Mayor forms group to help lure high-tech industries to San Antonio

Air Force scuttles plans to raise the status of its San Antonio cyber hub


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]]> 2864 no The strange — and strained — relationship between Mayor Jones and the Bonham Exchange | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk with host Greg Jefferson about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' pledge to help one of San Antonio's biggest and oldest gay nightclubs raise money for legally required fire sprinklers, and how it has gone weirdly wrong. Suggested reading: Bonham Exchange says mayor hasn't delivered on $550K fundraising pledge City Council delays creation of Mayor Jones' San Antonio voter commission Plan to increase San Antonio police force meets uncertainty at City Hall Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:05:00 -0000 The strange — and strained — relationship between Mayor Jones and the Bonham Exchange full San Antonio Express-News City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk with host Greg Jefferson about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' pledge to help one of San Antonio's biggest and oldest gay nightclubs raise money for legally required fire sprinklers, and how it has gone weirdly wrong. City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk with host Greg Jefferson about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' pledge to help one of San Antonio's biggest and oldest gay nightclubs raise money for legally required fire sprinklers, and how it has gone weirdly wrong. Suggested reading: Bonham Exchange says mayor hasn't delivered on $550K fundraising pledge City Council delays creation of Mayor Jones' San Antonio voter commission Plan to increase San Antonio police force meets uncertainty at City Hall Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk with host Greg Jefferson about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' pledge to help one of San Antonio's biggest and oldest gay nightclubs raise money for legally required fire sprinklers, and how it has gone weirdly wrong.


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Bonham Exchange says mayor hasn't delivered on $550K fundraising pledge

City Council delays creation of Mayor Jones' San Antonio voter commission

Plan to increase San Antonio police force meets uncertainty at City Hall


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]]> 2502 no Marc Whyte says S.A. needs more cops. Here's why. | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Councilman Marc Whyte talks with the ENside Politics team about what's behind a resolution that he and council members Marina Alderete Gavito and Misty Spears are pushing at  City Council to commit to hiring 65 police officers next year. Suggested reading: City Council set to square off over police department staffing What mayor, council want in San Antonio’s next police chief City Council majority favors property tax increase to boost next bond Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:09:00 -0000 Marc Whyte says S.A. needs more cops. Here's why. full San Antonio Express-News Councilman Marc Whyte talks with the ENside Politics team about what's behind a resolution that he and council members Marina Alderete Gavito and Misty Spears are pushing at  City Council to commit to hiring 65 police officers next year. Councilman Marc Whyte talks with the ENside Politics team about what's behind a resolution that he and council members Marina Alderete Gavito and Misty Spears are pushing at  City Council to commit to hiring 65 police officers next year. Suggested reading: City Council set to square off over police department staffing What mayor, council want in San Antonio’s next police chief City Council majority favors property tax increase to boost next bond Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Councilman Marc Whyte talks with the ENside Politics team about what's behind a resolution that he and council members Marina Alderete Gavito and Misty Spears are pushing at  City Council to commit to hiring 65 police officers next year.


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City Council set to square off over police department staffing

What mayor, council want in San Antonio’s next police chief

City Council majority favors property tax increase to boost next bond


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]]> 2808 Higher utility bills could be on city agenda as CPS, SAWS float rate hikes  | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Express-News reporters Liz Teitz and Kelsey Brown talk with host Megan Rodriguez about potential utility rate hikes that officials at CPS Energy and SAWS are mulling  — and how the utilities want to use the extra funds if they secure them. Suggested reading: Council members call for outside review of SAWS before rate hike vote City Council, SAWS leaders spar over proposed water rate hikes SAWS says it needs 8% rate hike this year to avoid system failures CPS Energy says it will 'get through summer' before deciding whether to ask for rate increase CPS Energy’s board delays vote on record $2.87B budget, wants more time to review it Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:50:00 -0000 Higher utility bills could be on city agenda as CPS, SAWS float rate hikes full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters Liz Teitz and Kelsey Brown talk with host Megan Rodriguez about potential utility rate hikes that officials at CPS Energy and SAWS are mulling  — and how the utilities want to use the extra funds if they secure them. Express-News reporters Liz Teitz and Kelsey Brown talk with host Megan Rodriguez about potential utility rate hikes that officials at CPS Energy and SAWS are mulling  — and how the utilities want to use the extra funds if they secure them. Suggested reading: Council members call for outside review of SAWS before rate hike vote City Council, SAWS leaders spar over proposed water rate hikes SAWS says it needs 8% rate hike this year to avoid system failures CPS Energy says it will 'get through summer' before deciding whether to ask for rate increase CPS Energy’s board delays vote on record $2.87B budget, wants more time to review it Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters Liz Teitz and Kelsey Brown talk with host Megan Rodriguez about potential utility rate hikes that officials at CPS Energy and SAWS are mulling  — and how the utilities want to use the extra funds if they secure them.


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Council members call for outside review of SAWS before rate hike vote

City Council, SAWS leaders spar over proposed water rate hikes

SAWS says it needs 8% rate hike this year to avoid system failures

CPS Energy says it will 'get through summer' before deciding whether to ask for rate increase

CPS Energy’s board delays vote on record $2.87B budget, wants more time to review it


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]]> 1928 no Behind the scenes of Ron Nirenberg's win, a fight over cop hiring | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Political consultant Laura Barberena talks with the ENside Politics team about what was behind the former San Antonio mayor's landslide victory for the Democratic nomination for Bexar County judge, and a potential fight at City Council over plans to add 65 officers next year. Suggested reading: How did your neighborhood vote in the Nirenberg-Sakai primary? City Council set to square off over police department staffing Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:31:00 -0000 Behind the scenes of Ron Nirenberg's win, a fight over cop hiring full San Antonio Express-News Political consultant Laura Barberena talks with the ENside Politics team about what was behind the former San Antonio mayor's landslide victory for the Democratic nomination for Bexar County judge, and a potential fight at City Council over plans to add 65 officers next year. Political consultant Laura Barberena talks with the ENside Politics team about what was behind the former San Antonio mayor's landslide victory for the Democratic nomination for Bexar County judge, and a potential fight at City Council over plans to add 65 officers next year. Suggested reading: How did your neighborhood vote in the Nirenberg-Sakai primary? City Council set to square off over police department staffing Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political consultant Laura Barberena talks with the ENside Politics team about what was behind the former San Antonio mayor's landslide victory for the Democratic nomination for Bexar County judge, and a potential fight at City Council over plans to add 65 officers next year.


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How did your neighborhood vote in the Nirenberg-Sakai primary?

City Council set to square off over police department staffing


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]]> 2472 no Tony Gonzales’ fall and the rise of The AK Guy  | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Recapping the events that led Tony Gonzales to drop his reelection bid with Texas politics reporter Bayliss Wagner, half of the Express-News reporting duo who broke the story of the San Antonio representative’s affair with a former staffer. Wagner and host Megan Rodriguez also talk about the now-unchallenged GOP candidate in District 23, Brandon Herrera a.k.a., The AK Guy. Suggested reading: Tony Gonzales is out. Here’s what to know about Brandon Herrera and his bid for Congress. U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales ends reelection campaign amid sexual misconduct investigation Regina Santos-Aviles’ suicide and affair with U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales: What we know Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:17:00 -0000 Tony Gonzales’ fall and the rise of The AK Guy  full San Antonio Express-News Recapping the events that led Tony Gonzales to drop his reelection bid with Texas politics reporter Bayliss Wagner, half of the Express-News reporting duo who broke the story of the San Antonio representative’s affair with a former staffer. Wagner and host Megan Rodriguez also talk about the now-unchallenged GOP candidate in District 23, Brandon Herrera a.k.a., The AK Guy. Recapping the events that led Tony Gonzales to drop his reelection bid with Texas politics reporter Bayliss Wagner, half of the Express-News reporting duo who broke the story of the San Antonio representative’s affair with a former staffer. Wagner and host Megan Rodriguez also talk about the now-unchallenged GOP candidate in District 23, Brandon Herrera a.k.a., The AK Guy. Suggested reading: Tony Gonzales is out. Here’s what to know about Brandon Herrera and his bid for Congress. U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales ends reelection campaign amid sexual misconduct investigation Regina Santos-Aviles’ suicide and affair with U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales: What we know Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Recapping the events that led Tony Gonzales to drop his reelection bid with Texas politics reporter Bayliss Wagner, half of the Express-News reporting duo who broke the story of the San Antonio representative’s affair with a former staffer. Wagner and host Megan Rodriguez also talk about the now-unchallenged GOP candidate in District 23, Brandon Herrera a.k.a., The AK Guy.


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Tony Gonzales is out. Here’s what to know about Brandon Herrera and his bid for Congress.

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales ends reelection campaign amid sexual misconduct investigation

Regina Santos-Aviles’ suicide and affair with U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales: What we know



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]]> 2049 no What's behind Ron Nirenberg's landslide win over Peter Sakai | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Nirenberg's big win, Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez's big loss and the Democratic runoff for district attorney — host Greg Jefferson and reporters Saul Pink and Molly Smith talk about all of it in a special edition of ENside Politics. Suggested reading: Nirenberg wins Bexar County judge nomination in a landslide Indicted County Court Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez loses reelection bid Bexar DA election: Luz Elena Chapa and Jane Davis advance to primary runoff Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:48:00 -0000 What's behind Ron Nirenberg's landslide win over Peter Sakai full San Antonio Express-News Nirenberg's big win, Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez's big loss and the Democratic runoff for district attorney — host Greg Jefferson and reporters Saul Pink and Molly Smith talk about all of it in a special edition of ENside Politics. Nirenberg's big win, Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez's big loss and the Democratic runoff for district attorney — host Greg Jefferson and reporters Saul Pink and Molly Smith talk about all of it in a special edition of ENside Politics. Suggested reading: Nirenberg wins Bexar County judge nomination in a landslide Indicted County Court Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez loses reelection bid Bexar DA election: Luz Elena Chapa and Jane Davis advance to primary runoff Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nirenberg's big win, Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez's big loss and the Democratic runoff for district attorney — host Greg Jefferson and reporters Saul Pink and Molly Smith talk about all of it in a special edition of ENside Politics.

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Nirenberg wins Bexar County judge nomination in a landslide

Indicted County Court Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez loses reelection bid

Bexar DA election: Luz Elena Chapa and Jane Davis advance to primary runoff


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]]> 1743 no Jalen McKee-Rodriguez talks censure of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez presided over Friday's censure of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones — and he debriefs with the ENside Politics team on this week episode. Suggested reading: San Antonio City Council censures Mayor Jones for ‘unacceptable conduct’ Bonham Exchange to stay open, cut occupancy during fire sprinkler installationJones refuses to step down from committee ahead of upcoming censure Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:07:00 -0000 Jalen McKee-Rodriguez talks censure of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones full San Antonio Express-News Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez presided over Friday's censure of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones — and he debriefs with the ENside Politics team on this week episode. Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez presided over Friday's censure of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones — and he debriefs with the ENside Politics team on this week episode. Suggested reading: San Antonio City Council censures Mayor Jones for ‘unacceptable conduct’ Bonham Exchange to stay open, cut occupancy during fire sprinkler installationJones refuses to step down from committee ahead of upcoming censure Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez presided over Friday's censure of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones — and he debriefs with the ENside Politics team on this week episode.


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San Antonio City Council censures Mayor Jones for ‘unacceptable conduct’

Bonham Exchange to stay open, cut occupancy during fire sprinkler installation
Jones refuses to step down from committee ahead of upcoming censure


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]]> 3539 no Nirenberg's track record, his 'Toyota' and what's next for Mayor Jones | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Political consultant Andrew Solano talks with the ENside Politics team about former Mayor Ron Nirenberg's City Hall track record and whether it'll help him in his bid to unseat Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai. Also: Does it matter that Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is getting along with many of her City Council colleagues? Suggested reading: Why did Ron Nirenberg replace the logo on his Tesla? What is a county judge anyway? Nirenberg and Sakai can't seem to agree Can Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones lead if she can’t mend relations with City Council? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:50:00 -0000 Nirenberg's track record, his 'Toyota' and what's next for Mayor Jones full San Antonio Express-News Political consultant Andrew Solano talks with the ENside Politics team about former Mayor Ron Nirenberg's City Hall track record and whether it'll help him in his bid to unseat Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai. Also: Does it matter that Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is getting along with many of her City Council colleagues? Political consultant Andrew Solano talks with the ENside Politics team about former Mayor Ron Nirenberg's City Hall track record and whether it'll help him in his bid to unseat Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai. Also: Does it matter that Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is getting along with many of her City Council colleagues? Suggested reading: Why did Ron Nirenberg replace the logo on his Tesla? What is a county judge anyway? Nirenberg and Sakai can't seem to agree Can Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones lead if she can’t mend relations with City Council? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political consultant Andrew Solano talks with the ENside Politics team about former Mayor Ron Nirenberg's City Hall track record and whether it'll help him in his bid to unseat Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai. Also: Does it matter that Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is getting along with many of her City Council colleagues?


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Why did Ron Nirenberg replace the logo on his Tesla?

What is a county judge anyway? Nirenberg and Sakai can't seem to agree

Can Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones lead if she can’t mend relations with City Council?


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]]> 2923 no Peter Sakai talks Project Marvel, jail reform, sticking to basics | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai took time out from his Democratic primary fight against former Mayor Ron Nirenberg to talk with ENside Politics about improving the county lock-up, backing a new Spurs arena but not the sports district it would tie together, and why he's campaigning on balanced budgets -- which are required under the Texas constitution. Suggested reading: Should Bexar County build a new jail? Here's what Nirenberg and Sakai say Nirenberg, Sakai clash over leadership and Ready to Work in first debate See how Ron Nirenberg and Peter Sakai are doing in fundraising for county judge Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0000 Peter Sakai talks Project Marvel, jail reform, sticking to basics full San Antonio Express-News Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai took time out from his Democratic primary fight against former Mayor Ron Nirenberg to talk with ENside Politics about improving the county lock-up, backing a new Spurs arena but not the sports district it would tie together, and why he's campaigning on balanced budgets -- which are required under the Texas constitution. Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai took time out from his Democratic primary fight against former Mayor Ron Nirenberg to talk with ENside Politics about improving the county lock-up, backing a new Spurs arena but not the sports district it would tie together, and why he's campaigning on balanced budgets -- which are required under the Texas constitution. Suggested reading: Should Bexar County build a new jail? Here's what Nirenberg and Sakai say Nirenberg, Sakai clash over leadership and Ready to Work in first debate See how Ron Nirenberg and Peter Sakai are doing in fundraising for county judge Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai took time out from his Democratic primary fight against former Mayor Ron Nirenberg to talk with ENside Politics about improving the county lock-up, backing a new Spurs arena but not the sports district it would tie together, and why he's campaigning on balanced budgets -- which are required under the Texas constitution.


Suggested reading:

Should Bexar County build a new jail? Here's what Nirenberg and Sakai say

Nirenberg, Sakai clash over leadership and Ready to Work in first debate

See how Ron Nirenberg and Peter Sakai are doing in fundraising for county judge


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]]> 3547 no Many San Antonians can't make ends meet. Here are a few reasons why. | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper talks with host Greg Jefferson about why San Antonio remains one of the poorest cities in the country despite education and income improvements. Suggested reading: Thousands could go hungry in San Antonio because of federal shutdown San Antonio ranks third-highest in poverty among major U.S. metro areas San Antonio incomes jump, but still trail nearly all major U.S. metros Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:05:00 -0000 Many San Antonians can't make ends meet. Here are a few reasons why. full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper talks with host Greg Jefferson about why San Antonio remains one of the poorest cities in the country despite education and income improvements. San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper talks with host Greg Jefferson about why San Antonio remains one of the poorest cities in the country despite education and income improvements. Suggested reading: Thousands could go hungry in San Antonio because of federal shutdown San Antonio ranks third-highest in poverty among major U.S. metro areas San Antonio incomes jump, but still trail nearly all major U.S. metros Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper talks with host Greg Jefferson about why San Antonio remains one of the poorest cities in the country despite education and income improvements.


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Thousands could go hungry in San Antonio because of federal shutdown

San Antonio ranks third-highest in poverty among major U.S. metro areas

San Antonio incomes jump, but still trail nearly all major U.S. metros


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]]> 3317 no Can council stop a rumored ICE facility coming to S.A.? | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ City Councilwoman Sukh Kaur talks with the ENside Politics team about the possibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement buying an East Side warehouse for a massive detention center, the search for San Antonio’s next police chief and iconic gay nightclub Bonham Exchange's clash with the city. Suggested reading: Bonham Exchange expected to be shut down, but the club got 5-day reprieve SAPD Chief William McManus to step aside after nearly 20 years‘Liam is home’: 5-year-old held by ICE in Texas flies home to Minneapolis Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:33:00 -0000 Can council stop a rumored ICE facility coming to S.A.? full San Antonio Express-News City Councilwoman Sukh Kaur talks with the ENside Politics team about the possibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement buying an East Side warehouse for a massive detention center, the search for San Antonio’s next police chief and iconic gay nightclub Bonham Exchange's clash with the city. City Councilwoman Sukh Kaur talks with the ENside Politics team about the possibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement buying an East Side warehouse for a massive detention center, the search for San Antonio’s next police chief and iconic gay nightclub Bonham Exchange's clash with the city. Suggested reading: Bonham Exchange expected to be shut down, but the club got 5-day reprieve SAPD Chief William McManus to step aside after nearly 20 years‘Liam is home’: 5-year-old held by ICE in Texas flies home to Minneapolis Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City Councilwoman Sukh Kaur talks with the ENside Politics team about the possibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement buying an East Side warehouse for a massive detention center, the search for San Antonio’s next police chief and iconic gay nightclub Bonham Exchange's clash with the city.


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Bonham Exchange expected to be shut down, but the club got 5-day reprieve

SAPD Chief William McManus to step aside after nearly 20 years
‘Liam is home’: 5-year-old held by ICE in Texas flies home to Minneapolis


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]]> 2794 no In the aftermath of Minnesota killings, what is ICE doing in SA?  | ENside Politics UTSA criminology professor Michael Smith talks with the ENside Politics team about how ICE and Border Patrol agents are trained, how they work with San Antonio police and the call at City Council last week to cut off all interaction with federal immigration authorities. Suggested reading: Commissioner Grant Moody drowned out by boos at City Council meeting on ICE Is ICE going door to door in San Antonio? Here's what we know. Are San Antonio-area police working with ICE? Here’s what to know. SAPD Chief William McManus to step aside after nearly 20 years Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:11:00 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News UTSA criminology professor Michael Smith talks with the ENside Politics team about how ICE and Border Patrol agents are trained, how they work with San Antonio police and the call at City Council last week to cut off all interaction with federal immigration authorities. Suggested reading: Commissioner Grant Moody drowned out by boos at City Council meeting on ICE Is ICE going door to door in San Antonio? Here's what we know. Are San Antonio-area police working with ICE? Here’s what to know. SAPD Chief William McManus to step aside after nearly 20 years Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices UTSA criminology professor Michael Smith talks with the ENside Politics team about how ICE and Border Patrol agents are trained, how they work with San Antonio police and the call at City Council last week to cut off all interaction with federal immigration authorities.


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]]> 2872 no Bexar County’s voter registration saga and a Project Marvel update  | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ City Hall reporter Molly Smith talks to county government reporter Saul Pink and business reporter Madison Iszler about fundraising in the county judge's race, why Bexar County hasn't switched the software it uses to manage voter rolls, and where the sports and entertainment district stands. Suggested reading: Nirenberg outraises Sakai but trails in cash ahead of county judge primary Bexar County commissioners in turmoil over new voter registration contract What comes next in plans for sports and entertainment district downtown? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:07:00 -0000 Bexar County’s voter registration saga and a Project Marvel update full San Antonio Express-News City Hall reporter Molly Smith talks to county government reporter Saul Pink and business reporter Madison Iszler about fundraising in the county judge's race, why Bexar County hasn't switched the software it uses to manage voter rolls, and where the sports and entertainment district stands. City Hall reporter Molly Smith talks to county government reporter Saul Pink and business reporter Madison Iszler about fundraising in the county judge's race, why Bexar County hasn't switched the software it uses to manage voter rolls, and where the sports and entertainment district stands. Suggested reading: Nirenberg outraises Sakai but trails in cash ahead of county judge primary Bexar County commissioners in turmoil over new voter registration contract What comes next in plans for sports and entertainment district downtown? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City Hall reporter Molly Smith talks to county government reporter Saul Pink and business reporter Madison Iszler about fundraising in the county judge's race, why Bexar County hasn't switched the software it uses to manage voter rolls, and where the sports and entertainment district stands.


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Nirenberg outraises Sakai but trails in cash ahead of county judge primary

Bexar County commissioners in turmoil over new voter registration contract

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]]> 1823 no The Nirenberg-Sakai face-off for Bexar County Judge by the numbers | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Bryan Gervais, head of UTSA's polling center, talks with City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson about the Ron Nirenberg-Peter Sakai race in the March 3 Democratic primary and the future of public financing for a Spurs arena downtown and Project Marvel. Suggested reading: Project Marvel, Spurs arena firing up the Bexar County judge race Jefferson: People like Ron Nirenberg, but do they like him enough to bounce Peter Sakai? Inside Prop B’s win and what it means for Project Marvel’s future Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:16:00 -0000 The Nirenberg-Sakai face-off for Bexar County Judge by the numbers full San Antonio Express-News Bryan Gervais, head of UTSA's polling center, talks with City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson about the Ron Nirenberg-Peter Sakai race in the March 3 Democratic primary and the future of public financing for a Spurs arena downtown and Project Marvel. Bryan Gervais, head of UTSA's polling center, talks with City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson about the Ron Nirenberg-Peter Sakai race in the March 3 Democratic primary and the future of public financing for a Spurs arena downtown and Project Marvel. Suggested reading: Project Marvel, Spurs arena firing up the Bexar County judge race Jefferson: People like Ron Nirenberg, but do they like him enough to bounce Peter Sakai? Inside Prop B’s win and what it means for Project Marvel’s future Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bryan Gervais, head of UTSA's polling center, talks with City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson about the Ron Nirenberg-Peter Sakai race in the March 3 Democratic primary and the future of public financing for a Spurs arena downtown and Project Marvel.


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Project Marvel, Spurs arena firing up the Bexar County judge race

Jefferson: People like Ron Nirenberg, but do they like him enough to bounce Peter Sakai?

Inside Prop B’s win and what it means for Project Marvel’s future


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]]> 2171 no Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wins one, data center angst and free VIA bus rides | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ District 6 Councilman Ric Galvan talks with City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson about last Thursday's nailbiter - City Council's 6-5 vote to change the city election calendar - as well as Galvan's efforts to potentially regulate data centers and eliminate fares for VIA buses. Suggested reading: San Antonio moves elections from May to November of odd-numbered years Jefferson: Here's why Mayor Jones' victory on city elections matters These three City Council members want to eliminate fares on VIA buses Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:07:00 -0000 Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wins one, data center angst and free VIA bus rides full San Antonio Express-News District 6 Councilman Ric Galvan talks with City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson about last Thursday's nailbiter - City Council's 6-5 vote to change the city election calendar - as well as Galvan's efforts to potentially regulate data centers and eliminate fares for VIA buses. District 6 Councilman Ric Galvan talks with City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson about last Thursday's nailbiter - City Council's 6-5 vote to change the city election calendar - as well as Galvan's efforts to potentially regulate data centers and eliminate fares for VIA buses. Suggested reading: San Antonio moves elections from May to November of odd-numbered years Jefferson: Here's why Mayor Jones' victory on city elections matters These three City Council members want to eliminate fares on VIA buses Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices District 6 Councilman Ric Galvan talks with City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson about last Thursday's nailbiter - City Council's 6-5 vote to change the city election calendar - as well as Galvan's efforts to potentially regulate data centers and eliminate fares for VIA buses.


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San Antonio moves elections from May to November of odd-numbered years

Jefferson: Here's why Mayor Jones' victory on city elections matters

These three City Council members want to eliminate fares on VIA buses


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]]> 3242 no Erasing the rainbow, brawling over city elections  | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Gov. Greg Abbott gets the last word on San Antonio's Pride rainbow crosswalk on North Main, and Thursday's City Council vote on moving municipal elections is shaping up to be a test of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' strength -- or a measure of her weakness. City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss. Suggested reading: San Antonio's request to keep rainbow crosswalks not 'acceptable,' state says Few San Antonio City Council members outright support move to November elections Mayor Jones wants to move city elections to November to boost turnout Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:56:00 -0000 Erasing the rainbow, brawling over city elections full San Antonio Express-News Gov. Greg Abbott gets the last word on San Antonio's Pride rainbow crosswalk on North Main, and Thursday's City Council vote on moving municipal elections is shaping up to be a test of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' strength -- or a measure of her weakness. City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss. Gov. Greg Abbott gets the last word on San Antonio's Pride rainbow crosswalk on North Main, and Thursday's City Council vote on moving municipal elections is shaping up to be a test of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' strength -- or a measure of her weakness. City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss. Suggested reading: San Antonio's request to keep rainbow crosswalks not 'acceptable,' state says Few San Antonio City Council members outright support move to November elections Mayor Jones wants to move city elections to November to boost turnout Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gov. Greg Abbott gets the last word on San Antonio's Pride rainbow crosswalk on North Main, and Thursday's City Council vote on moving municipal elections is shaping up to be a test of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' strength -- or a measure of her weakness. City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss.


