The Paper Drop

The Paper Drop Podcast

The Official Podcast of The San Antonio Observer with co-hosts Alana Zarriello and Waseem Ali.

Episodes

  1. Oct 13

    The Paper Drop #2– Ron Nirenberg

    Former San Antonio Mayor and Democratic nominee for Bexar County Judge Ron Nirenberg joins The Paper Drop for a candid conversation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Nirenberg discusses some of the most pressing issues facing San Antonio and Bexar County, including Project Marvel, conditions at the Bexar County Jail, the county’s budget deficit, the Trump administration, and the ICE detention facility. The conversation also explores the ongoing challenges and efforts to revitalize San Antonio’s East Side and what the upcoming election could mean for the community. Tap here to watch the video podcast

  2. Sep 17

    The Paper Drop #1- Judge William Cruz Shaw

    On the first episode of The Paper Drop, San Antonio Observer Editor Alana Zarriello and CEO Waseem Ali sit down with 436th Juvenile District Court Judge William “Cruz” Shaw to talk juvenile crime, parenting, Black representation in the courts and his recent primary loss. Shaw gets candid about what he sees in his courtroom, how social media is influencing youth crime and why parents need to get involved earlier. The conversation also turns to San Antonio politics, the East Side, the loss of Black judges at the courthouse, voter turnout and Shaw’s unconventional approach to the bench.

  3. Jan 27

    The Paper Drop

    Welcome to the official San Antonio Observer podcast, The Paper Drop. Stay tuned for new episodes coming soon.

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The Official Podcast of The San Antonio Observer with co-hosts Alana Zarriello and Waseem Ali.

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  • Creator
    The Paper Drop Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Paper Drop Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Paper Drop