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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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
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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