The Source

Eugene Robinson is one of America’s most respected voices on politics, race, and democracy. Raised during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, he witnessed the struggle for racial justice firsthand. Robinson brings historical context, clarity, and personal insight to the most important issues facing the country. His latest book is Freedom Lost, Freedom Won: A Personal History of America. Robin...

Today the Democratic Party is out of power and generally unpopular. Even so, Democrats are expecting to see a "blue wave" this midterm because of a sagging economy, the war with Iran and affordability issues. Democratic strategist Adam Jentleson argues the Democratic Party can again become the dominant political power if they expand their appeal and build a wider coalition.

For some San Antonio residents, a rent increase or an unexpected expense can turn a fragile housing situation into a crisis. Close to Home’s latest report says housing costs are outpacing incomes, and more people are seeking help, even as the region has fewer emergency shelter beds.

Liver cancer is a serious health problem in San Antonio and South Texas, particularly among Hispanic residents. UT Health San Antonio researchers have reported that South Texas Latinos have exceptionally high rates of the disease.

Texas is seeing anti-Muslim political rhetoric move beyond campaign speeches and social media and into policy decisions affecting public-school curriculum, facilities and access to the state’s new private-school voucher program. Does the rise of anti-Muslim public policy in Texas violate the U.S. Constitution?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to eliminate diversity programs is prompting concern among Black service members who say their qualifications and patriotism are being called into question. Writing in The Atlantic, Clint Smith said many of the roughly two dozen Black military personnel he interviewed felt disrespected or pressured to leave.

A controversy surrounding Republican Railroad Commission nominee Bo French is highlighting divisions within the Texas GOP as the November election approaches. Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report, breaks down the politics of Texas and why French's social media post is creating so much controversy.

San Antonio District 9 Councilmember Misty Spears is calling for deeper spending reductions as the city confronts a projected $158 million budget gap over two years.

In "Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy" author Beth Simone Noveck argues if democracy is to survive the AI era, pro-democracy advocates must use the technology to increase government accountability, transparency and outreach.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joins "The Source." He shares his unique perspective on the U.S.-Mexico relationship, the border and immigration — and his belief that America’s diversity is its superpower. Salazar says it’s time to end division in the nation and come together.

Young people who spend much of their day on social media are considerably more likely to experience anxiety and suicidal thoughts, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.

New generations of Americans are taking to the street in protest, demanding change and accountability. And they are discovering what protestors of the 1960s and '70s found out— protesting is hard, frustrating and requires sacrifice. But protest songs can help. Songs demanding freedom and justice go back generations and are also being composed today. We hear from Stephen Stacks about his new book T...

From jazz to present-day pop, drum kits make up one of the most transformative musical inventions. In his book "Kick It," musician, professor and author Matt Brennan dives into the history of drums and drummers, and their impact on both creative culture and society as a whole.

Michael Jackson thrilled, Madonna wowed, Prince had doves cry and Lionel Richie couldn’t slow down: it was 1984. This was a year the changed the music industry and American culture. And it was the last great year for American pop music.

'ET,' 'Star Trek,' 'Wrath of Khan,' 'Blade Runner,' 'Poltergeist,' 'The Thing' — these are just some of the now classic science fiction films that came out in the summer of 1982. What was it about that moment in Hollywood that made it open to fresh ideas and high concept films and what would it take to do it again?

When the July 4 flood tore through the upper Guadalupe River, ripping apart neighborhoods and destroying homes, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country stepped up by helping families find shelter and new homes. How will Kerrville celebrate the Fourth of July on what will be the nation's 250th birthday — while also commemorating the lives lost one year earlier?

On July 4, it will be one year since the flash flood disaster that took the lives of 119 people along the upper Guadalupe River in one of the worst calamities in Texas history. How is the region recovering? What lessons have been learned? And what's being done to prevent this from happening again?

Can the new faultline in American political tribalism be broken down along the masculine question? Republican attacks against Texas Democratic candidate for Senate James Talarcio falsely claim he's vegan as a challenge to his masculinity. While others in the GOP say they want to repeal women's right to vote. What is the overarching strategy here?

Former South Carolina congressman Joe Cunningham says the Democratic Party has lost touch with voters it once counted on and must rebuild trust before it can rebuild a winning coalition.

At the recent Texas Republican Convention delegates approved a platform opposing In vitro fertilization - medical procedure primarily used to treat infertility and help individuals or couples achieve a successful pregnancy. The platform itself doesn't change Texas law but it sets the course for conservatives to do so in the future.

Disease-spreading ticks are posing a widening health and agricultural threat in Texas, where the blood-feeding parasites remain active throughout much of the year and become especially abundant during the warmer months.

Lax laws have left the for-profit adoption industry ripe for abuse. FRONTLINE and Retro Report investigate how so-called "baby brokers" have targeted pregnant women in the United States desperate for cash and families desperate to adopt. And asks if national standards should be put in place to protect women, babies put up for adoption and families.

The world is moving full speed ahead with renewable energy and away from carbon-burning power — except for the United States. Under the Trump administration, the U.S. is actively falling behind in the global clean-energy race. In fact, billions of tax dollars are being spent to scrap domestic renewable projects. How does this policy choice threaten American competitiveness, national security and a...

A Rio Grande Valley murder case was botched and evidence lost by local police and by Texas Rangers. The Texas Observer investigates the case and raises questions about the state's elite law enforcement agency.

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is confronting a series of politically difficult decisions involving water rates, property taxes and the use of a city-owned entertainment venue for a concert with Kanye West, the rapper whose current legal name is Ye.