The bigcitysmalltown podcast, hosted by Bob Rivard, is dedicated to telling the stories of San Antonians working to make the city a more sustainable, better educated, equitable and prosperous city. We want San Antonio to become a destination city for talented and creative people, and a city where young people born or raised here want to build their futures here. We embrace diversity, multiculturalism, and every individual’s right to realize their full potential without fear of oppression.Each Friday, bigcitysmalltown will offer listeners a new podcast release, a timely, focused look in one of the fastest growing cities in the United States that serves as the economic, cultural and regional capital of South Texas.
bigcitysmalltown with Bob Rivard
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The bigcitysmalltown podcast, hosted by Bob Rivard, is dedicated to telling the stories of San Antonians working to make the city a more sustainable, better educated, equitable and prosperous city. We want San Antonio to become a destination city for talented and creative people, and a city where young people born or raised here want to build their futures here. We embrace diversity, multiculturalism, and every individual’s right to realize their full potential without fear of oppression.Each Friday, bigcitysmalltown will offer listeners a new podcast release, a timely, focused look in one of the fastest growing cities in the United States that serves as the economic, cultural and regional capital of South Texas.
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
176. The Education of a Texas Public Servant: Ron Nirenberg's Memoir and Vision for Bexar County
Host Bob Rivard interviews former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg about his memoir and vision for Bexar County's future.
June 12, 2026
175. Claudia Zapata's Advice on Eating Well, Staying Active, and Living Healthier in San Antonio
Host Bob Rivard interviews registered dietitian Claudia Zapata about San Antonio's food culture and public health challenges, offering insights for healthier living.
June 5, 2026
174. Twenty Years at SAPD: Chief Bill McManus on Recruiting, ICE, and Who Comes Next
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we sit down with San Antonio Police Chief William McManus as he approaches the end of his nearly 20-year tenure leading the San Antonio Police Department. With retirement on the horizon in September 2026, Chief McManus offers a candid reflection on two decades of service in a city that has grown and changed dramatically. Bob Rivard guides a conversation that covers the evolving challenges facing law enforcement in San Antonio. From changes in public celebr...
180 total episodes available with 17 transcripts
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