San Antonio Express-News

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A weekly podcast that breaks down how politics works, and often doesn't work, in San Antonio. Metro Editor Greg Jefferson and Express-News reporters question politicians and other newsmakers about what they're up to in our name.

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 220: East Side Story 19.09.2022

A conversation with Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez about CPS Energy rebates, crime prevention, San Antonio's Migrant Resource Center, expanding the nondiscrimination ordinance, stray animals and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 219: Uvalde Goes Back to School 13.09.2022

Anxiety likely was part of the first day of school for almost every student and family in Uvalde. But for those whose loved ones were murdered that day, and those who survived the shooting, the day was excruciating, yet another reminder of all they lost.   www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 218: The John Lira Interview 29.08.2022

Marine Corps veteran John Lira has launched a campaign for the Democratic nomination in U.S. District 23 and talks about why he thinks he can beat Tony Gonzales. www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 217: Election Workers Under Siege 22.08.2022

The Gillespie County elections administrator and her staff are stepping down — reportedly due to death threats that started after Donald Trump lost the 2020 presidential contest and began falsely claiming he hadn’t.   www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 216: Beto’s MF-Bomb 15.08.2022

Discussing O’Rourke’s viral moment in Mineral Wells.   www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 215: San Antonio’s abortion-rights resolution 08.08.2022

Columnist Gilbert Garcia hosts a panel including metro editor Greg Jefferson, investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff, and city hall reporter Megan Stringer. Send in your questions comments or concerns to the show at the following link! http://expressnews.com/AskPuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 214: Polling Place Problem 25.07.2022

S.A. schools are reluctant to host elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 213: "Systemic Failures" 18.07.2022

The Investigative Committee weighs in on the Uvalde shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 212: On the Wrong Track 12.07.2022

Why Texas voters are so disgruntled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 211: The “Open Borders” Myth 05.07.2022

Assessing last week’s migrant-smuggling tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 210: Life in a post-Roe Texas 27.06.2022

Express-News reporters talk about the impact of last week’s abortion decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 209: Breaking the logjam 13.06.2022

Express news reporters discuss A bipartisan deal that has emerged after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 208: Police officers bully the media in Uvalde 06.06.2022

An increasingly tense dynamic is developing between Texas police and the media. In recent days, law enforcement officers in Uvalde have blocked reporters from engaging with residents and covering the aftermath of the horrific May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. Read: ‘That seems overboard’: Out-of-town police in Uvalde block cameras, disrupt coverage of tragedy’s aftermath Learn more about yo...

Episode 207: Searching for answers after the Uvalde massacre 31.05.2022

The mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde has devastated a community and shocked the nation. Columnist Cary Clack, who visited Uvalde the day after the massacre, believes something about the response to this shooting feels different. Morning of chaos: A reconstruction of how the Uvalde massacre unfolded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 206: Political wedge issues in Texas 17.05.2022

Gov. Greg Abbott is angry that migrant babies in U.S. custody are being fed. The replacement theory behind the Buffalo shooting is madness. This and more on the wedge issues ahead of elections. Read: Garcia: The same governor who champions the ‘sanctity of life’ wants migrant babies to starve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 205: Politics of reproductive rights at play in runoff 10.05.2022

The Express-News political team discuss the political fate of Congress’s lone anti-choice Democrat, Henry Cuellar. He faces a tough challenge from Jessica Cisneros. Also on the table, city bond elections and anxieties over San Antonio Spurs management moves. On ExpressNews.com: Garcia: Henry Cuellar rally defined by what was left unsaid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Episode 204: The John Austin Interview 26.04.2022

 Bexar County GOP chair talks about the bond, the 2022 midterms and the selection process for county commissioner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 203: Tackling Texas' property tax burden 19.04.2022

The Express-News political team discusses this state’s chronic problem with property taxes; in Bexar County, home appraisals are up more than 23 percent. Plus, the impact of Gov. Abbotts increased inspections on the border, and an update on Leticia Van de Putte. Spike in San Antonio property values stuns homeowners; ‘It’s like being at a loss for words’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Episode 202: Breaking Down the Bond 12.04.2022

Megan Stringer assesses the biggest bond program in San Antonio history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 201: The Peter Sakai Interview 29.03.2022

 County judge hopeful talks about how he'd change the Commissioners Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 200: Extreme Forces 22.03.2022

Express-News reporters talk about how the state's political process has been hijacked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 199: Anatomy of a Deal 14.03.2022

Emilie Eaton breaks down the new agreement between the city and the police union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 198: The secrets to Peter Sakai’s success 08.03.2022

Veteran Democratic strategist Laura Barberena did consulting work for the Sakai campaign, and she joins the show to talk about what made his campaign so successful in the first round of the election process. Read: Sakai, Minjarez headed to Democratic runoff for Bexar County judge; DeBerry wins GOP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 197: Primary Colors 02.03.2022

Assessing a big election night in Texas  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 196: Super Monday 14.02.2022

First day of early voting, endorsements in the county judge race and AOC's visit to San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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