Tasha Pierce: UnWrapped

Tasha Pierce

Your Favorite Auntie Talks Pop Culture! Craving some real talk on your favorite movies, shows, and everything pop culture? Then grab a seat and a snack, because your favorite auntie, Tasha, is dishing out all the good stuff! Auntie's Got Opinions: As a "seasoned" black woman with a lifetime of experience and a lotta love for superheroes, sci-fi flicks, and more. Expect honest reviews, deep dives, and the kind of insight only a favorite auntie can give! For Fans & Newbies Alike: Whether you're obsessed with Star Trek or just need a good movie recommendation, I got you covered. We'll explore everything from classic gems to the latest hype! A Place to Chill & Chat: Consider this your virtual family room! Let's talk about all things pop culture – the good, the bad, and the hilarious. Ready for a pop culture experience with a side of Auntie's wisdom? Subscribe to Tasha Pierce: UnWrapped (formerly After The Snap Movies & TV)

  1. 4D AGO

    Caving to Trump: Law Firms, Universities, and the Death of Accountability

    In this episode of Unwrapped, Tasha delves into the troubling developments under the second Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of holding those in power accountable. Pierce addresses the unlawful detention of Rumeysa Ozturk for her support of Palestinian human rights, the capitulation of major law firms and universities to Trump's agenda, and the Signal Gate scandal. Despite these challenges, Pierce highlights a Democratic victory in a traditionally Republican congressional seat in Pennsylvania, offering a glimmer of hope. She calls for action, urging listeners to sign a petition to move the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics away from the United States to protect athletes and spectators from potential mistreatment. Pierce also touches on Elon Musk's attempt to buy a federal judge seat and the Vances' pursuit of Greenland, before promising to continue covering these important stories in future episodes.   Key Talking Points: ·       Rumeysa Ozturk's Detention: Unlawful detention of an individual for expressing support for Palestinian human rights, highlighting concerns about freedom of speech and the definition of anti-Semitism.   ·       Institutional Capitulation: Major law firms and universities are giving in to pressure from the Trump administration, raising alarms about the erosion of institutional integrity.   ·       Signal Gate Scandal: Discussion of the Signal Gate scandal and the lack of accountability from high-ranking officials, including calls for resignations.   ·       Democratic Victory in Pennsylvania: A Democratic win in a Republican-heavy congressional district is seen as a positive sign of shifting political sentiment.   ·       Call to Action: Boycott the Olympics: A petition is launched to urge the relocation of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics to ensure the safety and fair treatment of athletes and spectators.   ·       Other Developments: Brief mentions of Elon Musk's attempt to buy a judgeship and the Vances' pursuit of Greenland.     ✊🏾 Take Action: 📢 Sign the Petition: Change the Venues for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics Due to US Human Rights Concerns 👉 https://chng.it/KsjQ5CsTjF 📲 Stay Connected: 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Tasha_is_UnWrapped 📌 Follow me on Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/TashaisUnWrappedInstagram: instagram.com/tasha_is_unwrappedThreads: threads.net/@tasha_is_unwrappedBlueSky: bsky.app/profile/tashaisunwrapped.bsky.social💰 Support the Show: Join my Patreon for exclusive content and bonus episodes! patreon.com/TashaPierce OR CASHAPP: $quinsmama 📩 Got thoughts? Reach out! snapaftermoviestv@gmail.com 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to help grow the community! RESIST: APRIL 5- REMOVE REVERSE RECLAIM – NATIONWIDE PROTESTS AND SIT-INS – MORE INFO AT HTTPS://WWW.FIFTYFIFTY.ONE   ONGOING 40-day Target Boycott – THROUGH LENT Multi-Day - Tesla: www.tinyurl.com/teslaprotests   April 7-14 - Walmart Boycott April 18th - Economic Blackout #2 April 21-28 - General Mills Boycott Apr 25 - Federal Building Sit In: www.4thbranch.us Apr 30 - Inclusion Day www.wemarchwerise.org May 1 - Mayday Multi-Week: tinyurl.com/maydayprotest May 6-12 Amazon Boycott 2 May 20-26 Walmart Boycott 2 June 3-9 Target Boycott June 24th-30th McDonald’s Boycott July 4 - Independence Day Boycott Call elected officials: https://5calls.org/ https://journalofcogency.com/2025/03/02/what-is-a-general-strike/ We will eventually have to start talking about work stoppages.   Black folks- we are on the presidential hitlist. Find other ways to contribute to the efforts, but DO NOT go out into the streets!!   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tasha_is_unwrapped/donations

