The Source

David Martin Davies

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-...

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Why are Texas children at risk?
One out of every four children in Bexar County are food insecure. Sixty-three percent of students in Bexar County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Children in Bexar County are dealing with health barriers and challenges. What do we know about the conditions in the San Antonio area that put children at risk and how can we create a future in which children thrive?
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The beauty, poetry and wonder of the human body
What does it mean to live in a body? Medicine teaches us how a body functions, but it doesn't help us navigate the reality of living in one. Surgeon Gabriel Weston grappled with the gap between scientific knowledge and unfathomable complexity of human experience. Her new book is ALIVE: Our Bodies and the Richness and Brevity of Existence, where she explores the space between medical science and being.
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Searching for a solution to domestic violence in Bexar County
Domestic violence-related homicides across Bexar County continue to rise. The latest numbers show that in 2023, there were 33 people killed in domestic violence incidents. That number is up from 27 during the prior year. Bexar County Family Violence Prevention Services is encouraging people to speak out and ask for help when needed. How do you think the community can protect victims of domestic violence?
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Insecurity over Social Security
A growing number of people are concerned about the future of their Social Security amid all the changes in Washington under the Trump administration. Elon Musk is calling the program a "scam," and there are major staffing reductions— just as millions of baby boomers retire.
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The persistent threat of online hate
When the internet was switched on, we were told this was the dawn of the information age. Turns out it was the birth of the disinformation age. There have been efforts to rein in the hate content on social media, but it has failed to stop extremists. Has online hate radicalized America and broken our political system? How can we fix it?Tamar Mitts is the author of "Safe Havens for Hate: The Challenge of Moderating Online Extremism."
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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 [email protected].

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