Beyond the Bite
By Eddie Aldrete
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Beyond the Bite is a podcast that goes beyond the headlines and sound bites to uncover the stories that drive the business community of San Antonio and South Texas. Hosted by seasoned journalist and advocate, Eddie Aldrete, each episode features real conversations with job creators, business leaders, and community pillars. Whether they are carrying on family legacies or breaking new ground, Eddie's guests offer unique perspectives on the economic drivers of the region. With decades of experience at the intersection of business, public policy, and politics, Eddie is known for his advocacy efforts and relationship building. Tune in to Beyond the Bite to discover the stories that shape our region’s future.
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Building Consensus: Why Texas Grows When Communities Align
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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The Cost of Lawsuits: Texas, Business, and the Road Ahead
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Solutions Over Showmanship: How One County Commissioner is Rewriting the Playbook
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Why the State of Texas Cares About Municipal Spending and Indebtedness
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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How CPS Energy Balances Affordability & Reliability While Saving Ratepayers $3 Billion Dollars
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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How to Turn Entrepreneurial Isolation into Authentic Leadership and Lasting Business Success
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Consensus or Conflict: Inside Local Government and Understanding What Matters Most
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Banking on Community and Building on a Hemisfair Moment
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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From Dreams to Development: The Project Vida Story
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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From Status Quo to Game Changer: Reimagining San Antonio
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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How to Earn a $2 billion Investment in One Simple Step: Using the Power of Your Vote
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Project YaREN: Changing the Energy Game in South Texas
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Reviving the Alameda Theatre with Pete Cortez and Trey Jacobson
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Driven by Community: April Ancira on Cars, Culture, and Civic Life in San Antonio
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Navigating Political Turbulence: Arena Votes, Leadership Styles, and the Future of San Antonio with Trish DeBerry and Kevin Wolff
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Laura Saldivar Luna on Breaking the Piñata and Finding the Potential Within
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Ep 62. Who Calls the Shots? Council, Staff, and the People’s Voice
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Ep 61. Marc Whyte & Misty Spears: Navigating Tragedy, Budgets, and Hard Choices
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Ep 60. Sukh Kaur and Ivalis Meza Gonzalez on City Hall Challenges, Budget Shortfalls and Opportunities
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Ep. 59 How Ranching, Baseball, and Faith Shaped Tano Tijerina’s Life in Webb County
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Ep 58. Rolando Pablos and Gina Ortiz Jones Race Toward The Finish Line in Mayoral Runoff
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May 19, 2025 |
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Ep 57. Low Turnout and High Stakes: What Defined the 2025 Mayor’s Race in San Antonio
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May 06, 2025 |
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Ep 56. Who Will Lead San Antonio’s Next Era As Mayor?
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Ep 55. Melissa Cabello Havrda On Her Mayoral Campaign and San Antonio's Future
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Ep. 54. From Air Force to Mayoral Candidate: Why Gina Ortiz Jones Wants To Be San Antonio Mayor
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Ep 53. Clayton Perry's Perspective on Moving Past the Status Quo
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Ep. 52. Senator Ted Cruz and His Fight for the Texas/Mexico Border
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Ep. 51. Robert Melvin on Building a Better San Antonio Through Intentional Growth
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Ep 50. From Councilwoman to Mayoral Candidate: Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia's Journey and Vision
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Ep 49. Future-Proofing CPS Energy: Rudy Garza's Vision Amid Rapid Growth
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Ep 48. What A New Year, New Speaker, and New Mayor Might Mean for San Antonio
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Ep 47. 2024 in Review: San Antonio’s Highlights & Milestones with Rob Killen & Erin Bley
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Ep 46. UTSA's Ambitious Vision: Dr. Taylor Eighmy on San Antonio's Transformation
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Ep 45. Reaching San Antonio’s Potential with Rolando Pablos
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Ep 44. A Roadmap for San Antonio’s Mayoral Candidates
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Ep 43. Beto Altamirano and What He Sees in San Antonio's Future
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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EP 42. Navigating The Return to the Office
