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David Martin Davies
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    What could be next for the flipped State Board of Education?

    11/10/2026
    In the Texas Democratic sweep on Election Day, the Texas State Board of Education flipped. For years the SBOE has been ground zero in the culture war by issuing directives to public schools to teach a curriculum that pushed a pro-Christian right point of view, denying climate change and twisting history. We are joined by the South Texas SBOE representative Marisa Perez Diaz to hear about her plans in the new blue SBOE.
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    How flying taxis could solve Project Marvel traffic jams

    11/10/2026
    Could pilotless flying taxis be how many San Antonians go to see the Spurs play in the near future? Port San Antonio President and CEO Jim Perschbach is proposing the futuristic transportation alternative to address traffic concerns for Project Marvel and beyond.
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    Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer unveils Democrats' ambitious legislative agenda

    11/10/2026 | 24 mins.
    Texas Democrats are preparing an ambitious legislative agenda following their historic victories in the Nov. 3 election, with proposals to expand healthcare, raise wages, make voting easier and repeal the state's private school voucher program.
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    100-month car loan: How Americans are driving into a debt trap

    11/09/2026 | 26 mins.
    For millions of Americans, buying a new car is becoming increasingly unaffordable. Now, some lenders are offering auto loans stretching as long as 100 months, which is more than eight years. Increasingly burdensome car payments could squeeze household spending, weaken consumer finances and contribute to broader economic instability.
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    Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones sees opportunity for city to regain more local control after election

    11/08/2026 | 24 mins.
    After Democrats swept all statewide offices in the Nov. 3 midterm election, San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling for the city to amend the City of San Antonio’s State Legislative Program for the 90th Texas Legislature.
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About The Source
The Source is a daily, one-hour call-in talk program that gives listeners in San Antonio the opportunity to call and connect with our in-studio guests and city-wide audience.The Source seeks to give life, context and breadth to the events and issues affecting San Antonio by bringing newsmakers and experts to the public, and highlighting the people being affected by the news of the day.The show is hosted by veteran journalist David Martin Davies.Tune in to The Source for insightful discussion and analysis on topics that matter to residents of the Alamo City.Contribute to the conversation:Call or text during the live show at 833-877-8255.Leave a voicemail at 210 615-8982 anytime. Submissions may be played on-air.Email comments to thesource@tpr.org.
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