Last summer, something monumental happened. One of Uncuffed's founding producers, Greg Eskridge, came home after more than 30 years in prison. In this episode we’ll bring you back to that emotional day last summer when he walked out of the San Quentin gates, free at last. Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed…
The San Marcos Scoop is a podcast network bringing you analysis of the biggest stories in San Marcos, Texas. We currently have four shows, all of which are organized into playlists here on Soundcloud. Thank you for your support. Cheers!
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The last episode of the San Marcos Scoop is here, and for the finale, Exsar reflected on his time in the city, talking about challenges that San Marcos will face in the future. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show for the past year. Your support has made all of this possible. This isn't goodbye but see you soon.Thanks for everything, …
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An interview with Planning & Zoning Commissioner Gabrielle Moore
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37:44This week on the San Marcos Scoop, Exsar was joined by San Marcos Planning & Zoning Commissioner Gabrielle Moore to discuss zoning, downtown density, housing supply and other key issues here in San Marcos. Moore is an avid biker and always brainstorming ways San Martians can be better stewards of our environment through smart planning and growth. S…
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Inside Scoop: Too much historic preservation? Mano Amiga hosts vigil on detention crisis
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53:09Exsar and Scott are back in the studio and ready to tackle a new week in San Marcos politics. This week's episode was filled with discussion about historic preservation. Are the city council and historic preservation commission trying to force the designation of historic structures in light of the demolition of the San Marcos Telephone Co. building…
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Hays County will continue to prosecute marijuana possession, sparking community outcry
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32:28Despite an overpopulated jail that is costing the county millions to outsource prisoners, Hays County District Attorney Wes Mau said the county will continue to prosecute possession of marijuana. But does Texas need to take a different approach in regards to how we prosecute minor offenders? And what does the DA's statement mean for the rest of the…
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A conversation about transportation with the Associate Dean of the Honors College at TXST
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31:39Dr. Peter Tschirhart, the associate dean for the Honors College at Texas State University, is an avid biker here is in San Marcos.For Tschirhart, San Marcos could be a hub for a walkable, bikeable, densely populated city that could better the health of the citizens of San Marcos. But how do we get there? This week on the show, Exsar and Peter discu…
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