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By David Martin DaviesGovernment

The Source episodes

April 27 Chips, biotech, quantum, and drones: Can America innovate security and shared prosperity?
It’s an essential insight about our world: Innovation drives economic growth. For the U.S. to thrive, it must keep innovating. But how, and in what areas? A new book co-authored by MIT faculty members focuses on key areas where technology advances can drive the economy and support national security. Semiconductors, biotechnology, drones, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing — are all built on U.S. know-how, but these are also areas where the country could be falling behind.
51 min
April 26 Edwards Aquifer rises after April rain, but drought remains for South Texas farmers
Because of the ongoing drought water levels in the Edwards Aquifer have been dipping to some of the lowest in history. Yet development growth continues, and big thirsty industry continues to move into the area. Meanwhile area agriculture is looking down the barrel of dropping wells and few options.
50 min
April 23 Paths, Barriers and Possibilities: Immigration in America
For over a year the Trump administration has been executing its mass deportation agenda. Data shows that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement dragnet has scooped up mainly non-criminal immigrants. Recently the National Council of Jewish Women San Antonio organized the live panel discussion: “Paths, Barriers and Possibilities: Immigration in America” for a conversation about the impact of Trump’s mass deportation policies.
51 min
April 22 Texas restaurants are being squeezed by rising costs and lack of labor
Texas restaurants are facing a new round of financial strain, and industry leaders say immigration enforcement is making a difficult economy even harder to navigate.
26 min
April 22 The high-stakes alliance between Trump and El Salvador's Bukele
PBS Frontline investigates a controversial alliance between President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s leader Nayib Bukele regarding immigration and gang suppression. While both leaders publicly celebrated a crackdown on the MS-13 gang, investigative reporters uncovered evidence of secret government negotiations with criminal organizations to artificially lower murder rates.
26 min
April 21 The rising price of gas
Americans are paying more at the pump after the conflict with Iran sent oil markets sharply higher and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
25 min
April 21 Your yard can be a habitat: A call for everyday conservation
Whether by downsizing your grass lawn, planting a handful of native species, or allowing leaves to sit untouched — you can take action to help your yard become a healing space for nature and restoration. By supporting wildlife at home, homeowners have power to lead when it comes to backyard conservation.
26 min
April 19 Can a zoning change stop the East Side ICE detention center?
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joins The Source to discuss the San Antonio City Council’s zoning change aimed at stopping a planned ICE detention center. Meanwhile, ICE says it plans to open the facility on Sept. 30.
25 min
April 19 SAPD warns online scams are becoming more sophisticated
Email scams are growing more advanced and harder to spot. Many now appear polished, professional and highly targeted, often posing as messages from a boss, a bank or a government agency. These scams exploit urgency, emotion and personal information. Experts explain how they work and how to protect yourself.
26 min
April 15 FRONTLINE uncovers ICE tactics in Trump's mass deportation
What was it like on the streets of Minnesota as ICE executed its immigration crackdown? A new FRONTLINE PBS documentary explores how the Trump administration said it was protecting U.S. citizens. But ended up killing two people (Renee Good and Alex Pretti), arresting hundreds of U.S. citizens, and rounding up non-criminal migrants for deportation. FRONTLINE examines the tactics, legal cases and impact of Trump’s ICE crackdown.
50 min

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