Puro Politics
A weekly podcast hosted by metro columnist Gilbert Garcia with a roundtable of the Express-News political team, editorial board members and metro editor Greg Jefferson. Join them as they examine current events, hash out rivalries and go on the record with guests from local and state arenas.
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235. No Hideout for Moses Rose’s
Council authorizes the takeover of a downtown bar.
27 min
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234. Ana Sandoval Steps Away
The two-track race for her open council seat.
28 min
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233.Biden’s Border Reboot
The president comes to El Paso and rolls out a new plan
33 min
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232. The José Menéndez Interview
The Express-News political team hosts Texas senator José Menéndez as he looks ahead to the next legislative session.
40 min
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231. Lessons from Warnock-Walker Race
The Express-News Political team discusses the Georgia runoff, Sinema defection, and recent drag-show furor.
35 min
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230. Greg Casar Goes to Washington
Congressman-elect Greg Casar discusses his legislative goals.
37 min
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229. Laura Barberena talks midterms
The Express-News political team visits with political consultant Laura Barbarena to discuss her recent campaign wins in the County Judge race and the DA race.
44 min
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228. The Melissa Cabello Havrda Interview
The Express-News political team hosts district 6 councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda to discuss the recent turmoil at city hall, the shooting of Erik Cantu, and the transportation challenges that San Antonio is facing.
43 min
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227. Council Controversies
The Express-News political team discusses the controversies surrounding Clayton Perry and Mario Bravo.
28 min
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226. Midterms Recap
Making sense of the 2022 elections.
37 min
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225: The Jon Taylor interview
UTSA Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography Jon Taylor joins the show to discuss the challenges that Republicans and Democrats face leading up to the midterm elections.
40 min
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224: GOP’s Anti-Crime Messaging
How Texas Republicans are attacking their opponents.
34 min
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223: Upheaval in Uvalde
Uvalde CISD, the St. Mary’s Strip, and Beto’s college tour.
29 min
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222: The Tony Gonzales interview
U.S. Representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district Tony Gonzalez joins the show to discuss immigration, possible Spurs relocation, and the Uvalde tragedy.
47 min
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221: The Justin Rodriguez Interview
County commissioner Justin Rodriguez talks Spurs, voting access and the future of the West Side.
42 min
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Episode 220: East Side Story
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.
28 min
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Episode 219: Uvalde Goes Back to School
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...
31 min
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Episode 218: The John Lira Interview
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
28 min
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Episode 217: Election Workers Under Siege
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.
30 min
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Episode 216: Beto’s MF-Bomb
Discussing O’Rourke’s viral moment in Mineral Wells. www.expressnews.com/askpuro
29 min
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Episode 215: San Antonio’s abortion-rights reso...
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!
22 min
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Episode 214: Polling Place Problem
S.A. schools are reluctant to host elections.
32 min
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Episode 213: "Systemic Failures"
The Investigative Committee weighs in on the Uvalde shooting.
19 min
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Episode 212: On the Wrong Track
Why Texas voters are so disgruntled.
22 min
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Episode 211: The “Open Borders” Myth
Assessing last week’s migrant-smuggling tragedy.
21 min