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BREAKING: Texas Republicans just passed a major book banning bill.
They say it’s about protecting kids from “filth.”
But when I questioned the bill author, he admitted that it could ban classics like Romeo and Juliet, Catcher in the Rye, and Lonesome Dove.
They say it’s about protecting kids from “filth.”
But when I questioned the bill author, he admitted that it could ban classics like Romeo and Juliet, Catcher in the Rye, and Lonesome Dove.
May 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
BREAKING: Texas Republicans just passed a major book banning bill.
They say it’s about protecting kids from “filth.”
But when I questioned the bill author, he admitted that it could ban classics like Romeo and Juliet, Catcher in the Rye, and Lonesome Dove.
They say it’s about protecting kids from “filth.”
But when I questioned the bill author, he admitted that it could ban classics like Romeo and Juliet, Catcher in the Rye, and Lonesome Dove.
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"Texas: An American History" is officially published today, though friends and colleagues have already received their pre-ordered copies. Nice to kick it off with this wide-ranging interview by the great @texasnewsdude.bsky.social : /1 www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...
Texas' complicated history
Texas history is more than just history. It’s filled with myth— and amnesia—that provides a permission structure which fuels conservative politics. It also has a powerful influence on the nation as a ...
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February 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
"Texas: An American History" is officially published today, though friends and colleagues have already received their pre-ordered copies. Nice to kick it off with this wide-ranging interview by the great @texasnewsdude.bsky.social : /1 www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...
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Listen: Brianna Nofil, author of The Migrant’s Jail, speaks with @texasnewsdude.bsky.social for a great segment of @texaspublicradio.bsky.social's The Source: www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...
Books take on issues of settlement, immigration, and incarceration
The confluence of settlement, immigration and detention illustrates the complex issues that are in the headlines and in our identity. In the books We were Illegal: Uncovering a Texas Family’s Mythmaki...
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January 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Listen: Brianna Nofil, author of The Migrant’s Jail, speaks with @texasnewsdude.bsky.social for a great segment of @texaspublicradio.bsky.social's The Source: www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...
Mass deportations and your grocery bill. From Farm to Fork - The American Farm Bureau says "Everybody is nervous." www.tpr.org/economy-and-...
'Everyone's nervous' — US farmers gather in San Antonio ahead of mass deportations
At the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in San Antonio, farmers braced for the impact of President Trump's mass deportation plan.
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January 27, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Mass deportations and your grocery bill. From Farm to Fork - The American Farm Bureau says "Everybody is nervous." www.tpr.org/economy-and-...
Conjunto is a protest music. Play Flaco loud and proud. www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...
Flaco Jimenez and the conjunto sound
Last week conjunto music legend Flaco Jiménez was hospitalized with what friends and colleagues called a “minor health concern.” They said the 85-year-old is in good spirits. Over the course of his se...
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January 23, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Conjunto is a protest music. Play Flaco loud and proud. www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...
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Listen to Secretary-Treasurer Aguilar's full interview with @texasnewsdude.bsky.social on @texaspublicradio.bsky.social here:
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Texas Matters: A progressive agenda for the Texas Legislature
Today on Texas Matters—Can a progressive agenda pass in the conservative Texas legislature? We hear the legislative plan for the Sierra Club, The AFL-CIO and Move Texas.
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January 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Listen to Secretary-Treasurer Aguilar's full interview with @texasnewsdude.bsky.social on @texaspublicradio.bsky.social here:
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Coming up on TPR's The Source -- www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...
The life of a border smuggler
Robbery, kidnapping, extortion, rape and murder— that’s what migrants face on their journey north. Jason De León spent years interviewing human smugglers in Mexico and Central America. De León argues ...
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January 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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I listened to Trump's inauguration while sitting in my car outside the San Antonio migrant resource center. Waiting to see if the Feds are going to shut it down. Talking to some migrants who say nothing is going to change.
January 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I listened to Trump's inauguration while sitting in my car outside the San Antonio migrant resource center. Waiting to see if the Feds are going to shut it down. Talking to some migrants who say nothing is going to change.
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As Trump gets ready to take office, here's the stats:
• Inflation: 2.9%
• Unemployment: 4.1%
• Mortgage rate: 7%
• National debt: $36.2 trillion
• Global views of U.S.: 54% favorable
• U.S. satisfaction: 19%
• Freedom index: 83/100
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• Inflation: 2.9%
• Unemployment: 4.1%
• Mortgage rate: 7%
• National debt: $36.2 trillion
• Global views of U.S.: 54% favorable
• U.S. satisfaction: 19%
• Freedom index: 83/100
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Opinion | The America that Trump is inheriting is in pretty good shape, actually
Here are the benchmarks for how the country is doing as he begins his second term.
