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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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
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236. The Teri Castillo Interview
West Side councilwoman reflects on her first term in office.
33 min
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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