Today's show focuses primarily on first generation college students (0:00). Dr. Justin Rader, Associate Director of Orientation & Transition Programs at Fairmont State University, joins the program to discuss all the critical ways to support first generation students (15:23). Alex wraps on ending the politics of rage (26:07).

Alex on the injury that will result in Zach Frazier getting his chance (0:00). Alan Saunders of Steelers Now on where the Steelers are and where they need to go to get the offense functioning (14:07).

Chris Johnson of Connect-Bridgeport joins the program to discuss what reclassification could do to shake the tenuous four classification system in high school football in West Virginia (5:00).

Mike Asti, Managing Editor of WV Sports Now and host of the podcast Mic Drop, joins the program to discuss WVU Football's path to the Big 12 Championship Game, a possible playoff appearance, Beanie Bishop with the Steelers, and even a little Pirates talk as the skid continues (14:13).

A campaign turned on its head! WVU Professor of Political Science Scott Crichlow explains how the state of the race has changed in less than a month's time.

Alex opens with commentary on the election (0:00). Alan Saunders of Steelers Now joins the program to talk Steelers football (20:05).

It's an all-football episode of The Morning Spiel as Alex talks WVU football right off the hop (0:00). Chris Johnson joins the program later to talk Bridgeport football and some of the major storylines across the region (14:46).

Jason Young of the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center joins the program to discuss Shakespeare, some fantastic shows coming to the Grand, and Olympic basketball.

Mike Asti of WV Sports Now joins the main segment to talk about the Mountaineer mentality for 2024.

Greg Carey of MetroNews joins the program to break down some of the major storylines to come out of fall camp so far for WVU football.