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Beyond the Bite with Eddie Aldrete

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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From Dreams to Development: The Project Vida Story
Nov. 11, 2025

From Dreams to Development: The Project Vida Story

In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete welcomes Thad Rutherford, President of SouthStar, and Jessica Loudermilk, Chief of Staff to the president of Texas A&M University - San Antonio, for an in-depth conversat...
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From Status Quo to Game Changer: Reimagining San Antonio
Oct. 28, 2025

From Status Quo to Game Changer: Reimagining San Antonio

In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete sits down with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai for an in-depth discussion about the upcoming county ballot propositions A and B. Judge Sakai provides listeners with a rich...
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How to Earn a $2 billion Investment in One Simple Step: Using the Power of Your Vote
Oct. 21, 2025

How to Earn a $2 billion Investment in One Simple Step: Using the Power of Your Vote

In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete welcomes Mike Lynd, CEO of Kairoi Residential, for a deep dive into economic development and the pivotal opportunities facing San Antonio. Mike shares his personal journe...
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Project YaREN: Changing the Energy Game in South Texas
Oct. 7, 2025

Project YaREN: Changing the Energy Game in South Texas

In this episode of Beyond the Bite , host Eddie Aldrete turns his attention to a story on the Texas gulf coast as he sits down with Stephanie Hajducek from Project YaREN and Dolly Gonzales Trolley from Voices for Coastal Bend...
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Reviving the Alameda Theatre with Pete Cortez and Trey Jacobson
Sept. 23, 2025

Reviving the Alameda Theatre with Pete Cortez and Trey Jacobson

In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete is joined by Pete Cortez, CEO of La Familia Cortez Restaurants and board chair of the Alameda Conservancy, along with Trey Jacobson, consultant and interim executive dire...
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Driven by Community: April Ancira on Cars, Culture, and Civic Life in San Antonio
Sept. 16, 2025

Driven by Community: April Ancira on Cars, Culture, and Civic Life in San Antonio

In this episode, host Eddie Aldrete sits down with April Ancira of the Ancira Automotive Group for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about the state of the auto industry, the value of giving back to your community, and the ...
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