Words With Wista

Wista
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Words With Wista is my not-so-personal diary. I talk pop culture, politics, internet chaos, money messes, and whatever else is living rent-free in my head. Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s messy, sometimes it’s serious. Either way, you’re hearing my thoughts out loud.

  1. MAR 20

    EP 201 - The World Is Glitching

    The world is really glitching right now, so let’s get into it. We’re talking Cuba protests over blackouts and Haiti preparing for its first election in a decade, plus Trump making decisions while tensions with Iran continue despite claims the situation is under control, alongside reports that an additional $200 billion may be needed, and what that could mean for gas prices, travel costs, and everyday life. Then we get into media and entertainment chaos with major cancellations, platform shakeups, and industry drama, along with messy lawsuits and a quick Oscars recap. And of course, we wrap it up with a listener voicemail that sparks a real conversation about modern dating, expensive matchmaking services, and why being desperate for love is never the move, because in this economy we need to have some self-respect. IG: itswista Substack: wordswithwista

    1h 6m

  2. FEB 27

    EP 200 - 10 Years Later, Voicemail Activated, State of the Union Slump and Industry Shakeups

    EP 200. Ten years, 200 episodes, and a whole lot of growth in between. This one is about staying the course, finding your voice, and building something that lasts. We reflect on the journey, launch the voicemail line so you can call in and spill your tea for advice, and share a message from a special guest. Then we get into the week’s chaos including slipping TV ratings, NYC political shakeups, AI surveillance testing, billion dollar business plays, media controversies, and rap beef that nobody asked for. A decade later and the conversations are still bold, honest, and very much on my terms. IG: itswista Substack: wordswithwista

    1h 13m

  3. FEB 13

    EP 199 - Romance Scams and the Collapse of Common Sense

    This week’s episode is a Valentine’s Day warning and a cultural temperature check. Romance scams are surging ahead of February 14, so if he says he loves you but needs a wire transfer, please log out. A year into Trump’s term, some voters are saying Biden was better, while Hasan Piker sparks debate by saying he would vote third party over a Gavin Newsom versus JD Vance matchup. TMZ reportedly received a second chilling note involving Savannah Guthrie’s mom. Canada is reeling after a tragic event at a school and home, and Affirm now wants to offer Buy Now, Pay Later for rent because apparently even survival comes in installments. Gen Z becomes the first generation to score lower on IQ tests than their parents. Super Bowl ratings are strong with a Bad Bunny boost, Britney Spears reportedly sells her entire music catalog, James Van Der Beek passes away at 48 after a cancer battle, and Cardi B steps into her Little Miss Drama era while Stefon Diggs posts cryptic messages after the Super Bowl loss. Love, politics, pop culture, and a gentle reminder to use discernment. IG: itswista IG/Substack: wordswithwista

    55 min

  4. FEB 6

    EP 198: People Are Losing Their Jobs and Their Minds

    This week’s episode proves that just because the government reopened does not mean the chaos stopped. Mass layoffs are stacking up with Nike cuts, The Washington Post letting go of a third of its staff, and Bahama Breeze shutting down entirely. Trump stays busy with a billion-dollar IRS lawsuit, the Kennedy Center skipping Black History Month, and immigration enforcement turning its focus toward Haitian communities in Ohio. We also get into Don Lemon continuing his work as a journalist after an arrest, Bad Bunny heading to the Super Bowl after his Grammy win, Grammy season backlash stirring more drama than necessary, Savannah Guthrie’s mother still missing with a reward offered for information, young men losing serious money to sports gambling, and family tea spilling all over the internet. People are losing their jobs and absolutely losing their minds. IG: itswista IG/SubStack: wordswithwista

