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Listen to all your favorite KLRN public affairs programs in one place: - On The Record - ¡SALUD!- The San Antonio Files To watch full episodes of these shows and more, visit https://www.klrn.org
Episodes
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Growing opposition to data centers in and around San Antonio
A lot about data centers on this week’s On The Record with Randy Beamer. We talk with Kay Weinberg, spokesperson for the Data Center Action Coalition, about their efforts to educate and halt the proliferation of data centers in Central Texas. Next, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses her opposition…
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Getting to know new San Antonio Chief of Police, Jesse Salame
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, meet San Antonio’s New Chief of Police, Jesse Salame. His plans for the department, and some new programs he is excited to launch. Next, District 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran talks with Randy about council’s efforts to deal with the impending ICE...
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Lt. Governor candidate Vikki Goodwin on her vision for Texas
This week, host Randy Beamer talks with Doug McMurry, Treasurer of the newly formed San Pedro Springs Park Conservancy. He shares their plans so far regarding renovation and improvements to the historic park. Next, Texas Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor, Vikki Goodwin, joins Randy to share…
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An update on major renovations at Brackenridge Park
This week, On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones about the budget that will increase city taxes. Jones says city council should have done more cuts, and put the focus on the needs of resident. Then, we get an update on the major renovations going on at Brackenridge...
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How City Hall infighting is impacting the city budget process
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with District 5 City Council Rep Teri Castillo about the new Diversion pilot program for low level offenders- how it works and how it will be funded. Then District Attorney Joe Gonzales talks with Randy about news reports that he says…
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A Tale of Two Chambers
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we begin with Kevin Dinnin, Chairman of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, who tells us about the talks between the Greater Chamber and the Metro SA Chamber to form a partnership or merge. What this collab would mean for local businesses and…
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San Antonio River Authority breaks down a proposed tax increase for Bexar County residents
This week, On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear from Derek Boese, General Manager and CEO of the San Antonio River Authority, on the proposed tax increase for Bexar county residents. Boese explains how much the increase could be, and what it will be used for. Next, San Antonio welcomes back...
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A Fiesta facelift for NIOSA 2027
TONIGHT AT 7 - On The Record host Randy Beamer discusses the city budget with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones – including some of the proposed cuts to local organizations. Plus, Night in Old San Antonio (NIOSA) will look much different next Fiesta; The Conservation Society of San Antonio president Betty...
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The Business of Business San Antonio | Cybersecurity
On this episode of Business of Business San Antonio, HostHenry Cisneros delves into cyber-security, and how San Antonio has become the nation’s second-largest cybersecurity hub outside of Washington, D.C. The impact of this tech industry growth in our city has brought thousands of new high paying...
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Loopholes in Governor Abbott’s Data Center Moratorium
Beto Altamirano, CEO of Tech Bloc and co-founder of the Better Futures Institute, shares his ideas on the issue of connecting San Antonio and Austin by train. How it could work, and who would need to be involved to make this happen. Then, District 4 Councilmember Edward Mungia talks with Randy...
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Resources for women veterans
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk withVIA Metropolitan Transit President/CEO Jon Gary Herrera about the soon-to-come Silver Line, which will travel east to west across San Antonio. Herrera explains VIA has even built two new offices – one on each end of the Silver Line route- to...
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How City Manager Erik Walsh plans to deal with the city’s budget shortfall
This week, On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with City Manager Erik Walsh about the upcoming city budget, and how he expects to trim it down with a deficit of $158 million dollars. He also discusses why taxpayers in the city will likely be facing a tax increase. On Reporter’s Roundtable,...
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The Business of Business: San Antonio | Biomedical Research
San Antonio's biomedical research industry brings $44 billion into the local economy, and creates thousands of good paying jobs. Host Henry Cisneros sits down for a discussion with Dr. Francisco Cigarroa, renowned transplant surgeon and the Senior Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and...
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A meet and greet with NEISD’s new superintendent
This week, On The Record with Randy Beamer, it’s a “meet-n-greet” with the new Superintendent of Northeast Independent School District, Anthony Jarrett. He discusses the 4 key areas he wants to focus on in his new role. Among them – challenges with state funding and lower enrollment. Next…
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Becky Crouch Patterson | The San Antonio Files
Host Sanford Nowlin hosts this edition of the San AntonioFiles with guest Becky Crouch Patterson, daughter of Hondo Crouch, grand patriarch of Luckenbach, Texas. Patterson shares stories of the history of the legendary Texas town, as well as stories of her creative, colorful father Hondo.…
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Mayor Jones talks budget, Chief McManus, the proposed ICE facility, and more
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we cover a host of local topics with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones: The city budget (how do we cut $158 million dollars?), the quick exit of Police Chief McManus, the battle over the ICE facility on the east side, a potential property tax increase, and more....
