The Source

David Martin Davies
The Source
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    Should SA bond voters have more of a say on Project Marvel?

    02/06/2026 | 25 mins.
    The fight over Project Marvel could upend how San Antonio votes on bond projects. District 4 Council Member Edward Mungia is proposing breaking out the downtown Spurs and Entertainment area specific to District 1, as opposed to part of a broader infrastructure package.
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    What we get wrong about the U.S. Supreme Court

    02/06/2026 | 25 mins.
    The U.S. Supreme Court is supposed to be above politics and committed to preserving the Constitution by deciding on complex legal issues. Critics of the High Court, especially on the left, say that is no longer the case. But Sarah Isgur writes in "The Last Branch Standing" SCOTUS is holding to its charge.
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    Protecting your trees from oak wilt

    02/06/2026 | 49 mins.
    In San Antonio oak trees can stand majestic and add to a home's property value. But they are vulnerable to oak wilt, a fast-moving disease that can spread quickly and kill entire clusters of oaks. It can be devastating. Learn how to protect your tress against oak wilt.
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    What the forgotten grievances of the Declaration of Independence can tell us today

    01/06/2026 | 49 mins.
    As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, historian Robert G. Parkinson reminds us that the founding document also contains 27 grievances to King George that demand attention.
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    Corruption, war and chaos — Putin and the descent of Russia

    27/05/2026 | 50 mins.
    Under the boot of dictator Vladimir Putin, Russia has declined into a second-rate nation with nukes and a bleak future according to Marc Bennetts, author of "The Descent: Witnessing Russia's Spiral into Madness Under Putin."
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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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