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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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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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Ep 58. Rolando Pablos and Gina Ortiz Jones Race Toward The Finish Line in Mayoral Runoff
May 19, 2025

Ep 58. Rolando Pablos and Gina Ortiz Jones Race Toward The Finish Line in Mayoral Runoff

In this special live edition of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete welcomes San Antonio mayoral candidates Gina Ortiz Jones and Rolando Pablos for an in-depth conversation on some of the most pressing issues facing the city....
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Ep 57. Low Turnout and High Stakes: What Defined the 2025 Mayor’s Race in San Antonio
May 6, 2025

Ep 57. Low Turnout and High Stakes: What Defined the 2025 Mayor’s Race in San Antonio

In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete sits down with guests Rob Killen and Erin Bley to break down the unexpected twists in San Antonio’s recent mayoral and city council elections. The discussion opens with a deep dive into the may...
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Ep 56. Who Will Lead San Antonio’s Next Era As Mayor?
April 21, 2025

Ep 56. Who Will Lead San Antonio’s Next Era As Mayor?

In this special episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete offers listeners an in-depth "Mayoral Candidate Mashup" ahead of San Antonio’s 2025 mayoral election. Instead of the typical soundbite answers found in traditional forums, this episode ...
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