Alestle After Hours

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss why SIUE is rated the lowest in free speech in Illinois. They also talk about updates in student government, how letters to the editor keep newspapers accountable, and how SIUE should have more restaurants across campus.

Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss shopping at farmer's markets and how to buy clothes ethically.

Managing Editor Sam Muren, Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, and Podcast Producer discuss Sam's opinion piece on leadership in this week's paper and explore what it means to be a leader.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss the difficulties that university union workers face and the policy that discourages housing employees from speaking to the media.

*Disclaimer*-This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs help please visit  https://www.thehotline.org/  Reporter Ava Galban, copy editor Tori Waters, and podcast producer Hannah Ledford discuss the controversy surrounding the It Ends With Us press tour and the shift in public opinion towards Blake Lively.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Reporter Camela Sharp, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss what makes sequels so bad and Rate My Professor.

Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Copy Editor Tori Waters, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss Donald Trump getting shot in the ear and the internet's reaction to the situation. They also discuss "brain rot", a side effect of being chronically online that affects most of Gen Z.

Managing Editor Sam Muren, Reporter Camela Sharp, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the newly appointed library dean, an event providing support for verterans, and Sam's summer book recommendation.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Managing Editor Sam Muren, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the first 2024 presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. They also discuss the 4th season of the show The Chosen.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to talk about the Mississippi River Festival and the 12 page special edition it inspired.

Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford break down the harm that booktok can cause and discuss how trans representation in media shapes public opinion.

Managing Editor Sam Muren, Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the theatre department's production of Junie B Jones and the health safety issues that both SIUE and the Edwardsville school district are facing.

Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford go through the 2024 survival guide, exploring the top student discounts in the area and sharing tips for SIUE students.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Managing Editor Sam Muren, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford reflect on the Alestle's achievements over the past year and discuss upcoming changes in the publication's future.

Managing Editor Sam Muren, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford share their best advice for incoming freshman at SIUE.

On this week's episode we take a look back at some of the funniest moments that have happened on the podcast completely out of context.

Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the protests happening on campuses around the country including the one that took place at WashU where an SIUE professor was arrested.

Opinion Editor Brandi Spann, Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss Taylor Swift's 11th album The Tortured Poets Department, and comment on some questionable artistic choices.

Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down with the newly elected President Barrett Larkin. We talk to Larkin about his goals as president and what the future of student government will look like.

Sports Editor Audrey O’Renic, Reporter Ava Galban, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss the five freedoms guaranteed in the First Amendment: speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.