Words With Wista

From world war rumors to Vogue shaking up the front row, this episode is a rollercoaster. Zohran Mamdani just made history in NYC's mayoral race and folks are pressed, People are using AI to push stereotypes. Companies are robbing us in broad daylight, and the medical system continues to fail Black women (this time in Georgia with a horrifying case). Meanwhile, Anna Wintour finally takes her bob and glasses and exits Vogue—but who's snatching the throne? Justin Bieber keeps crashing out, Simon Guobadia was deported but is living life in Dubai, Cardi B says September is finally the month (again), and a tragic influencer story leaves us speechless. Rico Love allegedly accepting $3k for some… extracurricular activities with Diddy. $3k? That can't even cover rent in NYC. IG: @itswista Podcast IG: @WordsWithWista

It’s Pride Month, and while the world’s out here voguing, Elon Musk and Trump are busy pulling each other’s wigs. I share my thoughts on the L.A. protest against ICE, break down the tight NYC mayoral race, and side-eye Kai Cenat for not knowing who Wale is (???). Plus: BET Awards, a breaking strike, and a PSA on why I don’t mess with Virgos—y’all know why. IG: @itswista Podcast IG: @Wordswithwista

In this episode, we own up to being wrong (growth!). Trump’s out here handing out pardons like party favors to rappers and reality TV stars. Cardi B’s love life is back on the main stage: Offset wants spousal support (?!), while her new new Stefon Diggs allegedly got caught with some mystery powder. Muni Long got real bold calling out fans even though her music catalog isn’t exactly platinum. Meanwhile, Tabitha Brown wants you to keep spending at Target for the culture, even though people are boycotting. And Hailey Bieber just secured a billion-dollars by selling Rhode Beauty to ELF—after only 3 years in business. Whew. Let’s get into it.

In this chaotic episode, we talk about the plans to ban international students from Harvard. The South African refugees are already over the American dream, Layoffs are turning LinkedIn into Shark Tank auditions. Tory Lanez allegedly got cut up in jail and is now begging Gavin Newsom for a second chance. Chris Brown got arrested in the UK (surprise, surprise), Diddy's courtroom drama gets deeper, and we unpack Cassie and Kid Cudi’s powerful statements, and a look at Halle and DDG’s custody drama. Personal IG: @itswista Podcast IG: @wordswithwista

This week’s episode is giving global chaos with a side of glitter. We’ve got an American Pope, but will he finally address the mess in the church? Skims co-founder Emma Grede is catching heat for saying work-life balance is your problem, not your boss’s. Tariffs are making holiday shopping feel like a luxury sport, Beyoncé is slaying the stage on her Cowboy Carter tour (as she should), and the Met Gala gave everything—except Doechii might’ve shaded her staff. Diddy’s legal team allegedly wants no women on the jury (gee, wonder why), Another dating coach exposed for using his “game” to finesse his audience and a listener sent tea about a GoFundMe-funded Nigerian wedding that… well… didn’t quite fund. Grab a snack, it’s messy. Personal IG: @Itswista Podcast IG: @wordswithwista