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A decline in Texas public school enrollment
On this episode of On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear from Eastside leader James Nortey, CEO of San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside, about issues affecting that area- including the renovation of the Stock Show & Rodeo grounds, the Freeman Coliseum, and the Spurs Arena. Next, the leader…
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A look at the impact of the NBA Finals
On this week's episode of On The Record with Randy Beamer, we start with a meet-and-greet of the newest trustee elected to the Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees, Robert Garcia. Hear what he plans to work on as representative of District 9. The, Ryan Spencer, Executive Director of Comal...
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Business of Business San Antonio 2026 - Episode 3
On this episode of Business of Business San Antonio, HostHenry Cisneros takes a look at data centers- a big topic right now in Texas. In fact, data centers are shaping up to be a factor in Texas politics as opposition to them grows. Still, the state has opened its arms to data centers with lax...
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Proposed rate increases for SAWS, property taxes
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses the proposed SAWS rate increase and why she feels it is needed, plans for a proposed property tax increase, and a letter sent to the Spurs management group to collect on millions of dollars promised to the city. Then,...
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County and rodeo at odds over east side redevelopment
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, a controversy is brewing between the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and county officials over the plans for redeveloping the Freeman and Frost Bank Center. Stock show CEO Cody Davenport shares his concerns about the county designing an alternate plan...
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A new president for the San Antonio Police Officers Association
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear about the county’s efforts to get the state working on a technology problem that could spell big trouble for November elections. Pct 4 County Commissioner Tommy Calvert explains the issue, and why he thinks two state candidates should be…
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Councilman Ric Galvan pushes for data center regulations
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, the topic is data centers. There are several in the works for the city’s fast growing west side, and District 6 Councilman Ric Galvan is asking city council to come up with more development standards for the data centers. SAWS President/CEO Robert Puente...
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Bexar County’s shrinking general budget
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Bexar County Budget Manager David Smith about the concerns he has with the new county budget- and the decreasing amount of money going into the general budget fund. Then, VIA Metro Transit, President & CEO Jon Gary Herrera tells us the…
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Business of Business San Antonio 2026 - Episode 1
KLRN presents the new Business of Business- San Antonio series, hosted by the Honorable Henry Cisneros. Our first show introduces viewers to San Antonio’s up and coming leaders, with two women who are taking charge in San Antonio through business, leadership, and community involvement. The…
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San Antonio Police Chief William McManus on his upcoming retirement
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, Police Chief William McManus discusses his upcoming retirement and weighs in on the current state of policing. Next, Texas State Board of Education member Marisa Perez-Diaz shares her thoughts on the boards recent efforts to require Bible passages for...
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Councilwoman Misty Spears on her trips to D.C. and Taiwan
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, Randy is joined by District 9 City Council Rep Misty Spears, who discusses her recent trips representing San Antonio to Washington, D.C. and Taiwan. The trip to D.C. centered on bringing more military missions to San Antonio, and the trip to Taiwan was…
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What to do about Cesar Chavez Blvd.?
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones about her effort to have the San Antonio Spurs help pay for downtown policing as a part of the Project Marvel development. She also shares the results of her economic trips to Taiwan and D.C. Louis Vetter, President of...
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Preserving culture amidst a downtown transformation
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Dr. Shawn Bird, Deputy Superintendent for SAISD, about a new pay incentive for some of their teachers. How will we preserve the culture and feel of downtown San Antonio as the building and growth associated with Project Marvel takes over?…
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A look ahead to the May 26 Primary Runoff Election with UTSA’s Dr. Jon Taylor
On the Season 9 Premiere of On The Record, host Randy Beamer talks with UTSA’s Dr. Jon Taylor, Chair of Political Science and Geography, about the post primary political landscape in Texas, and the races that could turn Texas blue. It’s going to be an exciting election season.Next, we hear from…
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Bexar County sees high early voting numbers
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we discuss the upcoming vote on a censure for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones. Our guest, District 3 Council Rep Phyllis Viagran, explains why she wants to see the censure move forward. Next, Bexar County Elections Administrator Michele Carew talks about the high...
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Upcoming police union contract negotiations
This week’s edition of On The Record with Randy Beamer looks at the upcoming contract negotiations between the San Antonio Police Officers Association and the city. SAPOA President Danny Diaz explains what is new this time in the contract negotiations as the officers push for bigger paychecks....
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Concern surrounding ICE’s purchase of San Antonio warehouse
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with District 7 city council representative Marina Alderete Gavito about her concerns regarding ICE purchasing an eastside warehouse, and what it could mean for the nearby community. She also shares why she and other council members want to see…
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What’s next for District Attorney Joe Gonzales?