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San Antonio's request to keep rainbow crosswalks not 'acceptable,' state says

Few San Antonio City Council members outright support move to November elections

Mayor Jones wants to move city elections to November to boost turnout


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]]> 2101 no Primary season starts as all eyes on Nirenberg-Sakai matchup  | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ City Hall reporter Molly Smith and county government reporter Saul Pink talk to political consultant Andrew Solano about Texas Congressional District 35, the Bexar County judge's race and Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' push to move city elections to November. Suggested reading: Who filed to run in the 2026 elections in San Antonio and Texas? Here are the major candidates Ron Nirenberg launches campaign for Bexar County Judge City Council to weigh in on pitch to move elections from May to November Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:19:00 -0000 Primary season starts as all eyes on Nirenberg-Sakai matchup full San Antonio Express-News City Hall reporter Molly Smith and county government reporter Saul Pink talk to political consultant Andrew Solano about Texas Congressional District 35, the Bexar County judge's race and Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' push to move city elections to November. City Hall reporter Molly Smith and county government reporter Saul Pink talk to political consultant Andrew Solano about Texas Congressional District 35, the Bexar County judge's race and Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' push to move city elections to November. Suggested reading: Who filed to run in the 2026 elections in San Antonio and Texas? Here are the major candidates Ron Nirenberg launches campaign for Bexar County Judge City Council to weigh in on pitch to move elections from May to November Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City Hall reporter Molly Smith and county government reporter Saul Pink talk to political consultant Andrew Solano about Texas Congressional District 35, the Bexar County judge's race and Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' push to move city elections to November.


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Who filed to run in the 2026 elections in San Antonio and Texas? Here are the major candidates

Ron Nirenberg launches campaign for Bexar County Judge

City Council to weigh in on pitch to move elections from May to November


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]]> 1799 no The city election shuffle and a Sakai-Nirenberg showdown | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Former Bexar County commissioner Kevin Wolff, reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' proposal to move city elections from May to November, her rocky start at City Hall and former Mayor Ron Nirenberg's run against County Judge Peter Sakai in the March Democratic primary. Suggested reading: Mayor Jones wants to move city elections to November to boost turnout Jefferson: People like Ron Nirenberg, but do they like him enough to bounce Peter Sakai? Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai launches bid for second term Ron Nirenberg launches campaign for Bexar County Judge Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:19:00 -0000 The city election shuffle and Dem-on-Dem violence at the Bexar County Courthouse full San Antonio Express-News Former Bexar County commissioner Kevin Wolff, reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' proposal to move city elections from May to November, her rocky start at City Hall and former Mayor Ron Nirenberg's run against County Judge Peter Sakai in the March Democratic primary. Former Bexar County commissioner Kevin Wolff, reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' proposal to move city elections from May to November, her rocky start at City Hall and former Mayor Ron Nirenberg's run against County Judge Peter Sakai in the March Democratic primary. Suggested reading: Mayor Jones wants to move city elections to November to boost turnout Jefferson: People like Ron Nirenberg, but do they like him enough to bounce Peter Sakai? Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai launches bid for second term Ron Nirenberg launches campaign for Bexar County Judge Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former Bexar County commissioner Kevin Wolff, reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' proposal to move city elections from May to November, her rocky start at City Hall and former Mayor Ron Nirenberg's run against County Judge Peter Sakai in the March Democratic primary.


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Mayor Jones wants to move city elections to November to boost turnout

Jefferson: People like Ron Nirenberg, but do they like him enough to bounce Peter Sakai?

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai launches bid for second term

Ron Nirenberg launches campaign for Bexar County Judge


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]]> 3418 no The ongoing saga of Mayor Gina and the arena | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson talk about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' new push for the city to take a tougher approach in talks with the Spurs for tax dollars to build a new arena. Suggested reading: Could Spurs arena infrastructure make next city bond a harder sell? San Antonio quietly slashes final boost for minority- and woman-owned businesses Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:26:00 -0000 The ongoing saga of Mayor Gina and the arena full San Antonio Express-News City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson talk about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' new push for the city to take a tougher approach in talks with the Spurs for tax dollars to build a new arena. City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson talk about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' new push for the city to take a tougher approach in talks with the Spurs for tax dollars to build a new arena. Suggested reading: Could Spurs arena infrastructure make next city bond a harder sell? San Antonio quietly slashes final boost for minority- and woman-owned businesses Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson talk about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' new push for the city to take a tougher approach in talks with the Spurs for tax dollars to build a new arena.


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Could Spurs arena infrastructure make next city bond a harder sell?

San Antonio quietly slashes final boost for minority- and woman-owned businesses


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]]> 2455 no So they're building a Spurs arena....right?  | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ City Hall reporters Madison Iszler and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss what comes after the narrow passage of Bexar County's Prop B, which dedicates up to $311 million in tax revenue to a new Spurs arena. One of the biggest next steps: a big city bond election for infrastructure around the arena site. Suggested reading: Inside Prop B’s win and what it means for Project Marvel’s future Analysis: Spurs arena vote gave Gina Ortiz Jones a hard political lesson Developers pitch housing, restaurants, shops for East Side Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:17:00 -0000 So they're building a Spurs arena....right? full San Antonio Express-News City Hall reporters Madison Iszler and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss what comes after the narrow passage of Bexar County's Prop B, which dedicates up to $311 million in tax revenue to a new Spurs arena. One of the biggest next steps: a big city bond election for infrastructure around the arena site. City Hall reporters Madison Iszler and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss what comes after the narrow passage of Bexar County's Prop B, which dedicates up to $311 million in tax revenue to a new Spurs arena. One of the biggest next steps: a big city bond election for infrastructure around the arena site. Suggested reading: Inside Prop B’s win and what it means for Project Marvel’s future Analysis: Spurs arena vote gave Gina Ortiz Jones a hard political lesson Developers pitch housing, restaurants, shops for East Side Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City Hall reporters Madison Iszler and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss what comes after the narrow passage of Bexar County's Prop B, which dedicates up to $311 million in tax revenue to a new Spurs arena. One of the biggest next steps: a big city bond election for infrastructure around the arena site.


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Inside Prop B’s win and what it means for Project Marvel’s future

Analysis: Spurs arena vote gave Gina Ortiz Jones a hard political lesson

Developers pitch housing, restaurants, shops for East Side


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]]> 2052 no Nelson Wolff talks Spurs arena vote, mistakes and all | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ The retired Bexar County judge and ENside Politics team dissect the Spurs and Rodeo tax elections and discuss why arena proponents had to grind out a narrow win in the Nov. 4 vote. Suggested reading: Spurs get the W: Bexar County voters approve downtown San Antonio basketball arena Voters approve plan to renovate Frost Bank Center, expand rodeo events Election results: Spurs arena, San Antonio rodeo and Texas amendments Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:26:00 -0000 Nelson Wolff talks Spurs arena vote, mistakes and all full San Antonio Express-News The retired Bexar County judge and ENside Politics team dissect the Spurs and Rodeo tax elections and discuss why arena proponents had to grind out a narrow win in the Nov. 4 vote. The retired Bexar County judge and ENside Politics team dissect the Spurs and Rodeo tax elections and discuss why arena proponents had to grind out a narrow win in the Nov. 4 vote. Suggested reading: Spurs get the W: Bexar County voters approve downtown San Antonio basketball arena Voters approve plan to renovate Frost Bank Center, expand rodeo events Election results: Spurs arena, San Antonio rodeo and Texas amendments Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The retired Bexar County judge and ENside Politics team dissect the Spurs and Rodeo tax elections and discuss why arena proponents had to grind out a narrow win in the Nov. 4 vote.

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Voters approve plan to renovate Frost Bank Center, expand rodeo events

Election results: Spurs arena, San Antonio rodeo and Texas amendments


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]]> 2607 no Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez on why he's voting 'no' on Spurs arena, rodeo funding  | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ The East Side councilman talks with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson about why he's opposed to Bexar County tax funding for the Freeman Coliseum grounds and a Spurs arena at Hemisfair. Suggested reading: Downtown Spurs arena campaign raises more than $7M Can a $192M rodeo plan do what the Spurs never did for San Antonio's East Side? Will ‘tourist dollars’ go back to Gov. Abbott if Spurs arena measure fails? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:10:00 -0000 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez on why he's voting 'no' on Spurs arena, rodeo funding full San Antonio Express-News The East Side councilman talks with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson about why he's opposed to Bexar County tax funding for the Freeman Coliseum grounds and a Spurs arena at Hemisfair. The East Side councilman talks with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson about why he's opposed to Bexar County tax funding for the Freeman Coliseum grounds and a Spurs arena at Hemisfair. Suggested reading: Downtown Spurs arena campaign raises more than $7M Can a $192M rodeo plan do what the Spurs never did for San Antonio's East Side? Will ‘tourist dollars’ go back to Gov. Abbott if Spurs arena measure fails? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The East Side councilman talks with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson about why he's opposed to Bexar County tax funding for the Freeman Coliseum grounds and a Spurs arena at Hemisfair.


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Downtown Spurs arena campaign raises more than $7M

Can a $192M rodeo plan do what the Spurs never did for San Antonio's East Side?

Will ‘tourist dollars’ go back to Gov. Abbott if Spurs arena measure fails?


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]]> 3205 no COPS/Metro sees ball bouncing its way in Spurs arena vote | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/project/podcasts/enside-politics/ COPS/Metro leaders Adrian Castro and Sonia Rodriguez make their case against spending any tax dollars on a new Spurs. Their bottom line in a conversation with reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson: billionaire team investors would benefit, not taxpayers. Suggested reading: What to know about early voting in San Antonio Spurs arena proposition faces ‘uphill battle,’ UTSA poll shows Spurs arena vote fuels relocation anxiety. Experts say it shouldn’t. Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:52:00 -0000 COPS/Metro sees ball bouncing its way in Spurs arena vote  | ENside Politics full San Antonio Express-News COPS/Metro leaders Adrian Castro and Sonia Rodriguez make their case against spending any tax dollars on a new Spurs. Their bottom line in a conversation with reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson: billionaire team investors would benefit, not taxpayers. COPS/Metro leaders Adrian Castro and Sonia Rodriguez make their case against spending any tax dollars on a new Spurs. Their bottom line in a conversation with reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson: billionaire team investors would benefit, not taxpayers. Suggested reading: What to know about early voting in San Antonio Spurs arena proposition faces ‘uphill battle,’ UTSA poll shows Spurs arena vote fuels relocation anxiety. Experts say it shouldn’t. Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices COPS/Metro leaders Adrian Castro and Sonia Rodriguez make their case against spending any tax dollars on a new Spurs. Their bottom line in a conversation with reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson: billionaire team investors would benefit, not taxpayers.


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What to know about early voting in San Antonio

Spurs arena proposition faces ‘uphill battle,’ UTSA poll shows

Spurs arena vote fuels relocation anxiety. Experts say it shouldn’t.


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]]> 3349 no Spurs exec makes case for Prop B arena funding  | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Bobby Perez, Spurs Sports & Entertainment's general counsel, talks public financing for a downtown arena and addresses relocation fears in a wide-ranging conversation with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson. Suggested reading: How the Spurs and arena opponents are making their pitches to voters Spurs pump nearly $2 million into downtown arena campaign UTSA president lends support to Project Marvel, new Spurs arena Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:11:00 -0000 Spurs exec makes case for Prop B arena funding full San Antonio Express-News Bobby Perez, Spurs Sports & Entertainment's general counsel, talks public financing for a downtown arena and addresses relocation fears in a wide-ranging conversation with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson. Bobby Perez, Spurs Sports & Entertainment's general counsel, talks public financing for a downtown arena and addresses relocation fears in a wide-ranging conversation with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson. Suggested reading: How the Spurs and arena opponents are making their pitches to voters Spurs pump nearly $2 million into downtown arena campaign UTSA president lends support to Project Marvel, new Spurs arena Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bobby Perez, Spurs Sports & Entertainment's general counsel, talks public financing for a downtown arena and addresses relocation fears in a wide-ranging conversation with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson.


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How the Spurs and arena opponents are making their pitches to voters

Spurs pump nearly $2 million into downtown arena campaign

UTSA president lends support to Project Marvel, new Spurs arena


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]]> 2889 no Keeping up with Mayor Jones | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' ups and downs since taking office in June -- her strained relationship with some City Council members, how she's doing on her agenda and the losing votes she's racked up so far. Suggested reading: Ethics board will rule tonight on mayor's push for Democratic convention Mayor floats raising SAWS city contribution to help close budget gap City Council rejects mayor's pick for Bexar board, backs Meza Gonzalez What has Mayor Jones accomplished in her first 100 days as S.A. mayor? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:18:00 -0000 Keeping up with Mayor Jones full San Antonio Express-News City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' ups and downs since taking office in June -- her strained relationship with some City Council members, how she's doing on her agenda and the losing votes she's racked up so far. City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' ups and downs since taking office in June -- her strained relationship with some City Council members, how she's doing on her agenda and the losing votes she's racked up so far. Suggested reading: Ethics board will rule tonight on mayor's push for Democratic convention Mayor floats raising SAWS city contribution to help close budget gap City Council rejects mayor's pick for Bexar board, backs Meza Gonzalez What has Mayor Jones accomplished in her first 100 days as S.A. mayor? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' ups and downs since taking office in June -- her strained relationship with some City Council members, how she's doing on her agenda and the losing votes she's racked up so far.


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Ethics board will rule tonight on mayor's push for Democratic convention

Mayor floats raising SAWS city contribution to help close budget gap

City Council rejects mayor's pick for Bexar board, backs Meza Gonzalez

What has Mayor Jones accomplished in her first 100 days as S.A. mayor?


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]]> 2143 no Spilling the cowboy beans on the rodeo tax election | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo CEO Cody Davenport talks with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson about the $192 million tax proposition on the Nov. 4 ballot and the huge rodeo expansion plan it would pay for. Suggested reading: As Spurs eye downtown arena, county asks voters to help pay the bill Spurs launch campaign to convince voters to say yes to arena money Voters to see Spurs arena on 2 ballots? Mayor Jones floats city bond election. Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:19:00 -0000 Spilling the cowboy beans on the rodeo tax election full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo CEO Cody Davenport talks with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson about the $192 million tax proposition on the Nov. 4 ballot and the huge rodeo expansion plan it would pay for. San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo CEO Cody Davenport talks with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson about the $192 million tax proposition on the Nov. 4 ballot and the huge rodeo expansion plan it would pay for. Suggested reading: As Spurs eye downtown arena, county asks voters to help pay the bill Spurs launch campaign to convince voters to say yes to arena money Voters to see Spurs arena on 2 ballots? Mayor Jones floats city bond election. Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo CEO Cody Davenport talks with reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson about the $192 million tax proposition on the Nov. 4 ballot and the huge rodeo expansion plan it would pay for.


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As Spurs eye downtown arena, county asks voters to help pay the bill

Spurs launch campaign to convince voters to say yes to arena money

Voters to see Spurs arena on 2 ballots? Mayor Jones floats city bond election.


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]]> 2786 no Spurs' arena campaign heats up, Democrats cool on Abbott race | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Pollster Brannon Miller, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss the campaign for tax dollars for a Spurs arena, why Gov. Greg Abbott has spooked big-name Democratic challengers and Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' first 100 days. Suggested reading: Why Texas Democrats aren't lining up to take on Greg Abbott in the midterms Sources: Ron Nirenberg weighing run for governor or county judge What is Bexar County getting for helping the Spurs pay for an arena? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:30:00 -0000 Spurs' arena campaign heats up, Democrats cool on Abbott race full San Antonio Express-News Pollster Brannon Miller, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss the campaign for tax dollars for a Spurs arena, why Gov. Greg Abbott has spooked big-name Democratic challengers and Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' first 100 days. Pollster Brannon Miller, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss the campaign for tax dollars for a Spurs arena, why Gov. Greg Abbott has spooked big-name Democratic challengers and Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' first 100 days. Suggested reading: Why Texas Democrats aren't lining up to take on Greg Abbott in the midterms Sources: Ron Nirenberg weighing run for governor or county judge What is Bexar County getting for helping the Spurs pay for an arena? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pollster Brannon Miller, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss the campaign for tax dollars for a Spurs arena, why Gov. Greg Abbott has spooked big-name Democratic challengers and Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' first 100 days.


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Why Texas Democrats aren't lining up to take on Greg Abbott in the midterms

Sources: Ron Nirenberg weighing run for governor or county judge

What is Bexar County getting for helping the Spurs pay for an arena?


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]]> 3231 no San Antonio council OKs a super confusing animal abandonment law | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith join host Greg Jefferson to talk about the confusion that is the city's new animal abandonment law, the on and on and ongoing fight between Mayor Jones and City Council, and Ron Nirenberg's political future. Suggested reading: Confusion follows passage of San Antonio's animal abandonment law The battle between Mayor Jones and City Council over policymaking continues Sources: Ron Nirenberg weighing run for governor or county judge Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:48:00 -0000 San Antonio council OKs a super confusing animal abandonment law full San Antonio Express-News City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith join host Greg Jefferson to talk about the confusion that is the city's new animal abandonment law, the on and on and ongoing fight between Mayor Jones and City Council, and Ron Nirenberg's political future. City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith join host Greg Jefferson to talk about the confusion that is the city's new animal abandonment law, the on and on and ongoing fight between Mayor Jones and City Council, and Ron Nirenberg's political future. Suggested reading: Confusion follows passage of San Antonio's animal abandonment law The battle between Mayor Jones and City Council over policymaking continues Sources: Ron Nirenberg weighing run for governor or county judge Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith join host Greg Jefferson to talk about the confusion that is the city's new animal abandonment law, the on and on and ongoing fight between Mayor Jones and City Council, and Ron Nirenberg's political future.


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Confusion follows passage of San Antonio's animal abandonment law

The battle between Mayor Jones and City Council over policymaking continues

Sources: Ron Nirenberg weighing run for governor or county judge


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]]> 2078 no Excuse me? How an anti-pet abandonment vote at City Council became controversial | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/spurs-insider/ City Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito, City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson talk about an ordinance to penalize the abandonment of unwanted pets, council members' tense relationship with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, and more. Suggested reading: Mayor Jones renews fight with City Council members over policymaking City Council members force pet abandonment vote that Mayor Jones stalled COPS/Metro ramps up effort to get voters to nix Spurs arena deal Spurs launch campaign to convince voters to say yes to arena money Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:18:00 -0000 Excuse me? How an anti-pet abandonment vote at City Council became controversial | ENside Politics full San Antonio Express-News City Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito, City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson talk about an ordinance to penalize the abandonment of unwanted pets, council members' tense relationship with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, and more. City Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito, City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson talk about an ordinance to penalize the abandonment of unwanted pets, council members' tense relationship with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, and more. Suggested reading: Mayor Jones renews fight with City Council members over policymaking City Council members force pet abandonment vote that Mayor Jones stalled COPS/Metro ramps up effort to get voters to nix Spurs arena deal Spurs launch campaign to convince voters to say yes to arena money Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito, City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson talk about an ordinance to penalize the abandonment of unwanted pets, council members' tense relationship with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, and more.


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Mayor Jones renews fight with City Council members over policymaking

City Council members force pet abandonment vote that Mayor Jones stalled

COPS/Metro ramps up effort to get voters to nix Spurs arena deal

Spurs launch campaign to convince voters to say yes to arena money


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]]> 2542 no A San Antonio Councilman's case for voting yes on Spurs deal | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ District 4 Councilman Edward Mungia, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson talk about the opposition to public financing for a Spurs arena, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' hard-edged tactics and what comes next for Project Marvel. Suggested reading: Could there be two Spurs arena elections? Mayor Jones floats the possibility. Mayor Jones crashes pro-Project Marvel rally ahead of decisive meeting City creates homeless services department as more live on streets, in shelters Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:28:00 -0000 A San Antonio Councilman's case for voting yes on Spurs deal full San Antonio Express-News District 4 Councilman Edward Mungia, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson talk about the opposition to public financing for a Spurs arena, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' hard-edged tactics and what comes next for Project Marvel. District 4 Councilman Edward Mungia, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson talk about the opposition to public financing for a Spurs arena, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' hard-edged tactics and what comes next for Project Marvel. Suggested reading: Could there be two Spurs arena elections? Mayor Jones floats the possibility. Mayor Jones crashes pro-Project Marvel rally ahead of decisive meeting City creates homeless services department as more live on streets, in shelters Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices District 4 Councilman Edward Mungia, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson talk about the opposition to public financing for a Spurs arena, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' hard-edged tactics and what comes next for Project Marvel.


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Could there be two Spurs arena elections? Mayor Jones floats the possibility.

Mayor Jones crashes pro-Project Marvel rally ahead of decisive meeting

City creates homeless services department as more live on streets, in shelters


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]]> 2709 no Breaking down Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ very rough week | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Political consultant Laura Barberena, reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson discuss the highs and lows of Jones' handling of a looming vote on a Spurs arena and her push to unilaterally change how City Council makes policy. Suggested reading: Clashing with Council: Inside Mayor Jones’ rocky first two months at City Hall Spurs arena showdown: San Antonio council to vote on term sheet this week Video: Councilwoman Meza Gonzalez sways, slurs words in DWI arrest Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:16:00 -0000 Breaking down Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ very rough week full San Antonio Express-News Political consultant Laura Barberena, reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson discuss the highs and lows of Jones' handling of a looming vote on a Spurs arena and her push to unilaterally change how City Council makes policy. Political consultant Laura Barberena, reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson discuss the highs and lows of Jones' handling of a looming vote on a Spurs arena and her push to unilaterally change how City Council makes policy. Suggested reading: Clashing with Council: Inside Mayor Jones’ rocky first two months at City Hall Spurs arena showdown: San Antonio council to vote on term sheet this week Video: Councilwoman Meza Gonzalez sways, slurs words in DWI arrest Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political consultant Laura Barberena, reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson discuss the highs and lows of Jones' handling of a looming vote on a Spurs arena and her push to unilaterally change how City Council makes policy.


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Clashing with Council: Inside Mayor Jones’ rocky first two months at City Hall

Spurs arena showdown: San Antonio council to vote on term sheet this week

Video: Councilwoman Meza Gonzalez sways, slurs words in DWI arrest


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]]> 2960 District 5's Teri Castillo asks what's the rush on Spurs deal? | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ The West Side councilwoman thinks a city-ordered economic analysis of Project Marvel is tainted — the consultant is owned by a company whose main backer is Spurs investor Sixth Street Partners — and has to be redone before the City Council decides whether to make a deal with the NBA franchise and Bexar County. Suggested reading: Mayor wants to pause Project Marvel plans — but City Council majority resists As Spurs eye downtown arena, county asks voters to help pay the bill Brawl over Mayor Jones' policymaking changes takes center stage at City Hall Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:20:00 -0000 District 5's Teri Castillo asks what's the rush on Spurs deal? full San Antonio Express-News The West Side councilwoman thinks a city-ordered economic analysis of Project Marvel is tainted — the consultant is owned by a company whose main backer is Spurs investor Sixth Street Partners — and has to be redone before the City Council decides whether to make a deal the NBA franchise and Bexar County. The West Side councilwoman thinks a city-ordered economic analysis of Project Marvel is tainted — the consultant is owned by a company whose main backer is Spurs investor Sixth Street Partners — and has to be redone before the City Council decides whether to make a deal with the NBA franchise and Bexar County. Suggested reading: Mayor wants to pause Project Marvel plans — but City Council majority resists As Spurs eye downtown arena, county asks voters to help pay the bill Brawl over Mayor Jones' policymaking changes takes center stage at City Hall Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The West Side councilwoman thinks a city-ordered economic analysis of Project Marvel is tainted — the consultant is owned by a company whose main backer is Spurs investor Sixth Street Partners — and has to be redone before the City Council decides whether to make a deal with the NBA franchise and Bexar County.


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Mayor wants to pause Project Marvel plans — but City Council majority resists

As Spurs eye downtown arena, county asks voters to help pay the bill

Brawl over Mayor Jones' policymaking changes takes center stage at City Hall


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]]> 3026 no Mayor Jones slows city's Spurs arena roll | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Political consultant Andrew Solano, reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson talk about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' push to drive a harder bargain with the  Spurs. Also, will the team's commitment to spend $500M on arena construction make public financing to pay the rest of the bill an easier sell at the polls? Suggested reading: Watch: Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez arrested on DWI charge San Antonio Spurs commit $1B-plus for planned arena, entertainment district ‘Respect for the institution’: Mayor Jones shakes up City Hall etiquette, protocols Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Jul 2025 01:23:00 -0000 Mayor Jones slows city's Spurs arena roll full San Antonio Express-News Political consultant Andrew Solano, reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson talk about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' push to drive a harder bargain with the  Spurs. Also, will the team's commitment to spend $500M on arena construction make public financing to pay the rest of the bill an easier sell at the polls? Political consultant Andrew Solano, reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson talk about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' push to drive a harder bargain with the  Spurs. Also, will the team's commitment to spend $500M on arena construction make public financing to pay the rest of the bill an easier sell at the polls? Suggested reading: Watch: Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez arrested on DWI charge San Antonio Spurs commit $1B-plus for planned arena, entertainment district ‘Respect for the institution’: Mayor Jones shakes up City Hall etiquette, protocols Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political consultant Andrew Solano, reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson talk about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' push to drive a harder bargain with the  Spurs. Also, will the team's commitment to spend $500M on arena construction make public financing to pay the rest of the bill an easier sell at the polls?


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Watch: Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez arrested on DWI charge

San Antonio Spurs commit $1B-plus for planned arena, entertainment district

‘Respect for the institution’: Mayor Jones shakes up City Hall etiquette, protocols


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]]> 2628 no A way-too-early take on Gina Ortiz Jones as mayor | ENside Politics Political consultant Laura Barberena, City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' first month in office and her apparent love of rules. Suggested reading: Mayor: Losses from feared Army command merger could be ‘negligible’ Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones names new chief of staff U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro may run for Senate. Will it be a crowded race? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Jul 2025 01:49:00 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Political consultant Laura Barberena, City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' first month in office and her apparent love of rules. Suggested reading: Mayor: Losses from feared Army command merger could be ‘negligible’ Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones names new chief of staff U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro may run for Senate. Will it be a crowded race? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Political consultant Laura Barberena, City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson discuss Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' first month in office and her apparent love of rules.


