ENside Politics
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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261. The Joe Gonzales Interview
Bexar County's district attorney talks about the recent spate of San Antonio Police officers being shot. He also addresses the criticism he has received from Police Chief William McManus.
39 min
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260. Ken Paxton Impeachment Begins
The Puro Politics team talks about the beginning of Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial.
30 min
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259. Nephtalí De León Loses His Poetic License
A look at the defunding of SA2020, the firing of Nephtalí De León, SAISD library cuts and Will Hurd's exclusion from GOP debate.
33 min
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258. The Colin Allred Interview
U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred makes the case for bipartisanship and explains why he thinks Ted Cruz can be defeated in 2024.
41 min
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257. City Budget Season
San Antonio Express-News writers discuss Mayor Ron Nirenberg's future, city funding for Animal Care Services and the deepening border tensions in Eagle Pass.
31 min
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256. The Roland Gutierrez interview
U.S. Senate hopeful talks about Uvalde, gun control and immigration while making his case against Ted Cruz.
36 min
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255. Abbott's Border Debacle
The Texas governor turns Eagle Pass into a war zone, plus updates on the Spurs downtown arena and San Antonio suing the state over its "Death Star" legislation.
32 min
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254. Is a Downtown Sports District in S.A.'s Fu...
Inside the push for a new arena and stadium.
40 min
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253. The Trey Martinez Fischer interview
San Antonio Democrat talks property taxes, school funding, local control and state politics.
39 min
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252. The Sukh Kaur interview
The new councilwoman for District 1 discusses her priorities and how she pulled off that big win over the incumbent in her district.
31 min
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251. Runoff recap
Sukh Kaur and Marina Gavito win in commanding fashion, plus a look way ahead at the mayor's race.
27 min
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250. The John Courage interview
District 9 councilman talks with the Puro Politics team about gun exchanges, housing affordability and local control.
40 min
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249. Latina leadership lessons
Delia Garcia and Laura Barberena join Gilbert Garcia to talk about a new book.
23 min
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248. The Marc Whyte interview
San Antonio District 10 councilman-elect talks about his plans for the next two years.
26 min
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247. Municipal election recap
The Puro Politics team talks about Prop A's resounding defeat, and a few surprises in an otherwise status quo May 6 election.
28 min
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246, The Jeff Coyle interview
Assistant city manager discusses state bills that could affect San Antonio.
30 min
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245. Gutierrez vs. Cruz?
2024 Senate preview, testimony from Uvalde parents and a look at city election mail pieces.
26 min
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244. The Johnathan Gooch interview
Equality Texas rep discusses the Lege's anti-LGBTQ crusade.
40 min
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243. The Politics of Prop A
A look at San Antonio's Justice Charter amendment and the growing demand for gun reform.
27 min
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242. The Ananda Tomas Interview
Act4SA Executive Director Ananda Tomas joins the Puro Politics team to defend Proposition A.
35 min
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241. The Danny Diaz interview
San Antonio police union chief joins the Puro Politics podcast to voice the organization's opposition to Proposition A.
43 min
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240. S.A. Airport Expansion
The Puro Politics team discusses the potential economic impact of San Antonio International's new terminal, an NISD board candidate who attended the January 6 rally and the state's report on teacher shortages.
36 min
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239. Castro family dominates the news cycle
The Puro Politics team talks Rosie Castro's appointment, Joaquin Castro's surgery and Tony Gonzales' censure.
25 min
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238. The Kiran Kaur Bains Interview
SA2020 leader joins Puro Politics podcast to take the temperature of San Antonio.
37 min
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237. District 10 Drama
Uncertainty in the final week of campaign filing
30 min