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Beyond the Bite with Eddie Aldrete

In this podcast, we're exploring the stories of San Antonio's job creators, business leaders, and community pillars. Our goal is to go beyond the headlines and soundbites, to uncover what really drives this great city. We'll be diving deep into their vision and leadership, and how they're shaping the future of San Antonio.

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Feb. 24, 2026

Building Consensus: Why Texas Grows When Communities Align

In this episode of Beyond the Bite , Eddie Aldrete sits down with Texas Transportation Commissioner and long-time friend Alex Meade — not just to talk policy, but to tell the story of a problem-solver who believes progress be...

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Feb. 12, 2026

The Cost of Lawsuits: Texas, Business, and the Road Ahead

In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete sits down with David McArthur, candidate for Texas House District 121, and Adam Blanchard, CEO of Double Diamond Transport and Tanager Logistics, for an in-depth discussi...

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Feb. 5, 2026

Solutions Over Showmanship: How One County Commissioner is Rewriting the Playbook

In this episode, Host Eddie Aldrete sits down with Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones for an in-depth discussion about her upbringing, career, and the unique challenges of representing one of the most diverse and faste...

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Jan. 27, 2026

Why the State of Texas Cares About Municipal Spending and Indebtedness

In this episode, Eddie Aldrete sits down with Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock for a deep dive into fiscal management and government transparency, with a special focus on municipal spending and indebtedness. Hancock exp...

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Jan. 20, 2026

How CPS Energy Balances Affordability & Reliability While Saving Ratepayers $3 Billion Dollars

In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete welcomes back returning guest Rudy Garza for an in-depth conversation about the current and future challenges facing CPS Energy and the broader San Antonio community. The...

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Jan. 6, 2026

How to Turn Entrepreneurial Isolation into Authentic Leadership and Lasting Business Success

In this episode of "Beyond the Bite," host Eddie Aldrete sits down with Melissa Mastrodomenico, current president of the San Antonio chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), and Aquila Mendez-Vald...

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