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Mayor: Losses from feared Army command merger could be ‘negligible’

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones names new chief of staff

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro may run for Senate. Will it be a crowded race?


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]]> 3145 no Air Force One troubles in SA, Elon Musk's new company town | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Tech reporter Brandon Lingle and host Greg Jefferson discuss Port San Antonio's plan to land the Air Force cyber command, the Air Force One debacle in San Antonio and SpaceX's new company town in South Texas. Suggested reading: Boeing can't hire, keep enough mechanics for Air Force One work in San Antonio Starbase lockdown: SpaceX city blocks public roads, raising legal questions Port San Antonio snubbed: Abbott vetoes $50M for military cyber campus UTSA was key to Abbott’s Texas Cyber Command pitch. So why was it cut from the bill? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:57:00 -0000 Air Force One troubles in SA, Elon Musk's new company town full San Antonio Express-News Tech reporter Brandon Lingle and host Greg Jefferson discuss Port San Antonio's plan to land the Air Force cyber command, the Air Force One debacle in San Antonio and SpaceX's new company town in South Texas. Tech reporter Brandon Lingle and host Greg Jefferson discuss Port San Antonio's plan to land the Air Force cyber command, the Air Force One debacle in San Antonio and SpaceX's new company town in South Texas. Suggested reading: Boeing can't hire, keep enough mechanics for Air Force One work in San Antonio Starbase lockdown: SpaceX city blocks public roads, raising legal questions Port San Antonio snubbed: Abbott vetoes $50M for military cyber campus UTSA was key to Abbott’s Texas Cyber Command pitch. So why was it cut from the bill? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tech reporter Brandon Lingle and host Greg Jefferson discuss Port San Antonio's plan to land the Air Force cyber command, the Air Force One debacle in San Antonio and SpaceX's new company town in South Texas.


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Boeing can't hire, keep enough mechanics for Air Force One work in San Antonio

Starbase lockdown: SpaceX city blocks public roads, raising legal questions

Port San Antonio snubbed: Abbott vetoes $50M for military cyber campus

UTSA was key to Abbott’s Texas Cyber Command pitch. So why was it cut from the bill?


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]]> 1204 no The fights for Cornyn's Senate seat and tax dollars for Spurs arena | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Democratic pollster Brannon Miller, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss next year's race for the U.S. Senate, the upcoming campaign for public dollars for a Spurs arena, and more. Suggested reading: County moves forward with arena plan, despite lack of Spurs details Once Texas GOP’s ‘weak link,’ Attorney General Ken Paxton is growing more popular and powerful Despite late scare, Jones easily won mayor’s race because of party politics Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:21:00 -0000 The fights for Cornyn's Senate seat and tax dollars for Spurs arena full San Antonio Express-News Democratic pollster Brannon Miller, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss next year's race for the U.S. Senate, the upcoming campaign for public dollars for a Spurs arena, and more. Democratic pollster Brannon Miller, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss next year's race for the U.S. Senate, the upcoming campaign for public dollars for a Spurs arena, and more. Suggested reading: County moves forward with arena plan, despite lack of Spurs details Once Texas GOP’s ‘weak link,’ Attorney General Ken Paxton is growing more popular and powerful Despite late scare, Jones easily won mayor’s race because of party politics Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democratic pollster Brannon Miller, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson discuss next year's race for the U.S. Senate, the upcoming campaign for public dollars for a Spurs arena, and more.


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County moves forward with arena plan, despite lack of Spurs details

Once Texas GOP’s ‘weak link,’ Attorney General Ken Paxton is growing more popular and powerful

Despite late scare, Jones easily won mayor’s race because of party politics


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]]> 2550 The lowdown on Bexar County's likely Spurs arena vote | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Bexar County Commissioner Just in Rodriguez talks with host Greg Jefferson and reporters Madison Iszler and Brooke Park about the likelihood of a November venue tax election, political jockeying at the Bexar County Courthouse, and more. Suggested reading: County moves forward with arena plan, despite lack of Spurs details County tax election for Spurs arena won't happen without more information District Attorney Joe Gonzales will not seek reelection Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:58:00 -0000 The lowdown on Bexar County's likely Spurs arena vote full San Antonio Express-News Bexar County Commissioner Just in Rodriguez talks with host Greg Jefferson and reporters Madison Iszler and Brooke Park about the likelihood of a November venue tax election, political jockeying at the Bexar County Courthouse, and more. Bexar County Commissioner Just in Rodriguez talks with host Greg Jefferson and reporters Madison Iszler and Brooke Park about the likelihood of a November venue tax election, political jockeying at the Bexar County Courthouse, and more. Suggested reading: County moves forward with arena plan, despite lack of Spurs details County tax election for Spurs arena won't happen without more information District Attorney Joe Gonzales will not seek reelection Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Bexar County Commissioner Just in Rodriguez talks with host Greg Jefferson and reporters Madison Iszler and Brooke Park about the likelihood of a November venue tax election, political jockeying at the Bexar County Courthouse, and more.


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County moves forward with arena plan, despite lack of Spurs details

County tax election for Spurs arena won't happen without more information

District Attorney Joe Gonzales will not seek reelection


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]]> 3483 Gina Ortiz Jones for the win. Now what? | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith discuss how Jones skated past Rolando Pablos on election night and the several big problems she'll have to confront as soon as she takes office — including a $31 million budget deficit. Suggested reading: Mayor-elect Gina Ortiz Jones spends post-election morning with Mayor Nirenberg Galvan, Meza Gonzalez and Spears win Districts 6, 8 and 9 How did your San Antonio neighborhood vote in the runoff? Search our map. Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:09:00 -0000 Gina Ortiz Jones for the win. Now what? full San Antonio Express-News Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith discuss how Jones skated past Rolando Pablos on election night and the several big problems she'll have to confront as soon as she takes office — including a $31 million budget deficit. Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith discuss how Jones skated past Rolando Pablos on election night and the several big problems she'll have to confront as soon as she takes office — including a $31 million budget deficit. Suggested reading: Mayor-elect Gina Ortiz Jones spends post-election morning with Mayor Nirenberg Galvan, Meza Gonzalez and Spears win Districts 6, 8 and 9 How did your San Antonio neighborhood vote in the runoff? Search our map. Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith discuss how Jones skated past Rolando Pablos on election night and the several big problems she'll have to confront as soon as she takes office — including a $31 million budget deficit.


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Mayor-elect Gina Ortiz Jones spends post-election morning with Mayor Nirenberg

Galvan, Meza Gonzalez and Spears win Districts 6, 8 and 9

How did your San Antonio neighborhood vote in the runoff? Search our map.


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]]> 2064 no Has Gina Ortiz Jones lost her advantage in San Antonio mayor's race? | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and Andrew Solano, campaign manager for Beto Altamirano, discuss the Gina Ortiz Jones campaign's missteps, why Altamirano (who placed third in the May 3 mayor's race) hasn't made an endorsement in the race, and more. Suggested reading: Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos head to June 7 mayoral runoff Pablos attacks Jones on use of her middle name; she says that’s ‘racist’ Rolando Pablos says S.A.’s future is tied to Mexico and he’s the mayor to do it Gina Ortiz Jones draws on military, childhood in race for San Antonio mayor Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:58:00 -0000 Has Gina Ortiz Jones lost her advantage in San Antonio mayor's race? full San Antonio Express-News Host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and Andrew Solano, campaign manager for Beto Altamirano, discuss the Gina Ortiz Jones campaign's missteps, why Altamirano (who placed third in the May 3 mayor's race) hasn't made an endorsement in the race, and more. Host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and Andrew Solano, campaign manager for Beto Altamirano, discuss the Gina Ortiz Jones campaign's missteps, why Altamirano (who placed third in the May 3 mayor's race) hasn't made an endorsement in the race, and more. Suggested reading: Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos head to June 7 mayoral runoff Pablos attacks Jones on use of her middle name; she says that’s ‘racist’ Rolando Pablos says S.A.’s future is tied to Mexico and he’s the mayor to do it Gina Ortiz Jones draws on military, childhood in race for San Antonio mayor Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and Andrew Solano, campaign manager for Beto Altamirano, discuss the Gina Ortiz Jones campaign's missteps, why Altamirano (who placed third in the May 3 mayor's race) hasn't made an endorsement in the race, and more.


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Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos head to June 7 mayoral runoff

Pablos attacks Jones on use of her middle name; she says that’s ‘racist’

Rolando Pablos says S.A.’s future is tied to Mexico and he’s the mayor to do it

Gina Ortiz Jones draws on military, childhood in race for San Antonio mayor


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]]> 2528 no City Council's odd couple bicker about Jones v. Pablos | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez talk with councilmen Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and Marc Whyte about their favorites for mayor, red vs. blue politics on City Council and what to do about San Antonio's projected $31 million deficit. Suggested reading: Next mayor, council will have to make budget cuts as city revenues fall Here’s how Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos can become San Antonio’s next mayor Will San Antonio’s next mayor hit the brakes on arena, Project Marvel plans? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 May 2025 20:12:00 -0000 City Council's odd couple bicker about Jones v. Pablos full San Antonio Express-News Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez talk with councilmen Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and Marc Whyte about their favorites for mayor, red vs. blue politics on City Council and what to do about San Antonio's projected $31 million deficit. Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez talk with councilmen Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and Marc Whyte about their favorites for mayor, red vs. blue politics on City Council and what to do about San Antonio's projected $31 million deficit. Suggested reading: Next mayor, council will have to make budget cuts as city revenues fall Here’s how Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos can become San Antonio’s next mayor Will San Antonio’s next mayor hit the brakes on arena, Project Marvel plans? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez talk with councilmen Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and Marc Whyte about their favorites for mayor, red vs. blue politics on City Council and what to do about San Antonio's projected $31 million deficit.


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Next mayor, council will have to make budget cuts as city revenues fall

Here’s how Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos can become San Antonio’s next mayor

Will San Antonio’s next mayor hit the brakes on arena, Project Marvel plans?


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]]> 3609 no Police and fire union chiefs' reads on the runoff for San Antonio mayor | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ The city’s police and firefighters’ unions both sat out the first round of voting, waiting until the field of 27 candidates for mayor in the May 3 city election was whittled to Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos. The San Antonio Police Officers' Association backed Pablos ahead of the June 7 runoff while the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association is not endorsing. Suggested reading: San Antonio police union endorses Rolando Pablos for mayor Next mayor, City Council will have to make budget cuts as revenues fall How S.A. will cut costs to pay for firefighter raises Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 May 2025 03:52:00 -0000 Police and fire union chiefs' reads on the runoff for San Antonio mayor full San Antonio Express-News The city’s police and firefighters’ unions both sat out the first round of voting, waiting until the field of 27 candidates for mayor in the May 3 city election was whittled to Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos. The San Antonio Police Officers' Association backed Pablos ahead of the June 7 runoff while the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association is not endorsing. The city’s police and firefighters’ unions both sat out the first round of voting, waiting until the field of 27 candidates for mayor in the May 3 city election was whittled to Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos. The San Antonio Police Officers' Association backed Pablos ahead of the June 7 runoff while the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association is not endorsing. Suggested reading: San Antonio police union endorses Rolando Pablos for mayor Next mayor, City Council will have to make budget cuts as revenues fall How S.A. will cut costs to pay for firefighter raises Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The city’s police and firefighters’ unions both sat out the first round of voting, waiting until the field of 27 candidates for mayor in the May 3 city election was whittled to Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos. The San Antonio Police Officers' Association backed Pablos ahead of the June 7 runoff while the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association is not endorsing.


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San Antonio police union endorses Rolando Pablos for mayor

Next mayor, City Council will have to make budget cuts as revenues fall

How S.A. will cut costs to pay for firefighter raises


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]]> 2477 no Reintroducing Ana Sandoval | ¡Nosotros! https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/nosotros/ The former councilwoman stepped down in 2023 to focus on a daughter who’s now 3, and Sandoval is back to her roots grounded in the environment. Suggested reading: Ana Sandoval's NALCAB bio page ‘It has been an honor’: San Antonio Councilwoman Ana Sandoval steps down, leaving seat open until March ‘Extremely disappointing’ — Mario Bravo suspended from SA city council committees after verbal outburst against Ana Sandoval Keep in touch: Metro Columnist Elaine Ayala: eayala@express-news.net Follow @ElaineAyala on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ElaineAyala More ¡Nosotros! Episodes on Youtube: https://exne.ws/nosotros-youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 May 2025 14:12:00 -0000 Reintroducing Ana Sandoval | ¡Nosotros! full San Antonio Express-News The former councilwoman stepped down in 2023 to focus on a daughter who’s now 3, and Sandoval is back to her roots grounded in the environment. The former councilwoman stepped down in 2023 to focus on a daughter who’s now 3, and Sandoval is back to her roots grounded in the environment. Suggested reading: Ana Sandoval's NALCAB bio page ‘It has been an honor’: San Antonio Councilwoman Ana Sandoval steps down, leaving seat open until March ‘Extremely disappointing’ — Mario Bravo suspended from SA city council committees after verbal outburst against Ana Sandoval Keep in touch: Metro Columnist Elaine Ayala: eayala@express-news.net Follow @ElaineAyala on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ElaineAyala More ¡Nosotros! Episodes on Youtube: https://exne.ws/nosotros-youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The former councilwoman stepped down in 2023 to focus on a daughter who’s now 3, and Sandoval is back to her roots grounded in the environment.


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Ana Sandoval's NALCAB bio page

‘It has been an honor’: San Antonio Councilwoman Ana Sandoval steps down, leaving seat open until March

‘Extremely disappointing’ — Mario Bravo suspended from SA city council committees after verbal outburst against Ana Sandoval


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]]> 2938 no How we got to Gina Ortiz Jones vs. Rolando Pablos | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk about voters' rejection of City Council members running for the top job, the Year of the Outsider and what's ahead in the June 7 runoff. *Suggested reading:* What happens next in San Antonio mayoral and City Council races: _https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-mayor-city-council-races-next-steps-20309351.php_ Gina Ortiz Jones made it to a runoff for mayor. Here's what to know about her.: _https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/things-to-know-about-mayoral-candidate-ortiz-jones-20310712.php_ Rolando Pablos could be San Antonio's next mayor. Who is he?: _https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/rolando-pablos-runoff-election-20310883.php_ *Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter:* https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 May 2025 22:21:00 -0000 How we got to Gina Ortiz Jones vs. Rolando Pablos full San Antonio Express-News Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk about voters' rejection of City Council members running for the top job, the Year of the Outsider and what's ahead in the June 7 runoff. Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk about voters' rejection of City Council members running for the top job, the Year of the Outsider and what's ahead in the June 7 runoff. *Suggested reading:* What happens next in San Antonio mayoral and City Council races: _https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-mayor-city-council-races-next-steps-20309351.php_ Gina Ortiz Jones made it to a runoff for mayor. Here's what to know about her.: _https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/things-to-know-about-mayoral-candidate-ortiz-jones-20310712.php_ Rolando Pablos could be San Antonio's next mayor. Who is he?: _https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/rolando-pablos-runoff-election-20310883.php_ *Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter:* https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk about voters' rejection of City Council members running for the top job, the Year of the Outsider and what's ahead in the June 7 runoff.


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What happens next in San Antonio mayoral and City Council races: _https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-mayor-city-council-races-next-steps-20309351.php_

Gina Ortiz Jones made it to a runoff for mayor. Here's what to know about her.: _https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/things-to-know-about-mayoral-candidate-ortiz-jones-20310712.php_

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]]> 2051 no The latest on the mayor’s race as Election Day approaches | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Host Greg Jefferson and opinion editor Josh Brodesky discuss why early voting numbers are so weak and what went into the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board's endorsements in the mayor's race. Suggested reading: The Editorial Board recommends these candidates. Here's why. Can a Republican win the mayor’s race in blue San Antonio? The San Antonio Express-News Voter Guide Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:49:00 -0000 The latest on the mayor’s race as Election Day approaches full San Antonio Express-News Host Greg Jefferson and opinion editor Josh Brodesky discuss why early voting numbers are so weak and what went into the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board's endorsements in the mayor's race. Host Greg Jefferson and opinion editor Josh Brodesky discuss why early voting numbers are so weak and what went into the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board's endorsements in the mayor's race. Suggested reading: The Editorial Board recommends these candidates. Here's why. Can a Republican win the mayor’s race in blue San Antonio? The San Antonio Express-News Voter Guide Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Greg Jefferson and opinion editor Josh Brodesky discuss why early voting numbers are so weak and what went into the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board's endorsements in the mayor's race.


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The Editorial Board recommends these candidates. Here's why.

Can a Republican win the mayor’s race in blue San Antonio?

The San Antonio Express-News Voter Guide



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]]> 1845 no Are voters shocked by sheer number of mayoral candidates? | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk about who's up and who's down in the race for mayor and City Council. Suggested reading: The San Antonio Express-News Voter Guide Express-News editorial board recommendations Where to vote Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:11:00 -0000 Are voters shocked by sheer number of mayoral candidates? full San Antonio Express-News Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk about who's up and who's down in the race for mayor and City Council. Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk about who's up and who's down in the race for mayor and City Council. Suggested reading: The San Antonio Express-News Voter Guide Express-News editorial board recommendations Where to vote Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk about who's up and who's down in the race for mayor and City Council.


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The San Antonio Express-News Voter Guide

Express-News editorial board recommendations

Where to vote


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]]> 1995 no Pelaez's big move in mayor's race — and what is Marc Whyte up to? | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk about who's up and who's down in the race for mayor and City Council. Suggested reading: Councilman Manny Pelaez pumps nearly $300K into his campaign for mayor District 1 challenger accuses Councilwoman Sukh Kaur of violating ethics rules We used AI to analyze San Antonio mayoral candidates priorities Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:56:00 -0000 Pelaez's big move in mayor's race -- and what is Marc Whyte up to? full San Antonio Express-News Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk about who's up and who's down in the race for mayor and City Council. Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk about who's up and who's down in the race for mayor and City Council. Suggested reading: Councilman Manny Pelaez pumps nearly $300K into his campaign for mayor District 1 challenger accuses Councilwoman Sukh Kaur of violating ethics rules We used AI to analyze San Antonio mayoral candidates priorities Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith talk about who's up and who's down in the race for mayor and City Council.


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Councilman Manny Pelaez pumps nearly $300K into his campaign for mayor

District 1 challenger accuses Councilwoman Sukh Kaur of violating ethics rules

We used AI to analyze San Antonio mayoral candidates priorities


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]]> 2411 no Turbulent times for public schools. This nonprofit wants to help. | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Host Greg Jefferson and Daiana Lambrecht, executive director of Futuro San Antonio, discuss how the potential dissolution of the U.S. Department of Education and a school voucher program could affect public education in the Alamo City. Suggested reading: What does the Civil Rights Movement have to do with school vouchers? Here's how special education could change under a private school voucher program Will $1 billion for school vouchers be enough? Not in Texas, budget experts say Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:49:00 -0000 Turbulent times for public schools. This nonprofit wants to help. full San Antonio Express-News Host Greg Jefferson and Daiana Lambrecht, executive director of Futuro San Antonio, discuss how the potential dissolution of the U.S. Department of Education and a school voucher program could affect public education in the Alamo City. Host Greg Jefferson and Daiana Lambrecht, executive director of Futuro San Antonio, discuss how the potential dissolution of the U.S. Department of Education and a school voucher program could affect public education in the Alamo City. Suggested reading: What does the Civil Rights Movement have to do with school vouchers? Here's how special education could change under a private school voucher program Will $1 billion for school vouchers be enough? Not in Texas, budget experts say Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host Greg Jefferson and Daiana Lambrecht, executive director of Futuro San Antonio, discuss how the potential dissolution of the U.S. Department of Education and a school voucher program could affect public education in the Alamo City.


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What does the Civil Rights Movement have to do with school vouchers?

Here's how special education could change under a private school voucher program

Will $1 billion for school vouchers be enough? Not in Texas, budget experts say


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]]> 2318 no A peek into the Greater San Antonio Chamber's lobbying efforts in D.C. | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Webster talks about San Antonio’s mayor’s race, the chamber’s annual SA to DC lobbying trip and Project Marvel. Suggested reading: Long sought flight between San Antonio and D.C. takes off What will Trump freeze mean for VIA's $268M bus route grant? Nelson Wolff backs Beto Altamirano in crowded San Antonio mayor's race Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:08:00 -0000 A peek into the Greater San Antonio Chamber's lobbying efforts in D.C. full San Antonio Express-News Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Webster talks about San Antonio’s mayor’s race, the chamber’s annual SA to DC lobbying trip and Project Marvel. Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Webster talks about San Antonio’s mayor’s race, the chamber’s annual SA to DC lobbying trip and Project Marvel. Suggested reading: Long sought flight between San Antonio and D.C. takes off What will Trump freeze mean for VIA's $268M bus route grant? Nelson Wolff backs Beto Altamirano in crowded San Antonio mayor's race Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Webster talks about San Antonio’s mayor’s race, the chamber’s annual SA to DC lobbying trip and Project Marvel.


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Long sought flight between San Antonio and D.C. takes off

What will Trump freeze mean for VIA's $268M bus route grant?

Nelson Wolff backs Beto Altamirano in crowded San Antonio mayor's race


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]]> 2445 no Texas Education Agency takeover seeks an end to South San ISD clown show | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Podcast host Greg Jefferson and education reporter Melissa Manno delve into the school district's decades of dysfunction and what the Texas Education Agency is doing about it. Suggested reading: New leader has a plan to transform South San ISD: less money for central office, more for teachers South San ISD given chance for turnaround as Texas replaces school board 'A new era': TEA replaces South San ISD superintendent, trustees after decades of dysfunction 'A history of dysfunction': South San's troubled culture could trigger board removal Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:03:00 -0000 Texas Education Agency takeover seeks an end to South San ISD clown show full San Antonio Express-News Podcast host Greg Jefferson and education reporter Melissa Manno delve into the school district's decades of dysfunction and what the Texas Education Agency is doing about it. Podcast host Greg Jefferson and education reporter Melissa Manno delve into the school district's decades of dysfunction and what the Texas Education Agency is doing about it. Suggested reading: New leader has a plan to transform South San ISD: less money for central office, more for teachers South San ISD given chance for turnaround as Texas replaces school board 'A new era': TEA replaces South San ISD superintendent, trustees after decades of dysfunction 'A history of dysfunction': South San's troubled culture could trigger board removal Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Podcast host Greg Jefferson and education reporter Melissa Manno delve into the school district's decades of dysfunction and what the Texas Education Agency is doing about it.


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New leader has a plan to transform South San ISD: less money for central office, more for teachers

South San ISD given chance for turnaround as Texas replaces school board

'A new era': TEA replaces South San ISD superintendent, trustees after decades of dysfunction

'A history of dysfunction': South San's troubled culture could trigger board removal


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]]> 1708 no Does D.C. have something to learn from San Antonio politics? | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith talk with UTSA pollster Bryan Gervais about the upcoming city elections, a recent polling controversy and the virtues of local politics -- at least as opposed to poisonous national and state politics. Suggested reading: UTSA poll: Voters say crime is most pressing problem facing Bexar County Will voters know Prop C undoes pay, tenure caps on city manager? Support for stripping caps on city manager climbs in new UTSA poll Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:30:00 -0000 Does D.C. have something to learn from San Antonio politics? full San Antonio Express-News ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith talk with UTSA pollster Bryan Gervais about the upcoming city elections, a recent polling controversy and the virtues of local politics -- at least as opposed to poisonous national and state politics. ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith talk with UTSA pollster Bryan Gervais about the upcoming city elections, a recent polling controversy and the virtues of local politics -- at least as opposed to poisonous national and state politics. Suggested reading: UTSA poll: Voters say crime is most pressing problem facing Bexar County Will voters know Prop C undoes pay, tenure caps on city manager? Support for stripping caps on city manager climbs in new UTSA poll Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith talk with UTSA pollster Bryan Gervais about the upcoming city elections, a recent polling controversy and the virtues of local politics -- at least as opposed to poisonous national and state politics.


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UTSA poll: Voters say crime is most pressing problem facing Bexar County

Will voters know Prop C undoes pay, tenure caps on city manager?

Support for stripping caps on city manager climbs in new UTSA poll


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]]> 2999 no A deep dive into the San Antonio's sprawling bike plan | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and reporter Richard Webner talk with Harley Hubbard, the city's project manager for the bike network plan, about the effort to add 1,890 miles of bicycle routes to San Antonio streets. The cost: between $3 billion and $8 billion. Suggested reading: City Council says yes to bike plan that could cost billions City's vision for sprawling bike network could cost billions Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:18:00 -0000 A deep dive into the San Antonio's sprawling bike plan full San Antonio Express-News ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and reporter Richard Webner talk with Harley Hubbard, the city's project manager for the bike network plan, about the effort to add 1,890 miles of bicycle routes to San Antonio streets. The cost: between $3 billion and $8 billion. ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and reporter Richard Webner talk with Harley Hubbard, the city's project manager for the bike network plan, about the effort to add 1,890 miles of bicycle routes to San Antonio streets. The cost: between $3 billion and $8 billion. Suggested reading: City Council says yes to bike plan that could cost billions City's vision for sprawling bike network could cost billions Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and reporter Richard Webner talk with Harley Hubbard, the city's project manager for the bike network plan, about the effort to add 1,890 miles of bicycle routes to San Antonio streets. The cost: between $3 billion and $8 billion.


