"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!!

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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 [email protected] 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:

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• General Strike Info: https://journalofcogency.com/2025/03/02/what-is-a-general-strike/

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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 Date

https://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 Debate

https://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 Entities

https://deadline.com/2025/03/trump-voice-of-america-executive-order-1236327537/

Protest Against Serbian Leader Draws Over 100,000 in Biggest Crowd Yet

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/15/world/europe/serbia-protest-president-vucic.html

Thousands Of Hungarian Opposition Supporters Rally; PM Orban Vows Crackdown On Media

https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-magyar-orban-protests/33349014.html

Donald Trump, In DOJ Speech, Calls CNN And MSNBC “Illegal” For Reporting Negatively On Him

https://deadline.com/2025/03/trump-cnn-msnbc-illegal-1236327237/

Trump administration ramps up rhetoric targeting the courts amid mounting legal setbacks

https://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 Update

https://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/

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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/teslaprotests
• 14th Amendment March: https://www.nowmarch.org
• Federal Building Sit-In: https://www.4thbranch.us
• Inclusion Day: https://www.wemarchwerise.org
• Mayday 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/

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🎙️ 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/teslaprotests
• 14th Amendment March: https://www.nowmarch.org
• Federal Building Sit-In: https://www.4thbranch.us
• Inclusion Day: https://www.wemarchwerise.org
• Mayday 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/

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#UnWrapped #Resistance #Boycott #FightForDemocracy

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This may be a sign of the times- you can rent an entire screen at AMC Theaters for $99. I have reasons to encourage you to do just that!

Studios are going all in on streaming.

New seasons of Star Trek: Discovery and The Mandalorian will begin production soon!

Music:

Purple Planet Music

Chill Factor

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The season finale of The Boys season 2 was another BANGER!! Where will Butcher, Mother's Milk, Hughie, Frenchie, and Kimiko go next?

Also, Star Trek: Lower Decks ended on a HIGH note.

And what is going on in the MCU?

Music:

Purple Planet Music

Summer in Paradise

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The Amazon Prime series "The Boys" has been off the chain all season long! This week was a real "banger"! I'm going to tell you what I think I think about the events in Episode 7 "The Butcher, The Baker, The Candlestick Maker". Also, there were a couple of "shocking" announcements out of the MCU this week!

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Purple Planet Music

Summer In Paradise

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This round of the Amazon Prime series "The Boys" has upped the ante from last season with new characters, closer looks at The Seven, and more of the inner workings of Vought Industries. It's dishing on EVERYONE- except Black Noir. Join me as I present my case for who I think Black Noir MIGHT be!

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Summer In Paradise

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NASA made a surprise discovery in a galaxy far, far away.

Updates from the following universes:

DC (including an overview on The Court of Owls), DC FanDome part II, Robert Pattinson contracts Covid, Dwayne Johnson and family on the mend from Covid

Star Wars- John Boyega rants, The High Republic news, and The Mandolorian news

Star Trek- DISCO comes to CBS Broadcast, DISCO Season 3 rumors, Chris Pine returning as Kirk?

AND- Kiss, Marry, Kill- Trek Style!

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Excerpt from FOX News- Laura Ingraham & Donald Trump

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