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The bigcitysmalltown podcast, hosted by Bob Rivard, is dedicated to telling the stories of San Antonians working to make the city a more sustainable, better educated, equitable and prosperous city. We want San Antonio to become a destination city for talented and creative people, and a city where young people born or raised here want to build their futures here. We embrace diversity, multiculturalism, and every individual’s right to realize their full potential without fear of oppression.Each Friday, bigcitysmalltown will offer listeners a new podcast release, a timely, focused look in one of the fastest growing cities in the United States that serves as the economic, cultural and regional capital of South Texas.
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, the conversation focused on San Antonio’s persistent literacy gap and a local nonprofit working to address it. Literature Matters, founded in 2021, is dedicated to making both books and representation accessible to all children—helping students find stories that reflect their identities and experiences. The discussion explored the origins of Literature Matters, the challenges of connecting diverse communities to literacy, and the practical realities faced by tea...
This week on bigcitysmalltown, the conversation focused on leadership transition in San Antonio’s police department, a significant shift for the city after nearly two decades under chief McManus. As newly appointed Chief Jesse Salame Jr. takes the reins, the discussion explored his background growing up in San Antonio’s near Westside, his career path from patrolman to chief, and the internal promotion process that reflects the department’s evolution. Key topics included: • The current state o...
This week on bigcitysmalltown, the conversation focused on the intersection of art, business, and community in San Antonio’s music scene through the story of Doc Watkins and the evolution of Jazz Texas at the Pearl. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Jazz Texas stands as a rare example of a successful local jazz club that has weathered industry challenges, a global pandemic, and ongoing pressures within the performing arts sector. The discussion explored why Watkins chose this moment in hi...
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the current landscape and future direction of economic development in San Antonio, focusing on the interplay between attracting new employers and creating long-term opportunities for local residents. Host Cory Ames sits down with Leo Gomez, CEO of the Brooks Development Authority, and Sarah Carabias-Rush, President and CEO of Greater:SATX, for a grounded discussion on the city's approach to thoughtful growth, quality job creation, and the challenges t...
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we sit down with Chef Leo Davila, a San Antonio native whose personal journey has led him from childhood field trips downtown to running the kitchens at the historic St. Anthony Hotel. After gaining a following at his acclaimed eight-table restaurant, Sticks and Stone, and being named a James Beard semifinalist, Davila made the decision to close his business and lead the food program at the St. Anthony—one of the city’s most storied venues. Host Cory Ames and Ch...
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