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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

  1. What’s next for District Attorney Joe Gonzales?

    JAN 23

    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 SA Current’s Stephanie Koithan details her stories on the backlogged voter registration applications at election headquarters, and why there doesn’t seem to be a reasonable plan right now to get them processed before March primary. On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app.  Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/ Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

    27 min
  2. What's ahead for San Antonio in 2026

    JAN 9

    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 of the Texas Chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, explains why the organization is suing the Texas Education Agency for investigating teacher’s social media posts that disagree with Governor Abbott’s political views on the late conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.  Capo explains what they are looking for with the lawsuit. And on Reporter’s Roundtable, Jasper Kenzo Sundeen, Business Reporter for the SA Report, joins Randy to discuss the latest lawsuit between the embattled SA Philharmonic and the Scottish Rite Cathedral, the venue they were supposed to play all their concerts in this year and moving forward.  What’s happened, and how it might be resolved. On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app.  Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/ Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

    27 min
  3. 2025 in review

    12/19/2025

    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 flooding, New Spurs Arena (Props A & B), a new Mayor, the UTSA/UT Health Science Center merger, the resignation of Alamo Trust CEO Kate Rogers, and the fight to save the creeks from Lennar Homes at Guajolote Ranch. On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app.  Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/ Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

    27 min
  4. A push to move city elections from May to November

    12/12/2025

    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 thousands of new homes they want to build.  Randy Neumann, with the Scenic Loop- Helotes Creek Alliance, explain how this works and what they expect from this latest twist. Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert talks about the east side’s new Urban Farm and his hopes for the redevelopment of the Freeman Coliseum and Frost Bank Center. On Reporter’s Rountable, Megan Rodriguez with the Express News gives us more information about the effort to move city elections to November, and why the city is backing down on the required number of contracts with women and minority owned businesses. On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app.  Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/ Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

    27 min
  5. The Business of Business: San Antonio 2025

    12/10/2025

    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, let’s review, and look at our own report card. How did San Antonio perform in the key sectors- jobs, medical research, tourism, real estate, supporting our downtown, and improvingour airport? In this show, we take a look with the leaders on thefront lines in those areas. Generous support for The Business of Business: San Antonio 2025 is provided by Texas Mutual.

    59 min
  6. Spotlighting San Antonio as a filming destination

    11/14/2025

    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, Director of the city’s Department of Arts and Culture. Then, how will the San Antonio Independent School District avoid TEA conservatorship?  We hear from Dr. Shawn Bird, SAISD Deputy Superintendent, the details on their “turnaround plan” to increase academic performance from the district’s schools. On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Current’s Michael Karlis discusses why taxpayers need to be concerned about additional costs for the new Spurs Arena and Project Marvel. Plus, the list of candidates for the District Attorney race next year is growing- he’ll tell us the latest. On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app.  Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/ Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

    27 min
  7. Election night recap: Props A, B, and the rest

    11/07/2025

    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 to discuss the impacts these centers will have on our resources. Then, Ramon J. Vasquez, Exec. Director for the American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions, shares his thoughts on the recent social media post for Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day that led to the resignation of Alamo Trust CEO Kate Rogers. Vasquez also shares his concern over the lack of communication the Alamo Trust has with members of the Alamo Citizens Advisory Committee. On Reporter’s Roundtable, Andrea Drusch with the SA Report recaps the Tuesday election outcomes. On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app.  Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/ Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

    27 min
  8. SAWS defends controversial wastewater plant; discusses rate increase

    10/31/2025

    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 says the TCEQ approval of the Guajolote Ranch wastewater permit for Lennar will not impact the Edwards Aquifer as much as people think.  He also talks about the proposed SAWS rate increase coming in 2026. On Reporter’s Roundtable, Molly Smith with the Express News talks about her story on how much money supporters of Propositions A & B have spent on trying to sway voters. On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app.  Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/ Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

    27 min
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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

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    KLRN - PBS in San Antonio
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
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