    55 min

  5. JAN 26

    EP 197 - Leaked DMs and National Discourse

    This week is a lot, so naturally, we unpack all of it. From the alleged RFK Jr. messages that should’ve stayed private, to the passing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis following an encounter with federal agents that has sparked protests, outrage, and ongoing questions. We break down record deportations affecting Cuban communities in Florida, Trump’s threat of massive tariffs on French wine and champagne, and France fast-tracking a social media ban for kids under 15. Amazon is cutting thousands of corporate jobs, TikTok is collecting even more user data, and the U.S. nightlife and alcohol scene is quietly collapsing. We also dig into cold-weather tragedies impacting unhoused New Yorkers, Delroy Lindo being mischaracterized in an interview, anonymous Oscar voters shading Ariana Grande, Brooklyn Beckham calling out his parents, Skai Jackson’s baby daddy sentencing, Nicki Minaj vs. Don Lemon, and Cardi B going off over a football pick. Same chaos, new episode. IG: itswista SubStack: wordswithwista

    1h 6m

  6. JAN 19

    EP 196 - 2016 Was Not That Girl and We Know It

    This week on Words With Wista, we’re unpacking why the internet is suddenly romanticizing 2016 like it wasn’t a collective mess, while Trump casually floats skipping elections and his agriculture secretary explains how Americans should survive on a $3 meal. We get into a New Hampshire lawmaker advocating for divided schools, new U.S. visa bans, St. Kitts agreeing to take U.S. migrants while explicitly excluding Haitians, and growing FIFA World Cup boycotts tied to immigration concerns. Plus, Florida floats a new OF tax, Saks files for bankruptcy, Pat McGrath Labs may be up for sale, a Chicago teacher’s disappearance ends tragically, a disturbing alleged crime involving manipulation and control, NYPD OF drama circulates, Farrah Abraham wants to be mayor, Ludacris exits Kid Rock’s festival, Nicky Jam admits to faking a Jamaican accent, Clarissa Shields calls in as a “fan,” and Mattel’s autistic Barbie somehow sparks outrage. Same chaos, new week. Let’s get into it. IG: itswista SubStack: wordswithwista

    1h 15m

  7. JAN 12

    EP 195 - Pyramid Schemes and Your Favorite Couple Is Getting Divorced

    This week on Words With Wista, the scams are scamming, and the timeline is spiraling. We break down a $25M pyramid scheme that took thousands for a ride, influencer divorce news that didn’t shock me but sent their followers into a tailspin, and the growing dangers of parasocial relationships when people confuse internet access with real life. On the political side, the Nobel Institute says no to prize-sharing, the Smithsonian quietly edits impeachment history, Minnesota’s SNAP funding gets frozen, and world leaders reshuffle a major global meeting because a UFC fight took over the White House. Add in RFK Jr. playing nutritionist, Paramount Skydance layoffs, monkeys allegedly loose in St. Louis, Blade possibly being scrapped, and Cardi B shutting down the “revenge baby” chatter. Chaos everywhere, accountability nowhere. IG: itswista SubStack: wordswithwista

    1h 7m

  8. JAN 9

    EP 194 - A Tragic Loss, Political Fallout, and a Chaotic News Cycle

    This week on Words With Wista, we’re running through absolute whiplash as a tragedy in Minnesota sparks protests, Denmark makes it clear that invading Greenland would be a very bad idea, and global tensions continue to escalate. We also get into a missing Chicago teacher, a heartbreaking family tragedy in South Florida, pastors claiming God wants Venezuela’s oil, and why OF “big checks” aren’t adding up like advertised. Plus, Finesse2Tymes revealing he’s turned to OF to pay his bills, Diddy’s finances coming into question, Spencer Pratt and Michael Rapaport teasing future mayor ambitions, toxic mom-group drama involving Ashley Tisdale and Hilary Duff, and Cardi B stepping in to defend Stefon Diggs. It’s heavy, messy, political, celebrity-filled, and very much a lot, so let’s talk about it. IG: itswista Substack: wordswithwista

    1h 12m
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Words With Wista is my not-so-personal diary. I talk pop culture, politics, internet chaos, money messes, and whatever else is living rent-free in my head. Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s messy, sometimes it’s serious. Either way, you’re hearing my thoughts out loud.

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  • Creator
    Wista
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Explicit
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