¡Nosotros! with Elaine Ayala

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Join decorated columnist Elaine Ayala as she hosts a diverse cadre of guests to discuss history, culture, and politics.

  1. 08/25/2025

    Sarah Lucero’s journey from the anchor desk to the Ironman

    For nearly 20 years, Sarah Lucero kept us informed as a KENS 5 news anchor. Then, at the peak of her career, she walked away from TV news. Since then, she’s reinvented herself as a fitness entrepreneur, a professional bodybuilder, and an Ironman competitor. Tune in to the Express-News podcast Nosotros to find out what’s next for the indomitable Sarah Lucero. Suggested reading: Former KENS 5 anchor Sarah Lucero reveals drastic fitness transformation San Antonio's Sarah Lucero talks grueling diet and prep work that goes into fitness competition Photos: Former San Antonio anchor Sarah Lucero begins second act Keep in touch: More ¡Nosotros! Episodes on Youtube: https://exne.ws/nosotros-youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  2. 08/11/2025

    Catching up with Former San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros

    Former Mayor Henry Cisneros has for decades been a visionary voice in reshaping San Antonio. Most recently, he was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the government of Japan — one of the highest honors bestowed on non-citizens.   We’ll talk with Henry about his legacy, the future of San Antonio, including Project MARVEL, and advice for the city's new leadership. Suggested reading: Cisneros honored by Japan with coveted medal for forging ties Henry Cisneros will receive Japan's highest honor given to a noncitizen Why Henry Cisneros, at 75, has too much unfinished business to retire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

  3. 06/29/2025

    Our Lady of the Lake University is turning the old into the new

    Dr. Abel Antonio Chávez, president of one of San Antonio's oldest private universities, has an old convent and a long-shuttered elementary school on his hands. He's infusing new energy into both.   Suggested reading: Conference to revisit 1968 Commission on Civil Rights Hearings here OLLU announces largest private gift in school’s 129-year history Our Lady of the Lake leadership bios Keep in touch: Metro Columnist Elaine Ayala: eayala@express-news.net Follow @ElaineAyala on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ElaineAyala More ¡Nosotros! Episodes on Youtube: https://exne.ws/nosotros-youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  4. 06/17/2025

    Deborah Knapp on retirement and Robert Redford

    The longtime anchor, who recently retired from KENS5, stopped by “¡Nosotros! with Elaine Ayala” to look back on her life, her career and an early encounter with the Hollywood star.   Suggested reading: Longtime KENS 5 anchor thanks viewers as she wraps up final newscast Deborah Knapp to retire from KENS 5 after nearly 50 years in TV news KENS 5 anchorwoman Deborah Knapp will represent San Antonio on "Jeopardy!" Keep in touch: Metro Columnist Elaine Ayala: eayala@express-news.net Follow @ElaineAyala on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ElaineAyala More ¡Nosotros! Episodes on Youtube: https://exne.ws/nosotros-youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min

  5. 05/29/2025

    San Antonio mayoral candidate Gina Ortiz Jones explains herself

    If you think she’s still a mystery, that she hasn’t been quite open enough, or San Antonian enough, mayoral candidate Gina Ortiz Jones examines how she sees herself and reasons behind her reserved nature.   Suggested reading: Gina Ortiz Jones draws on military, personal history in race for San Antonio mayor How mayoral candidates Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos can win the runoff Gina Ortiz Jones faces backlash for dodging media on election night Keep in touch: Metro Columnist Elaine Ayala: eayala@express-news.net Follow @ElaineAyala on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ElaineAyala More ¡Nosotros! Episodes on Youtube: https://exne.ws/nosotros-youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  6. 05/19/2025

    Reintroducing Ana Sandoval | ¡Nosotros!

    The former councilwoman stepped down in 2023 to focus on a daughter who’s now 3, and Sandoval is back to her roots grounded in the environment. Suggested reading: Ana Sandoval's NALCAB bio page ‘It has been an honor’: San Antonio Councilwoman Ana Sandoval steps down, leaving seat open until March ‘Extremely disappointing’ — Mario Bravo suspended from SA city council committees after verbal outburst against Ana Sandoval Keep in touch: Metro Columnist Elaine Ayala: eayala@express-news.net Follow @ElaineAyala on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ElaineAyala More ¡Nosotros! Episodes on Youtube: https://exne.ws/nosotros-youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min

  7. 05/05/2025

    Arboretum San Antonio generating buzz

    Adriana Quiñones is leading the charge to establish the second-largest public green space in Texas, and doing it through the lens of equity. Arboretum photos by Oscar Williams and Liz Garza Williams/Photographing the USA Suggested reading: Arboretum CEO's calling came late, but she knew instantly it was about trees Arboretum's master plan will showcase San Antonio as city of trees Arboretum San Antonio official website Keep in touch: Metro Columnist Elaine Ayala: eayala@express-news.net Follow @ElaineAyala on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ElaineAyala More ¡Nosotros! Episodes on Youtube: https://exne.ws/nosotros-youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  8. 04/21/2025

    Fiesta’s origins as dark as the nation’s

    Two education scholars examine the troubling roots of San Antonio’s annual Fiesta festivals and events, while still recalling the joys of the season. So, it’s complicated. Suggested reading: Beyond its origins, Fiesta has evolved into a celebration of San Antonio Ayala: Despite Fiesta’s origins, there’s hope in events that bring San Antonians together ¡Nosotros! | Fiesta Past & Present Keep in touch: Metro Columnist Elaine Ayala: eayala@express-news.net Follow @ElaineAyala on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ElaineAyala More ¡Nosotros! Episodes on Youtube: https://exne.ws/nosotros-youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
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Join decorated columnist Elaine Ayala as she hosts a diverse cadre of guests to discuss history, culture, and politics.

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