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City Council says yes to bike plan that could cost billions

City's vision for sprawling bike network could cost billions


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]]> 2005 no Nelson Wolff on city elections, lyin' SOBs and Project Marvel | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ On this week's ENside Politics, retired Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff sizes up major candidates for San Antonio mayor, the Gordian knot that is Project Marvel and the fear of losing the Spurs to another city. Suggested reading: Why donors from outside San Antonio are funding mayor’s race County tax election for Spurs arena won't happen without more information 'Lying bunch of sons of bitches’: Judge Wolff says city should stop pursuing another pro sports team Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:35:00 -0000 Nelson Wolff on city elections, lyin' SOBs and Project Marvel full San Antonio Express-News On this week's ENside Politics, retired Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff sizes up major candidates for San Antonio mayor, the Gordian knot that is Project Marvel and the fear of losing the Spurs to another city. On this week's ENside Politics, retired Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff sizes up major candidates for San Antonio mayor, the Gordian knot that is Project Marvel and the fear of losing the Spurs to another city. Suggested reading: Why donors from outside San Antonio are funding mayor’s race County tax election for Spurs arena won't happen without more information 'Lying bunch of sons of bitches’: Judge Wolff says city should stop pursuing another pro sports team Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On this week's ENside Politics, retired Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff sizes up major candidates for San Antonio mayor, the Gordian knot that is Project Marvel and the fear of losing the Spurs to another city.


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Why donors from outside San Antonio are funding mayor’s race

County tax election for Spurs arena won't happen without more information

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]]> 3261 no What's ahead for S.A.? City Hall shakeup, immigration shakeout and arena fight | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and political consultant Laura Barberena discuss what 2025 has in store for San Antonio politics. Suggested reading: Who is running for San Antonio City Council’s open seats in 2025? County tax election for Spurs arena won't happen without more information City Council’s lone Republican wants Migrant Resource Center shut Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:42:00 -0000 What's ahead for S.A.? City Hall shakeup, immigration shakeout and arena fight full San Antonio Express-News ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and political consultant Laura Barberena discuss what 2025 has in store for San Antonio politics. ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and political consultant Laura Barberena discuss what 2025 has in store for San Antonio politics. Suggested reading: Who is running for San Antonio City Council’s open seats in 2025? County tax election for Spurs arena won't happen without more information City Council’s lone Republican wants Migrant Resource Center shut Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and political consultant Laura Barberena discuss what 2025 has in store for San Antonio politics.


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City Council’s lone Republican wants Migrant Resource Center shut


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]]> 2987 no 2024’s biggest scandals in San Antonio politics | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Greg Jefferson and reporters Megan Rodriguez and Brooke Park discuss what they consider to be the biggest controversies this year at City Hall and the Bexar County Courthouse. Suggested reading: Councilman Marc Whyte takes plea deal in drunken driving case Board reprimands Council Member Marc Whyte for ‘knowingly’ violating ethics rules ‘An embarrassment’: San Antonio loses out on $20M in tax credits for affordable housing East Side councilman could go before ethics board after misleading truck dealer Commissioner Grant Moody's abstentions raise concerns over leadership Can City Council members park ‘wherever the hell they want'? How can San Antonio justify sacrificing housing for new baseball stadium? By splitting hairs ‘Social media terrorists:’ ACS director retires one week after blasting animal welfare activists Oklahoman to run city's troubled Animal Care Services Fire Chief Charles Hood, before being forced out, had history of allegedly insensitive comments Arrest records: Former San Antonio firefighters' union president tried to blackmail SAFD employees San Antonio's first female fire chief steps up after a tough few years. Here's her first priority. Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:30:00 -0000 2024’s biggest scandals in San Antonio politics full San Antonio Express-News Greg Jefferson and reporters Megan Rodriguez and Brooke Park discuss what they consider to be the biggest controversies this year at City Hall and the Bexar County Courthouse. Greg Jefferson and reporters Megan Rodriguez and Brooke Park discuss what they consider to be the biggest controversies this year at City Hall and the Bexar County Courthouse. Suggested reading: Councilman Marc Whyte takes plea deal in drunken driving case Board reprimands Council Member Marc Whyte for ‘knowingly’ violating ethics rules ‘An embarrassment’: San Antonio loses out on $20M in tax credits for affordable housing East Side councilman could go before ethics board after misleading truck dealer Commissioner Grant Moody's abstentions raise concerns over leadership Can City Council members park ‘wherever the hell they want'? How can San Antonio justify sacrificing housing for new baseball stadium? By splitting hairs ‘Social media terrorists:’ ACS director retires one week after blasting animal welfare activists Oklahoman to run city's troubled Animal Care Services Fire Chief Charles Hood, before being forced out, had history of allegedly insensitive comments Arrest records: Former San Antonio firefighters' union president tried to blackmail SAFD employees San Antonio's first female fire chief steps up after a tough few years. Here's her first priority. Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Greg Jefferson and reporters Megan Rodriguez and Brooke Park discuss what they consider to be the biggest controversies this year at City Hall and the Bexar County Courthouse.


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Councilman Marc Whyte takes plea deal in drunken driving case

Board reprimands Council Member Marc Whyte for ‘knowingly’ violating ethics rules

‘An embarrassment’: San Antonio loses out on $20M in tax credits for affordable housing

East Side councilman could go before ethics board after misleading truck dealer

Commissioner Grant Moody's abstentions raise concerns over leadership

Can City Council members park ‘wherever the hell they want'?

How can San Antonio justify sacrificing housing for new baseball stadium? By splitting hairs

‘Social media terrorists:’ ACS director retires one week after blasting animal welfare activists

Oklahoman to run city's troubled Animal Care Services

Fire Chief Charles Hood, before being forced out, had history of allegedly insensitive comments

Arrest records: Former San Antonio firefighters' union president tried to blackmail SAFD employees

San Antonio's first female fire chief steps up after a tough few years. Here's her first priority.


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]]> 3000 no Is there anything to S.A.-to-Austin rail talk? And what's up with airport parking? | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and transportation reporter Richard Webner sort out what's real and what's not in current talk about developing commuter rail between San Antonio and Austin. They also discuss the city's decision to hire a controversial tech company to run parking operations at San Antonio International Airport. Suggested reading: Is rail dream real? Local leaders revive talk of S.A.-to-Austin train service. Can a dead San Antonio-to-Austin rail plan be resurrected? Talk is heating up. Firm hired to run S.A. airport's parking faces complaints, lawsuits Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:29:00 -0000 Is there anything to S.A.-to-Austin rail talk? And what's up with airport parking? full San Antonio Express-News ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and transportation reporter Richard Webner sort out what's real and what's not in current talk about developing commuter rail between San Antonio and Austin. They also discuss the city's decision to hire a controversial tech company to run parking operations at San Antonio International Airport. ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and transportation reporter Richard Webner sort out what's real and what's not in current talk about developing commuter rail between San Antonio and Austin. They also discuss the city's decision to hire a controversial tech company to run parking operations at San Antonio International Airport. Suggested reading: Is rail dream real? Local leaders revive talk of S.A.-to-Austin train service. Can a dead San Antonio-to-Austin rail plan be resurrected? Talk is heating up. Firm hired to run S.A. airport's parking faces complaints, lawsuits Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and transportation reporter Richard Webner sort out what's real and what's not in current talk about developing commuter rail between San Antonio and Austin. They also discuss the city's decision to hire a controversial tech company to run parking operations at San Antonio International Airport.


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Can a dead San Antonio-to-Austin rail plan be resurrected? Talk is heating up.

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]]> 1484 no Abortion-rights advocates want more city dollars for reproductive health care | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ City Hall reporters Molly Smith and Megan Rodriguez talk to Laura Molinar of Sueños Sin Fronteras and Ariana Rodriguez of Jane's Due Process about San Antonio’s Reproductive Justice Fund and what they hope to see from the mayoral contenders. Suggested reading: Fund that could help pay for abortion travel passed over in new city budget City's Reproductive Justice Fund won't pay for abortion travel after all City Council members want $100,000 for abortion travel Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000 Abortion-rights advocates want more city dollars for reproductive health care full San Antonio Express-News City Hall reporters Molly Smith and Megan Rodriguez talk to Laura Molinar of Sueños Sin Fronteras and Ariana Rodriguez of Jane's Due Process about San Antonio’s Reproductive Justice Fund and what they hope to see from the mayoral contenders. City Hall reporters Molly Smith and Megan Rodriguez talk to Laura Molinar of Sueños Sin Fronteras and Ariana Rodriguez of Jane's Due Process about San Antonio’s Reproductive Justice Fund and what they hope to see from the mayoral contenders. Suggested reading: Fund that could help pay for abortion travel passed over in new city budget City's Reproductive Justice Fund won't pay for abortion travel after all City Council members want $100,000 for abortion travel Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City Hall reporters Molly Smith and Megan Rodriguez talk to Laura Molinar of Sueños Sin Fronteras and Ariana Rodriguez of Jane's Due Process about San Antonio’s Reproductive Justice Fund and what they hope to see from the mayoral contenders.


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Fund that could help pay for abortion travel passed over in new city budget

City's Reproductive Justice Fund won't pay for abortion travel after all

City Council members want $100,000 for abortion travel


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]]> 2535 no Remembering Howard Peak, parsing John Courage's exit from mayor's race | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and political consultant Laura Barberena discuss the late Mayor Howard Peak's legacy, the potential downtown Spurs arena, and how Councilman John Courage's decision to withdraw will recast the 2025 race for mayor. Suggested reading: Howard Peak was San Antonio mayor, launched greenway trail network Sources: Councilman John Courage exits crowded race for San Antonio mayor Details of Spurs-anchored downtown sports, entertainment hub emerge Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000 Remembering Howard Peak, parsing John Courage's exit from mayor's race full San Antonio Express-News ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and political consultant Laura Barberena discuss the late Mayor Howard Peak's legacy, the potential downtown Spurs arena, and how Councilman John Courage's decision to withdraw will recast the 2025 race for mayor. ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and political consultant Laura Barberena discuss the late Mayor Howard Peak's legacy, the potential downtown Spurs arena, and how Councilman John Courage's decision to withdraw will recast the 2025 race for mayor. Suggested reading: Howard Peak was San Antonio mayor, launched greenway trail network Sources: Councilman John Courage exits crowded race for San Antonio mayor Details of Spurs-anchored downtown sports, entertainment hub emerge Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and political consultant Laura Barberena discuss the late Mayor Howard Peak's legacy, the potential downtown Spurs arena, and how Councilman John Courage's decision to withdraw will recast the 2025 race for mayor.


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Howard Peak was San Antonio mayor, launched greenway trail network

Sources: Councilman John Courage exits crowded race for San Antonio mayor

Details of Spurs-anchored downtown sports, entertainment hub emerge


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]]> 3293 no COPS-Metro leaders: No tax dollars for ‘playgrounds for the rich’ | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ COPS-Metro's Sonia Rodriguez and Father Jimmy Drennan talk with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and reporter Molly Smith about their group's concerns about the Missions stadium deal and the budding plan for a Spurs arena at Hemisfair dubbed 'Project Marvel.' Suggested reading: At last, details of Spurs-anchored downtown San Antonio sports and entertainment district emerge SAISD OKs terms to sell land for Missions stadium, is ready to deal with city, county, Weston Urban Done deal: City Council OKs public financing for Missions ballpark, despite backlash of planned apartment closure Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:37:00 -0000 COPS-Metro leaders: No tax dollars for ‘playgrounds for the rich’ full San Antonio Express-News COPS-Metro's Sonia Rodriguez and Father Jimmy Drennan talk with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and reporter Molly Smith about their group's concerns about the Missions stadium deal and the budding plan for a Spurs arena at Hemisfair dubbed 'Project Marvel.' COPS-Metro's Sonia Rodriguez and Father Jimmy Drennan talk with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and reporter Molly Smith about their group's concerns about the Missions stadium deal and the budding plan for a Spurs arena at Hemisfair dubbed 'Project Marvel.' Suggested reading: At last, details of Spurs-anchored downtown San Antonio sports and entertainment district emerge SAISD OKs terms to sell land for Missions stadium, is ready to deal with city, county, Weston Urban Done deal: City Council OKs public financing for Missions ballpark, despite backlash of planned apartment closure Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices COPS-Metro's Sonia Rodriguez and Father Jimmy Drennan talk with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and reporter Molly Smith about their group's concerns about the Missions stadium deal and the budding plan for a Spurs arena at Hemisfair dubbed 'Project Marvel.'


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At last, details of Spurs-anchored downtown San Antonio sports and entertainment district emerge

SAISD OKs terms to sell land for Missions stadium, is ready to deal with city, county, Weston Urban

Done deal: City Council OKs public financing for Missions ballpark, despite backlash of planned apartment closure


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]]> 2923 no The latest on Southwest Airlines' beef with San Antonio airport | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporter Megan Rodriguez talk with airline analyst Keith Debbage about how the Dallas-based airline's fight to get gates in the city's glitzy Terminal C might play out. Suggested reading: Southwest Airlines sues San Antonio over airport lease Southwest accuses city of 'bait and switch' in lawsuit over airport lease Southwest won’t get space in new terminal. It’s putting up a fight.  Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:18:00 -0000 The latest on Southwest Airlines' beef with San Antonio airport full San Antonio Express-News ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporter Megan Rodriguez talk with airline analyst Keith Debbage about how the Dallas-based airline's fight to get gates in the city's glitzy Terminal C might play out. ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporter Megan Rodriguez talk with airline analyst Keith Debbage about how the Dallas-based airline's fight to get gates in the city's glitzy Terminal C might play out. Suggested reading: Southwest Airlines sues San Antonio over airport lease Southwest accuses city of 'bait and switch' in lawsuit over airport lease Southwest won’t get space in new terminal. It’s putting up a fight.  Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporter Megan Rodriguez talk with airline analyst Keith Debbage about how the Dallas-based airline's fight to get gates in the city's glitzy Terminal C might play out.


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Southwest Airlines sues San Antonio over airport lease

Southwest accuses city of 'bait and switch' in lawsuit over airport lease

Southwest won’t get space in new terminal. It’s putting up a fight.



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]]> 2364 no Teri Castillo on how San Antonio drops the ball with affordable housing | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ The West Side councilwoman talks with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about the planned Missions baseball stadium and the apartment complex it will wipe out. Suggested reading: San Antonio's housing plan lacks clear explanation of theories guiding policy ‘Revolutionary’: San Antonio council approves community land trust policy for affordable housing All six city charter amendments win easily Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:05:00 -0000 Teri Castillo on how San Antonio drops the ball with affordable housing full San Antonio Express-News The West Side councilwoman talks with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about the planned Missions baseball stadium and the apartment complex it will wipe out. The West Side councilwoman talks with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about the planned Missions baseball stadium and the apartment complex it will wipe out. Suggested reading: San Antonio's housing plan lacks clear explanation of theories guiding policy ‘Revolutionary’: San Antonio council approves community land trust policy for affordable housing All six city charter amendments win easily Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The West Side councilwoman talks with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about the planned Missions baseball stadium and the apartment complex it will wipe out.


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San Antonio's housing plan lacks clear explanation of theories guiding policy

‘Revolutionary’: San Antonio council approves community land trust policy for affordable housing

All six city charter amendments win easily


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]]> 2481 Reporters' roundtable on Trump's, and his party's, big night in Texas | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporter Ed McKinley, Brooke Park and Molly Smith discuss the GOP blowout in state and local races. They also parse the fate of City Council's proposed raise and the removal on pay and tenure caps on the city manager. Suggested reading: 5 key takeaways from Election Day in Texas Texas House shifts further right as Republicans dominate in tossup races Marc LaHood defeats Laurel Jordan Swift in San Antonio state House race All six city charter amendments win easily County Commissioners Grant Moody and Rebeca Clay-Flores declare victory Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:11:00 -0000 Reporters' roundtable on Trump's, and his party's, big night in Texas full San Antonio Express-News ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporter Ed McKinley, Brooke Park and Molly Smith discuss the GOP blowout in state and local races. They also parse the fate of City Council's proposed raise and the removal on pay and tenure caps on the city manager. ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporter Ed McKinley, Brooke Park and Molly Smith discuss the GOP blowout in state and local races. They also parse the fate of City Council's proposed raise and the removal on pay and tenure caps on the city manager. Suggested reading: 5 key takeaways from Election Day in Texas Texas House shifts further right as Republicans dominate in tossup races Marc LaHood defeats Laurel Jordan Swift in San Antonio state House race All six city charter amendments win easily County Commissioners Grant Moody and Rebeca Clay-Flores declare victory Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporter Ed McKinley, Brooke Park and Molly Smith discuss the GOP blowout in state and local races. They also parse the fate of City Council's proposed raise and the removal on pay and tenure caps on the city manager.


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5 key takeaways from Election Day in Texas

Texas House shifts further right as Republicans dominate in tossup races

Marc LaHood defeats Laurel Jordan Swift in San Antonio state House race

All six city charter amendments win easily

County Commissioners Grant Moody and Rebeca Clay-Flores declare victory


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]]> 2008 no Our experts talk Cruz versus Allred and other election cliff-hangers | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Why isn't Colin Allred rushing to embrace Kamala Harris? Why isn't Sen. Ted Cruz talking much about Donald Trump? San Antonio political consultants Eddie Aldrete and Laura Barberena and host Greg Jefferson answer these questions and more on this week's ENside Politics. Suggested reading: Colin Allred brings Senate campaign to San Antonio In a key Texas House race, the GOP is testing how far right voters will go Support for stripping caps on city manager climbs in new UTSA poll Will voters know Prop C undoes pay, tenure caps on city manager? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000 Our experts talk Cruz versus Allred and other election cliff-hangers full San Antonio Express-News Political consultants Eddie Aldrete and Laura Barberena tell ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson why Colin Allred isn't rushing to embrace Kamala Harris -- and why Sen. Ted Cruz isn't talking much about Donald Trump. Why isn't Colin Allred rushing to embrace Kamala Harris? Why isn't Sen. Ted Cruz talking much about Donald Trump? San Antonio political consultants Eddie Aldrete and Laura Barberena and host Greg Jefferson answer these questions and more on this week's ENside Politics. Suggested reading: Colin Allred brings Senate campaign to San Antonio In a key Texas House race, the GOP is testing how far right voters will go Support for stripping caps on city manager climbs in new UTSA poll Will voters know Prop C undoes pay, tenure caps on city manager? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Why isn't Colin Allred rushing to embrace Kamala Harris? Why isn't Sen. Ted Cruz talking much about Donald Trump? San Antonio political consultants Eddie Aldrete and Laura Barberena and host Greg Jefferson answer these questions and more on this week's ENside Politics.


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Colin Allred brings Senate campaign to San Antonio

In a key Texas House race, the GOP is testing how far right voters will go

Support for stripping caps on city manager climbs in new UTSA poll

Will voters know Prop C undoes pay, tenure caps on city manager?


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]]> 3482 no Philanthropist Gordon Hartman says "vote yes" for San Antonio Prop C | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Gordon Hartman, a philanthropist and tri-chair of the PAC that's running the "vote yes" campaign for six city charter amendments, talks with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about why voters should eliminate pay and tenure restrictions on San Antonio's city manager. Suggested reading: Here are the six city charter amendments that San Antonio voters will decide in the Nov. 5 election Firefighters’ frustration over contract talks could spill into charter amendment election Will San Antonio voters know Prop C undoes pay, tenure caps on city manager? Firefighters’ union opposes attempt to undo restrictions on city manager Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:25:00 -0000 Philanthropist Gordon Hartman says "vote yes" for San Antonio Prop C full San Antonio Express-News Gordon Hartman, a philanthropist and tri-chair of the PAC that's running the "vote yes" campaign for six city charter amendments, talks with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about why voters should eliminate pay and tenure restrictions on San Antonio's city manager. Gordon Hartman, a philanthropist and tri-chair of the PAC that's running the "vote yes" campaign for six city charter amendments, talks with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about why voters should eliminate pay and tenure restrictions on San Antonio's city manager. Suggested reading: Here are the six city charter amendments that San Antonio voters will decide in the Nov. 5 election Firefighters’ frustration over contract talks could spill into charter amendment election Will San Antonio voters know Prop C undoes pay, tenure caps on city manager? Firefighters’ union opposes attempt to undo restrictions on city manager Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gordon Hartman, a philanthropist and tri-chair of the PAC that's running the "vote yes" campaign for six city charter amendments, talks with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about why voters should eliminate pay and tenure restrictions on San Antonio's city manager.


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Here are the six city charter amendments that San Antonio voters will decide in the Nov. 5 election

Firefighters’ frustration over contract talks could spill into charter amendment election

Will San Antonio voters know Prop C undoes pay, tenure caps on city manager?

Firefighters’ union opposes attempt to undo restrictions on city manager


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]]> 3183 no Gina Ortiz Jones goes after Texas justices over abortion ban | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ The two-time Democratic nominee in Congressional District 23 runs a political action committee that's targeting three Republican justices seeking re-election to the Texas Supreme Court over ruling on the state's near-total abortion ban. She talks with host Greg Jefferson and reporter Megan Rodriguez about her organization's efforts to take out justices Jimmy Blacklock, John Devine and Jane Bland in November's election. Suggested reading: The 'Find Out' PAC targets Texas Supreme Court justices over denial of emergency abortion As Democrats fight for gains in Texas, party insiders say these are the candidates to watch Gina Ortiz Jones leaving No. 2 Air Force job Biden taps Gina Ortiz Jones of San Antonio for Air Force undersecretary Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000 Gina Ortiz Jones goes after Texas justices over abortion ban full San Antonio Express-News The two-time Democratic nominee in Congressional District 23 runs a political action committee that's targeting three Republican justices seeking re-election to the Texas Supreme Court over ruling on the state's near-total abortion ban. She talks with host Greg Jefferson and reporter Megan Rodriguez about her organization's efforts to take out justices Jimmy Blacklock, John Devine and Jane Bland in November's election. The two-time Democratic nominee in Congressional District 23 runs a political action committee that's targeting three Republican justices seeking re-election to the Texas Supreme Court over ruling on the state's near-total abortion ban. She talks with host Greg Jefferson and reporter Megan Rodriguez about her organization's efforts to take out justices Jimmy Blacklock, John Devine and Jane Bland in November's election. Suggested reading: The 'Find Out' PAC targets Texas Supreme Court justices over denial of emergency abortion As Democrats fight for gains in Texas, party insiders say these are the candidates to watch Gina Ortiz Jones leaving No. 2 Air Force job Biden taps Gina Ortiz Jones of San Antonio for Air Force undersecretary Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The two-time Democratic nominee in Congressional District 23 runs a political action committee that's targeting three Republican justices seeking re-election to the Texas Supreme Court over ruling on the state's near-total abortion ban. She talks with host Greg Jefferson and reporter Megan Rodriguez about her organization's efforts to take out justices Jimmy Blacklock, John Devine and Jane Bland in November's election.


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The 'Find Out' PAC targets Texas Supreme Court justices over denial of emergency abortion

As Democrats fight for gains in Texas, party insiders say these are the candidates to watch

Gina Ortiz Jones leaving No. 2 Air Force job

Biden taps Gina Ortiz Jones of San Antonio for Air Force undersecretary


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]]> 2990 no San Antonio fire union president: We’ll fight effort to ditch caps on city manager | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Joe Jones, president of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters’ Association, told ENside Politics the union is coming out against a city charter amendment to take back salary and tenure restrictions on San Antonio’s city manager. Jones also talked with host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about the union’s new contract and firefighters’ concerns about a Venezuelan gang that’s allegedly trying to get a foothold in San Antonio. Suggested reading: Firefighters’ union opposes attempt to undo restrictions on city manager San Antonio firefighters union warns: ‘Watch your six’ for Tren de Aragua gang SAPD: 19 arrested in San Antonio gang bust; Tren de Aragua members caught Firefighters overwhelmingly approve new contract Firefighters’ frustration over contract talks could spill into charter amendment election Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:45:00 -0000 San Antonio fire union president: We’ll fight effort to ditch caps on city manager full San Antonio Express-News Joe Jones, president of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters’ Association, told ENside Politics the union is coming out against a city charter amendment to take back salary and tenure restrictions on San Antonio’s city manager. Jones also talked with host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about the union’s new contract and firefighters’ concerns about a Venezuelan gang that’s allegedly trying to get a foothold in San Antonio. Joe Jones, president of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters’ Association, told ENside Politics the union is coming out against a city charter amendment to take back salary and tenure restrictions on San Antonio’s city manager. Jones also talked with host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about the union’s new contract and firefighters’ concerns about a Venezuelan gang that’s allegedly trying to get a foothold in San Antonio. Suggested reading: Firefighters’ union opposes attempt to undo restrictions on city manager San Antonio firefighters union warns: ‘Watch your six’ for Tren de Aragua gang SAPD: 19 arrested in San Antonio gang bust; Tren de Aragua members caught Firefighters overwhelmingly approve new contract Firefighters’ frustration over contract talks could spill into charter amendment election Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Joe Jones, president of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters’ Association, told ENside Politics the union is coming out against a city charter amendment to take back salary and tenure restrictions on San Antonio’s city manager. Jones also talked with host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about the union’s new contract and firefighters’ concerns about a Venezuelan gang that’s allegedly trying to get a foothold in San Antonio.


