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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267. Culture War Speaker
The emergence of Mike Johnson, the political reaction to the Lewiston mass shooting and the questions about Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen's future plans.
27 min
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266. Reproductive Justice Fund, mayoral race an...
City Hall reporter Molly Smith breaks down the lawsuit from anti-abortion groups, the wild mayoral race awaiting San Antonio and the mold found at the Alamodome.
28 min
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265. Manufacturing jobs come to the South Side,...
Why JCB picked San Antonio for its new plant, what former mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse is planning for 2025 and how the feud between Dan Patrick and Dade Phelan has escalated
28 min
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264. Marisa Bono talks school vouchers and the ...
The CEO of Every Texan addresses the state's lack of support for public education and the growing Medicaid crisis in Texas.
31 min
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263. GOP infighting in Texas lege and on Captio...
The Puro Politics team talks about what the narrowly averted federal shutdown and the Paxton impeachment trial tell us about the state of the GOP. Also, a look at SAISD school closures and direct flights from San Antonio to Frankfurt.
35 min
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262. Kimberly Mata-Rubio on the Uvalde shooting...
Uvalde mayoral hopeful talks about gun reform and how she hopes to unite her divided, devastated hometown.
22 min
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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