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January 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
As Trump gets ready to take office, here's the stats:
• Inflation: 2.9%
• Unemployment: 4.1%
• Mortgage rate: 7%
• National debt: $36.2 trillion
• Global views of U.S.: 54% favorable
• U.S. satisfaction: 19%
• Freedom index: 83/100
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
• Inflation: 2.9%
• Unemployment: 4.1%
• Mortgage rate: 7%
• National debt: $36.2 trillion
• Global views of U.S.: 54% favorable
• U.S. satisfaction: 19%
• Freedom index: 83/100
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Also don’t miss one from @sabrinarodriguez in the first of a series from our ⭐️ political reporter: For this Latino family, voting for Trump was part of preserving their American Dream
But they’re waiting to see whether he keeps his promises.
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But they’re waiting to see whether he keeps his promises.
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For this Latino family, voting for Trump was part of preserving their American Dream
They say Republicans can’t assume that they will always support GOP candidates, though. They’re waiting to see whether Trump keeps his promises.
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January 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Also don’t miss one from @sabrinarodriguez in the first of a series from our ⭐️ political reporter: For this Latino family, voting for Trump was part of preserving their American Dream
But they’re waiting to see whether he keeps his promises.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
But they’re waiting to see whether he keeps his promises.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Here are the topics we are covering this week on Texas Public Radio's The Source.
Mon - Remote work in 2025
Tue - Book "Policing White Supremacy"
Wed - 1st half "Buy Nothing Project" 2nd Latest in consumer tech
Thu - Book "The Age of Deer
Fri - Texas Matters - Why are Texas Highway Flyovers so High?
Mon - Remote work in 2025
Tue - Book "Policing White Supremacy"
Wed - 1st half "Buy Nothing Project" 2nd Latest in consumer tech
Thu - Book "The Age of Deer
Fri - Texas Matters - Why are Texas Highway Flyovers so High?
January 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Here are the topics we are covering this week on Texas Public Radio's The Source.
Mon - Remote work in 2025
Tue - Book "Policing White Supremacy"
Wed - 1st half "Buy Nothing Project" 2nd Latest in consumer tech
Thu - Book "The Age of Deer
Fri - Texas Matters - Why are Texas Highway Flyovers so High?
Mon - Remote work in 2025
Tue - Book "Policing White Supremacy"
Wed - 1st half "Buy Nothing Project" 2nd Latest in consumer tech
Thu - Book "The Age of Deer
Fri - Texas Matters - Why are Texas Highway Flyovers so High?
Let's bring back disco. Here's a music packed history of the craze that took over America. Grab your glitter, amaretto sour and don't care attitude - I'll see you on the dance floor. www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...
Let's party like Disco never died
Born on the dance floor in the 1970s amidst the shadow of post-Nixon America and a bruising recession, Disco offered an escape from American disillusionment and economic hardship. Disco celebrated inc...
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December 31, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Let's bring back disco. Here's a music packed history of the craze that took over America. Grab your glitter, amaretto sour and don't care attitude - I'll see you on the dance floor. www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...
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As the world marks the death of former President Jimmy Carter, many are reflecting on his accomplishments as a public servant and peace broker. Carter’s time in the White House left a lasting legacy in San Antonio.
The story from @texasnewsdude.bsky.social here:
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The story from @texasnewsdude.bsky.social here:
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The San Antonio Missions and Jimmy Carter's legacy
As the world marks the death of former President Jimmy Carter, many are reflecting on his accomplishments as a public servant and peace broker. Carter’s time in the White House left a lasting legacy i...
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December 30, 2024 at 5:06 AM
As the world marks the death of former President Jimmy Carter, many are reflecting on his accomplishments as a public servant and peace broker. Carter’s time in the White House left a lasting legacy in San Antonio.
The story from @texasnewsdude.bsky.social here:
www.tpr.org/government-p...
The story from @texasnewsdude.bsky.social here:
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America needs you Harry Truman
CHICAGO- HARRY TRUMAN
YouTube video by Alyson's .Channel
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December 14, 2024 at 12:16 AM
America needs you Harry Truman
www.tpr.org/podcast/the-... Are you concerned about Trump ending birthright citizenship? Could this impact you or your family? Call in to Texas Public Radio's The Source today at noon - 833-877-8255
Can Trump end birthright citizenship?
President-elect Trump is promising that on day one of his new term he will sign an executive order that will end birthright citizenship—which has been a part of the Constitution since 1868. How could ...