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Firefighters’ union opposes attempt to undo restrictions on city manager

San Antonio firefighters union warns: ‘Watch your six’ for Tren de Aragua gang

SAPD: 19 arrested in San Antonio gang bust; Tren de Aragua members caught

Firefighters overwhelmingly approve new contract

Firefighters’ frustration over contract talks could spill into charter amendment election


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]]> 2990 San Antonio small business owners: From mean tweets to political action | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Restaurateurs Jody Bailey Newman and Chad Carey talk with ENside Politics podcast host Greg Jefferson and city hall reporter Megan Rodriguez about the damage San Antonio street projects often inflict on small businesses. They've organized a new political action committee to make sure it’s a big issue in next year’s city elections. Suggested reading: City, SAWS play blame game over road project delays 'The hard part of the work is done': North St. Mary's Street construction will come to a close this summer Violence, noise complaints, construction, parking problems are roiling the St. Mary’s Strip ‘A long road ahead’: Constant construction wreaks havoc on downtown businesses The Business Community PAC website Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0000 San Antonio small business owners: From mean tweets to political action full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio restaurateurs Jody Bailey and Chad Carey talk with host Greg Jefferson about the damage city street projects often inflict on small businesses -- and a new political action committee they’ve helped organize to make sure it’s a big issue in next year’s municipal elections. Restaurateurs Jody Bailey Newman and Chad Carey talk with ENside Politics podcast host Greg Jefferson and city hall reporter Megan Rodriguez about the damage San Antonio street projects often inflict on small businesses. They've organized a new political action committee to make sure it’s a big issue in next year’s city elections. Suggested reading: City, SAWS play blame game over road project delays 'The hard part of the work is done': North St. Mary's Street construction will come to a close this summer Violence, noise complaints, construction, parking problems are roiling the St. Mary’s Strip ‘A long road ahead’: Constant construction wreaks havoc on downtown businesses The Business Community PAC website Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Restaurateurs Jody Bailey Newman and Chad Carey talk with ENside Politics podcast host Greg Jefferson and city hall reporter Megan Rodriguez about the damage San Antonio street projects often inflict on small businesses. They've organized a new political action committee to make sure it’s a big issue in next year’s city elections.


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City, SAWS play blame game over road project delays

'The hard part of the work is done': North St. Mary's Street construction will come to a close this summer

Violence, noise complaints, construction, parking problems are roiling the St. Mary’s Strip

‘A long road ahead’: Constant construction wreaks havoc on downtown businesses

The Business Community PAC website


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]]> 3257 no San Antonio voters like caps on city manager, not thrilled with Spurs arena | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Voters will decide Nov. 5 on a pay increase for City Council and whether to remove pay and term restrictions on the city manager. A new poll by the UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research show voters aren't fans of either proposition. San Antonio political consultants Eddie Aldrete and Laura Barberena join ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson hash out the survey's results -- and a few of its shortcomings. Suggested reading: Poll: Most voters oppose removing city manager’s pay cap and boosting council pay Here are the six city charter amendments that San Antonio voters will decide in the Nov. 5 election ‘Return back to normal’: Council, union approve first firefighters' contract in 15 years Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:11:00 -0000 San Antonio voters like caps on city manager, not thrilled with Spurs arena full San Antonio Express-News Voters will decide Nov. 5 on a pay increase for City Council and whether to remove pay and term restrictions on the city manager. A new poll by the UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research show voters aren't fans of either proposition. San Antonio political consultants Eddie Aldrete and Laura Barberena join ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson hash out the survey's results -- and a few of its shortcomings. Voters will decide Nov. 5 on a pay increase for City Council and whether to remove pay and term restrictions on the city manager. A new poll by the UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research show voters aren't fans of either proposition. San Antonio political consultants Eddie Aldrete and Laura Barberena join ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson hash out the survey's results -- and a few of its shortcomings. Suggested reading: Poll: Most voters oppose removing city manager’s pay cap and boosting council pay Here are the six city charter amendments that San Antonio voters will decide in the Nov. 5 election ‘Return back to normal’: Council, union approve first firefighters' contract in 15 years Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Voters will decide Nov. 5 on a pay increase for City Council and whether to remove pay and term restrictions on the city manager. A new poll by the UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research show voters aren't fans of either proposition. San Antonio political consultants Eddie Aldrete and Laura Barberena join ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson hash out the survey's results -- and a few of its shortcomings.


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Poll: Most voters oppose removing city manager’s pay cap and boosting council pay

Here are the six city charter amendments that San Antonio voters will decide in the Nov. 5 election

‘Return back to normal’: Council, union approve first firefighters' contract in 15 years


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]]> 2381 no DeBerry touts the AI-powered eyes that will be watching Commerce Street | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Trish DeBerry is the biggest proponent of a security camera network in the center city. Deberry is CEO of Centro San Antonio, a public-private organization focused on downtown revitalization. The San Antonio Police Department plans to set up 10 AI-powered security cameras on a four-block stretch of Commerce Street downtown under a pilot program that could launch as early as January. The cameras will operate on artificial intelligence software and form an integrated network of eyes. DeBerry talks with ENside Politics this week about why she’s been pushing for downtown cameras – and about the $950,000 she says the city wants Centro to cough up for the effort. She also muses on what new Missions ballpark will mean for downtown. Suggested reading: AI-powered cameras will be watching you on Commerce Street in 2025 Downtown may soon get AI surveillance. San Antonio police are also weighing more controversial tech. Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:29:00 -0000 Trish DeBerry touts the AI-powered eyes that will be watching Commerce Street full San Antonio Express-News Trish DeBerry is the biggest proponent of a security camera network in the center city. Deberry is CEO of Centro San Antonio, a public-private organization focused on downtown revitalization. The San Antonio Police Department plans to set up 10 AI-powered security cameras on a four-block stretch of Commerce Street downtown under a pilot program that could launch as early as January. The cameras will operate on artificial intelligence software and form an integrated network of eyes. DeBerry talks with ENside Politics this week about why she’s been pushing for downtown cameras – and about the $950,000 she says the city wants Centro to cough up for the effort. She also muses on what new Missions ballpark will mean for downtown. Trish DeBerry is the biggest proponent of a security camera network in the center city. Deberry is CEO of Centro San Antonio, a public-private organization focused on downtown revitalization. The San Antonio Police Department plans to set up 10 AI-powered security cameras on a four-block stretch of Commerce Street downtown under a pilot program that could launch as early as January. The cameras will operate on artificial intelligence software and form an integrated network of eyes. DeBerry talks with ENside Politics this week about why she’s been pushing for downtown cameras – and about the $950,000 she says the city wants Centro to cough up for the effort. She also muses on what new Missions ballpark will mean for downtown. Suggested reading: AI-powered cameras will be watching you on Commerce Street in 2025 Downtown may soon get AI surveillance. San Antonio police are also weighing more controversial tech. Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Trish DeBerry is the biggest proponent of a security camera network in the center city. Deberry is CEO of Centro San Antonio, a public-private organization focused on downtown revitalization.


The San Antonio Police Department plans to set up 10 AI-powered security cameras on a four-block stretch of Commerce Street downtown under a pilot program that could launch as early as January. The cameras will operate on artificial intelligence software and form an integrated network of eyes.


DeBerry talks with ENside Politics this week about why she’s been pushing for downtown cameras – and about the $950,000 she says the city wants Centro to cough up for the effort. She also muses on what new Missions ballpark will mean for downtown.


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AI-powered cameras will be watching you on Commerce Street in 2025

Downtown may soon get AI surveillance. San Antonio police are also weighing more controversial tech.


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]]> 2645 no There's no such thing as free stadium money | ENside Politics https://www.expressnews.com/interactives/podcasts/enside-politics/ Heywood Sanders, a trenchant critic of deals cut in private but paid for with public dollars, says San Antonio has a long history of financing projects like the planned $160 million stadium for the Missions ball club. They rarely turn out well for taxpayers, the UTSA professor emeritus of public administration tells ENside Politics. The problem: too much back-room bargaining, too little public participation in the projects' development. Suggested reading: Development around Missions stadium would replace affordable Soap Factory complex, a rarity downtown Council vote on ballpark deal pushed to Sept. 12 after backlash San Antonio scored on downtown ballpark deal. The jury’s out on the Spurs arena. Sign up for the ENside Politics newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:01:00 -0000 There's no such thing as free stadium money full San Antonio Express-News Heywood Sanders, a trenchant critic of deals cut in private but paid for with public dollars, says San Antonio has a long history of financing projects like the planned $160 million stadium for the Missions ball club. They rarely turn out well for taxpayers, the UTSA professor emeritus of public administration tells ENside Politics. The problem: too much back-room bargaining, too little public participation in the projects' development. Heywood Sanders, a trenchant critic of deals cut in private but paid for with public dollars, says San Antonio has a long history of financing projects like the planned $160 million stadium for the Missions ball club. They rarely turn out well for taxpayers, the UTSA professor emeritus of public administration tells ENside Politics. The problem: too much back-room bargaining, too little public participation in the projects' development. Suggested reading: Development around Missions stadium would replace affordable Soap Factory complex, a rarity downtown Council vote on ballpark deal pushed to Sept. 12 after backlash San Antonio scored on downtown ballpark deal. The jury’s out on the Spurs arena. Sign up for the ENside Politics newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Heywood Sanders, a trenchant critic of deals cut in private but paid for with public dollars, says San Antonio has a long history of financing projects like the planned $160 million stadium for the Missions ball club. They rarely turn out well for taxpayers, the UTSA professor emeritus of public administration tells ENside Politics. The problem: too much back-room bargaining, too little public participation in the projects' development.


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Development around Missions stadium would replace affordable Soap Factory complex, a rarity downtown

Council vote on ballpark deal pushed to Sept. 12 after backlash

San Antonio scored on downtown ballpark deal. The jury’s out on the Spurs arena.

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]]> 2818 no Marc Whyte opens up | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics San Antonio Councilman addresses ethics complaint, DWI, city attorney and budget process.   Suggested reading: Embattled attorney Martin Phipps accuses Councilman Marc Whyte of ethics violations in custody case After public spat, council talks privately about firefighter contract negotiations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jun 2024 03:49:00 -0000 Marc Whyte opens up full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio Councilman addresses ethics complaint, DWI, city attorney and budget process. San Antonio Councilman addresses ethics complaint, DWI, city attorney and budget process.   Suggested reading: Embattled attorney Martin Phipps accuses Councilman Marc Whyte of ethics violations in custody case After public spat, council talks privately about firefighter contract negotiations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices San Antonio Councilman addresses ethics complaint, DWI, city attorney and budget process.

 

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Embattled attorney Martin Phipps accuses Councilman Marc Whyte of ethics violations in custody case

After public spat, council talks privately about firefighter contract negotiations

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]]> 3357 no Jalen McKee-Rodriguez returns | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics East Side council member talks city attorney, fire-union negotiations, Ready to Work, charter amendments and mayoral race. Suggested reading: Council member Jalen McKee-Rodriguez questions current slate of mayoral candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 May 2024 15:33:00 -0000 Jalen McKee-Rodriguez returns full San Antonio Express-News East Side council member talks city attorney, fire-union negotiations, Ready to Work, charter amendments and mayoral race. East Side council member talks city attorney, fire-union negotiations, Ready to Work, charter amendments and mayoral race. Suggested reading: Council member Jalen McKee-Rodriguez questions current slate of mayoral candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices East Side council member talks city attorney, fire-union negotiations, Ready to Work, charter amendments and mayoral race.


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Council member Jalen McKee-Rodriguez questions current slate of mayoral candidates

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]]> 2399 no City Hall firestorm | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics A coalition of council members seek to oust city attorney Andy Segovia. Plus the latest on Colin Strother and others caught up in the Henry Cuellar indictment. Required reading: City Council members may be looking to force out city attorney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 City Hall firestorm full San Antonio Express-News A coalition of council members seek to oust city attorney Andy Segovia. Plus the latest on Colin Strother and others caught up in the Henry Cuellar indictment. A coalition of council members seek to oust city attorney Andy Segovia. Plus the latest on Colin Strother and others caught up in the Henry Cuellar indictment. Required reading: City Council members may be looking to force out city attorney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A coalition of council members seek to oust city attorney Andy Segovia. Plus the latest on Colin Strother and others caught up in the Henry Cuellar indictment.


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City Council members may be looking to force out city attorney

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]]> 2023 no Henry Cuellar's $600,000 problem | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics The Puro Politics team takes a look at the congressman's federal indictment, a stunning NEISD election and pro-Palestinian campus protests at UT-Austin and nationwide. Required reading: Henry Cuellar and his wife were charged with bribery and money laundering. Here's what we know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Henry Cuellar's $600,000 problem full San Antonio Express-News The Puro Politics team takes a look at the congressman's federal indictment, a stunning NEISD election and pro-Palestinian campus protests at UT-Austin and nationwide. The Puro Politics team takes a look at the congressman's federal indictment, a stunning NEISD election and pro-Palestinian campus protests at UT-Austin and nationwide. Required reading: Henry Cuellar and his wife were charged with bribery and money laundering. Here's what we know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Puro Politics team takes a look at the congressman's federal indictment, a stunning NEISD election and pro-Palestinian campus protests at UT-Austin and nationwide.


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Henry Cuellar and his wife were charged with bribery and money laundering. Here's what we know.

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]]> 2127 no Dist. 121 candidate Laurel Jordan Swift | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics Texas House hopeful talks with the Puro Politics team about efforts to flip her district and her views on Republican challenger Marc Lahood. Required reading: Editorial: Our recommendations in Democratic Texas House primary races Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:49:00 -0000 Dist. 121 candidate Laurel Jordan Swift full San Antonio Express-News Texas House hopeful talks with the Puro Politics team about efforts to flip her district and her views on Republican challenger Marc Lahood. Texas House hopeful talks with the Puro Politics team about efforts to flip her district and her views on Republican challenger Marc Lahood. Required reading: Editorial: Our recommendations in Democratic Texas House primary races Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Texas House hopeful talks with the Puro Politics team about efforts to flip her district and her views on Republican challenger Marc Lahood.


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Editorial: Our recommendations in Democratic Texas House primary races

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]]> 2296 no Spurs tip their hand on arena talks | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics The latest news on the team's bid for a downtown arena, plus Arizona abortion law parallels and appraisal board changes on this week's episode of Puro Politics. Suggested reading: Spurs confirm talks for downtown ‘project’ at possible arena site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Spurs tip their hand on arena talks full San Antonio Express-News The latest news on the team's bid for a downtown arena, plus Arizona abortion law parallels and appraisal board changes on this week's episode of Puro Politics. The latest news on the team's bid for a downtown arena, plus Arizona abortion law parallels and appraisal board changes on this week's episode of Puro Politics. Suggested reading: Spurs confirm talks for downtown ‘project’ at possible arena site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The latest news on the team's bid for a downtown arena, plus Arizona abortion law parallels and appraisal board changes on this week's episode of Puro Politics.


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Spurs confirm talks for downtown ‘project’ at possible arena site

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]]> 1796 no Manny Peláez makes his case for mayor | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics San Antonio's District 8 councilman Manny Peláez explains why he's running and what he hopes to accomplish. Required reading: After a long windup, Manny Peláez says he's running for mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Manny's mayoral bid full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio's District 8 councilman explains why he's running and what he hopes to accomplish. San Antonio's District 8 councilman Manny Peláez explains why he's running and what he hopes to accomplish. Required reading: After a long windup, Manny Peláez says he's running for mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices San Antonio's District 8 councilman Manny Peláez explains why he's running and what he hopes to accomplish.


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After a long windup, Manny Peláez says he's running for mayor

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]]> 3181 no Texas GOP picks a fight with H-E-B | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics The Puro Politics team talks about Republican resolutions against Charles Butt, San Antonio's charter review and Ken Paxton's settlement. *Suggested reading:* H-E-B’s Charles Butt among Forbes’ list of 400 richest people in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0000 Texas GOP picks a fight with H-E-B full San Antonio Express-News The Puro Politics team talks about Republican resolutions against Charles Butt, San Antonio's charter review and Ken Paxton's settlement. The Puro Politics team talks about Republican resolutions against Charles Butt, San Antonio's charter review and Ken Paxton's settlement. *Suggested reading:* H-E-B’s Charles Butt among Forbes’ list of 400 richest people in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Puro Politics team talks about Republican resolutions against Charles Butt, San Antonio's charter review and Ken Paxton's settlement.


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H-E-B’s Charles Butt among Forbes’ list of 400 richest people in the U.S.

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]]> 1790 no Law professor Al Kauffman on SB4 | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics St. Mary's University constitutional scholar breaks down Texas "show me your papers" law.   Required Reading: Texas' migrant deportation law was in place for nine hours. It was chaotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0000 Law professor Al Kauffman on SB4 full San Antonio Express-News St. Mary's University constitutional scholar breaks down Texas "show me your papers" law. St. Mary's University constitutional scholar breaks down Texas "show me your papers" law.   Required Reading: Texas' migrant deportation law was in place for nine hours. It was chaotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices St. Mary's University constitutional scholar breaks down Texas "show me your papers" law.

 

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Texas' migrant deportation law was in place for nine hours. It was chaotic.

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]]> 2198 no Tony Gonzales takes on The AK Guy | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics San Antonio congressman talks about his runoff race with Brandon Herrera.   Required Reading: 'AK Guy' campaigns with Matt Gaetz in bid to oust rep Tony Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0000 Tony Gonzales takes on The AK Guy full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio congressman talks about his runoff race with Brandon Herrera. San Antonio congressman talks about his runoff race with Brandon Herrera.   Required Reading: 'AK Guy' campaigns with Matt Gaetz in bid to oust rep Tony Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices San Antonio congressman talks about his runoff race with Brandon Herrera.

 

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'AK Guy' campaigns with Matt Gaetz in bid to oust rep Tony Gonzales

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]]> 2127 no Primary election recap | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics Breaking down a Super Tuesday that was less than super for anti-voucher Republicans.   Suggested Reading: Abbott's fight for Texas school vouchers poised for victory after GOP primary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:59:00 -0000 Primary election recap full San Antonio Express-News Breaking down a Super Tuesday that was less than super for anti-voucher Republicans. Breaking down a Super Tuesday that was less than super for anti-voucher Republicans.   Suggested Reading: Abbott's fight for Texas school vouchers poised for victory after GOP primary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Breaking down a Super Tuesday that was less than super for anti-voucher Republicans.

 

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Abbott's fight for Texas school vouchers poised for victory after GOP primary

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]]> 2016 no 279. Primary preview with Jon Taylor | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics UTSA professor breaks down the big election races.   Required Reading: As March primary looms, many voters undecided on which Democrat should take on Ted Cruz 2024 Texas Primary Express-News Voter Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0000 Primary preview with Jon Taylor full San Antonio Express-News UTSA professor breaks down the big election races. UTSA professor breaks down the big election races.   Required Reading: As March primary looms, many voters undecided on which Democrat should take on Ted Cruz 2024 Texas Primary Express-News Voter Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices UTSA professor breaks down the big election races.

 

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As March primary looms, many voters undecided on which Democrat should take on Ted Cruz

2024 Texas Primary Express-News Voter Guide

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]]> 2443 no 278. IBC Bank Chairman and CEO Dennis Nixon | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics IBC Bank chairman/CEO talks border and immigration policy. Suggested reading: Cartels and human traffickers are in control of America's immigration policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0000 IBC Bank Chairman and CEO Dennis Nixon full San Antonio Express-News IBC Bank chairman/CEO Dennis Nixon talks border and immigration policy. IBC Bank chairman/CEO talks border and immigration policy. Suggested reading: Cartels and human traffickers are in control of America's immigration policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices IBC Bank chairman/CEO talks border and immigration policy.


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Cartels and human traffickers are in control of America's immigration policy

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]]> 2368 no 277. City Council's code of conduct | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics Why councilmembers voted to police their own behavior. Required reading: City Council's new Code of Conduct Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0000 City Council's code of conduct full San Antonio Express-News Why councilmembers voted to police their own behavior. Why councilmembers voted to police their own behavior. Required reading: City Council's new Code of Conduct Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Why councilmembers voted to police their own behavior.


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City Council's new Code of Conduct

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]]> 1588 no 276. The bid to unseat Ted Cruz | Puro Politics U.S. Senate primary heats up between Roland Gutierrez and Colin Allred, Gov. Abbott and the Eagle Pass standoff with Biden, and John Courage's mayoral kickoff.   Required Reading: Gutierrez launches Senate campaign Clack: Is Greg Abbott trying to provoke a violent confrontation at the border? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0000 The bid to unseat Ted Cruz full San Antonio Express-News U.S. Senate primary heats up between Roland Gutierrez and Colin Allred, Gov. Abbott and the Eagle Pass standoff with Biden, and John Courage's mayoral kickoff. U.S. Senate primary heats up between Roland Gutierrez and Colin Allred, Gov. Abbott and the Eagle Pass standoff with Biden, and John Courage's mayoral kickoff.   Required Reading: Gutierrez launches Senate campaign Clack: Is Greg Abbott trying to provoke a violent confrontation at the border? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices U.S. Senate primary heats up between Roland Gutierrez and Colin Allred, Gov. Abbott and the Eagle Pass standoff with Biden, and John Courage's mayoral kickoff.

 

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Gutierrez launches Senate campaign

Clack: Is Greg Abbott trying to provoke a violent confrontation at the border?

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]]> 1755 no 275. District Court Judge Ron Rangel | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics District Court Judge Ron Rangel talks about the new city/county Public Safety Action Plan for San Antonio and Bexar County.   Required Reading: City, county leaders unveil plan to curb violence by repeat offenders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0000 District Court Judge Ron Rangel full San Antonio Express-News District Court judge talks about the new city/county Public Safety Action Plan. District Court Judge Ron Rangel talks about the new city/county Public Safety Action Plan for San Antonio and Bexar County.   Required Reading: City, county leaders unveil plan to curb violence by repeat offenders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices District Court Judge Ron Rangel talks about the new city/county Public Safety Action Plan for San Antonio and Bexar County.

 

Required Reading:

City, county leaders unveil plan to curb violence by repeat offenders

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]]> 2295 no 274. Charles Hood forced out as Fire Chief | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics Hood's resignation, updates on Marc Whyte and city cease-fire resolution, and Mayra Flores' GrubGate. REQUIRED READING: Charles Hood had history of allegedly insensitive comments Marc Whyte drove council colleague home before DWI arrest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0000 Charles Hood forced out as Fire Chief full San Antonio Express-News Hood's resignation, updates on Marc Whyte and city cease-fire resolution, and Mayra Flores' GrubGate. Hood's resignation, updates on Marc Whyte and city cease-fire resolution, and Mayra Flores' GrubGate. REQUIRED READING: Charles Hood had history of allegedly insensitive comments Marc Whyte drove council colleague home before DWI arrest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hood's resignation, updates on Marc Whyte and city cease-fire resolution, and Mayra Flores' GrubGate.


REQUIRED READING:

Charles Hood had history of allegedly insensitive comments

Marc Whyte drove council colleague home before DWI arrest

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]]> 2412 no 273. City Hall drama | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics City Council deals with Marc Whyte's arrest and a resolution on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.   REQUIRED READING: San Antonio City Councilman Marc Whyte charged with DWI After months of public pressure, City Council to vote on whether to call for ceasefire in Gaza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0000 City Hall drama | Puro Politics full San Antonio Express-News City Council deals with Marc Whyte's arrest and a resolution on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. City Council deals with Marc Whyte's arrest and a resolution on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.   REQUIRED READING: San Antonio City Councilman Marc Whyte charged with DWI After months of public pressure, City Council to vote on whether to call for ceasefire in Gaza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City Council deals with Marc Whyte's arrest and a resolution on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

 

REQUIRED READING:

San Antonio City Councilman Marc Whyte charged with DWI

After months of public pressure, City Council to vote on whether to call for ceasefire in Gaza

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]]> 1914 no 272. Peter Sakai: Year One | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics The Bexar County judge assesses his first year in office, and talks about a possible new Spurs arena, the recent rift between the DA and police chief, and the need for more mental-health resources. SUGGESTED READING: County Judge Peter Sakai open to possibility of Spurs move to center city. With big caveat Let's keep the momentum going for Bexar County in 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0000 Peter Sakai: Year One full San Antonio Express-News The Bexar County judge assesses his first year in office, and talks about a possible new Spurs arena, the recent rift between the DA and police chief, and the need for more mental-health resources. The Bexar County judge assesses his first year in office, and talks about a possible new Spurs arena, the recent rift between the DA and police chief, and the need for more mental-health resources. SUGGESTED READING: County Judge Peter Sakai open to possibility of Spurs move to center city. With big caveat Let's keep the momentum going for Bexar County in 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Bexar County judge assesses his first year in office, and talks about a possible new Spurs arena, the recent rift between the DA and police chief, and the need for more mental-health resources.


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County Judge Peter Sakai open to possibility of Spurs move to center city. With big caveat

Let's keep the momentum going for Bexar County in 2024


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]]> 2489 no 271. CPS rate hike creates unusual alliance | Puro Politics https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics The Puro Politics team talks about the the City Council's bipartisan opposition to a proposed City Public Service rate increase, Ted Cruz's history of misinformation, and Ken Paxton suing Pfizer over its COVID vaccine. SUGGESTED READING: CPS Energy's rate-increase request (and the progressive/conservative alliance in opposition to it.  Ted Cruz: Master of misinformation  Ken Paxton sues Pfizer over COVID vaccines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0000 CPS rate hike creates unusual alliance full San Antonio Express-News The Puro Politics team talks about the the City Council's bipartisan opposition to a proposed City Public Service rate increase, Ted Cruz's history of misinformation, and Ken Paxton suing Pfizer over its COVID vaccine. The Puro Politics team talks about the the City Council's bipartisan opposition to a proposed City Public Service rate increase, Ted Cruz's history of misinformation, and Ken Paxton suing Pfizer over its COVID vaccine. SUGGESTED READING: CPS Energy's rate-increase request (and the progressive/conservative alliance in opposition to it.  Ted Cruz: Master of misinformation  Ken Paxton sues Pfizer over COVID vaccines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Puro Politics team talks about the the City Council's bipartisan opposition to a proposed City Public Service rate increase, Ted Cruz's history of misinformation, and Ken Paxton suing Pfizer over its COVID vaccine.


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CPS Energy's rate-increase request (and the progressive/conservative alliance in opposition to it. 

