From San Antonio to the world, The Paper Drop takes on politics, culture, controversy and the stories everyone’s talking about. The story doesn’t end when the paper drops.
Alana Zarriello is the founder and creator of The Paper Drop and editor of The San Antonio Observer. Originally from Baltimore and raised in San Antonio, Alana is a UTSA Political Science graduate who brings a passion for politics, history and culture to the mic. She isn’t afraid to question the narrative, challenge conventional thinking or take the conversation where others won’t.
Waseem Ali is the owner of The San Antonio Observer, the independent newspaper serving San Antonio since 1995. Born in Ohio and raised in San Antonio, Waseem brings deep community roots, a competitive edge and strong opinions to The Paper Drop. From politics and sports to culture and the issues driving conversations around the world, he brings his perspective to the mic without holding back.
The Paper Drop is where headlines meet hot takes and no topic is off the table. From our home base in San Antonio, Alana Zarriello and Waseem Ali dive into politics, culture, controversy and the conversations taking over your feed—from around the corner to across the world. Expect bold opinions, real conversations and a few laughs along the way.
The story doesn’t end when the paper drops.
