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The Source

David Martin Davies

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As smart devices multiply, so do fears over digital surveillance
12/03/2026 | 40 mins.
We are living in a time of extreme self surveillance. We carry with us devices that capture our every location, info about our health, and data about our private lives. This information can be saved, processed and used against us by the police, prosecutors and the political state. Digital technology exposes everyone, everywhere, all at once, and we have few laws to regulate it.
When the penny dropped for capitalism
10/03/2026 | 49 mins.
No other phenomenon has shaped human history as decisively as capitalism. It structures how we live and work, how we think about ourselves and others, how we organize our politics. But is capitalism what you think it is? It's rooted in the ideas of private property, self-interest and profit — but it is dependent on the rule of law and state support. We hear the story of capitalism.
Measles continues to spread across nation
09/03/2026 | 37 mins.
Measles in South Carolina’s outbreak grew to nearly a thousand cases last week. The outbreak is part of a wave of measles outbreaks across the country that began last year in Texas. There are other outbreaks now in California, Utah and North Dakota. The vast majority of cases have been among unvaccinated people. The surge in cases is pushing the U.S. dangerously close to losing its measles-free status. Why are we losing the battle against measles?
Councilmember Sukh Kaur speaks out
09/03/2026 | 24 mins.
San Antonio City Council is looking to move forward after a week of internal rifts due to a confrontation between Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur. The conflict escalated into an 8-1 City Council vote to censure the mayor on Friday.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones seeks to boost voter participation
09/03/2026 | 24 mins.
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is looking to boost voter participation in the city, tighten oversight of area data centers, and push back against new immigration detention facilities.

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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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