Ted Cruz: Master of misinformation 

Ken Paxton sues Pfizer over COVID vaccines

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]]> 1668 no 270. Nirenberg's charter amendment push https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics San Antonio commission will consider expanding City Council, increasing council pay and extending the tenure of city managers. Plus a "no" vote on vouchers, immigration law passed, and other things to catch up on from the state legislature. REQUIRED READING: San Antonio keeps adding people — should it add City Council members too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0000 Nirenberg's charter amendment push full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio commission will consider expanding City Council, increasing council pay and extending the tenure of city managers. San Antonio commission will consider expanding City Council, increasing council pay and extending the tenure of city managers. Plus a "no" vote on vouchers, immigration law passed, and other things to catch up on from the state legislature. REQUIRED READING: San Antonio keeps adding people — should it add City Council members too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices San Antonio commission will consider expanding City Council, increasing council pay and extending the tenure of city managers. Plus a "no" vote on vouchers, immigration law passed, and other things to catch up on from the state legislature.


REQUIRED READING:

San Antonio keeps adding people — should it add City Council members too?


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]]> 1425 no 269. Nelson Wolff's 'Power Principles' https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics The former Bexar County judge discusses his new guide for local leadership.    REQUIRED READING Nelson Wolff reflects on the cosmos in last State of the County address Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0000 Nelson Wolff's 'Power Principles' full San Antonio Express-News The former Bexar County judge discusses his new guide for local leadership. The former Bexar County judge discusses his new guide for local leadership.    REQUIRED READING Nelson Wolff reflects on the cosmos in last State of the County address Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The former Bexar County judge discusses his new guide for local leadership. 

 

REQUIRED READING

Nelson Wolff reflects on the cosmos in last State of the County address

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]]> 2137 no 268. Statewide election results, abortion on the ballot and a Spurs return to Hemisfair? https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics In a post-election edition of the Puro Politics podcast, the team discusses the statewide propositions that passed, Kimberly Mata-Rubio falling short in her bid for Uvalde mayor, abortion rights on the ballot nationwide, and the Spurs' potential move back to Hemisfair. SUGGESTED READING: Live 2023 Election Results Uvalde mayoral race: Mother of Robb Elementary victim loses to longtime politician EXCLUSIVE: Hemisfair emerges as possible site for new Spurs arena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:09:00 -0000 Statewide election results, abortion on the ballot and a Spurs return to Hemisfair? full San Antonio Express-News In a post-election edition of the Puro Politics podcast, the team discusses the statewide propositions that passed, Kimberly Mata-Rubio falling short in her bid for Uvalde mayor, abortion rights on the ballot nationwide, and the Spurs' potential move back to Hemisfair. In a post-election edition of the Puro Politics podcast, the team discusses the statewide propositions that passed, Kimberly Mata-Rubio falling short in her bid for Uvalde mayor, abortion rights on the ballot nationwide, and the Spurs' potential move back to Hemisfair. SUGGESTED READING: Live 2023 Election Results Uvalde mayoral race: Mother of Robb Elementary victim loses to longtime politician EXCLUSIVE: Hemisfair emerges as possible site for new Spurs arena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a post-election edition of the Puro Politics podcast, the team discusses the statewide propositions that passed, Kimberly Mata-Rubio falling short in her bid for Uvalde mayor, abortion rights on the ballot nationwide, and the Spurs' potential move back to Hemisfair.


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Live 2023 Election Results

Uvalde mayoral race: Mother of Robb Elementary victim loses to longtime politician

EXCLUSIVE: Hemisfair emerges as possible site for new Spurs arena

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]]> 1711 no 267. Culture War Speaker https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics The emergence of Mike Johnson, the political reaction to the Lewiston mass shooting and the questions about Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen's future plans.   REQUIRED READING: Behind his civil tone, Mike Johnson is MAGA toxicity at its worst Pressure mounts on Bexar County elections chief to retire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000 Culture War Speaker full San Antonio Express-News The emergence of Mike Johnson, the political reaction to the Lewiston mass shooting and the questions about Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen's future plans. The emergence of Mike Johnson, the political reaction to the Lewiston mass shooting and the questions about Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen's future plans.   REQUIRED READING: Behind his civil tone, Mike Johnson is MAGA toxicity at its worst Pressure mounts on Bexar County elections chief to retire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The emergence of Mike Johnson, the political reaction to the Lewiston mass shooting and the questions about Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen's future plans. 



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Behind his civil tone, Mike Johnson is MAGA toxicity at its worst

Pressure mounts on Bexar County elections chief to retire

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]]> 1712 266. Reproductive Justice Fund, mayoral race and mold at the Alamodome City Hall reporter Molly Smith breaks down the lawsuit from anti-abortion groups, the wild mayoral race awaiting San Antonio and the mold found at the Alamodome.     REQUIRED READING: Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over Reproductive Justice Fund  The Ala-moldy-dome: City arena has a mold problem -- and $1 million to fix it ‘The mayor’s race has already begun’: 2025 election could draw contenders from inside and outside City Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000 Reproductive Justice Fund, mayoral race and mold at the Alamodome full San Antonio Express-News City Hall reporter Molly Smith breaks down the lawsuit from anti-abortion groups, the wild mayoral race awaiting San Antonio and the mold found at the Alamodome. City Hall reporter Molly Smith breaks down the lawsuit from anti-abortion groups, the wild mayoral race awaiting San Antonio and the mold found at the Alamodome.     REQUIRED READING: Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over Reproductive Justice Fund  The Ala-moldy-dome: City arena has a mold problem -- and $1 million to fix it ‘The mayor’s race has already begun’: 2025 election could draw contenders from inside and outside City Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City Hall reporter Molly Smith breaks down the lawsuit from anti-abortion groups, the wild mayoral race awaiting San Antonio and the mold found at the Alamodome.  

 

REQUIRED READING:

Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over Reproductive Justice Fund

 The Ala-moldy-dome: City arena has a mold problem -- and $1 million to fix it

‘The mayor’s race has already begun’: 2025 election could draw contenders from inside and outside City Hall

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]]> 1768 265. Manufacturing jobs come to the South Side, Greg Brockhouse returns, and Texas GOP feud https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics Why JCB picked San Antonio for its new plant, what former mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse is planning for 2025 and how the feud between Dan Patrick and Dade Phelan has escalated.    REQUIRED READING: Britain's JCB to open manufacturing plant in San Antonio, hire 1,500 Greg Brockhouse wants back in the political arena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000 Massive job creator comes to S.A., Greg Brockhouse is back, and Texas GOP still feuding full San Antonio Express-News Why JCB picked San Antonio for its new plant, what former mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse is planning for 2025 and how the feud between Dan Patrick and Dade Phelan has escalated Why JCB picked San Antonio for its new plant, what former mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse is planning for 2025 and how the feud between Dan Patrick and Dade Phelan has escalated.    REQUIRED READING: Britain's JCB to open manufacturing plant in San Antonio, hire 1,500 Greg Brockhouse wants back in the political arena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Why JCB picked San Antonio for its new plant, what former mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse is planning for 2025 and how the feud between Dan Patrick and Dade Phelan has escalated.   


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Britain's JCB to open manufacturing plant in San Antonio, hire 1,500

Greg Brockhouse wants back in the political arena

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]]> 1892 264. Marisa Bono talks school vouchers and the state of Texas education The CEO of Every Texan addresses the state's lack of support for public education and the growing Medicaid crisis in Texas. REQUIRED READING: A not-so special session on school vouchers Understaffed and broken system': 900,000 Texans lose Medicaid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000 Marisa Bono talks school vouchers and the state of Texas education full San Antonio Express-News The CEO of Every Texan addresses the state's lack of support for public education and the growing Medicaid crisis in Texas. The CEO of Every Texan addresses the state's lack of support for public education and the growing Medicaid crisis in Texas. REQUIRED READING: A not-so special session on school vouchers Understaffed and broken system': 900,000 Texans lose Medicaid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The CEO of Every Texan addresses the state's lack of support for public education and the growing Medicaid crisis in Texas.


REQUIRED READING:

A not-so special session on school vouchers

Understaffed and broken system': 900,000 Texans lose Medicaid

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]]> 1970 263. GOP infighting in Texas lege and on Captiol Hill https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics The Puro Politics team talks about what the narrowly averted federal shutdown and the Paxton impeachment trial tell us about the state of the GOP. Also, a look at SAISD school closures and direct flights from San Antonio to Frankfurt. REQUIRED READING: Whether it's Paxton impeachment or federal shutdown, Republicans can't stop fighting with each other Ignore the hype: San Antonio airport's first-ever nonstop to Europe really is a big deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000 GOP infighting in Texas lege and on Captiol Hill full San Antonio Express-News The Puro Politics team talks about what the narrowly averted federal shutdown and the Paxton impeachment trial tell us about the state of the GOP. Also, a look at SAISD school closures and direct flights from San Antonio to Frankfurt. The Puro Politics team talks about what the narrowly averted federal shutdown and the Paxton impeachment trial tell us about the state of the GOP. Also, a look at SAISD school closures and direct flights from San Antonio to Frankfurt. REQUIRED READING: Whether it's Paxton impeachment or federal shutdown, Republicans can't stop fighting with each other Ignore the hype: San Antonio airport's first-ever nonstop to Europe really is a big deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Puro Politics team talks about what the narrowly averted federal shutdown and the Paxton impeachment trial tell us about the state of the GOP. Also, a look at SAISD school closures and direct flights from San Antonio to Frankfurt.


REQUIRED READING:

Whether it's Paxton impeachment or federal shutdown, Republicans can't stop fighting with each other

Ignore the hype: San Antonio airport's first-ever nonstop to Europe really is a big deal

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]]> 2316 262. Kimberly Mata-Rubio on the Uvalde shooting that took her daughter https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics Uvalde mayoral hopeful and mother of Robb Elementary victim Lexi Rubio joins Puro Politics to talk about gun reform and how she hopes to unite her divided, devastated hometown. REQUIRED READING: Kimberly Mata-Rubio, mother of Uvalde shooting victim, running for mayor Lexi Rubio was a math whiz who dreamed of becoming a lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000 Kimberly Mata-Rubio on the Uvalde shooting that took her daughter full San Antonio Express-News Uvalde mayoral hopeful talks about gun reform and how she hopes to unite her divided, devastated hometown. Uvalde mayoral hopeful and mother of Robb Elementary victim Lexi Rubio joins Puro Politics to talk about gun reform and how she hopes to unite her divided, devastated hometown. REQUIRED READING: Kimberly Mata-Rubio, mother of Uvalde shooting victim, running for mayor Lexi Rubio was a math whiz who dreamed of becoming a lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Uvalde mayoral hopeful and mother of Robb Elementary victim Lexi Rubio joins Puro Politics to talk about gun reform and how she hopes to unite her divided, devastated hometown.


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Kimberly Mata-Rubio, mother of Uvalde shooting victim, running for mayor

Lexi Rubio was a math whiz who dreamed of becoming a lawyer

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]]> 1430 261. The Joe Gonzales Interview https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics ABOUT THE EPISODE: Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales talks about the recent spate of San Antonio Police officers being shot. He also addresses the criticism he has received from Police Chief William McManus. REQUIRED READING: San Antonio's police chief, DA at loggerheads over spate of shootings "This is ridiculous": Sixth San Antonio police officer injured in less than two weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000 The Joe Gonzales Interview full San Antonio Express-News Bexar County's district attorney talks about the recent spate of San Antonio Police officers being shot. He also addresses the criticism he has received from Police Chief William McManus. ABOUT THE EPISODE: Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales talks about the recent spate of San Antonio Police officers being shot. He also addresses the criticism he has received from Police Chief William McManus. REQUIRED READING: San Antonio's police chief, DA at loggerheads over spate of shootings "This is ridiculous": Sixth San Antonio police officer injured in less than two weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ABOUT THE EPISODE:

Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales talks about the recent spate of San Antonio Police officers being shot. He also addresses the criticism he has received from Police Chief William McManus.

REQUIRED READING:

San Antonio's police chief, DA at loggerheads over spate of shootings

"This is ridiculous": Sixth San Antonio police officer injured in less than two weeks

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]]> 2589 260. Ken Paxton Impeachment Begins https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics The Puro Politics team talks about the beginning of Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment, including his long history of corruption allegations, how State Sen. Angela Paxton can still affect the outcome for her husband without casting a vote, and how Paxton's allegiance to former President Donald Trump could influence the trial. REQUIRED READING: Live updates from the impeachment trial Timeline of allegations against Paxton that led to his impeachment Garcia: Texas voters bear responsibility for Ken Paxton disaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:29:00 -0000 Ken Paxton Impeachment Begins full San Antonio Express-News The Puro Politics team talks about the beginning of Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial. The Puro Politics team talks about the beginning of Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment, including his long history of corruption allegations, how State Sen. Angela Paxton can still affect the outcome for her husband without casting a vote, and how Paxton's allegiance to former President Donald Trump could influence the trial. REQUIRED READING: Live updates from the impeachment trial Timeline of allegations against Paxton that led to his impeachment Garcia: Texas voters bear responsibility for Ken Paxton disaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Puro Politics team talks about the beginning of Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment, including his long history of corruption allegations, how State Sen. Angela Paxton can still affect the outcome for her husband without casting a vote, and how Paxton's allegiance to former President Donald Trump could influence the trial.


REQUIRED READING:

Live updates from the impeachment trial

Timeline of allegations against Paxton that led to his impeachment

Garcia: Texas voters bear responsibility for Ken Paxton disaster

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]]> 2025 259. Nephtalí De León Loses His Poetic License https://www.expressnews.com/projects/podcasts/puro-politics  A look at the defunding of SA2020, the firing of Nephtalí De León, SAISD library cuts and Will Hurd's exclusion from GOP debate. REQUIRED READING: "Stripping away funding for SA2020 would be a mistake for San Antonio" https://www.expressnews.com/columnist/gilbert-garcia/article/sa2020-funding-stripped-18309701.php "San Antonio fires poet laureate for using 'racial slur' in a poem"  https://www.expressnews.com/entertainment/article/san-antonio-poet-laureate-nephtali-de-leon-fired-18297471.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000 Nephtalí De León Loses His Poetic License full San Antonio Express-News A look at the defunding of SA2020, the firing of Nephtalí De León, SAISD library cuts and Will Hurd's exclusion from GOP debate.  A look at the defunding of SA2020, the firing of Nephtalí De León, SAISD library cuts and Will Hurd's exclusion from GOP debate. REQUIRED READING: "Stripping away funding for SA2020 would be a mistake for San Antonio" https://www.expressnews.com/columnist/gilbert-garcia/article/sa2020-funding-stripped-18309701.php "San Antonio fires poet laureate for using 'racial slur' in a poem"  https://www.expressnews.com/entertainment/article/san-antonio-poet-laureate-nephtali-de-leon-fired-18297471.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  A look at the defunding of SA2020, the firing of Nephtalí De León, SAISD library cuts and Will Hurd's exclusion from GOP debate.


REQUIRED READING:

"Stripping away funding for SA2020 would be a mistake for San Antonio"

https://www.expressnews.com/columnist/gilbert-garcia/article/sa2020-funding-stripped-18309701.php


"San Antonio fires poet laureate for using 'racial slur' in a poem" 

https://www.expressnews.com/entertainment/article/san-antonio-poet-laureate-nephtali-de-leon-fired-18297471.php

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]]> 2181 258. The Colin Allred Interview ABOUT THE EPISODE: U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred makes the case for bipartisanship and explains why he thinks Ted Cruz can be defeated in 2024. REQUIRED READING: Former NFL player Colin Allred launches campaign to push out Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024 https://www.expressnews.com/politics/texas/article/u-s-rep-colin-allred-launches-early-2024-18143968.php State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, outspoken on guns after Uvalde, launches campaign against Cruz https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/cruz-election-democrat-gutierrez-18187445.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:59:22 -0000 The Colin Allred Interview full San Antonio Express-News U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred makes the case for bipartisanship and explains why he thinks Ted Cruz can be defeated in 2024. ABOUT THE EPISODE: U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred makes the case for bipartisanship and explains why he thinks Ted Cruz can be defeated in 2024. REQUIRED READING: Former NFL player Colin Allred launches campaign to push out Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024 https://www.expressnews.com/politics/texas/article/u-s-rep-colin-allred-launches-early-2024-18143968.php State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, outspoken on guns after Uvalde, launches campaign against Cruz https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/cruz-election-democrat-gutierrez-18187445.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ABOUT THE EPISODE:

U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred makes the case for bipartisanship and explains why he thinks Ted Cruz can be defeated in 2024.


REQUIRED READING:


Former NFL player Colin Allred launches campaign to push out Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024


https://www.expressnews.com/politics/texas/article/u-s-rep-colin-allred-launches-early-2024-18143968.php


State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, outspoken on guns after Uvalde, launches campaign against Cruz


https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/cruz-election-democrat-gutierrez-18187445.php



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]]> 2576 257. City Budget Season San Antonio Express-News writers discuss Mayor Ron Nirenberg's future, city funding for Animal Care Services and the deepening border tensions in Eagle Pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:06:57 -0000 City Budget Season full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio Express-News writers discuss Mayor Ron Nirenberg's future, city funding for Animal Care Services and the deepening border tensions in Eagle Pass. San Antonio Express-News writers discuss Mayor Ron Nirenberg's future, city funding for Animal Care Services and the deepening border tensions in Eagle Pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices San Antonio Express-News writers discuss Mayor Ron Nirenberg's future, city funding for Animal Care Services and the deepening border tensions in Eagle Pass.

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]]> 1983 256. The Roland Gutierrez interview U.S. Senate hopeful talks about Uvalde, gun control and immigration while making his case against Ted Cruz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:05:47 -0000 The Roland Gutierrez interview full San Antonio Express-News U.S. Senate hopeful talks about Uvalde, gun control and immigration while making his case against Ted Cruz. U.S. Senate hopeful talks about Uvalde, gun control and immigration while making his case against Ted Cruz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices U.S. Senate hopeful talks about Uvalde, gun control and immigration while making his case against Ted Cruz.

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]]> 2357 255. Abbott's Border Debacle The Texas governor turns Eagle Pass into a war zone, plus updates on the Spurs downtown arena and San Antonio suing the state over its "Death Star" legislation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:03:00 -0000 Abbott's Border Debacle full San Antonio Express-News The Texas governor turns Eagle Pass into a war zone, plus updates on the Spurs downtown arena and San Antonio suing the state over its "Death Star" legislation. The Texas governor turns Eagle Pass into a war zone, plus updates on the Spurs downtown arena and San Antonio suing the state over its "Death Star" legislation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Texas governor turns Eagle Pass into a war zone, plus updates on the Spurs downtown arena and San Antonio suing the state over its "Death Star" legislation.

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]]> 2069 254. Is a Downtown Sports District in S.A.'s Future? The Puro Politics team talks about the push for a new arena and stadium, plus a look at the candidacies of Will Hurd and Roland Gutierrez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:16:04 -0000 Is a Downtown Sports District in S.A.'s Future? full San Antonio Express-News Inside the push for a new arena and stadium. The Puro Politics team talks about the push for a new arena and stadium, plus a look at the candidacies of Will Hurd and Roland Gutierrez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Puro Politics team talks about the push for a new arena and stadium, plus a look at the candidacies of Will Hurd and Roland Gutierrez.

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]]> 2544 253. The Trey Martinez Fischer interview San Antonio Democrat talks property taxes, school funding, local control and state politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:37:18 -0000 The Trey Martinez Fischer interview full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio Democrat talks property taxes, school funding, local control and state politics. San Antonio Democrat talks property taxes, school funding, local control and state politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices San Antonio Democrat talks property taxes, school funding, local control and state politics.

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]]> 2539 252. The Sukh Kaur interview The new councilwoman for District 1 discusses her priorities and how she pulled off that big win over the incumbent in her district. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:05:00 -0000 The Sukh Kaur interview full San Antonio Express-News The new councilwoman for District 1 discusses her priorities and how she pulled off that big win over the incumbent in her district. The new councilwoman for District 1 discusses her priorities and how she pulled off that big win over the incumbent in her district. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The new councilwoman for District 1 discusses her priorities and how she pulled off that big win over the incumbent in her district.

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]]> 2097 251. Runoff recap Sukh Kaur and Marina Gavito win in commanding fashion, plus a look way ahead at the mayor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:37:00 -0000 Runoff recap full San Antonio Express-News Sukh Kaur and Marina Gavito win in commanding fashion, plus a look way ahead at the mayor's race. Sukh Kaur and Marina Gavito win in commanding fashion, plus a look way ahead at the mayor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sukh Kaur and Marina Gavito win in commanding fashion, plus a look way ahead at the mayor's race.

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]]> 1821 250. The John Courage interview District 9 councilman talks with the Puro Politics team about gun exchanges, housing affordability and local control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:57:11 -0000 The John Courage interview full San Antonio Express-News District 9 councilman talks with the Puro Politics team about gun exchanges, housing affordability and local control. District 9 councilman talks with the Puro Politics team about gun exchanges, housing affordability and local control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices District 9 councilman talks with the Puro Politics team about gun exchanges, housing affordability and local control.

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]]> 2629 249. Latina leadership lessons Delia Garcia and Laura Barberena join Gilbert Garcia to talk about a new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 May 2023 23:12:00 -0000 Latina leadership lessons full San Antonio Express-News Delia Garcia and Laura Barberena join Gilbert Garcia to talk about a new book. Delia Garcia and Laura Barberena join Gilbert Garcia to talk about a new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Delia Garcia and Laura Barberena join Gilbert Garcia to talk about a new book.

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]]> 1618 248. The Marc Whyte interview San Antonio District 10 councilman-elect talks about his plans for the next two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 May 2023 19:01:00 -0000 The Marc Whyte interview full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio District 10 councilman-elect talks about his plans for the next two years. San Antonio District 10 councilman-elect talks about his plans for the next two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices San Antonio District 10 councilman-elect talks about his plans for the next two years.

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]]> 1812 247. Municipal election recap The Puro Politics team talks about Prop A's resounding defeat, and a few surprises in an otherwise status quo May 6 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 May 2023 18:55:00 -0000 Municipal election recap full San Antonio Express-News The Puro Politics team talks about Prop A's resounding defeat, and a few surprises in an otherwise status quo May 6 election. The Puro Politics team talks about Prop A's resounding defeat, and a few surprises in an otherwise status quo May 6 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Puro Politics team talks about Prop A's resounding defeat, and a few surprises in an otherwise status quo May 6 election.

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]]> 1761 246, The Jeff Coyle interview Assistant city manager discusses state bills that could affect San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 May 2023 23:49:58 -0000 The Jeff Coyle interview full San Antonio Express-News Assistant city manager discusses state bills that could affect San Antonio. Assistant city manager discusses state bills that could affect San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Assistant city manager discusses state bills that could affect San Antonio.

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]]> 2039 245. Gutierrez vs. Cruz? 2024 Senate preview, testimony from Uvalde parents and a look at city election mail pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:31:55 -0000 Gutierrez vs. Cruz? full San Antonio Express-News 2024 Senate preview, testimony from Uvalde parents and a look at city election mail pieces. 2024 Senate preview, testimony from Uvalde parents and a look at city election mail pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2024 Senate preview, testimony from Uvalde parents and a look at city election mail pieces.

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]]> 1804 244. The Johnathan Gooch interview Equality Texas rep discusses the Lege's anti-LGBTQ crusade.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:29:13 -0000 The Johnathan Gooch interview full San Antonio Express-News Equality Texas rep discusses the Lege's anti-LGBTQ crusade. Equality Texas rep discusses the Lege's anti-LGBTQ crusade.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Equality Texas rep discusses the Lege's anti-LGBTQ crusade.  

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]]> 2600 243. The Politics of Prop A A look at San Antonio's Justice Charter amendment and the growing demand for gun reform.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Apr 2023 23:53:00 -0000 The Politics of Prop A full San Antonio Express-News A look at San Antonio's Justice Charter amendment and the growing demand for gun reform. A look at San Antonio's Justice Charter amendment and the growing demand for gun reform.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A look at San Antonio's Justice Charter amendment and the growing demand for gun reform. 

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]]> 1809 242. The Ananda Tomas Interview Act4SA Executive Director Ananda Tomas joins the Puro Politics team to defend Proposition A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:35:00 -0000 The Ananda Tomas Interview full San Antonio Express-News Act4SA Executive Director Ananda Tomas joins the Puro Politics team to defend Proposition A. Act4SA Executive Director Ananda Tomas joins the Puro Politics team to defend Proposition A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Act4SA Executive Director Ananda Tomas joins the Puro Politics team to defend Proposition A.

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]]> 2377 241. The Danny Diaz interview San Antonio police union chief joins the Puro Politics podcast to voice the organization's opposition to Proposition A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:39:00 -0000 The Danny Diaz interview full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio police union chief joins the Puro Politics podcast to voice the organization's opposition to Proposition A. San Antonio police union chief joins the Puro Politics podcast to voice the organization's opposition to Proposition A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices San Antonio police union chief joins the Puro Politics podcast to voice the organization's opposition to Proposition A.

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]]> 2818 240. S.A. Airport Expansion The Puro Politics team discusses the potential economic impact of San Antonio International's new terminal, an NISD board candidate who attended the January 6 rally and the state's report on teacher shortages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:25:00 -0000 S.A. Airport Expansion full San Antonio Express-News The Puro Politics team discusses the potential economic impact of San Antonio International's new terminal, an NISD board candidate who attended the January 6 rally and the state's report on teacher shortages. The Puro Politics team discusses the potential economic impact of San Antonio International's new terminal, an NISD board candidate who attended the January 6 rally and the state's report on teacher shortages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Puro Politics team discusses the potential economic impact of San Antonio International's new terminal, an NISD board candidate who attended the January 6 rally and the state's report on teacher shortages.

