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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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How CPS Energy Balances Affordability & Reliability While Saving Ratepayers $3 Billion Dollars
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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How to Turn Entrepreneurial Isolation into Authentic Leadership and Lasting Business Success
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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Consensus or Conflict: Inside Local Government and Understanding What Matters Most
Dec. 30, 2025

Consensus or Conflict: Inside Local Government and Understanding What Matters Most

In this episode, Host Eddie Aldrete sits down with Steve Spriester and Demonte Alexander for a deep dive into San Antonio’s evolving political and civic landscape. The conversation kicks off with reflections on Spriester’s 30...
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Banking on Community and Building on a Hemisfair Moment
Dec. 9, 2025

Banking on Community and Building on a Hemisfair Moment

When host Eddie Aldrete sat down with David McGee, CEO of Amegy Bank for the Central Texas Region, he discovered why the bank moved from its longtime airport location to the city’s core. McGee said the strategic decision sign...
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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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