San Antonio First News Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Vice President of the United States Mike Pence joins Charlie Parker to talk Harvey relief and what comes next.

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Massive Main Break Leaves Thousands on the Southwest Side Without Water

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ESPN takes Broadcaster Robert Lee off of Virginia Football game broadcast because of his name.

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President Trump is headed back to Washington after a re-election campaign rally in Phoenix Tuesday night. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez will have the latest on what happened at the rally and how the President was received

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Political maps drawn illegally and Gerrymandering comes in to play

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What’s next in Afghanistan? The President has announced a troop buildup but what does it really mean – and what is at stake? Are more sanctions ahead for Pakistan? SAFN Correspondent Bill Zimpferis tracking developments from the Foreign Desk

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Have your Cardiologist on speed dial, Charlie takes a look at some of the State Fair foods around the country.

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A new push is underway to remove Confederate statues from several cities and the nations Capitol. Meanwhile, President Trump is set to wrap up his "working vacation." SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington, D.C

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Officer Shoots Teenager During Alleged Home Burglary Attempt

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How much Ice Cream can you eat in one sitting? How about 16 and 1/2 Pints. That is the new World Record. Charlie breaks it down only as he can.

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Major Art Projects Planned for City's Tricentennial

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25th Valero Alamo Bowl is December 28th…Alamo Dome is being renovated. Alamo Bowl has kicked in $6 Million for the project. President and CEO of the Valero Alamo Bowl Derek Fox

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Sudden Adjournment Leaves Bills Stranded in the Legislature

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President Trump is facing mounting pressure to shake up his White House staff following the violence in Charlottesville. Meanwhile, the DOJ continues its investigation into what happened over the weekend. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington, D.C.

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Best High Schools, School Districts in Metro San Antonio Listed

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As the White House deals with the issue of Neo-Nazis and White Supremacists, the challenges of dealing with North Korea and China are ramping up. President Trump is calling for an investigation into China stealing intellectual property, and Tuesday is “Liberation Day” in Korea – commemorating the expulsion of the Japanese in 1945. Might there be another missile test as part of North Korea’s “celebration?” SAFN Correspondent Bill Zimpfer is following developments overseas from the Foreign Desk

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A&M White Nationalist Rally Cancelled, Organizer Vows to Sue

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Both Sides Plan Action as 'Bathroom Bill' is All But Doomed

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Did the NFL get it right in Zeke's suspension? Charlie answers that and gives background on Zeke's past leading to this suspension.

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Reaction pours in from Capitol Hill and the White House to the violence in Charlottesville, VA over the weekend. Meanwhile the FBI begins an investigation into the clash between white supremacists and counter protesters. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington

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Legislature Approves Anti Annexation Bill, Sends to Abbott

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A science museum in Dallas is holding a solar eclipse viewing party a week from Monday. And a woman wrote a comment on their Facebook page earlier this week . . . asking them to reschedule since it's a school night.
People immediately began mocking her, as people on social media do, so she eventually deleted the comment.

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Council Members Raise Questions, Concerns About $2.7 Billion City Budget

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The Back to School Tax Free Weekend Has Arrived

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President Trump escalated his rhetoric against North Korea on Thursday, saying his threat of "fire and fury" might not have been tough enough given Pyongyang's continued provocations. FOX News Radio’s RACHEL SUTHERLAND live Washington, DC

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Major League Baseball "Players Weekend" is Aug 25th thru Aug 27th and MLB will let players have nicknames on their Jerseys and Charlie gives us some highlights

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More tough words are being exchanged between President Trump and North Korea after North Korea threatens to attack Guam. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington, D.C

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Symptoms Consistent With Legionnaire's Disease Confirmed at BAMC

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Charlie remembers one of his all time favorites. R.I.P. Glen Travis Campbell.

