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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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Ep 55. Melissa Cabello Havrda On Her Mayoral Campaign and San Antonio's Future
April 10, 2025

Ep 55. Melissa Cabello Havrda On Her Mayoral Campaign and San Antonio's Future

The odds of her succeeding in life have never really been in her favor, but through hard work and determination, Melissa Cabello Havrda overcame the odds, graduated from college, graduated from law school, began her own law firm and got elected to ...
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Ep. 54. From Air Force to Mayoral Candidate: Why Gina Ortiz Jones Wants To Be San Antonio Mayor
April 8, 2025

Ep. 54. From Air Force to Mayoral Candidate: Why Gina Ortiz Jones Wants To Be San Antonio Mayor

To understand Gina Ortiz Jones, you have to start with her personal journey. In this episode, she reflects on her path from growing up on the far West Side of San Antonio to serving as the 27th Under Secretary of the Air Force. She shares how her u...
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Ep 53. Clayton Perry's Perspective on Moving Past the Status Quo
April 1, 2025

Ep 53. Clayton Perry's Perspective on Moving Past the Status Quo

With former City Councilman Clayton Perry, what you see is what you get. The folksy, jovial former councilman definitely knows what he doesn’t like and that’s a city that spends too much, is way behind on funding infrastructure projects and a city ...
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Ep. 52. Senator Ted Cruz and His Fight for the Texas/Mexico Border
March 18, 2025

Ep. 52. Senator Ted Cruz and His Fight for the Texas/Mexico Border

In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete sits down with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, to discuss the role he played in cutting through the federal bureaucracy on significant trade and infrastructure projects in Texas. One of the key topics i...
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Ep. 51. Building a Better Community: Robert Melvin on Transforming San Antonio's Intentional Growth
March 4, 2025

Ep. 51. Building a Better Community: Robert Melvin on Transforming San Antonio's Intentional Growth

In this episode, the conversation kicks off with business leader and mayoral candidate Robert Melvin discussing his unique perspective on economic development, shaped by his experiences as a business owner, builder and entrepreneur. He highlights t...
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Ep 50. From Councilwoman to Mayoral Candidate: Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia's Journey and Vision
Feb. 18, 2025

Ep 50. From Councilwoman to Mayoral Candidate: Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia's Journey and Vision

In this episode of "Beyond the Bite,” host Eddie Aldrete welcomes back San Antonio Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia. The conversation begins with an update on Dr. Rocha Garcia's father's health, following his diagnosis with Alzheimer's. Rocha Garc...
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