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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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Navigating Political Turbulence: Arena Votes, Leadership Styles, and the Future of San Antonio with Trish DeBerry and Kevin Wolff
Aug. 26, 2025

Navigating Political Turbulence: Arena Votes, Leadership Styles, and the Future of San Antonio with Trish DeBerry and Kevin Wolff

The question going around town is when will the campaigning stop and the governing start? In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete sits down with Trish DeBerry, CEO of CENTRO, and Kevin Wolff, partner at Spire R...
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Laura Saldivar Luna on Breaking the Piñata and Finding the Potential Within
Aug. 12, 2025

Laura Saldivar Luna on Breaking the Piñata and Finding the Potential Within

In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete sits down with Laura Saldivar Luna, founder and creator of Piñata Possible, to explore the journey of breaking through self-imposed limitations and embracing possibility....
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Ep 62. Who Calls the Shots? Council, Staff, and the People’s Voice
July 29, 2025

Ep 62. Who Calls the Shots? Council, Staff, and the People’s Voice

In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete sits down with San Antonio City Council members Marina Alderete Gavito and Marc Whyte to discuss a range of hot topics affecting the city. The conversation kicks off with...
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Marc Whyte & Misty Spears: Navigating Tragedy, Budgets, and Hard Choices
July 8, 2025

Marc Whyte & Misty Spears: Navigating Tragedy, Budgets, and Hard Choices

In Episode 61 of "Beyond the Bite," host Eddie Aldrete is joined by returning Councilman Marc Whyte (District 10) and newly elected Councilwoman Misty Spears (District 9) to discuss the pressing challenges facing San Antonio’...
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Ep 60. Sukh Kaur and Ivalis Meza Gonzalez on City Hall Challenges, Budget Shortfalls and Opportunities
June 24, 2025

Ep 60. Sukh Kaur and Ivalis Meza Gonzalez on City Hall Challenges, Budget Shortfalls and Opportunities

Meet two of the voices from San Antonio City Council. In this episode, host Eddie Aldrete sits down with San Antonio City Councilwomen Sukh Kaur of District 1 and Ivalis Meza Gonzalez of District 8 to explore the experiences and challenges facing b...
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Ep. 59 How Ranching, Baseball, and Faith Shaped Tano Tijerina’s Life in Webb County
June 3, 2025

Ep. 59 How Ranching, Baseball, and Faith Shaped Tano Tijerina’s Life in Webb County

In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete sits down with Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina for an in-depth conversation about family, leadership, and life along the Texas border. Judge Tijerina opens up about his u...
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