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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the future of professional classical music in San Antonio in the wake of disruption, dissolution, and ongoing uncertainty for long-standing arts organizations. San Antonio native Paul Montalvo, a former firefighter who now leads Orchestra ...  Show more

This week on bigcitysmalltown, host Cory Ames sits down with Jaci Randel, executive director of the Bexar Branches Alliance, to examine the ongoing decline of San Antonio’s urban tree canopy and the push to restore regional “tree equity.” Since 2000, Bexar County has lost 20% of ...  Show more

In this episode, Jaeden discusses the intersection of AI and politics, focusing on the recent appointment of Sam Altman to the transition team of San Francisco's new mayor, Daniel Lurie. The conversation explores the implications of this trend, the challenges facing San Franci ...

Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking the Salt Lake City Council to approve her $445 million budget proposal. How do we make this process more interesting? Plus, the City unveiled new plans for 2100 S. between Dee’s and Chick-fil-A. And, DJ Oscar’s Exchange Place block party returns! L ...  Show more

New York Public Radio icon Brian Lehrer breaks down the New York City mayor's race and New York magazine's David Freedlander explains what Democrats nationally can learn from the two leading candidates. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Denise Guerra, edited by ...  Show more

In this episode, Lisa welcomes Bernie Moreno, a U.S. Senate candidate from Ohio, to discuss the critical importance of the upcoming November 5th election. Moreno shares his background as an immigrant and business leader, expressing concerns about the Biden-Harris administratio ...