In this episode of Greater 210, host Jeff Webster sits down with Congressman Tony Gonzales for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about leadership, service, and what it takes to help San Antonio thrive. Representing a district that stretches from San Antonio to El Paso, Tony shares how his Navy career shaped his approach to public service and why being accessible to the community matters.

They dive into San Antonio’s role as Military City USA, the opportunities and risks tied to Pentagon restructuring, and why unity across business, civic, and political lines is critical for the region’s future. Tony also discusses behind-the-scenes work on appropriations, health care, research, infrastructure, and the growing importance of veterans to San Antonio’s economy and identity.

From the push for a new VA hospital and airport expansion to the potential impact of a downtown Spurs arena, this episode highlights what’s at stake for Greater San Antonio—and why collaboration, not division, is the key to moving our city from great to greater.

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In this episode we explore San Antonio's Ready to Work program, a transformative workforce development initiative funded by voter-approved sales tax. City Manager Erik Walsh, Advisory Board Chair Ben Peavy (Accenture), and Program Director Mike Ramsey discuss how this program is connecting local employers with trained talent while transforming lives across the community. With over 24,000 people through the intake process and 1,100+ companies hiring from the program, Ready to Work is bridging the gap between employers' needs and job seekers from underserved communities. Learn how businesses of all sizes can tap into this workforce pipeline, the role of apprenticeships, and why this represents the largest economic development investment a city is making in itself anywhere in the country.

Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito joins the podcast to discuss the dynamics of today’s San Antonio City Council and why building strong, respectful relationships across political perspectives is essential to getting results. She shares insights into her priorities, including addressing long-neglected vacant properties, evaluating policies and services to better respond to homelessness, supporting a strong business climate, and ensuring the City delivers the core services residents expect.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation with one of San Antonio’s most dynamic city leaders!