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]]> 2410 239. Castro family dominates the news cycle  The Puro Politics team talks Rosie Castro's appointment, Joaquin Castro's surgery and Tony Gonzales' censure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:20:00 -0000 Castro family dominates the news cycle full San Antonio Express-News The Puro Politics team talks Rosie Castro's appointment, Joaquin Castro's surgery and Tony Gonzales' censure.  The Puro Politics team talks Rosie Castro's appointment, Joaquin Castro's surgery and Tony Gonzales' censure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  The Puro Politics team talks Rosie Castro's appointment, Joaquin Castro's surgery and Tony Gonzales' censure.

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]]> 1806 238. The Kiran Kaur Bains Interview SA2020 leader joins Puro Politics podcast to take the temperature of San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:45:00 -0000 The Kiran Kaur Bains Interview full 238 San Antonio Express-News SA2020 leader joins Puro Politics podcast to take the temperature of San Antonio. SA2020 leader joins Puro Politics podcast to take the temperature of San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices SA2020 leader joins Puro Politics podcast to take the temperature of San Antonio.

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]]> 2524 237. District 10 Drama http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/237-district-10-drama Uncertainty in the final week of campaign filing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:22:28 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Uncertainty in the final week of campaign filing Uncertainty in the final week of campaign filing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Uncertainty in the final week of campaign filing

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]]> 1880 no 236. The Teri Castillo Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/236-the-teri-castillo-interview West Side councilwoman reflects on her first term in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:01:00 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News West Side councilwoman reflects on her first term in office. West Side councilwoman reflects on her first term in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices West Side councilwoman reflects on her first term in office.

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]]> 2059 no 235. No Hideout for Moses Rose’s http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/235-no-hideout-for-moses-roses Council authorizes the takeover of a downtown bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:05:15 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Council authorizes the takeover of a downtown bar. Council authorizes the takeover of a downtown bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Council authorizes the takeover of a downtown bar.

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]]> 1744 no 234. Ana Sandoval Steps Away http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/234-ana-sandoval-steps-away The two-track race for her open council seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:17:00 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The two-track race for her open council seat. The two-track race for her open council seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The two-track race for her open council seat.

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]]> 1787 no 233.Biden’s Border Reboot http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/231bidens-border-reboot The president comes to El Paso and rolls out a new plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:57:52 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The president comes to El Paso and rolls out a new plan The president comes to El Paso and rolls out a new plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The president comes to El Paso and rolls out a new plan

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]]> 2094 no 232. The José Menéndez Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/232-the-jos-menndez-interview The Express-News political team hosts Texas senator José Menéndez as he looks ahead to the next legislative session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Dec 2022 22:40:25 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Express-News political team hosts Texas senator José Menéndez as he looks ahead to the next legislative session. The Express-News political team hosts Texas senator José Menéndez as he looks ahead to the next legislative session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Express-News political team hosts Texas senator José Menéndez as he looks ahead to the next legislative session.

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]]> 2492 no 231. Lessons from Warnock-Walker Race http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/231-lessons-from-warnock-walker-race The Express-News Political team discusses the Georgia runoff, Sinema defection, and recent drag-show furor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Dec 2022 22:09:47 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Express-News Political team discusses the Georgia runoff, Sinema defection, and recent drag-show furor. The Express-News Political team discusses the Georgia runoff, Sinema defection, and recent drag-show furor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Express-News Political team discusses the Georgia runoff, Sinema defection, and recent drag-show furor.

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]]> 2175 no 230. Greg Casar Goes to Washington http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/230-greg-casar-goes-to-washington Congressman-elect Greg Casar discusses his legislative goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:44:21 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Congressman-elect Greg Casar discusses his legislative goals. Congressman-elect Greg Casar discusses his legislative goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Congressman-elect Greg Casar discusses his legislative goals.

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]]> 2339 no 229. Laura Barberena talks midterms http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/229-laura-barberena-talks-midterms The Express-News political team visits with political consultant Laura Barbarena to discuss her recent campaign wins in the County Judge race and the DA race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:58:02 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Express-News political team visits with political consultant Laura Barbarena to discuss her recent campaign wins in the County Judge race and the DA race. The Express-News political team visits with political consultant Laura Barbarena to discuss her recent campaign wins in the County Judge race and the DA race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Express-News political team visits with political consultant Laura Barbarena to discuss her recent campaign wins in the County Judge race and the DA race.

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]]> 2725 no 228. The Melissa Cabello Havrda Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/228-the-melissa-cabello-havrda-interview The Express-News political team hosts district 6 councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda to discuss the recent turmoil at city hall, the shooting of Erik Cantu, and the transportation challenges that San Antonio is facing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Nov 2022 02:32:32 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Express-News political team hosts district 6 councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda to discuss the recent turmoil at city hall, the shooting of Erik Cantu, and the transportation challenges that San Antonio is facing. The Express-News political team hosts district 6 councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda to discuss the recent turmoil at city hall, the shooting of Erik Cantu, and the transportation challenges that San Antonio is facing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Express-News political team hosts district 6 councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda to discuss the recent turmoil at city hall, the shooting of Erik Cantu, and the transportation challenges that San Antonio is facing.

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]]> 2662 no 227. Council Controversies http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/227-council-controversies The Express-News political team discusses the controversies surrounding Clayton Perry and Mario Bravo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:46:43 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Express-News political team discusses the controversies surrounding Clayton Perry and Mario Bravo. The Express-News political team discusses the controversies surrounding Clayton Perry and Mario Bravo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Express-News political team discusses the controversies surrounding Clayton Perry and Mario Bravo.

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]]> 1769 no 226. Midterms Recap http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/226-midterms-recap Making sense of the 2022 elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Nov 2022 01:08:57 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Making sense of the 2022 elections. Making sense of the 2022 elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Making sense of the 2022 elections.

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]]> 2300 no 225: The Jon Taylor interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-225-the-jon-taylor-interview UTSA Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography Jon Taylor joins the show to discuss the challenges that Republicans and Democrats face leading up to the midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:39:35 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News UTSA Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography Jon Taylor joins the show to discuss the challenges that Republicans and Democrats face leading up to the midterm elections. UTSA Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography Jon Taylor joins the show to discuss the challenges that Republicans and Democrats face leading up to the midterm elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices UTSA Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography Jon Taylor joins the show to discuss the challenges that Republicans and Democrats face leading up to the midterm elections.

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]]> 2487 no 224: GOP’s Anti-Crime Messaging http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-224-gops-anti-crime-messaging How Texas Republicans are attacking their opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:30:56 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News How Texas Republicans are attacking their opponents. How Texas Republicans are attacking their opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How Texas Republicans are attacking their opponents.

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]]> 2140 no 223: Upheaval in Uvalde http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-223-upheaval-in-uvalde Uvalde CISD, the St. Mary’s Strip, and Beto’s college tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:49:21 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Uvalde CISD, the St. Mary’s Strip, and Beto’s college tour. Uvalde CISD, the St. Mary’s Strip, and Beto’s college tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Uvalde CISD, the St. Mary’s Strip, and Beto’s college tour.

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]]> 1859 no 222: The Tony Gonzales interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-222-the-tony-gonzales-interview U.S. Representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district Tony Gonzalez joins the show to discuss immigration, possible Spurs relocation, and the Uvalde tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:28:57 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News U.S. Representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district Tony Gonzalez joins the show to discuss immigration, possible Spurs relocation, and the Uvalde tragedy. U.S. Representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district Tony Gonzalez joins the show to discuss immigration, possible Spurs relocation, and the Uvalde tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices U.S. Representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district Tony Gonzalez joins the show to discuss immigration, possible Spurs relocation, and the Uvalde tragedy.

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]]> 2917 no 221: The Justin Rodriguez Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-221-the-justin-rodriguez-interview County commissioner Justin Rodriguez talks Spurs, voting access and the future of the West Side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:48:37 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News County commissioner Justin Rodriguez talks Spurs, voting access and the future of the West Side. County commissioner Justin Rodriguez talks Spurs, voting access and the future of the West Side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices County commissioner Justin Rodriguez talks Spurs, voting access and the future of the West Side.

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]]> 2625 no Episode 220: East Side Story http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-220-the-jalen-interview A conversation with Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez about CPS Energy rebates, crime prevention, San Antonio's Migrant Resource Center, expanding the nondiscrimination ordinance, stray animals and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:19:22 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News A conversation with Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez about CPS Energy rebates, crime prevention, San Antonio's Migrant Resource Center, expanding the nondiscrimination ordinance, stray animals and more. A conversation with Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez about CPS Energy rebates, crime prevention, San Antonio's Migrant Resource Center, expanding the nondiscrimination ordinance, stray animals and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A conversation with Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez about CPS Energy rebates, crime prevention, San Antonio's Migrant Resource Center, expanding the nondiscrimination ordinance, stray animals and more.

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]]> 1774 no Episode 219: Uvalde Goes Back to School http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-219-uvalde-goes-back-to-school Anxiety likely was part of the first day of school for almost every student and family in Uvalde. But for those whose loved ones were murdered that day, and those who survived the shooting, the day was excruciating, yet another reminder of all they lost.   www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:20:44 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Anxiety likely was part of the first day of school for almost every student and family in Uvalde. But for those whose loved ones were murdered that day, and those who survived the shooting, the day was excruciating, yet another reminder of all they... Anxiety likely was part of the first day of school for almost every student and family in Uvalde. But for those whose loved ones were murdered that day, and those who survived the shooting, the day was excruciating, yet another reminder of all they lost.   www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Anxiety likely was part of the first day of school for almost every student and family in Uvalde. But for those whose loved ones were murdered that day, and those who survived the shooting, the day was excruciating, yet another reminder of all they lost.

 

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]]> 1935 no Episode 218: The John Lira Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-218-the-john-lira-interview Marine Corps veteran John Lira has launched a campaign for the Democratic nomination in U.S. District 23 and talks about why he thinks he can beat Tony Gonzales. www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:45:50 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Marine Corps veteran John Lira has launched a campaign for the Democratic nomination in U.S. District 23 and talks about why he thinks he can beat Tony Gonzales. www.expressnews.com/askpuro Marine Corps veteran John Lira has launched a campaign for the Democratic nomination in U.S. District 23 and talks about why he thinks he can beat Tony Gonzales. www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marine Corps veteran John Lira has launched a campaign for the Democratic nomination in U.S. District 23 and talks about why he thinks he can beat Tony Gonzales.

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]]> 1768 no Episode 217: Election Workers Under Siege http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-217-election-workers-under-siege The Gillespie County elections administrator and her staff are stepping down — reportedly due to death threats that started after Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential contest and began falsely claiming he hadn’t.   www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Aug 2022 21:45:43 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Gillespie County elections administrator and her staff are stepping down — reportedly due to death threats that started after Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential contest and began falsely claiming he hadn’t.   The Gillespie County elections administrator and her staff are stepping down — reportedly due to death threats that started after Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential contest and began falsely claiming he hadn’t.   www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Gillespie County elections administrator and her staff are stepping down — reportedly due to death threats that started after Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential contest and began falsely claiming he hadn’t.

 

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]]> 1910 no Episode 216: Beto’s MF-Bomb http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/215-betos-mf-bomb Discussing O’Rourke’s viral moment in Mineral Wells.   www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Aug 2022 22:21:12 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Discussing O’Rourke’s viral moment in Mineral Wells.   www.expressnews.com/askpuro Discussing O’Rourke’s viral moment in Mineral Wells.   www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Discussing O’Rourke’s viral moment in Mineral Wells.

 

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]]> 1848 no Episode 215: San Antonio’s abortion-rights resolution http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-215 Columnist Gilbert Garcia hosts a panel including metro editor Greg Jefferson, investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff, and city hall reporter Megan Stringer. Send in your questions comments or concerns to the show at the following link! http://expressnews.com/AskPuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:12:51 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Columnist Gilbert Garcia hosts a panel including metro editor Greg Jefferson, investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff, and city hall reporter Megan Stringer. Send in your questions comments or concerns to the show at the following link! Columnist Gilbert Garcia hosts a panel including metro editor Greg Jefferson, investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff, and city hall reporter Megan Stringer. Send in your questions comments or concerns to the show at the following link! http://expressnews.com/AskPuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Columnist Gilbert Garcia hosts a panel including metro editor Greg Jefferson, investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff, and city hall reporter Megan Stringer.

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]]> 1431 no Episode 214: Polling Place Problem http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-214-polling-place-problem S.A. schools are reluctant to host elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:59:34 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News S.A. schools are reluctant to host elections. S.A. schools are reluctant to host elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices S.A. schools are reluctant to host elections.

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]]> 1996 no Episode 213: "Systemic Failures" http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/july-18 The Investigative Committee weighs in on the Uvalde shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:25:48 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Investigative Committee weighs in on the Uvalde shooting. The Investigative Committee weighs in on the Uvalde shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Investigative Committee weighs in on the Uvalde shooting.

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]]> 1268 no Episode 212: On the Wrong Track http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-212-on-the-wrong-track Why Texas voters are so disgruntled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Jul 2022 20:16:59 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Why Texas voters are so disgruntled. Why Texas voters are so disgruntled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Why Texas voters are so disgruntled.

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]]> 1411 no Episode 211: The “Open Borders” Myth http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-211-the-open-borders-myth Assessing last week’s migrant-smuggling tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:48:11 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Assessing last week’s migrant-smuggling tragedy. Assessing last week’s migrant-smuggling tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Assessing last week’s migrant-smuggling tragedy.

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]]> 1375 no Episode 210: Life in a post-Roe Texas http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-210 Express-News reporters talk about the impact of last week’s abortion decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:51:05 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters talk about the impact of last week’s abortion decision. Express-News reporters talk about the impact of last week’s abortion decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters talk about the impact of last week’s abortion decision.

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]]> 1754 no Episode 209: Breaking the logjam http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-209-breaking-the-logjam Express news reporters discuss A bipartisan deal that has emerged after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:57:04 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express news reporters discuss A bipartisan deal that has emerged after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde. Express news reporters discuss A bipartisan deal that has emerged after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express news reporters discuss A bipartisan deal that has emerged after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde.

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]]> 1902 no Episode 208: Police officers bully the media in Uvalde http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-208-no-special-session An increasingly tense dynamic is developing between Texas police and the media. In recent days, law enforcement officers in Uvalde have blocked reporters from engaging with residents and covering the aftermath of the horrific May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. Read: ‘That seems overboard’: Out-of-town police in Uvalde block cameras, disrupt coverage of tragedy’s aftermath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:15:22 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News An increasingly tense dynamic is developing between Texas police and the media. In recent days, law enforcement officers in Uvalde have blocked reporters from engaging with residents and covering the aftermath of the horrific May 24 mass shooting at... An increasingly tense dynamic is developing between Texas police and the media. In recent days, law enforcement officers in Uvalde have blocked reporters from engaging with residents and covering the aftermath of the horrific May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. Read: ‘That seems overboard’: Out-of-town police in Uvalde block cameras, disrupt coverage of tragedy’s aftermath Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices An increasingly tense dynamic is developing between Texas police and the media. In recent days, law enforcement officers in Uvalde have blocked reporters from engaging with residents and covering the aftermath of the horrific May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary.

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]]> 1551 no Episode 207: Searching for answers after the Uvalde massacre http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-207-uvaldes-anguish The mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde has devastated a community and shocked the nation. Columnist Cary Clack, who visited Uvalde the day after the massacre, believes something about the response to this shooting feels different. Morning of chaos: A reconstruction of how the Uvalde massacre unfolded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 May 2022 10:00:00 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde has devastated a community and shocked the nation. Columnist Cary Clack, who visited Uvalde the day after the massacre, believes something about the response to this shooting feels different. The mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde has devastated a community and shocked the nation. Columnist Cary Clack, who visited Uvalde the day after the massacre, believes something about the response to this shooting feels different. Morning of chaos: A reconstruction of how the Uvalde massacre unfolded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde has devastated a community and shocked the nation. Columnist Cary Clack, who visited Uvalde the day after the massacre, believes something about the response to this shooting feels different. Morning of chaos: A reconstruction of how the Uvalde massacre unfolded

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]]> 2268 no Episode 206: Political wedge issues in Texas http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-206-wedge-issues Gov. Greg Abbott is angry that migrant babies in U.S. custody are being fed. The replacement theory behind the Buffalo shooting is madness. This and more on the wedge issues ahead of elections. Read: Garcia: The same governor who champions the ‘sanctity of life’ wants migrant babies to starve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 May 2022 12:01:13 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Gov. Greg Abbott is angry that migrant babies in U.S. custody are being fed. The replacement theory behind the Buffalo shooting is madness. This and more on the wedge issues ahead of elections. Read: Gov. Greg Abbott is angry that migrant babies in U.S. custody are being fed. The replacement theory behind the Buffalo shooting is madness. This and more on the wedge issues ahead of elections. Read: Garcia: The same governor who champions the ‘sanctity of life’ wants migrant babies to starve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Gov. Greg Abbott is angry that migrant babies in U.S. custody are being fed. The replacement theory behind the Buffalo shooting is madness. This and more on the wedge issues ahead of elections.

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]]> 1694 no Episode 205: Politics of reproductive rights at play in runoff http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-205-spurs-relocation-anxiety The Express-News political team discuss the political fate of Congress’s lone anti-choice Democrat, Henry Cuellar. He faces a tough challenge from Jessica Cisneros. Also on the table, city bond elections and anxieties over San Antonio Spurs management moves. On ExpressNews.com: Garcia: Henry Cuellar rally defined by what was left unsaid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 May 2022 15:32:47 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Express-News political team discuss the political fate of Congress’s lone anti-choice Democrat, Henry Cuellar. He faces a tough challenge from Jessica Cisneros. Also on the table, city bond elections and anxieties over San Antonio Spurs... The Express-News political team discuss the political fate of Congress’s lone anti-choice Democrat, Henry Cuellar. He faces a tough challenge from Jessica Cisneros. Also on the table, city bond elections and anxieties over San Antonio Spurs management moves. On ExpressNews.com: Garcia: Henry Cuellar rally defined by what was left unsaid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Express-News political team discuss the political fate of Congress’s lone anti-choice Democrat, Henry Cuellar. He faces a tough challenge from Jessica Cisneros. Also on the table, city bond elections and anxieties over San Antonio Spurs management moves. On ExpressNews.com: Garcia: Henry Cuellar rally defined by what was left unsaid

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]]> 2144 no Episode 204: The John Austin Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-204-the-john-austin-interview  Bexar County GOP chair talks about the bond, the 2022 midterms and the selection process for county commissioner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Apr 2022 04:39:34 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News  Bexar County GOP chair talks about the bond, the 2022 midterms and the selection process for county commissioner.  Bexar County GOP chair talks about the bond, the 2022 midterms and the selection process for county commissioner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  Bexar County GOP chair talks about the bond, the 2022 midterms and the selection process for county commissioner.

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]]> 1748 no Episode 203: Tackling Texas' property tax burden http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-203-sticker-shock The Express-News political team discusses this state’s chronic problem with property taxes; in Bexar County, home appraisals are up more than 23 percent. Plus, the impact of Gov. Abbotts increased inspections on the border, and an update on Leticia Van de Putte. Spike in San Antonio property values stuns homeowners; ‘It’s like being at a loss for words’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:26:30 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Express-News political team discusses this state’s chronic problem with property taxes; in Bexar County, home appraisals are up more than 23 percent. Plus, the impact of Gov. Abbotts increased inspections on the border, and an update on Leticia... The Express-News political team discusses this state’s chronic problem with property taxes; in Bexar County, home appraisals are up more than 23 percent. Plus, the impact of Gov. Abbotts increased inspections on the border, and an update on Leticia Van de Putte. Spike in San Antonio property values stuns homeowners; ‘It’s like being at a loss for words’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Express-News political team discusses this state’s chronic problem with property taxes; in Bexar County, home appraisals are up more than 23 percent. Plus, the impact of Gov. Abbotts increased inspections on the border, and an update on Leticia Van de Putte.

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]]> 1782 no Episode 202: Breaking Down the Bond http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-202-breaking-down-the-bond Megan Stringer assesses the biggest bond program in San Antonio history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:39:32 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Megan Stringer assesses the biggest bond program in San Antonio history. Megan Stringer assesses the biggest bond program in San Antonio history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Megan Stringer assesses the biggest bond program in San Antonio history.

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]]> 1674 no Episode 201: The Peter Sakai Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-201-the-peter-sakai-interview  County judge hopeful talks about how he'd change the Commissioners Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Mar 2022 01:08:14 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News  County judge hopeful talks about how he'd change the Commissioners Court.  County judge hopeful talks about how he'd change the Commissioners Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  County judge hopeful talks about how he'd change the Commissioners Court.

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]]> 1720 no Episode 200: Extreme Forces http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-200-extreme-forces Express-News reporters talk about how the state's political process has been hijacked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:02:40 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters talk about how the state's political process has been hijacked Express-News reporters talk about how the state's political process has been hijacked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters talk about how the state's political process has been hijacked

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]]> 1720 no Episode 199: Anatomy of a Deal http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-199-anatomy-of-a-deal Emilie Eaton breaks down the new agreement between the city and the police union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:45:27 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Emilie Eaton breaks down the new agreement between the city and the police union. Emilie Eaton breaks down the new agreement between the city and the police union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Emilie Eaton breaks down the new agreement between the city and the police union.

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]]> 1373 no Episode 198: The secrets to Peter Sakai’s success http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-198-the-laura-barberena-interview Veteran Democratic strategist Laura Barberena did consulting work for the Sakai campaign, and she joins the show to talk about what made his campaign so successful in the first round of the election process. Read: Sakai, Minjarez headed to Democratic runoff for Bexar County judge; DeBerry wins GOP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Mar 2022 01:03:04 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Veteran Democratic strategist Laura Barberena did consulting work for the Sakai campaign, and she joins the show to talk about what made his campaign so successful in the first round of the election process. Read: Veteran Democratic strategist Laura Barberena did consulting work for the Sakai campaign, and she joins the show to talk about what made his campaign so successful in the first round of the election process. Read: Sakai, Minjarez headed to Democratic runoff for Bexar County judge; DeBerry wins GOP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Veteran Democratic strategist Laura Barberena did consulting work for the Sakai campaign, and she joins the show to talk about what made his campaign so successful in the first round of the election process.

Read: Sakai, Minjarez headed to Democratic runoff for Bexar County judge; DeBerry wins GOP

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]]> 1782 no Episode 197: Primary Colors http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-197-primary-colors Assessing a big election night in Texas  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:39:44 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Assessing a big election night in Texas  Assessing a big election night in Texas  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Assessing a big election night in Texas 

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]]> 1801 no Episode 196: Super Monday http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-196-super-monday First day of early voting, endorsements in the county judge race and AOC's visit to San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:28:56 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News First day of early voting, endorsements in the county judge race and AOC's visit to San Antonio. First day of early voting, endorsements in the county judge race and AOC's visit to San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices First day of early voting, endorsements in the county judge race and AOC's visit to San Antonio.

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]]> 1751 no Episode 195: The Jessica Cisneros Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-195-the-jessica-cisneros-interview Laredo progressive talks about her second bid to unseat Henry Cuellar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Feb 2022 21:54:09 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Laredo progressive talks about her second bid to unseat Henry Cuellar. Laredo progressive talks about her second bid to unseat Henry Cuellar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Laredo progressive talks about her second bid to unseat Henry Cuellar.

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]]> 1956 no Episode 194: Bugg in the System http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-194-bugg-in-the-system A deep dive into the TxDOT takeover of Broadway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:21:50 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News A deep dive into the TxDOT takeover of Broadway A deep dive into the TxDOT takeover of Broadway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A deep dive into the TxDOT takeover of Broadway

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]]> 1422 no Episode 193: High-Stakes Votes http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-193-high-stakes-votes Ivalis Meza Gonzalez on county judge race; Mario Bravo on CPS Energy rate hike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:12:04 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Ivalis Meza Gonzalez on county judge race; Mario Bravo on CPS Energy rate hike Ivalis Meza Gonzalez on county judge race; Mario Bravo on CPS Energy rate hike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ivalis Meza Gonzalez on county judge race; Mario Bravo on CPS Energy rate hike

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]]> 2056 no Episode 192: CPS Energy's Big Test http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-192-cps-energys-big-test Council members prepare to vote on rate hike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 Jan 2022 18:41:14 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Council members prepare to vote on rate hike. Council members prepare to vote on rate hike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Council members prepare to vote on rate hike.

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]]> 1901 no Episode 191:Commissioners Court Confusion http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-191commissioners-court-confusion  The domino effect of Trish DeBerry's gambit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 Jan 2022 23:08:30 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News  The domino effect of Trish DeBerry's gambit.  The domino effect of Trish DeBerry's gambit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  The domino effect of Trish DeBerry's gambit.

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]]> 1561 no Episode 190: Adios, 2021 http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-190-adios-2021-0 A recap of the bizarre twists and turns of the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:49:05 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News A recap of the bizarre twists and turns of the past year. A recap of the bizarre twists and turns of the past year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A recap of the bizarre twists and turns of the past year.

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]]> 1980 no Episode 170: Filing Deadline Day http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-170-filing-deadline-day Dowd's withdrawal, county judge toss-up and NEISD cowardice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:12:30 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Dowd's withdrawal, county judge toss-up and NEISD cowardice.  Dowd's withdrawal, county judge toss-up and NEISD cowardice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dowd's withdrawal, county judge toss-up and NEISD cowardice. 

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]]> 1893 no Episode 169: Midterm Preview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-169-midterm-preview Taking our political temperature halfway between the 2020 and 2022 elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:16:58 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Taking our political temperature halfway between the 2020 and 2022 elections. Taking our political temperature halfway between the 2020 and 2022 elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Taking our political temperature halfway between the 2020 and 2022 elections.

