This week on bigcitysmalltown, we look at how UT San Antonio's Klesse College of Engineering is driving new ambition among San Antonio students—and earning global attention in the process. As UT San Antonio continues its evolution into a Tier 1 research institution, the experience of freshman-led Team 210 Robotics provides a window into both the campus cult ... Show More
Sep 4
187. The Witte Museum at 100: Michelle Cuellar Everidge on Creating "the Most Curious Texans Yet"
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we take a closer look at one of San Antonio’s cornerstone cultural institutions as it enters its centennial year—the Witte Museum. Marking 100 years since its founding in 1926, the Witte continues to serve as the city’s foremost museum of nature, sc ... Show More
33m 30s
Aug 21
185. Solar Without a Roof: Big Sun Solar and CPS Energy's 50 Megawatt Community Solar Program
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we take a close look at the evolution of solar energy in San Antonio, a city that now leads Texas and ranks among the top five in the nation for solar capacity. As CPS Energy’s long-running rebate programs wind down and the policy landscape shifts, ... Show More
57m 32s
Aug 14
184. Laura Patiño on San Antonio's Heat Playbook — and Who Feels It First
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine how San Antonio is preparing for—and managing—the increasing threat of extreme heat. As another sweltering summer grips the city, heat is no longer just an annual inconvenience but a growing risk to public health, infrastructure, and the ... Show More
39m 29s
Apr 2017
Pod Save the People - TEASER
Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson takes you inside conversations about culture, social justice, and politics by exploring the history, language, and people who are shaping the struggle for progress — and talking about the steps that each of us can take to make a difference.
1m 23s
Aug 2024
The New Era of Influencing
In this episode, we’re joined by Ford Sanders, a micro influencer in Austin known for keeping everyone updated on TikTok and beyond. Ford shares his experience from Ken’s recent event, dives into the highs and lows of dating in Austin, and discusses how the world of influencing h ... Show More
53m 4s
Jan 2021
Write It Down (with Fix SAPD)
<p>DeRay, Kaya, Sam, and De'Ara dive into the underreported news of the week, including Ayanna Pressley, vaccine awareness, weather modification devices, and the Black amputation epidemic. Netta Elzie gives updates on what's happening with the nationwide protests. DeRay sits down ... Show More
1h 8m