    21 min
  2. MAR 22

    Uneducated and Obedient: Why They Want to Control Schools

    "If you wanted to control the future, where would you start? With the minds of the next generation." In this episode of Sinister Silhouettes, we break down the current administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education and expose the deeper motives behind it. Is it really about cutting costs and giving power back to the states, or is there something far more sinister at play? We’ll examine the historical playbook authoritarian regimes have used—how the Nazis, Mao’s China, and Pinochet’s Chile manipulated education to control society—and why defunding and restricting public education is one of the first steps toward consolidating power. An uneducated society is an obedient society. And that’s exactly what they want. 🔴 Why would a dictator want to eliminate public education? 🔴 How does history warn us about the dangers of dismantling education? 🔴 What happens when the next generation doesn’t know enough to fight back? Listen now and get the full story before history repeats itself. 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms. March 21-28 - Nestle Boycott April 7-14 - Walmart Boycott April 18th - Economic Blackout #2 April 21-28 - General Mills Boycott Apr 25 - Federal Building Sit In: www.4thbranch.us Apr 30 - Inclusion Day www.wemarchwerise.org May 1 - Mayday Multi-Week: tinyurl.com/maydayprotest May 6-12 Amazon Boycott 2 May 20-26 Walmart Boycott 2 June 3-9 Target Boycott June 24th-30th McDonald’s Boycott July 4 - Independence Day Boycott Call elected officials: https://5calls.org/ https://journalofcogency.com/2025/03/02/what-is-a-general-strike/ We will eventually have to start talking about work stoppages.   Black folks- we are on the presidential hitlist. Find other ways to contribute to the efforts, but DO NOT go out into the streets!! Support: patreon.com/TashaPierce Cashapp: $quinsmama Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tasha_is_unwrapped/donations

    25 min
  3. Trump: Making the Arts Great Again?

    MAR 19

    Trump: Making the Arts Great Again?

    In this episode of UnWrapped, Tasha dives into the latest power grab in the arts: Donald Trump’s unprecedented takeover of the Kennedy Center. From stacking the board with his loyalists to dictating programming and taking shots at Hamilton, Trump is making it clear that his version of the arts won’t include anything he deems “too woke.” We break down the details of his visit, the artists who are pulling out, and the alarming implications of political control over cultural institutions. What does this mean for the future of the Kennedy Center and the arts in general? Join the conversation—email Tasha at snapaftermoviestv@gmail.com or connect via social media (links below). Stay informed, stay vigilant, and as always, resist. 🎧 Listen now and share your thoughts! #KennedyCenter #Trump #ArtsTakeover #Resist March 21-28 - Nestle Boycott April 7-14 - Walmart Boycott April 18th - Economic Blackout #2 April 21-28 - General Mills Boycott Apr 25 - Federal Building Sit In: www.4thbranch.us Apr 30 - Inclusion Day www.wemarchwerise.org May 1 - Mayday Multi-Week: tinyurl.com/maydayprotest May 6-12 Amazon Boycott 2 May 20-26 Walmart Boycott 2 June 3-9 Target Boycott June 24th-30th McDonald’s Boycott July 4 - Independence Day Boycott Call elected officials: https://5calls.org/ https://journalofcogency.com/2025/03/02/what-is-a-general-strike/ We will eventually have to start talking about work stoppages. 📞 Take Action: Call Elected Officials: https://5calls.org/General Strike Info: https://journalofcogency.com/2025/03/02/what-is-a-general-strike/📱 Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Tasha_is_UnWrappedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tashaisUnWrapped Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tasha_is_unwrapped/donations

