Bands such as Blink 182 ,Agent 51, Sprung Monkey , Unwritten Law started at the San Diego, CA music venue called SOMA . SOMA was an all ages club with a heavy emphasis on local bands.This is where many bands grew up and became national touring bands by starting off on the smaller stage and then growing their audience to get to the main stage and open for national acts as well as headline their own shows . Jerm booked bands and ran the club from November 1989 until 1997 .Jer took over running ...
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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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We are shining a spotlight on people making a difference in their communities, industries, and organizations. These conversations range from community leaders to policymakers to everyday folks doing extraordinary things to make this world a brighter place to live. USSFCU Spotlight Podcast is presented by the United States Senate Federal Credit Union.
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Gina Ortiz Jones goes after Texas justices over abortion ban | ENside Politics
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The two-time Democratic nominee in Congressional District 23 runs a political action committee that's targeting three Republican justices seeking re-election to the Texas Supreme Court over ruling on the state's near-total abortion ban. She talks with host Greg Jefferson and reporter Megan Rodriguez about her organization's efforts to take out just…
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San Antonio fire union president: We’ll fight effort to ditch caps on city manager | ENside Politics
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Joe Jones, president of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters’ Association, told ENside Politics the union is coming out against a city charter amendment to take back salary and tenure restrictions on San Antonio’s city manager. Jones also talked with host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about the union’s new contract and fire…
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San Antonio small business owners: From mean tweets to political action | ENside Politics
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Restaurateurs Jody Bailey Newman and Chad Carey talk with ENside Politics podcast host Greg Jefferson and city hall reporter Megan Rodriguez about the damage San Antonio street projects often inflict on small businesses. They've organized a new political action committee to make sure it’s a big issue in next year’s city elections. Suggested reading…
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San Antonio voters like caps on city manager, not thrilled with Spurs arena | ENside Politics
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Voters will decide Nov. 5 on a pay increase for City Council and whether to remove pay and term restrictions on the city manager. A new poll by the UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research show voters aren't fans of either proposition. San Antonio political consultants Eddie Aldrete and Laura Barberena join ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson hash o…
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DeBerry touts the AI-powered eyes that will be watching Commerce Street | ENside Politics
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Trish DeBerry is the biggest proponent of a security camera network in the center city. Deberry is CEO of Centro San Antonio, a public-private organization focused on downtown revitalization. The San Antonio Police Department plans to set up 10 AI-powered security cameras on a four-block stretch of Commerce Street downtown under a pilot program tha…
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There's no such thing as free stadium money | ENside Politics
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Heywood Sanders, a trenchant critic of deals cut in private but paid for with public dollars, says San Antonio has a long history of financing projects like the planned $160 million stadium for the Missions ball club. They rarely turn out well for taxpayers, the UTSA professor emeritus of public administration tells ENside Politics. The problem: to…
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Send us a text We sit and chat with Craig Yarnold from Buck-O-Nine .Av Union and Metro podcast
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Send us a text we catch up with Brian Sheerin from San Diego band , Mower and discuss his history in music and transitioning over to vocals for the band Stretcher . great fun catching up with Brian and he was very gratious with his limited time to come and chat . https://m.facebook.com/.profile.php?id=61557700443796…
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Marc Whyte opens up | Puro Politics
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San Antonio Councilman addresses ethics complaint, DWI, city attorney and budget process. Suggested reading: Embattled attorney Martin Phipps accuses Councilman Marc Whyte of ethics violations in custody case After public spat, council talks privately about firefighter contract negotiations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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Send us a text We chat with Roy Lozano from DOWNSET , Cypress Hill and Powerflo . We talk about how he got started in music and much more ! this was a long time coming as we have tried to arrange schedules but werent able to make it happen until Roy drove down to the studio to chat with us , Huge thanx and this was a really inspiring and interestin…
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Jalen McKee-Rodriguez returns | Puro Politics
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East Side council member talks city attorney, fire-union negotiations, Ready to Work, charter amendments and mayoral race. Suggested reading: Council member Jalen McKee-Rodriguez questions current slate of mayoral candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv San Antonio Express-News
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City Hall firestorm | Puro Politics
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A coalition of council members seek to oust city attorney Andy Segovia. Plus the latest on Colin Strother and others caught up in the Henry Cuellar indictment. Required reading: City Council members may be looking to force out city attorney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Henry Cuellar's $600,000 problem | Puro Politics