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Ep 41. Growing the Economies of The South Texas Diamond
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Ep 40. Marc Whyte’s Strategy for San Antonio
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Ep 39. Recalibrating for a New Economy with Steve Alaniz & Luis Rodriguez
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Ep 38. Behind the Charter Propositions: Discussing the Who, What and Why with David Zammiello
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Ep 37. From District Service to Mayoral Hopeful: Melissa Cabello Havrda’s Journey
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Ep 36. Transformational Transit: Jon Gary Herrera on Why the New VIA Rapid System is Good for Everyone
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Ep 35. Investing in San Antonio's Future: Romanita Matta Barrera on Our Jobs & Talent Pipeline
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Ep 34. Clayton Perry Reflects on Leadership, Community, and Upcoming Elections
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Ep 33. Rebranding, Advocacy, and Vision: The North San Antonio Chamber's Roadmap for the Future
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Ep 32. Councilwoman Marina Alderete-Gavito's Vision for A Better San Antonio
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Ep 31. Navigating San Antonio's Future: Councilman Manny Pelaez's Vision for Growth and Resilience
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Ep 30. Power Struggles and Public Service: San Antonio's Political Landscape with Kelton Morgan
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May 21, 2024 |
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Ep 29. Cultivating Community Through Hemisfair with Andrés Andújar and Anne Krause
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May 07, 2024 |
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Ep 28. The Circus of Politics: Mark McKinnon's Take on our Polarized Political Landscape
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Ep 27. From Education to City Hall: John Courage and His Agenda for Change
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Ep 26. Mayor John Cowen Discusses Brownsville's Renaissance and Economic Surge
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Ep 25. Current Issues, Future Challenges & the 2025 Race for Mayor with Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Ep 24. From Rates to Rooftops: San Antonio's Residential Real Estate Trends with Paul Basaldua and Bryan Glasshagel
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Ep 23. A Transformative Year in Office: Grant Moody's Resolute Stand on Tax Cuts, Public Safety & Public Health
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Ep 22. From Air Base to Innovation Hub: Change Agent Jim Perschbach on Port San Antonio's Success
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Ep 21. Leadership and Legacy: Nelson Wolff Talks Leadership, Policy, and Power Dynamics
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Ep 20. Perspectives on San Antonio's Future with Councilmembers Marina Alderete-Gavito and Marc Whyte
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Ep 19. ADAPTING SPACES: Navigating Smaller Leases, Remote Work and the Office of the Future
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Ep 18. The Evolution of the Greater San Antonio Chamber: Insights from Jeff Webster & Katie Harvey
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Ep 17. Exploring the Impact of the San Antonio River Authority with Liza Gonzalez Barratachea
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Ep 16. From Chaos to Clarity: Reporting on the Uvalde Tragedy with Arelis Hernandez - Part Two
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Ep 15. Under the Lone Star: A Washington Post Reporter’s Journey through South Texas Politics – Part One
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Ep 14. Powering the Future: How CPS Energy CEO Rudy Garza Navigates Reliability, Affordability and Growth
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Ep 13. Texas HB 2127: The Game Changing Texas Regulatory Consistency Act
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Ep 12. City Pulse: Unveiling San Antonio’s Budget Vision with City Manager Erik Walsh
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Ep 11. RISING ABOVE THE DIVISION: The San Antonio Equity Alliance's Roadmap for Restoring Civic Engagement
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Ep 10. Budgeting Time with Congressman Jodey Arrington
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Ep 9. Presidential Candidate Will Hurd
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Ep 8. Runoffs Yield a New City Council
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Ep 7. Leading The Way on Immigration with Jennie Murray, CEO, National Immigration Forum
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May 30, 2023 |
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Ep 6. John Dickson on the Expansion of San Antonio’s International Airport
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May 16, 2023 |
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Ep 5. Wins, Losses, Runoffs and What’s Next for the New San Antonio City Council
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May 09, 2023 |
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Ep 4. On the Border with Congressman Tony Gonzales
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May 02, 2023 |
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Ep 3. Service is Joy: Louis Barrios on the Bumpy Road to Success for Los Barrios Restaurants
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Ep 2. The Business of Advocacy
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Ep 1. The Justice Charter Proposition
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Minding the Business and Stories of San Antonio and South Texas
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Apr 17, 2023 |