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales about his time in office, criticism that he was too lenient with criminals, the bond process and what his plans are when he leaves the office at the end of the year. On Reporter’s Roundtable, the…
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City Council to discuss ICE in San Antonio
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we visit with District 10 City Councilman Marc Whyte on the controversy of ICE agents in our community, and how that might impact business and residents. Whyte also discusses the latest on the Project Marvel discussions going on at the city level. Then,...
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What's ahead for San Antonio in 2026
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we begin the New Year with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to discuss what’s ahead for the city in 2026- including the local impact of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”, the military, a potential bond, affordable housing, and other topics. Next, Zeph Capo, President…
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2025 in review
It’s our “Year in Review” this week on On The Record with Randy Beamer. Joined by Sanford Nowlin, Editor-In-Chief for the San Antonio Current, and Andrea Drusch, Senior Politics Reporter for San Antonio Report, we look at the top stories in local news in 2025. Among them: the Hill Country…
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A push to move city elections from May to November
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear from the Mayor about why she wants to see Municipal Elections moved from May to November. The controversial Guajolote Ranch development has changed course, as developer Lennar Homes now wants to build a MUD to support water and utilities for the...
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The Business of Business: San Antonio 2025
2025 has truly been a year of change and challenges forour city’s economy. Yet, we are still seeing strong growth. Much of that is due to the tremendous impact of the San Antonio to Austin mega region. And there is every reason to expect this growth to continue. As we approach the year’s end…
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Spotlighting San Antonio as a filming destination
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear about the city’s new incentives for filmmakers and production companies. City Council passed the measure last week, increasing incentives for companies that come to San Antonio to film and use local talent and crew. Our guest is Krystal Jones,...
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Election night recap: Props A, B, and the rest
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, details on the effort by District 6 City Councilman Ric Galvan to have the city begin discussing the growing data centers popping up on the far west side. Galvan cites the massive amount of water usage and power needs of these centers, and wants the city...
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SAWS defends controversial wastewater plant; discusses rate increase
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones about the impact of the government shutdown on San Antonio. She also discusses her plans to negotiate with the Spurs if Proposition B should fail at the polls. Next, SAWS President and CEO Robert Puente explains why he...
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Northside neighbors push back on approved wastewater plant
This week, On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Randy Neumann, Chair of the Steering Committee for Scenic Loop-Helotes Creek Alliance, the group fighting homebuilder Lennar’s plans to dump wastewater into a pristine hill country creek. While the TCEQ this week ruled in favor of Lennar’s...
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How do voters feel about a new Spurs arena downtown?
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we’re looking at a new poll out from UT San Antonio’s Center for Public Opinion Research on whether voters support the county Propositions on the November Ballot. Director Bryan Gervais explains how this polling could be indicative of the outcome of the...
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The San Antonio Files | Henry Cisneros
On this edition of the SA Files, host Ed Arnold, Editor-In-Chief of the San Antonio Business Journal, talks with civic and political leader Henry Cisneros about his new book the Austin-San Antonio Megaregion. The two discuss what needs to be done in order to accommodate the incredible growth...
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¡SALUD to continued adventures!
Thursday at 7:30 on the Season 5 finale of ¡SALUD! hosts Melanie Mendez-Gonzales and Jessie Degollado get to know three Latinas who have found success in charting their own paths. First, we sit down with Cariño Cortez, an entrepreneur and restaurant manager. We learn what it was like growing up…
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How OLLU plans to move forward after cutting degree programs
This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, District 7 Council Rep Marina Alderete Gavito explains why she is asking both SAWS and the EAA for a formal statement of position on the proposed Guajolote Ranch development, and why she says the city should stay involved to protect San Antonio’s water...
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¡SALUD! to Celebrating & Making History
On this episode, learn how Latinas are changing history right before our eyes — in historical archives, inspirational pageants, and the food industry. Imagine a museum dedicated to the history of Bexar County, led by an 11th-generation San Antonian - who is the first Latina to head up that…
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KLRN NEWS SPECIAL: BEXAR COUNTY VOTES - NOV 2025
TONIGHT at 5:30, join host Randy Beamer as he breaks down the two county propositions and state constitutional amendments that will go before voters on November 4th. Watch on-air (channel 9) and on demand at www.klrn.org. Special thanks to the League of Women Voters of San Antonio Area. You can...
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¡SALUD! to Leading The Way
This week on ¡SALUD!, hosts Melanie Mendez-Gonzales and Jessie Degollado meet three Latinas who are leading the way in civil service, journalism, and communication strategy. With 24 years of service in the San Antonio Fire Department, Valerie Frausto was appointed to Fire Chief in 2024 - becoming...
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