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First of Abbott's Priorities, Abortion Restrictions, Approved by Lege

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30 “Tip Off “ Luncheon: The Road to the Final Four. August 29th at the Pearl Stables…Jenny Carnes, executive director of the San Antonio Local Organizing Committee, with all things Final Four in San Antonio March 30th 2018

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Did the Texas House Just Kill the Anti-Annexation Bill?

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President Donald Trump is pushing back against accusations that his base is crumbling amid poor poll numbers. And his threat/warning to North Korea. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington, D.C.

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DPS To Start Requiring Distracted Driving Course to Get License

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Charlie gives details on the 40% of victims from 9/11 still not identified

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Tensions Rising at the Capitol as Special Session Stumbles to a Close

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President Trump is on vacation but he isn't taking time off of Twitter. Meantime the Russia investigation continues. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez will have the latest from Washington

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An update on the Flash Flood Warning and
Nirenberg to Take 'Anti City' Claims to Governor's Office Today

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Former Texas Governor in the 1980's Mark White passes away at age 77

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Meteorologist Ray Stagich from the Weather Channel joins Charlie with details on flooding in New Orleans and what our rain will be in the next 3 days

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Get ready for changes in your Convenience Stores in San Antonio

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Charlie's tribute to David Robinson on his 52nd birthday, stats you may know and some you do not

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Federal Grand Jury which is now investigating Russia’s involvement with the 2016 Presidential Election. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez in Washington D.C.

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Not everyone is happy about having Subsidized housing in their neighborhood

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Texas Senate Passes Sweeping Anti-Annexation Bill

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Drama continues to unfold in Washington as President Trump uses Twitter to make a policy decision over transgender in the military and attack Attorney General Jeff Sessions... will he ultimately step down? SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez

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Two people in Jourdanton selling Handicap placards. Charlie Parker and SAFN crew decide who is worse the ones selling them or the ones buying them.

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13 Immigrant Smuggling Victims Set to Testify Against Driver

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Some of the Death Truck Survivors May Remain in the US Indefinitely

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US Officials are warning that North Korea will be able to launch a nuclear capable intercontinental missile as early as next year. SAFN Correspondent Bill Zimpfer has been following developments and what that means in the region and diplomatically

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Charlie Parker and Mike Opelka editor from the Blaze.com discuss Healthcare vote and Senators caught on live mic saying Trump is crazy

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SAPD Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed, in Early Morning Gunbattle

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All eyes are on Republicans in the Senate as the drama builds to repeal and replace Obamacare. Meanwhile, Attorney General Jeff Sessions faces an uncertain future as President Trump continues to publicly criticize him. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is following the story in Washington, D.C

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As Jared Kushner testifies on Capitol Hill, Russia has been slapped with new sanctions. What are they saying IN Russia about the sanctions? The European Union also has concerns. What does this mean for our allies in Europe? SAFN Correspondent Bill Zimpfer

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Experts Speak on Human Smuggling and its Implications

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The White House sounds off on the fight to repeal and replace Obamacare as the Senate is expected to vote on a repeal or a replace bill. Meanwhile, Senior Advisor Jared Kushner testifies before congress. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington, D.C.

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Death Truck Driver Could Face the Death Penalty

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Charlie puts the Healthcare vote today in perspective. They are only voting so they can debate on what to put in The Bill and what not to.

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Human Smuggling--A Growing National Tragedy

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Michael Phelps "races" a Shark and Can You Outrun a T-Rex? Charlie Parker and San Antonio's First News Crew with all the answers

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Lone Suspect in Trailer Deaths to Appear in Federal Court Today

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Fallout continues following a shakeup in the White House Press Office. SAFN Washington correspondent Joe Gomez

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The State's Latest Abortion Restrictions Challenged in Court

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Senator John McCain's cancer diagnosis adds to questions surrounding the future of the GOP's effort to repeal and replace Obamacare. Will there be a vote in the Senate next week? SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington, D.C.

