San Antonio Express-News

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A behind-the-headlines look at San Antonio’s most talked about stories, with exclusive interviews you won’t want to miss.

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Mar 19, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 175: Express-News Voter Guide 18.02.2022

Express-News Editorial page editor Josh Brodesky and ED board members Nancy Preyer-Johnson and Brandon Lingle join the show to talk about the work of putting together a comprehensive voters guide for the 2022 Texas primary election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 174: UTSA football offseason 14.02.2022

Express News UTSA beat writer Greg Luca joins the show to discuss the UTSA football program's offseason moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 173: Hill Country Update 10.02.2022

Express-News Reporter Annie Blanks joins the show to discuss the recent Grand Jury capital murder indictment of a Caldwell County man, as well as the city of Buda's fight against an Austin developer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 172: The disappearance of Lina Sardar Khil 13.01.2022

Express-News journalists Jacob Beltran and Guillermo Contreras discuss their reporting on the disappearance of 3-year-old Lina Sardar Khil, a refugee from Afghanistan, and the FBI's involvement in the search efforts. Read: ‘A piece of my heart’ — Hopes for a better life for Lina Sardar Khil dashed by her disappearance in San Antonio     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Episode 171: The race for Bexar County judge 10.01.2022

Staff writer Scott Huddleston reviews the growing list the candidates vying for Bexar County judge in place of Nelson Wolff who plans to retire. Plus, an update on the Alamo redevelopment project. Read: Former 4th Court justice appointed to fill Bexar County commissioner’s seat at least through 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 170: The top 10 food trucks in San Antonio 07.01.2022

Food writers Chuck Blount and Mike Sutter recap their Taste series 52 Weeks of Food Trucks. The Ultimate Guide to San Antonio Food Trucks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 169: Dripping Springs unprecedented 319% growth 23.12.2021

Reporter Annie Blanks joins the show to discuss the unprecedented growth going on in Dripping Springs and the development moratorium put in place to mitigate the growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 168: The Frank Harris Interview 16.12.2021

Greg Luca joins the show to welcome UTSA starting quarterback Frank Harris as he prepares to face off against San Diego State at the 2021 Frisco Bowl on December 21st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 167: 400 library books pulled for review 10.12.2021

Austin bureau reporter Taylor Goldenstein joins the show to talk about the latest on the book review prompted by Texas lawmaker Matt Krause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 166: North Pole Marker at Hogwild Records 09.12.2021

Staff writer Timothy Fanning joins the show to talk about San Antonio world records, Knight Rider 2000 and the North Pole Marker at Hogwild records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 165: UTSA Football Recap 07.12.2021

Sports reporter Greg Luca joins the show to discuss the incredible UTSA football season, the UIW football programs' success, and what we can expect from the teams moving forward!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 164: The best restaurants on the Riverwalk 17.11.2021

Express News restaurant critic Mike Sutter joins the show to discuss his 4 part series on the best restaurants on the riverwalk! The 9 best locally owned San Antonio River Walk restaurants The 7 best hotel restaurants on the San Antonio River Walk, including Landrace, Range, Ambler and Ocho The 6 best chain restaurants on the San Antonio River Walk The 10 best restaurants on the San Antonio River...

Episode 163: UTSA Football 05.11.2021

Express-News staff writer Greg Luca joins the show to break down the UTSA football program's undefeated season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 162: Nowhere to Hide, domestic violence in S.A. 03.11.2021

The Express-News conducted more than 75 interviews with police, prosecutors, judges and experts in the field. Reporters sought out survivors of abuse and listened to their stories. They scoured police reports, court files and other records to create a comprehensive database of family violence fatalities. Criminal justice reporter Emilie Eaton talks about the work behind this investigative series....

Episode 161: Turmoil at CPS Energy 29.10.2021

Express-News business writer Diego Mendoza-Moyers lays out the ongoing turmoil at CPS Energy including the resignation of CEO Paula Gold-Williams, the search for her replacement and the ongoing rate increase discussions. Read: CPS Energy trims proposed rate increase after CEO announces early-2022 resignation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 160: Why does the San Antonio Symphony keep having financial crises? 27.10.2021

Arts writer Deborah Martin breaks down the ongoing financial crises and labor disputes that continue to plague the San Antonio Symphony. Read: Why does the San Antonio Symphony keep having financial crises? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 159: San Antonio’s biggest employers take aim at racial inequality with new initiative 08.10.2021

Staff writer Madison Iszler joins the show to talk about a new initiative that takes aim at racial inequality in San Antonio, as well well as the Spurs' new northwest side campus . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 158: The cost of Hill Country quarries 05.10.2021

As quarries expand in the Hill Country, Texas landscapes and homeowners pay the price. Investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff reports on the growing demand for stricter regulations on the $10 billion industry. Read: The cost of Hill Country quarries: Dirt, dust, muddy creeks, altered rivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 157: Behind the scenes at Bexar County's crime lab 03.10.2021

Criminal justice reporter Emilie Eaton joins the show to talk about her time visiting Bexar County's crime lab!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 156: San Marcos camping and panhandling crackdown draws criticism 30.09.2021

Staff writer Annie Blanks joins the show to discuss her story on the San Marcos camping and panhandling crackdown that drew blowback from residents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 155: Meet the S.A. middle schooler ranked among best in the nation in table tennis 28.09.2021

Eleven-year-old Lia Morales, a student at Harlandale Middle School, is a rising star in the world of table tennis, ranked No. 13 in the nation among 12-and-under players. Read: Harlandale Middle School student ranked among best in the nation in table tennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 154: From Teacher to the Editorial Board meet Nancy Preyor-Johnson 24.09.2021

Associate Editorial Page Editor & columnist Nancy Preyor-Johnson joins the show to discuss her latest editorials on Education issues related to the STAAR test, supporting teachers and the continued controversies on South San ISD board   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 153: Anatomy of a restaurant review 20.09.2021

Express-News restaurant critic Mike Sutter lays out his process for reviewing a restaurant, the transition from a 4-star system to a 5-star one and his philosophy on restaurant reviews. "If Dad takes his family out and they have a bad dining experience, it's not the restaurant's fault, it's Dad's fault."  Read: Review: Frida Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Stone Oak among San Antonio's worst Mexican r...

Episode 152: S.A.’s a UNESCO City of Gastronomy? What’s that? 13.09.2021

Very few people even know San Antonio is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy - and it's been four years. Express-News staff writer Paul Stephen breaks down the city's little known historic designation. Read: S.A.’s a UNESCO City of Gastronomy? What’s that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 151: From the Air Force to the Editorial Board, meet Brandon Lingle 07.09.2021

Air Force veteran Brandon Lingle is the newest member of the Editorial Board, and he shares his memories and reflections from his time deployed in Afghanistan. "For a guy who spent nearly two decades in the military, I wasn't putting my positions out there," Lingle reflects on his transition from public affairs in the military, to a newsroom journalist, to Editorial Board columnist. Read: Lingle:...

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