The Source

The Source

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The Source episodes

  • After ICE detains: What happened to Carmen Herrera
    Earlier this summer Carmen Herrera was detained by ICE outside of San Antonio’s immigration court. She’s a mother of five girls who are all U.S. citizens and she is also married to a U.S. citizen. After she was detained, Herrera’s nightmare began—and it’s a story shared by many in our community. Herrera’s story is told in a new documentary.
    51 min
  • The fight over the ACA subsidies
    In less than a month, more than 20 million Americans will face surging healthcare costs as tax credits through the Affordable Care Act are set to expire if Congress doesn't act. Premium hikes will top 90% in many rural areas. Even those NOT receiving tax credits will feel it. Americans covered by employer healthcare plans, are expected to see the largest increase in premiums 15 years.
    26 min
  • FRONTLINE: Iran's nuclear program after the US bombing
    U.S. forces carried out pre-dawn strikes on June 22, 2025, against three major Iranian nuclear facilities marking Washington’s most direct military action on Iranian territory in decades. FRONTLINE investigates how effective the bombing was and the state of Iran's nuclear program.
    20 min
  • Recognizing childhood trauma's impact on adult lives
    Childhood trauma is the number one cause of drug addiction, suicide and incarceration. What is the lasting impact of childhood trauma? How do early experiences—even experiences had as infants—shape adults? And how is it possible to recognize that damage—to help people heal? We'll hear from Michael J. Menard author of "Greater Than Gravity: How Childhood Trauma is Pulling Down Humanity."
    20 min
  • The degree debate: The crisis on college campuses
    Higher education is in crisis. American colleges and universities face declining enrollment and rising costs. Campuses have become ground zero for the culture war, sparking debates about diversity, equity, and inclusion and free speech.What is the value of higher education today, and how can college leaders respond to the crises and controversies on their campuses?
    51 min
  • How loneliness kills
    Headlines have made clear that we are in a crisis of loneliness, but the conversation has yet to explore how social isolation impacts the body and mind on a cellular level. We are animals that need community and unity. We hear a neuroscientist’s guide to boosting your brain health by living a more connected life.
    51 min
  • Joan Crawford: Whatever happened to Baby LeSueur?
    Joan Crawford was one of the grande dames of Hollywood’s classic era. But before she was an Oscar-winning star, she was Lucille LeSueur—born in a shack in San Antonio. How did Crawford work her way to the top of the studio system and make some of the great films of American cinema?
    51 min
  • CPS Energy answers your questions
    How is CPS Energy getting ready to respond to the energy needs of the community moving into the future? Massive data centers are moving into the area. Household affordability for energy remains an issue. Tapping into green renewable power is yet another concern. And getting ready for the worst weather of the winter remains a worry. We’re joined by CPS President & CEO, Rudy Garza.
    51 min

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The Source is a daily, one-hour call-in talk program that gives listeners in San Antonio the opportunity to call and connect with our in-studio guests and city-wide audience.The Source seeks to give…

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