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]]> 1691 no Episode 168: Minjarez's Big Move http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-168-minjarezs-big-move The state rep explains her decision to run for county judge.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:48:36 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The state rep explains her decision to run for county judge.  The state rep explains her decision to run for county judge.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The state rep explains her decision to run for county judge. 

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]]> 1652 no Episode 167: State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer talks 2022 elections http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-167-tmf-talks-2022 San Antonio state representative Trey Martinez Fischer talks with the Express-News political team about Democrats prospects in the midterm elections. Read: Martinez Fischer wants D.C. Democrats to move with greater urgency     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:29:17 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio state representative Trey Martinez Fischer talks with the Express-News political team about Democrats prospects in the midterm elections. Read:     San Antonio state representative Trey Martinez Fischer talks with the Express-News political team about Democrats prospects in the midterm elections. Read: Martinez Fischer wants D.C. Democrats to move with greater urgency     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices San Antonio state representative Trey Martinez Fischer talks with the Express-News political team about Democrats prospects in the midterm elections.

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]]> 1852 no Episode 166: The John Lujan Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-166-the-john-lujan-interview South Side Republican talks about his victory in a Democratic district. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:01:13 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News South Side Republican talks about his victory in a Democratic district. South Side Republican talks about his victory in a Democratic district. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices South Side Republican talks about his victory in a Democratic district.

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]]> 2128 no Episode 165: The Greenway Trails divide http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-165-greenway-trails-divide The Express-News political team tackle the City Council divide over the Greenway Trails, a newly proposed expansion of San Antonio’s nondiscrimination ordinance and the possibility of new council districts. Read: City Council splits over 2022 bond program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:12:39 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Express-News political team tackle the City Council divide over the Greenway Trails, a newly proposed expansion of San Antonio’s nondiscrimination ordinance and the possibility of new council districts. Read: The Express-News political team tackle the City Council divide over the Greenway Trails, a newly proposed expansion of San Antonio’s nondiscrimination ordinance and the possibility of new council districts. Read: City Council splits over 2022 bond program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Express-News political team tackle the City Council divide over the Greenway Trails, a newly proposed expansion of San Antonio’s nondiscrimination ordinance and the possibility of new council districts.

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]]> 2037 no Episode 164: Tough times at CPS Energy http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-164-tough-times-at-cps-energy The Express-News political team discuss Paula Gold-Williams’ pending departure, and what it tells us about the state of CPS Energy. Plus, Scott Huddleston joins with insight to the ongoing tension between Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar and Commissioner Trish DeBerry. Read: CPS Energy tries to regain its footing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:19:39 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Express-News political team discuss Paula Gold-Williams’ pending departure, and what it tells us about the state of CPS Energy. Plus, Scott Huddleston joins with insight to the ongoing tension between Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar and... The Express-News political team discuss Paula Gold-Williams’ pending departure, and what it tells us about the state of CPS Energy. Plus, Scott Huddleston joins with insight to the ongoing tension between Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar and Commissioner Trish DeBerry. Read: CPS Energy tries to regain its footing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Express-News political team discuss Paula Gold-Williams’ pending departure, and what it tells us about the state of CPS Energy. Plus, Scott Huddleston joins with insight to the ongoing tension between Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar and Commissioner Trish DeBerry.

Read: CPS Energy tries to regain its footing

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]]> 1831 no Episode 163: Larson Walks Away http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-163-larson-walks-away Why the San Antonio Republican had his fill of the Texas House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:56:53 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Why the San Antonio Republican had his fill of the Texas House. Why the San Antonio Republican had his fill of the Texas House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Why the San Antonio Republican had his fill of the Texas House.

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]]> 1816 no Episode 162: Nelson Wolff's Legacy http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-162-nelson-wolffs-legacy-0 Express-News reporters ponder who will fill the county judge's shoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Oct 2021 21:00:37 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters ponder who will fill the county judge's shoes. Express-News reporters ponder who will fill the county judge's shoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters ponder who will fill the county judge's shoes.

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]]> 2011 no Episode 161: Remembering Roddy Stinson http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-161-the-dowd-factor The Express-News politics team remembers legendary columnist Roddy Stinson, as well as redistricting maps and Democrat candidate Matthew Dowd.  Read: Roddy Stinson, former San Antonio Express-News columnist and champion for the voiceless, has died Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:35:48 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Express-News politics team remembers legendary columnist Roddy Stinson, as well as redistricting maps and Democrat candidate Matthew Dowd.  Read: The Express-News politics team remembers legendary columnist Roddy Stinson, as well as redistricting maps and Democrat candidate Matthew Dowd.  Read: Roddy Stinson, former San Antonio Express-News columnist and champion for the voiceless, has died Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Express-News politics team remembers legendary columnist Roddy Stinson, as well as redistricting maps and Democrat candidate Matthew Dowd. 

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]]> 1558 no Episode 160: Does Beto have a real chance? http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-160-does-beto-have-a-real-chance Breaking down the governor's race, Del Rio and District 118.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:35:27 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Breaking down the governor's race, Del Rio and District 118.  Breaking down the governor's race, Del Rio and District 118.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Breaking down the governor's race, Del Rio and District 118. 

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]]> 1771 no Episode 159: The Mario Bravo Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-159-the-mario-bravo-interview City Council District 1 Councilman Mario Bravo talks about homelessness, CPS Energy, and how to improve the city budget process.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:14:17 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News City Council District 1 Councilman Mario Bravo talks about homelessness, CPS Energy, and how to improve the city budget process.   City Council District 1 Councilman Mario Bravo talks about homelessness, CPS Energy, and how to improve the city budget process.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1327 no Episode 158: Drawing the lines for Texas congressional districts http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-158-the-lydia-camarillo-interview The president of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Lydia Camarillo, talks about the possibility of a new district in San Antonio. Read: Abbott: Third special legislative session will begin Sept. 20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:57:39 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The president of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Lydia Camarillo, talks about the possibility of a new district in San Antonio. Read: The president of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Lydia Camarillo, talks about the possibility of a new district in San Antonio. Read: Abbott: Third special legislative session will begin Sept. 20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The president of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Lydia Camarillo, talks about the possibility of a new district in San Antonio.

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]]> 1731 no Episode 157: Law professor on the Texas abortion law SB8 http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-157-the-al-kauffman-interview Al Kauffman says the enforcement mechanism used for SB8 is unprecedented in the history of the abortion debate and is designed to ‘avoid court interpretation.' Related: Anti-abortion laws used to exempt cases of rape and incest. Not anymore in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Sep 2021 20:25:08 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Al Kauffman says the enforcement mechanism used for SB8 is unprecedented in the history of the abortion debate and is designed to ‘avoid court interpretation.' Related: Al Kauffman says the enforcement mechanism used for SB8 is unprecedented in the history of the abortion debate and is designed to ‘avoid court interpretation.' Related: Anti-abortion laws used to exempt cases of rape and incest. Not anymore in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Al Kauffman says the enforcement mechanism used for SB8 is unprecedented in the history of the abortion debate and is designed to ‘avoid court interpretation.'

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]]> 1650 no Episode 156: Former DA Nico LaHood in a fascinating showdown http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-156-rep-lahood The Express-News political team explores the fascinating possibilities of a potential showdown between San Antonio's former district attorney Nico LaHood and state Rep. Lyle Larson. Read more: Garcia: Former DA LaHood seriously considering a run for Texas House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:05:07 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Express-News political team explores the fascinating possibilities of a potential showdown between San Antonio's former district attorney Nico LaHood and state Rep. Lyle Larson. Read more: The Express-News political team explores the fascinating possibilities of a potential showdown between San Antonio's former district attorney Nico LaHood and state Rep. Lyle Larson. Read more: Garcia: Former DA LaHood seriously considering a run for Texas House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Express-News political team explores the fascinating possibilities of a potential showdown between San Antonio's former district attorney Nico LaHood and state Rep. Lyle Larson.

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]]> 1295 no Episode 155: The Mike Collier Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-155-the-mike-collier-interview Lieutenant governor hopeful dissects Dan Patrick's policy failures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Aug 2021 22:26:03 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Lieutenant governor hopeful dissects Dan Patrick's policy failures Lieutenant governor hopeful dissects Dan Patrick's policy failures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lieutenant governor hopeful dissects Dan Patrick's policy failures

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]]> 1696 no Episode 154: Abbott's Folly http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-154-abbotts-folly How the governor's recklessness is putting Texas communities at risk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:36:44 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News How the governor's recklessness is putting Texas communities at risk   How the governor's recklessness is putting Texas communities at risk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How the governor's recklessness is putting Texas communities at risk  

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]]> 1777 no Episode 153: Abbott's COVID Politics http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-153-abbotts-covid-politics Why the governor refuses to respond to the delta-variant surge    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 02 Aug 2021 21:37:05 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Why the governor refuses to respond to the delta-variant surge    Why the governor refuses to respond to the delta-variant surge    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Why the governor refuses to respond to the delta-variant surge   

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]]> 1587 no Episode 152: The Beto O'Rourke Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-152-the-beto-orourke-interview Former El Paso congressman talks voting rights and the 2022 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:38:27 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Former El Paso congressman talks voting rights and the 2022 election. Former El Paso congressman talks voting rights and the 2022 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former El Paso congressman talks voting rights and the 2022 election.

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]]> 1687 no Episode 151: Texas Dems in D.C. http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-151-texas-dems-in-dc Breaking down the Legislature's quorum break and Shirley Gonzales's interest in the Housing Commission post.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Jul 2021 21:22:58 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Breaking down the Legislature's quorum break and Shirley Gonzales's interest in the Housing Commission post.    Breaking down the Legislature's quorum break and Shirley Gonzales's interest in the Housing Commission post.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Breaking down the Legislature's quorum break and Shirley Gonzales's interest in the Housing Commission post.   

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]]> 1637 no Episode 150: Adam Serwer on cruelty in the Trump era http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-150-the-adam-serwer-interview Based in San Antonio, Adam Serwer is a staff writer for The Atlantic. He talks about his new book, "The Cruelty is the Point." Read more: Adam Serwer explains why 'The Cruelty is the Point' of Trump's platform  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:09:14 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Based in San Antonio, Adam Serwer is a staff writer for . He talks about his new book, "The Cruelty is the Point." Read more: Based in San Antonio, Adam Serwer is a staff writer for The Atlantic. He talks about his new book, "The Cruelty is the Point." Read more: Adam Serwer explains why 'The Cruelty is the Point' of Trump's platform  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Based in San Antonio, Adam Serwer is a staff writer for The Atlantic. He talks about his new book, "The Cruelty is the Point."

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]]> 2174 no Episode 149: Don't believe the Alamo hype http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-149-dont-believe-the-alamo-hype Columnist Chris Tomlinson talks about his new book, 'Forget the Alamo' which debunks 185 years of Alamo myth-making.  Read more: Forget the Alamo's myths, do not risk San Antonio's reputation   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:51:06 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Columnist Chris Tomlinson talks about his new book, 'Forget the Alamo' which debunks 185 years of Alamo myth-making.  Read more:   Columnist Chris Tomlinson talks about his new book, 'Forget the Alamo' which debunks 185 years of Alamo myth-making.  Read more: Forget the Alamo's myths, do not risk San Antonio's reputation   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Columnist Chris Tomlinson talks about his new book, 'Forget the Alamo' which debunks 185 years of Alamo myth-making. 

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]]> 1990 no Episode 148: Rescue-boat Rift http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-148-rescue-boat-rift Express-News journalist Scott Huddleston joins the show and breaks down the conflict between Trish DeBerry and Javier Salazar and ‘the most discussed boat ever in San Antonio.’  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:30:46 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News journalist Scott Huddleston joins the show and breaks down the conflict between Trish DeBerry and Javier Salazar and ‘the most discussed boat ever in San Antonio.’  Express-News journalist Scott Huddleston joins the show and breaks down the conflict between Trish DeBerry and Javier Salazar and ‘the most discussed boat ever in San Antonio.’  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News journalist Scott Huddleston joins the show and breaks down the conflict between Trish DeBerry and Javier Salazar and ‘the most discussed boat ever in San Antonio.’ 

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]]> 2002 no Episode 147: The Lyle Larson Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-147-the-lyle-larson-interview Texas representative Lyle Larson from San Antonio speaks out on SB 7, electric grid, Medicaid expansion and Dan Patrick. Read more: ‘The lieutenant governor is just a jerk’: Lyle Larson takes on Dan Patrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:42:57 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Texas representative Lyle Larson from San Antonio speaks out on SB 7, electric grid, Medicaid expansion and Dan Patrick. Read more: Texas representative Lyle Larson from San Antonio speaks out on SB 7, electric grid, Medicaid expansion and Dan Patrick. Read more: ‘The lieutenant governor is just a jerk’: Lyle Larson takes on Dan Patrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Texas representative Lyle Larson from San Antonio speaks out on SB 7, electric grid, Medicaid expansion and Dan Patrick.

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]]> 2439 no Episode 146: Runoff recap and Texas Legislature walkout http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-148-runoff-recap-and-lege-walkout The Express-News political team breaks down the tilt to the left in the City Council, and Austin bureau reporter Cayla Harris discusses SB 7, the voting bill, and the historic walkout at the Capitol. Read more: Will the GOP election law undergo changes in a special session? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:34:21 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News The Express-News political team breaks down the tilt to the left in the City Council, and Austin bureau reporter Cayla Harris discusses SB 7, the voting bill, and the historic walkout at the Capitol. Read more: The Express-News political team breaks down the tilt to the left in the City Council, and Austin bureau reporter Cayla Harris discusses SB 7, the voting bill, and the historic walkout at the Capitol. Read more: Will the GOP election law undergo changes in a special session? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Express-News political team breaks down the tilt to the left in the City Council, and Austin bureau reporter Cayla Harris discusses SB 7, the voting bill, and the historic walkout at the Capitol.

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]]> 2065 no Episode 145: Runoff Preview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-145-runoff-preview Express-News reporters assess the five City Council races still in play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 May 2021 00:01:17 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters assess the five City Council races still in play.  Express-News reporters assess the five City Council races still in play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters assess the five City Council races still in play. 

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]]> 1954 no Episode 144: Nirenberg's Bipartisan Triumph http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-144-nirenbergs-bipartisan-triumph Election data shows how the mayor flipped precincts he lost in 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 17 May 2021 21:26:45 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Election data shows how the mayor flipped precincts he lost in 2019 Election data shows how the mayor flipped precincts he lost in 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Election data shows how the mayor flipped precincts he lost in 2019

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]]> 1710 no Episode 143: The Demonte Alexander Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-143-the-demonte-alexander-interview San Antonio consultant breaks down city elections.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 10 May 2021 21:41:11 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio consultant breaks down city elections.  San Antonio consultant breaks down city elections.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices San Antonio consultant breaks down city elections. 

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]]> 1828 no Episode 142: Election Recap http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-142-election-recap Nirenberg rolls to victory while Fix SAPD loses a squeaker   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 03 May 2021 20:12:15 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Nirenberg rolls to victory while Fix SAPD loses a squeaker   Nirenberg rolls to victory while Fix SAPD loses a squeaker   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nirenberg rolls to victory while Fix SAPD loses a squeaker  

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]]> 1578 no Episode 141: 2021 San Antonio elections preview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-141-2021-sa-election-preview Election Day is less than a week away, and the Express-News political team talk about how two major ballot propositions are tilting this year's city council races.  San Antonio Voter Guide: Everything you need to know for the May 1 election Express-News Editorial Board Recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 26 Apr 2021 21:17:03 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Election Day is less than a week away, and the Express-News political team talk about how two major ballot propositions are tilting this year's city council races.  Election Day is less than a week away, and the Express-News political team talk about how two major ballot propositions are tilting this year's city council races.  San Antonio Voter Guide: Everything you need to know for the May 1 election Express-News Editorial Board Recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Election Day is less than a week away, and the Express-News political team talk about how two major ballot propositions are tilting this year's city council races. 

San Antonio Voter Guide: Everything you need to know for the May 1 election

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]]> 1775 no Episode 140: Governor Wooderson? http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-140-governor-wooderson We don't know Matthew McConaughey's politics, but it'd be a lot cooler if we did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:50:00 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News We don't know Matthew McConaughey's politics, but it'd be a lot cooler if we did. We don't know Matthew McConaughey's politics, but it'd be a lot cooler if we did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We don't know Matthew McConaughey's politics, but it'd be a lot cooler if we did.

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]]> 1693 no Episode 139: Abbott's 'Piñata Politics' http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-139-abbotts-piata-politics Texas governor uses Freeman Coliseum's migrant shelter as a partisan prop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:50:45 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Texas governor uses Freeman Coliseum's migrant shelter as a partisan prop Texas governor uses Freeman Coliseum's migrant shelter as a partisan prop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Texas governor uses Freeman Coliseum's migrant shelter as a partisan prop

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]]> 1554 no Episode 138: Secrecy in San Antonio http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-138-secrecy-in-san-antonio City's open-records policies become an issue in mayor's race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:30:19 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News City's open-records policies become an issue in mayor's race City's open-records policies become an issue in mayor's race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices City's open-records policies become an issue in mayor's race

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]]> 1614 no The Henry Cuellar Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/the-henry-cuellar-interview South Texas congressman talks about the migrant influx on the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:31:17 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News South Texas congressman talks about the migrant influx on the border. South Texas congressman talks about the migrant influx on the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices South Texas congressman talks about the migrant influx on the border.

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]]> 1529 no Episode 136: All Quiet on the Mayoral Front http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-136-all-quiet-on-the-mayoral-front Express-News reporters discuss this year's strangely subdued mayor's race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:03:07 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters discuss this year's strangely subdued mayor's race Express-News reporters discuss this year's strangely subdued mayor's race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters discuss this year's strangely subdued mayor's race

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]]> 1905 no The Danny Diaz Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/the-danny-diaz-interview SAPOA president talks about collective bargaining and police reform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:07:44 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News SAPOA president talks about collective bargaining and police reform SAPOA president talks about collective bargaining and police reform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices SAPOA president talks about collective bargaining and police reform

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]]> 1760 no The Jalen McKee-Rodriguez Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/the-jalen-mckee-rodriguez-interview Express-News reporters talk to the breakout City Council candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:04:47 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters talk to the breakout City Council candidate Express-News reporters talk to the breakout City Council candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters talk to the breakout City Council candidate

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]]> 1658 no Episode 133: The debate over mayoral debates http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-133-the-debate-over-mayoral-debates Express-News reporters assess the race for mayor and a county commissioner's connection with SAWS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:00:13 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters assess the race for mayor and a county commissioner's connection with SAWS. Express-News reporters assess the race for mayor and a county commissioner's connection with SAWS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters assess the race for mayor and a county commissioner's connection with SAWS.

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]]> 1552 no Episode 132: The Week the Lights Went Out in Texas http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-132-the-week-the-lights-went-out-in-texas Express-News reporters reflect on last week's devastating winter freeze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:59:27 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters reflect on last week's devastating winter freeze. Express-News reporters reflect on last week's devastating winter freeze. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters reflect on last week's devastating winter freeze.

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]]> 1750 no Episode 131: Rolling Blackout Revue http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/rolling-blackout-revue Express-News reporters plow through snowmageddon and break down city elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:45:43 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters plow through snowmageddon and break down city elections. Express-News reporters plow through snowmageddon and break down city elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters plow through snowmageddon and break down city elections.

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]]> 1243 no Episode 130: The Fix SAPD Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-130-the-fix-sapd-interview EJ Pinnock and James Dykman talk about their push for police accountability with Express-News journalists Gilbert Garcia, Joshua Fechter, Brian Chasnoff and Greg Jefferson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:43:41 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News EJ Pinnock and James Dykman talk about their push for police accountability with Express-News journalists Gilbert Garcia, Joshua Fechter, Brian Chasnoff and Greg Jefferson. EJ Pinnock and James Dykman talk about their push for police accountability with Express-News journalists Gilbert Garcia, Joshua Fechter, Brian Chasnoff and Greg Jefferson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices EJ Pinnock and James Dykman talk about their push for police accountability with Express-News journalists Gilbert Garcia, Joshua Fechter, Brian Chasnoff and Greg Jefferson.

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]]> 2018 no Episode 129: Policing the Police http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-129-policing-the-police Express-News reporters talk about the multi-track push for police reform in S.A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:48:16 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters talk about the multi-track push for police reform in S.A Express-News reporters talk about the multi-track push for police reform in S.A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters talk about the multi-track push for police reform in S.A

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]]> 1722 no Episode 128: Inaugural Special http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-128-inaugural-special Express-News reporters break down Joe Biden's big day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:47:29 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters break down Joe Biden's big day. Express-News reporters break down Joe Biden's big day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters break down Joe Biden's big day.

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]]> 1740 no Episode 127: The Joaquin Castro Interview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-127-the-joaquin-castro-interview San Antonio congressman talks about last week's Capitol riot and where we go from here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:01:22 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News San Antonio congressman talks about last week's Capitol riot and where we go from here   San Antonio congressman talks about last week's Capitol riot and where we go from here   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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]]> 1735 no Episode 126: Straus Stands Up for Electoral Process http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/straus-stands-up-for-electoral-process Express-News reporters talk about Trump's call, the COVID vaccination rollout and San Antonio's economic forecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:44:43 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters talk about Trump's call, the COVID vaccination rollout and San Antonio's economic forecast Express-News reporters talk about Trump's call, the COVID vaccination rollout and San Antonio's economic forecast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters talk about Trump's call, the COVID vaccination rollout and San Antonio's economic forecast

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]]> 1646 no Episode 125: 2020 Recap http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-125-2020-recap Express-News reporters talk about the biggest stories they covered this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Dec 2020 18:37:39 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters talk about the biggest stories they covered this year. Express-News reporters talk about the biggest stories they covered this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters talk about the biggest stories they covered this year.

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]]> 1842 no Episode 124: Legislative Preview http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-124-legislative-preview Trey Martinez Fischer breaks down the 2021 legislative session with metro columnist Gilbert Garcia and investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:33:47 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Trey Martinez Fischer breaks down the 2021 legislative session with metro columnist Gilbert Garcia and investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff. Trey Martinez Fischer breaks down the 2021 legislative session with metro columnist Gilbert Garcia and investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Trey Martinez Fischer breaks down the 2021 legislative session with metro columnist Gilbert Garcia and investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff.

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]]> 1706 no Episode 123: Devil in the Details http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-123-devil-in-the-details Express-News columnist Gilbert Garcia, reporter Joshua Fechter, and business editor Greg Jefferson look at the thorny implementation of the city's workforce development program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:37:17 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News columnist Gilbert Garcia, reporter Joshua Fechter, and business editor Greg Jefferson look at the thorny implementation of the city's workforce development program. Express-News columnist Gilbert Garcia, reporter Joshua Fechter, and business editor Greg Jefferson look at the thorny implementation of the city's workforce development program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News columnist Gilbert Garcia, reporter Joshua Fechter, and business editor Greg Jefferson look at the thorny implementation of the city's workforce development program.

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]]> 1670 no Episode 122: Covid Curfew http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-122-covid-cerfew Express-News reporters Brian Chasnoff, Greg Jefferson, Joshua Fechter, and host Gilbert Garcia talk COVID restrictions, upcoming council races as well as the local GOP response to Trump's fraud allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:32:15 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News Express-News reporters Brian Chasnoff, Greg Jefferson, Joshua Fechter, and host Gilbert Garcia talk COVID restrictions, upcoming council races as well as the local GOP response to Trump's fraud allegations. Express-News reporters Brian Chasnoff, Greg Jefferson, Joshua Fechter, and host Gilbert Garcia talk COVID restrictions, upcoming council races as well as the local GOP response to Trump's fraud allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Express-News reporters Brian Chasnoff, Greg Jefferson, Joshua Fechter, and host Gilbert Garcia talk COVID restrictions, upcoming council races as well as the local GOP response to Trump's fraud allegations.

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]]> 1885 no Episode 121: County Commissioner-elect Rebeca Clay-Flores http://puropolitics.libsyn.com/episode-121-county-commissioner-elect-rebeca-clay-flores With a single campaign, Rebeca Clay-Flores shattered several barriers. The Princeton grad became the first person to defeat a sitting Bexar County commissioner in 16 years when she knocked off Precinct 1 Commissioner Sergio “Chico” Rodriguez in a July primary runoff. Clay-Flores, who is Black and Mexican American, will be the first woman of color ever on the Commissioners Court. Clay-Flores’ discusses her improbable campaign (and her hopes for Precinct 1). Read more: Clay-Flores wouldn’t be denied in Commissioners Court race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:53:50 -0000 full San Antonio Express-News With a single campaign, Rebeca Clay-Flores shattered several barriers. The Princeton grad became the first person to defeat a sitting Bexar County commissioner in 16 years when she knocked off Precinct 1 Commissioner Sergio “Chico” Rodriguez in a... With a single campaign, Rebeca Clay-Flores shattered several barriers. The Princeton grad became the first person to defeat a sitting Bexar County commissioner in 16 years when she knocked off Precinct 1 Commissioner Sergio “Chico” Rodriguez in a July primary runoff. Clay-Flores, who is Black and Mexican American, will be the first woman of color ever on the Commissioners Court. Clay-Flores’ discusses her improbable campaign (and her hopes for Precinct 1). Read more: Clay-Flores wouldn’t be denied in Commissioners Court race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With a single campaign, Rebeca Clay-Flores shattered several barriers.

The Princeton grad became the first person to defeat a sitting Bexar County commissioner in 16 years when she knocked off Precinct 1 Commissioner Sergio “Chico” Rodriguez in a July primary runoff. Clay-Flores, who is Black and Mexican American, will be the first woman of color ever on the Commissioners Court.

Clay-Flores’ discusses her improbable campaign (and her hopes for Precinct 1).

Read more: Clay-Flores wouldn’t be denied in Commissioners Court race

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