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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.
Episodes
- ENside Politics
254. Is a Downtown Sports District in S.A.'s Future?
The Puro Politics team talks about the push for a new arena and stadium, plus a look at the candidacies of Will Hurd and Roland Gutierrez. Learn more about…
ENside Politics253. The Trey Martinez Fischer interview
San Antonio Democrat talks property taxes, school funding, local control and state politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics252. 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. Learn more about your ad…
ENside Politics251. Runoff recap
Sukh Kaur and Marina Gavito win in commanding fashion, plus a look way ahead at the mayor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics250. The John Courage interview
District 9 councilman talks with the Puro Politics team about gun exchanges, housing affordability and local control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
ENside Politics249. Latina leadership lessons
Delia Garcia and Laura Barberena join Gilbert Garcia to talk about a new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics248. The Marc Whyte interview
San Antonio District 10 councilman-elect talks about his plans for the next two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics247. 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. Learn more about your ad choices…
ENside Politics246, The Jeff Coyle interview
Assistant city manager discusses state bills that could affect San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics245. Gutierrez vs. Cruz?
2024 Senate preview, testimony from Uvalde parents and a look at city election mail pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics244. The Johnathan Gooch interview
Equality Texas rep discusses the Lege's anti-LGBTQ crusade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics243. The Politics of Prop A
A look at San Antonio's Justice Charter amendment and the growing demand for gun reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics242. The Ananda Tomas Interview
Act4SA Executive Director Ananda Tomas joins the Puro Politics team to defend Proposition A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics241. The Danny Diaz interview
San Antonio police union chief joins the Puro Politics podcast to voice the organization's opposition to Proposition A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
ENside Politics240. 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…
ENside Politics239. Castro family dominates the news cycle
The Puro Politics team talks Rosie Castro's appointment, Joaquin Castro's surgery and Tony Gonzales' censure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
ENside Politics238. The Kiran Kaur Bains Interview
SA2020 leader joins Puro Politics podcast to take the temperature of San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics237. District 10 Drama
Uncertainty in the final week of campaign filing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics236. The Teri Castillo Interview
West Side councilwoman reflects on her first term in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics235. No Hideout for Moses Rose’s
Council authorizes the takeover of a downtown bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics234. Ana Sandoval Steps Away
The two-track race for her open council seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics233.Biden’s Border Reboot
The president comes to El Paso and rolls out a new plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics232. The José Menéndez Interview
The Express-News political team hosts Texas senator José Menéndez as he looks ahead to the next legislative session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
ENside Politics231. Lessons from Warnock-Walker Race
The Express-News Political team discusses the Georgia runoff, Sinema defection, and recent drag-show furor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
ENside Politics230. Greg Casar Goes to Washington
Congressman-elect Greg Casar discusses his legislative goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics229. 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…
ENside Politics228. 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…
ENside Politics227. Council Controversies
The Express-News political team discusses the controversies surrounding Clayton Perry and Mario Bravo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
ENside Politics226. Midterms Recap
Making sense of the 2022 elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics225: 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…
ENside Politics224: GOP’s Anti-Crime Messaging
How Texas Republicans are attacking their opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics223: Upheaval in Uvalde
Uvalde CISD, the St. Mary’s Strip, and Beto’s college tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside Politics222: 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…
ENside Politics221: The Justin Rodriguez Interview
County commissioner Justin Rodriguez talks Spurs, voting access and the future of the West Side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 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…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 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…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 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…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 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…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 216: Beto’s MF-Bomb
Discussing O’Rourke’s viral moment in Mineral Wells. www.expressnews.com/askpuro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 215: San Antonio’s abortion-rights resolution
Columnist Gilbert Garcia hosts a panel including metro editor Greg Jefferson, investigative reporter Brian Chasnoff, and city hall reporter Megan Stringer…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 214: Polling Place Problem
S.A. schools are reluctant to host elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 213: "Systemic Failures"
The Investigative Committee weighs in on the Uvalde shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 212: On the Wrong Track
Why Texas voters are so disgruntled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 211: The “Open Borders” Myth
Assessing last week’s migrant-smuggling tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 210: Life in a post-Roe Texas
Express-News reporters talk about the impact of last week’s abortion decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 209: Breaking the logjam
Express news reporters discuss A bipartisan deal that has emerged after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde. Learn more about your ad choices…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 208: Police officers bully the media in Uvalde
An increasingly tense dynamic is developing between Texas police and the media. In recent days, law enforcement officers in Uvalde have blocked reporters from…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 207: Searching for answers after the Uvalde massacre
The mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde has devastated a community and shocked the nation. Columnist Cary Clack, who visited Uvalde the day after…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 206: Political wedge issues in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott is angry that migrant babies in U.S. custody are being fed. The replacement theory behind the Buffalo shooting is madness. This and more on…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 205: Politics of reproductive rights at play in runoff
The Express-News political team discuss the political fate of Congress’s lone anti-choice Democrat, Henry Cuellar. He faces a tough challenge from Jessica…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 204: The John Austin Interview
Bexar County GOP chair talks about the bond, the 2022 midterms and the selection process for county commissioner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 203: Tackling Texas' property tax burden
The Express-News political team discusses this state’s chronic problem with property taxes; in Bexar County, home appraisals are up more than 23 percent. Plus…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 202: Breaking Down the Bond
Megan Stringer assesses the biggest bond program in San Antonio history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 201: The Peter Sakai Interview
County judge hopeful talks about how he'd change the Commissioners Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 200: Extreme Forces
Express-News reporters talk about how the state's political process has been hijacked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 199: Anatomy of a Deal
Emilie Eaton breaks down the new agreement between the city and the police union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 198: The secrets to Peter Sakai’s success
Veteran Democratic strategist Laura Barberena did consulting work for the Sakai campaign, and she joins the show to talk about what made his campaign so…
ENside PoliticsEpisode 197: Primary Colors
Assessing a big election night in Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 196: Super Monday
First day of early voting, endorsements in the county judge race and AOC's visit to San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ENside PoliticsEpisode 195: The Jessica Cisneros Interview
Laredo progressive talks about her second bid to unseat Henry Cuellar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices