Episodes

  • A look at the impact of the NBA Finals
    Jun 19 2026

    On this week's episode of On The Record with Randy Beamer, we start with a meet-and-greet of the newest trustee elected to the Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees, Robert Garcia. Hear what he plans to work on as representative of District 9.

    The, Ryan Spencer, Executive Director of Comal Conservation, talks about new rules adopted by County Commissioners regarding the development of new subdivisions that will help prevent dense housing projects and help preserve more green space in the county.

    Next, we hear from sports journalist Hector Ledesma on how the Spurs run in the playoffs affected San Antonio’s standing in sports and business - both nationally and internationally.

    Finally, on Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Express News politics reporter Molly Smith discusses her new article on the turbulence and turnover in the mayor’s office.

    On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

    Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

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    29 mins
  • Business of Business San Antonio 2026 - Episode 3
    Jun 19 2026

    On this episode of Business of Business San Antonio, HostHenry Cisneros takes a look at data centers- a big topic right now in Texas. In fact, data centers are shaping up to be a factor in Texas politics as opposition to them grows. Still, the state has opened its arms to data centers with lax regulations and ample access to both water and power.

    We hear from a group fighting data centers with environmental attorney Bobby Levinski from Save Our Springs. Henry then discusses the business interests supporting data centers with Sarah Carabias Rush, President and CEO of greater:SATX, and the utility side of the topic with Dr. Francine Sanders Romero, Chair of the CPS Energy Board Trustees.

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    29 mins
  • Proposed rate increases for SAWS, property taxes
    Jun 12 2026

    This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses the proposed SAWS rate increase and why she feels it is needed, plans for a proposed property tax increase, and a letter sent to the Spurs management group to collect on millions of dollars promised to the city.

    Then, District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte talks with Randy on that proposed property tax increase for residents, as well as how his taxpayer impact statement works.

    On Reporter’s Roundtable, Nancy Preyor-Johnson, Senior Reporter with the Express-News, discusses her story on a San Antonio doctor speaking out about an incident at a national diabetes convention where doctors were thrown out after handing out flyers critical of cuts to the NIH.

    On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

    Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

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    29 mins
  • County and rodeo at odds over east side redevelopment
    May 29 2026

    This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, a controversy is brewing between the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo and county officials over the plans for redeveloping the Freeman and Frost Bank Center. Stock show CEO Cody Davenport shares his concerns about the county designing an alternate plan from the one voters approved in November.

    Next, legislation that could affect limits on air pollution in Texas is making its way through Congress. The Sierra Club’s Lone Star Chapter is speaking out against the proposed regulations which they describe as a “polluter fast pass”. We talk with Cyrus Reed, Legislative Director for the Lone Star Chapter.

    On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Reports Government Reporter Andrea Drusch recaps the Tuesday night runoff election.

    On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

    Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

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    29 mins
  • A new president for the San Antonio Police Officers Association
    May 22 2026

    This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear about the county’s efforts to get the state working on a technology problem that could spell big trouble for November elections. Pct 4 County Commissioner Tommy Calvert explains the issue, and why he thinks two state candidates should be involved.

    With San Antonio Police Officers Association current President Danny Diaz stepping down, new President Johnny Perez is stepping into the role. We meet him, and get the latest on how the police contract negotiations with the city are progressing.

    On Reporter’s Roundtable, Express News Business Reporter Madison Iszler discusses her story on San Antonio’s downtown, and efforts to get more people to live there.

    On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

    Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

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    29 mins
  • Councilman Ric Galvan pushes for data center regulations
    May 15 2026

    This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, the topic is data centers. There are several in the works for the city’s fast growing west side, and District 6 Councilman Ric Galvan is asking city council to come up with more development standards for the data centers.

    SAWS President/CEO Robert Puente stops in to talk about the utility’s proposal for a rate increase to customers. He explains why SAWS needs the money from the increase.

    On Reporter’s Roundtable, Dylan Baddour with Inside Climate News, fills us in on his reporting on the severe water crisis in Corpus Christi.

    On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

    Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

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    29 mins
  • Bexar County’s shrinking general budget
    May 8 2026

    This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Bexar County Budget Manager David Smith about the concerns he has with the new county budget- and the decreasing amount of money going into the general budget fund.

    Then, VIA Metro Transit, President & CEO Jon Gary Herrera tells us the latest on the construction of VIA’s new Green Line Rapid Transit.

    On Reporter’s Roundtable, The San Antonio Business Journal’s Editor-in-Chief, Ed Arnold, discusses the latest business news around the development on the west side of downtown.

    On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

    Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

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    29 mins
  • Business of Business San Antonio 2026 - Episode 1
    May 1 2026

    KLRN presents the new Business of Business- San Antonio series, hosted by the Honorable Henry Cisneros. Our first show introduces viewers to San Antonio’s up and coming leaders, with two women who are taking charge in San Antonio through business, leadership, and community involvement.

    The Business of Business: San Antonio is supported by Texas Mutual.

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    27 mins