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Beyond the Bite is a podcast that goes beyond the headlines and sound bites to uncover the stories that drive the business community of San Antonio and South Texas. Hosted by seasoned journalist and advocate, Eddie Aldrete, each episode features real conversations with job creators, business leaders, and community pillars. Whether they are carrying on family legacies or breaking new ground, Eddie's guests offer unique perspectives on the economic drivers of the region. With decades of experience at the intersection of business, public policy, and politics, Eddie is known for his advocacy efforts and relationship building. Tune in to Beyond the Bite to discover the stories that shape our region’s future.
Unknown Host hosts Beyond the Bite, a business show with 90 episodes published.
Who gets the final say when voters have already spoken? In November 2025, Bexar County voters approved a financing plan for a new downtown arena for the San Antonio Spurs, including $489 million in city visitor tax funds
Texas came within 4 minutes and 23 seconds of a total grid collapse during Winter Storm Uri—and the consequences could have been catastrophic. In this episode, Host Eddie Aldrete sits down with Bill Lauderback of Texans
For more than three decades, Janet Holliday has helped shape some of San Antonio’s most memorable moments. As founder of CE Group, she has been behind major civic celebrations, public projects, and events that have defin
This episode kicks off with a brief overview of the evolution and expanded mission of greaterSATX, highlighting the organization’s transition from the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation to a dynamic force servin
In this episode of Beyond the Bite, Eddie Aldrete sits down with Robert Puente, CEO of San Antonio Water System, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of water in one of America’s fastest-growing cities. Puent
San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh says his job is personal, because it’s not often that you get to be a city manager for your own hometown. But that’s just a part of the story that comes out of his interview. In this e
In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete sits down with VIA CEO Jon Gary Herrera and VIA Board Chair Laura Cabanilla to discuss major transformations taking place at VIA Transit in San Antonio. The conversa
This episode of Beyond the Bite takes listeners inside San Antonio’s annual “SA to DC” trip, where business leaders, elected officials, and community advocates travel to Washington to advocate for the region’s priorities
In Part Two of our interview with Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, the Archbishop explores the vital role of the laity in shaping business, civic life, and public policy, highlighting organizations like Legatus as examp
Part One of this two-part episode is a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation where Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of the Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio, reflects on his upbringing in a large family in San
In this episode of Beyond the Bite, Eddie Aldrete sits down with San Antonio City Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran for a candid conversation about the recent censure of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and what it means for leadership
In this episode of Beyond the Bite, Eddie Aldrete sits down with Texas Transportation Commissioner and long-time friend Alex Meade — not just to talk policy, but to tell the story of a problem-solver who believes progres
In this episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete sits down with David McArthur, candidate for Texas House District 121, and Adam Blanchard, CEO of Double Diamond Transport and Tanager Logistics, for an in-depth dis
In this episode, Host Eddie Aldrete sits down with Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones for an in-depth discussion about her upbringing, career, and the unique challenges of representing one of the most diverse and
In this episode, Eddie Aldrete sits down with Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock for a deep dive into fiscal management and government transparency, with a special focus on municipal spending and indebtedness. Hancoc
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
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
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
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
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 conv
Rudy Garza
President and CEO · CPS Energy
1 appearance on this show
Peter Sakai
Bexar County Judge · Bexar County
1 appearance on this show
Stephanie Hajducek
1 appearance on this show
Janet Holliday
CE Group
1 appearance on this show
Robert Puente
San Antonio Water System
1 appearance on this show
Erik Walsh
San Antonio
1 appearance on this show
Jon Gary Herrera
VIA
1 appearance on this show
Kevin Matula
USAA
1 appearance on this show
Krista Piferrer
First Day Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Gustavo García-Siller
Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio
1 appearance on this show
Adam Blanchard
Double Diamond Transport
1 appearance on this show
Kelly Hancock
Texas Comptroller
1 appearance on this show
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