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Environment & Sustainability Episodes

June 20, 2025

127. What If We Replaced Every Lawn in San Antonio?

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine how San Antonio residents are rethinking their relationship with nature—starting in their own front yards. Guest host Cory Ames interviews Monika Maeckle, author, naturalist, and foun...

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April 18, 2025

116. The Mayor’s Race: Melissa Cabello Havrda on Community, Accountab…

In this episode, Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda shares her personal background growing up on the West Side, her legal and public service career, and her early influences—including time spent working under former mayors Ed Garza and Lila...

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April 5, 2025

113. The Last Word - Tariffs Hit Home in San Antonio

This week’s Last Word delves into the ominous impact of President Trump’s tariffs on San Antonio and Texas. As the trade war with Canada and Mexico intensifies, the city braces for economic repercussions. Politicians have transformed tariffs into...

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Feb. 8, 2025

97. The Last Word - Will Texas Be Ready for the Next Disaster? The Fi…

This week’s Last Word commentary examines the future of FEMA and what it means for Texas as disaster relief policies face increasing political scrutiny. Bob Rivard unpacks the growing debate over federal disaster aid, how FEMA’s role could change...

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