    12 min
  4. From The White Lotus to The White House: Power, Music & Media

    MAR 17

    From The White Lotus to The White House: Power, Music & Media

    In this episode, we’re unpacking three major stories shaping entertainment, culture, and politics: 🔥 Jason Isaacs Shuts Down Nudity Double Standards – The White Lotus star turned an awkward interview moment into a sharp critique of Hollywood’s gendered obsession with nudity. We break down why this moment matters and how the industry treats male vs. female nudity differently. 🎤 Will Smith Drops His First Album in Nearly 20 Years – Based on a True Story arrives on March 28, marking Smith’s official return to music. We look at his new tracks, longtime collaborators, and what this album means for his legacy. ⚠️ Inching Closer to Dictatorship – How does a democracy fall into authoritarianism? We walk through the step-by-step playbook used by power-hungry leaders, from controlling the media to rigging elections. Plus, we spotlight mass protests in Hungary and Serbia, where citizens are fighting back against creeping dictatorship. References & Sources:Will Smith’s First Album In 20 Years Gets Release Datehttps://deadline.com/2025/03/will-smith-new-album-release-date-based-on-a-true-story-1236327604/ ‘The White Lotus’ Star Jason Isaacs Calls Out “Double Standard For Men” After Gayle King Asks About Prosthetic Penis Debatehttps://deadline.com/2025/03/the-white-lotus-jason-isaacs-double-standard-men-gayle-king-prosthetic-penis-debate-1236327472/ “Voice Of America Is Being Silenced”: Director Speaks Out After Trump Starts Dismantling U.S.-Funded Broadcast Entitieshttps://deadline.com/2025/03/trump-voice-of-america-executive-order-1236327537/ Protest Against Serbian Leader Draws Over 100,000 in Biggest Crowd Yethttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/15/world/europe/serbia-protest-president-vucic.html Thousands Of Hungarian Opposition Supporters Rally; PM Orban Vows Crackdown On Mediahttps://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-magyar-orban-protests/33349014.html Donald Trump, In DOJ Speech, Calls CNN And MSNBC “Illegal” For Reporting Negatively On Himhttps://deadline.com/2025/03/trump-cnn-msnbc-illegal-1236327237/ Trump administration ramps up rhetoric targeting the courts amid mounting legal setbackshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/trump-administration-ramps-rhetoric-targeting-courts-amid-mounting-119847768 ‘Novocaine’ With $8M+ Leads Lowest-Grossing Weekend Of 2025 To Date – Sunday Box Office Updatehttps://deadline.com/2025/03/box-office-novocaine-1236326472/ 🔗 Protests & Boycotts:40-day Target Boycott Multi-Day - Tesla: www.tinyurl.com/teslaprotests March 21-28 - Nestle Boycott April 7-14 - Walmart Boycott April 18th - Economic Blackout #2 April 21-28 - General Mills Boycott Apr 25 - Federal Building Sit In: www.4thbranch.us Apr 30 - Inclusion Day www.wemarchwerise.org May 1 - Mayday Multi-Week: tinyurl.com/maydayprotest May 6-12 Amazon Boycott 2 May 20-26 Walmart Boycott 2 June 3-9 Target Boycott June 24th-30th McDonald’s Boycott July 4 - Independence Day Boycott Call elected officials: https://5calls.org/ https://journalofcogency.com/2025/03/02/what-is-a-general-strike/ We will eventually have to start talking about work stoppages. 📞 Take Action:Call Elected Officials: https://5calls.org/ General Strike Info: https://journalofcogency.com/2025/03/02/what-is-a-general-strike/ 📱 Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Tasha_is_UnWrapped Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tashaisUnWrapped.bsky.social Support the show:patreon.com/TashaPierce $Quinsmama (Cashapp) @ShadowySleuth (PayPal) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tasha_is_unwrapped/donations

    37 min
  5. Social Security on the Brink: The DOGE Takeover and What Comes Next

    MAR 14

    Social Security on the Brink: The DOGE Takeover and What Comes Next

    A group of young tech recruits—dubbed the "DOGE Kids"—have taken over key government operations under the Department of Government Efficiency, a Trump-era agency shaking up everything from the Treasury to Social Security. But who are they, and why are they calling the shots at the SSA? In this episode, we break down the rise, fall, and reinstatement of Marko Elez, the controversial former SpaceX employee who briefly had access to federal tax systems, was fired for racist social media posts, and then rehired after public backing from Elon Musk and JD Vance. Meanwhile, Acting Social Security Commissioner Leland Dudek admits he's caught between the administration’s demands and growing concerns over the agency’s future. With major job cuts, office closures, and new inefficiencies piling up, we’re asking: Is this a takeover or a takedown of Social Security? And what would privatization really mean for everyday Americans? Strap in—this one’s a wild ride. 🔗 Protests & Boycotts: Tesla Protest: https://tinyurl.com/teslaprotests14th Amendment March: https://www.nowmarch.orgFederal Building Sit-In: https://www.4thbranch.usInclusion Day: https://www.wemarchwerise.orgMayday Multi-Week Protest: https://tinyurl.com/maydayprotest📞 Take Action: Call Elected Officials: https://5calls.org/General Strike Info: https://journalofcogency.com/2025/03/02/what-is-a-general-strike/📱 Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Tasha_is_UnWrappedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tashaisUnWrapped Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tasha_is_unwrapped/donations