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The Puro Politics team takes a look at the congressman's federal indictment, a stunning NEISD election and pro-Palestinian campus protests at UT-Austin and nationwide. Required reading: Henry Cuellar and his wife were charged with bribery and money laundering. Here's what we know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Dist. 121 candidate Laurel Jordan Swift | Puro Politics
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Texas House hopeful talks with the Puro Politics team about efforts to flip her district and her views on Republican challenger Marc Lahood. Required reading: Editorial: Our recommendations in Democratic Texas House primary races Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv San Antonio Express-News
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Spurs tip their hand on arena talks | Puro Politics
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The latest news on the team's bid for a downtown arena, plus Arizona abortion law parallels and appraisal board changes on this week's episode of Puro Politics. Suggested reading: Spurs confirm talks for downtown ‘project’ at possible arena site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Manny Peláez makes his case for mayor | Puro Politics
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San Antonio's District 8 councilman Manny Peláez explains why he's running and what he hopes to accomplish. Required reading: After a long windup, Manny Peláez says he's running for mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv San Antonio Express-News
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Texas GOP picks a fight with H-E-B | Puro Politics
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The Puro Politics team talks about Republican resolutions against Charles Butt, San Antonio's charter review and Ken Paxton's settlement. *Suggested reading:* H-E-B’s Charles Butt among Forbes’ list of 400 richest people in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv San Antonio Express-News
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Law professor Al Kauffman on SB4 | Puro Politics
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St. Mary's University constitutional scholar breaks down Texas "show me your papers" law. Required Reading: Texas' migrant deportation law was in place for nine hours. It was chaotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv San Antonio Express-News
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Tony Gonzales takes on The AK Guy | Puro Politics
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San Antonio congressman talks about his runoff race with Brandon Herrera. Required Reading: 'AK Guy' campaigns with Matt Gaetz in bid to oust rep Tony Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv San Antonio Express-News
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Primary election recap | Puro Politics
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Breaking down a Super Tuesday that was less than super for anti-voucher Republicans. Suggested Reading: Abbott's fight for Texas school vouchers poised for victory after GOP primary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv San Antonio Express-News
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279. Primary preview with Jon Taylor | Puro Politics
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UTSA professor breaks down the big election races. Required Reading: As March primary looms, many voters undecided on which Democrat should take on Ted Cruz 2024 Texas Primary Express-News Voter Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv San Antonio Express-News
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278. IBC Bank Chairman and CEO Dennis Nixon | Puro Politics
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IBC Bank chairman/CEO talks border and immigration policy. Suggested reading: Cartels and human traffickers are in control of America's immigration policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv San Antonio Express-News
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277. City Council's code of conduct | Puro Politics
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Why councilmembers voted to police their own behavior. Required reading: City Council's new Code of Conduct Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv San Antonio Express-News
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276. The bid to unseat Ted Cruz | Puro Politics
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U.S. Senate primary heats up between Roland Gutierrez and Colin Allred, Gov. Abbott and the Eagle Pass standoff with Biden, and John Courage's mayoral kickoff. Required Reading: Gutierrez launches Senate campaign Clack: Is Greg Abbott trying to provoke a violent confrontation at the border? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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275. District Court Judge Ron Rangel | Puro Politics
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District Court Judge Ron Rangel talks about the new city/county Public Safety Action Plan for San Antonio and Bexar County. Required Reading: City, county leaders unveil plan to curb violence by repeat offenders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv San Antonio Express-News
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274. Charles Hood forced out as Fire Chief | Puro Politics
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Hood's resignation, updates on Marc Whyte and city cease-fire resolution, and Mayra Flores' GrubGate. REQUIRED READING: Charles Hood had history of allegedly insensitive comments Marc Whyte drove council colleague home before DWI arrest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv San Antonio Express-News
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273. City Hall drama | Puro Politics
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City Council deals with Marc Whyte's arrest and a resolution on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. REQUIRED READING: San Antonio City Councilman Marc Whyte charged with DWI After months of public pressure, City Council to vote on whether to call for ceasefire in Gaza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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