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They Started Lining Up at 3AM to Testify Today on the 'Bathroom Bill'

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Federal Judge: Not Air Conditioning Texas Prisons is Unconstitutional

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O.J. Simpson will find out whether he will be freed from prison when he appears before a parole board in Nevada Thursday. SAFN National Correspondent Jayson Campadonia

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Proposed Anti Annexation Bill Would Drastically Reduce Municipal Authority

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'Sanctuary City' Law Blasted by Business, Repeal Proposed by SA Lawmaker

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Texans are Falling Victim to Phone Scams at an Alarming Rate

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Senate Republicans are plotting their next move after efforts to repeal and place Obamacare collapse. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington, D.C

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After a Decade of Debate, Work Begins on US 281 Expansion

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As the effort to pass a healthcare bill has stalled on Capitol Hill due to Senator John McCain's unexpected absence, the U.S. Senate is bracing to jump back into the Russia controversy. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington, D.C.

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Amid Unprecedented Rancor, Texas Special Session Begins Today

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Body Cams, How do they work? Can each officer turn them on and off?

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City Vows to Fight Most Main Issues in Upcoming Special Session

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Controversy continues to swirl around President Donald Trump’s relationship with the Russians. This, as Congress continues to grapple with healthcare reform. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington, D.C.

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CNBC Rankings: Texas 'Miracle Economy' Beginning to Sour

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San Antonio in Top Ten of Country's Top 2017 Travel Destinations

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Hill Country Killer Panetti Again Avoids Execution

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The controversy surrounding Donald Trump Jr's conversation with an attorney from Russian continues to grow with some Democrats accusing Trump Jr. of treason. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington, D.C.

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Dozens of Bills Filed for Next Week's Special Session

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The Senate is back at work on healthcare reform but it's looking less likely that a vote on the legislation will happen anytime soon – Meanwhile questions continue to swirl around Donald Trump Jr’s relationship with the Russians. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington, D.C.

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Testimony Begins in Lawsuit Over Legality of Texas Political Districts

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Congressman: Southwest Willing to Fly SA to Washington National Non Stop

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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to President Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez

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Federal Judge Rejects Lawsuit Challenging 'Campus Carry'

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San Antonio Prepares for Funeral of Officer Moreno

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14 Felony Indictments Issued in FBC New Braunfels Bus Crash

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Police Remain Baffled About the Motive in Deadly Officer Involved Shooting

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Relations with Korea are front and center in Washington as President Trump meets for the first time with the President of South Korea. SAFN Correspondent Bill Zimpfer from the foreign desk.

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'Transportation Service Fee' Floated at City Hall

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While health care is stalled on Capitol Hill, Immigration is back on the front burner. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez

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Bexar County Jail Escape Attempt Foiled

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Robust 'Bathroom Bill' on the Agenda for Special Session

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Why did the US warn Syria about a chemical weapons attack? What made Washington think they were preparing for another deadly strike? Russia is lashing out, calling it another US provocation. SAFN Correspondent Bill Zimpfer is at the Foreign Desk

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Duncan Makes Impassioned Plea for Punishment for Former Financial Adviser

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No Decision Following Testimony on Legality of 'Sanctuary Cities'

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Uvalde County Grand Jury to Consider Charges in March Bus Crash

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The President of South Korea comes to the United States this week. What is North Korea saying? What is SOUTH Korea saying? SAFN Correspondent Bill Zimpferis at the Foreign Desk

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Hearing Today in San Antonio Will Determine Fate of 'Anti Sanctuary' Law

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Congress is racing toward their July 4threcess and returning to their districts. Will Senate Republicans have the votes to pass healthcare reform? SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez

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Republicans and Democrats in the Senate are reacting to the Senate's version of healthcare reform. SAFN National Correspondent Joe Gomez is covering the story in Washington DC.

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Watchdog Group: Texas Long Term Debt a Time Bomb for Taxpayers

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Abbott is Determined to Abolish San Antonio's Tree Ordinance