Words With Wista

EP 207 - We Have Completely Lost the Plot

This is what I get for taking a month off because SO much has happened, and it’s been nothing but twists and turns. We’re talking Suffolk University letting students co-major in AI, ASU launching a degree for aspiring influencers while the U.S. loses 23,000 jobs, YouTube making it harder to get paid, and the latest mess surrounding Jools Lebron. We also have to talk about what’s happening to Haitians as TPS ends, the questions surrounding Nolan Wells’ death, Trump administration drama, NABJ handing out its Thumbs Down awards, Invest Fest backlash, Luigi Mangione, Flock cameras and the conversation around progressives and Black voters. Then somehow the billionaires went shopping for the Lakers and EA, FIFA switched things up, and pop culture gave us even MORE to discuss. Grab your drink because clearly, we have completely lost the plot. IG: Itswista IG/YouTube/Substack: wordswithwista

EP 206 - This Week Was a PR Nightmare

This week we're covering everything from Disney's latest layoffs and Love Island's never-ending drama to Cardi B's rumored new romance, Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion speculation, and why Vinicius Jr.'s new face has the internet talking. Plus, a Ford worker loses his job over $8 worth of Doritos, the IRS has people side-eyeing World Cup prize money, OpenAI's AI gets a little too ambitious, CNN dives into "man camps," a honeymoon gets ruined in the worst way imaginable, and we're breaking down the biggest headlines from Streamer University, Jay-Z, the World Cup, true crime, and all the chaos you probably missed this week. IG: Itswista IG/YouTube/Substack: wordswithwista

EP 205 - Everybody's Getting Sued

Life has been life-ing, so we're catching up before diving into a wild week of headlines. We're recapping June politics from Trump's latest money drama, Kamala's mystery meeting with Zohran, TPS changes, student loans, the Workday discrimination lawsuit, and the latest Supreme Court rulings. Then we're heading to New York to unpack anti-Haitian rhetoric in politics, Zohran's growing political influence, an engagement that ended in handcuffs, and Jay-Z's new era. Plus, we're breaking down BET Awards weekend with exclusive boots-on-the-ground reporting from a Words with Wista correspondent, Nara Smith's family update, Chloe Bailey's cheating story, Love Island's parasocial fandom, World Cup chaos, the NBA ring chase, Taylor and Travis wedding rumors, Claressa Shields' baby plans, Tom Brady's new coconut water, and reviewing new music from Lizzo, Joe Dwet File, and Drake. IG: itswista Substack/YouTube: wordswithwista

EP 204 - Job Interviews Are Humiliation Rituals

This week on Words With Wista, I’m talking about why job interviews in 2026 feel like public humiliation rituals, the chaos happening across the U.S. and around the world, and Trump pulling up to Rockland County like we don’t already have enough traffic. We also get into Jeff Bezos talking taxes, Spirit Airlines shutting down and leaving people stranded emotionally and financially, James Charles getting called out for being wildly out of touch, and these nonstop company layoffs that have everybody stressed. Plus, the internet is shocked that John Boyega and Tae Heckard are married and honestly... I’m not surprised at all. I’m also talking about why having a side hustle is basically survival at this point and how the World Cup is sneaking up on us real fast. IG: itswista SubStack/ YouTube/ IG: wordwithwista

EP 203 - Nothing About This Week is Normal

This week is giving chaos, capitalism, and controversy all in one. We get into the unexpected tension between the Pope and Trump and Congress being a mess as resignations and removal calls pile up. We also talk about Erica Schwartz stepping in as CDC director, the FAA recruiting gamers for air traffic control jobs, and Ticketmaster and Live Nation being exposed in a major monopoly ruling. Then it’s business drama with QVC heading toward bankruptcy, PepsiCo cutting prices, and Spirit Airlines possibly crashing out. On the darker side, we cover multiple tragic and disturbing cases making headlines. And because balance, we end on culture with Cardi B shutting it down on tour and selling out her hair line, plus Coachella turning into Poorchella vs Richchella and the real tea behind brands quietly revoking invites. IG: Itswista IG/YouTube/SubStack: Wordswithwista