    35 min
  6. UnWrapped Weekly: Pop Culture, Politics & Resistance

    MAR 13

    UnWrapped Weekly: Pop Culture, Politics & Resistance

    🎙️ Welcome to the UnWrapped Weekly WrapUp! I’m your host, Tasha Pierce, bringing you the latest at the intersection of Pop Culture and Common Sense. This week, we’re diving deep into the state of the nation, but not without taking a much-needed breather with the weekend’s box office and entertainment headlines. In This Episode:🔹 Box Office Breakdown – Mickey 17 takes the top spot, but is it a flop? We dissect its performance, Warner Bros.’ marketing missteps, and why original sci-fi struggles at the box office. Plus, a look at Captain America: Brave New World and the unfair double standards in box office discourse. 🔹 Trump’s Takeover of the Kennedy Center – What happens when a former president stacks the board of a major cultural institution with loyalists? We break down the power grab, the loss of artistic independence, and what this means for the future of the arts in America. 🔹 Amazon MGM’s Big Theatrical Plans – The studio is going all in on theaters, but with an ongoing boycott against Amazon, could their big plans backfire? 🔹 YouTube TV & Political Pressure – The FCC chairman is pushing YouTube TV to carry a specific “faith-based” network—what’s really behind the move? 🔹 RIP Gene Hackman & D’Wayne Wiggins – We say goodbye to two legends and reflect on their impact. References & Sources📌 News & Topics Covered: Box Office: Mickey 17 - https://deadline.com/2025/03/box-office-mickey-17-1236313830/Trump at Kennedy Center + Laura Ingraham & Maria Bartiromo - https://deadline.com/2025/03/trump-kennedy-center-laura-ingraham-maria-bartiromo-1236314762/SXSW: Amazon MGM Studios & Theatrical Releases - https://deadline.com/2025/03/sxsw-amazon-mgm-studios-theatrical-releases-jennifer-salke-courtenay-valenti-1236314358/FCC Chairman vs. Google & Faith-Based Networks - https://deadline.com/2025/03/fcc-chairman-google-faith-based-network-1236314306/Gene Hackman’s Cause of Death - https://deadline.com/2025/03/gene-hackman-cause-of-death-1236314245/Dwayne Wiggins (Tony! Toni! Toné!) Passes Away - https://deadline.com/2025/03/dwayne-wiggins-dead-tony-toni-tone-1236314089/The Deep State & Doge Conspiracy (Wired) - https://www.wired.com/story/doge-is-the-deep-state/🔗 Protests & Boycotts: Tesla Protest: https://tinyurl.com/teslaprotests14th Amendment March: https://www.nowmarch.orgFederal Building Sit-In: https://www.4thbranch.usInclusion Day: https://www.wemarchwerise.orgMayday Multi-Week Protest: https://tinyurl.com/maydayprotest📞 Take Action: Call Elected Officials: https://5calls.org/General Strike Info: https://journalofcogency.com/2025/03/02/what-is-a-general-strike/💬 Join the Conversation! Follow me on social media for more updates, discussions, and resistance news: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Tasha_is_UnWrappedBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tashaisUnWrapped Email me: snapaftermoviestv@gmail.com 📺 Subscribe to the Channel If you enjoy the content, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to Tasha Pierce: UnWrapped! Let’s stay informed, stay engaged, and stay in the fight. #UnWrapped #Resistance #Boycott #FightForDemocracy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tasha_is_unwrapped/donations

    51 min
    4.9
    out of 5
    13 Ratings

    About

    Your Favorite Auntie Talks Pop Culture! Craving some real talk on your favorite movies, shows, and everything pop culture? Then grab a seat and a snack, because your favorite auntie, Tasha, is dishing out all the good stuff! Auntie's Got Opinions: As a "seasoned" black woman with a lifetime of experience and a lotta love for superheroes, sci-fi flicks, and more. Expect honest reviews, deep dives, and the kind of insight only a favorite auntie can give! For Fans & Newbies Alike: Whether you're obsessed with Star Trek or just need a good movie recommendation, I got you covered. We'll explore everything from classic gems to the latest hype! A Place to Chill & Chat: Consider this your virtual family room! Let's talk about all things pop culture – the good, the bad, and the hilarious. Ready for a pop culture experience with a side of Auntie's wisdom? Subscribe to Tasha Pierce: UnWrapped (formerly After The Snap Movies & TV)

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