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December 12, 2024 at 3:58 PM
www.tpr.org/podcast/the-... Are you concerned about Trump ending birthright citizenship? Could this impact you or your family? Call in to Texas Public Radio's The Source today at noon - 833-877-8255
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You might want to stock up on Delta 8 - if you are into that sort of thing.
You might want to stock up on Delta 8 - if you are into that sort of thing.
Texas Matters: Can Texas make THC illegal again?
Ban all THC from Texas—that’s what Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants this coming legislative session.Patrick says since 2023, thousands of stores selling THC products popped up across the state, and many of ...
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December 6, 2024 at 9:39 PM
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You might want to stock up on Delta 8 - if you are into that sort of thing.
You might want to stock up on Delta 8 - if you are into that sort of thing.
www.tpr.org/podcast/texa... This episode of Texas Matters - we hear from reporters from ProPublica, WaPo and The New Yorker about their coverage of the impact of the Texas abortion ban on women's health in the state.
Texas Matters: How the abortion ban hurts women's health
Texas women are paying the price for the overturning of Roe v. Wade. More stories are coming to light of Texas women dying from treatable crisis pregnancies. Meanwhile the state’s Maternal Mortality t...
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November 30, 2024 at 3:27 AM
www.tpr.org/podcast/texa... This episode of Texas Matters - we hear from reporters from ProPublica, WaPo and The New Yorker about their coverage of the impact of the Texas abortion ban on women's health in the state.
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Since the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 — also known as the Dobbs decision — and the 2021 Texas ban on abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, a growing number of domestic violence shelters are taking in more pregnant women or mothers with newborns.
Domestic violence shelters in Texas see a surge of pregnant women after the Dobbs decision
Since the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 — also known as the Dobbs decision — and the 2021 Texas ban on abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, a growi...
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November 25, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Since the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 — also known as the Dobbs decision — and the 2021 Texas ban on abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, a growing number of domestic violence shelters are taking in more pregnant women or mothers with newborns.
I interviewed Texas Death Row inmate Robert Roberson who is likely innocent.
November 25, 2024 at 2:33 AM
I interviewed Texas Death Row inmate Robert Roberson who is likely innocent.
He was a slave owner - a confederate and a Texas Governor who laid the foundation for Jim Crow. Why we need to remember Gov Richard Coke and what it means today.
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Texas Matters: Gov. Richard Coke's dark legacy
Richard Coke, the 15th governor of Texas, is a pivotal and controversial figure in post-Civil War Texas. Rosser Newton has written a book about his ancestor called “Richard Coke: Texan.”
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November 24, 2024 at 2:58 PM
He was a slave owner - a confederate and a Texas Governor who laid the foundation for Jim Crow. Why we need to remember Gov Richard Coke and what it means today.
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No overtime for you - this is a Trump policy. When Trump campainged on "no taxes on overtime" this could be what he meant. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump Judge Just Blocked A Biden Rule That Helps Millions Of Workers
The overtime rule is one of the most far-reaching economic reforms that President Joe Biden has fought for.
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November 16, 2024 at 1:14 PM
No overtime for you - this is a Trump policy. When Trump campainged on "no taxes on overtime" this could be what he meant. www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Four Dead In Fire As Tesla Doors Fail To Open After Crash
Four people, aged between 26 and 32, tragically lost their lives in Toronto when their Tesla crashed into a pillar and burst into flames. Unfortunately, a malfunction prevented the car doors from open...
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November 16, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Death traps on wheels myelectricsparks.com/four-dead-te...
We don't have to be part of the dark hearted effort of hating migrants. There is a choice to make and some are picking the path of love. www.tpr.org/podcast/texa...
Texas Matters: Stories about welcoming migrants
Today on Texas Matters: Stories about helping asylum seekers from the Interfaith Welcome Coalition and their book "Traveling Mercies."And one Texas death row inmate—who could be innocent—is closer to ...
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November 16, 2024 at 1:10 PM
We don't have to be part of the dark hearted effort of hating migrants. There is a choice to make and some are picking the path of love. www.tpr.org/podcast/texa...
The evolution of America's Election Night and why it's a big part of celebrating democracy and building trust in the vote count. www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...
The trials and triumphs of Election night
Election night has become an American tradition. How newspapers in the 1800s, radio stations in the 1920s, and television in the 1950s created the spectacle of counting and adding that it is today.
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November 5, 2024 at 8:46 PM
The evolution of America's Election Night and why it's a big part of celebrating democracy and building trust in the vote count. www.tpr.org/podcast/the-...