MATA (Make America Think Again) with Shana Vonn
289 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★ - 5 ratingsMATA or Make America Think Again, is a compilation of observations about the America we live in today. MATA was created in an effort to galvanize thought, reflection, consideration and promote conversation.
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Episodes
YES...to Kamala! Just not right now.
July 05, 2024 22:19 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWhy Dems should put the replacing Biden conversation to bed and keep it moving. Let's Discuss.
Remind the People Joe!
June 27, 2024 00:26 - 14 minutes - 37.6 MB VideoAll I want is for Joe Biden to remind the people what he's done and let us know where we're going in the debate tomorrow. That's it...PERIOD.
Normalization...Pay Attention!
June 22, 2024 21:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB"Dictator for a day"..."Black people did better under Jim Crow"..."illegals are going to take your jobs"...pay attention to the terms, taglines and ideologies a certain political party is attempting to normalize. Let's Discuss.
Recent SCOTUS Rulings
June 22, 2024 20:44 - 19 minutes - 18 MBA number of SCOTUS rulings are scheduled to drop by the end of June. Let's discuss what we've seen thus far.
Convicted Felon DJT.
June 05, 2024 21:48 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBDJT was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in the Election Interference case out of NYC by a Jury of his peers on 5/31/24. He broke the law, got caught and is now convicted because of the EVIDENCE. Sentencing hearing July 11, 2024. Let's Discuss.
Food 4 Thought: Middle East Massacre
May 27, 2024 20:54 - 22 minutes - 9.93 MBMassacre after massacre in Gaza and all some can respond with is "What about Oct. 7th?" Where's all that energy for Netanyahu? Let's Discuss.
A Tale of Two Cases
April 27, 2024 22:04 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBThe election interference case for #45 in NY is currently underway while at the same time SCOTUS is entertaining debate regarding absolute immunity for Presidents. Where are we as a country in this moment? Let's Discuss.
Dear Young People...
April 27, 2024 20:17 - 29 minutes - 13.1 MBI'm so proud of the collective Pro-Palestenian efforts of young people we are witnessing across America right now. Young people will win! Let's Discuss.
Are We Not Human?
April 16, 2024 03:00 - 18 minutes - 8.35 MBThere appears to be an attack on women's freedoms in America. So much so, one might think the end goal is to return women to a time when we were sequestered to the kitchen barefoot, pregnant and silent. Are women not intelligent, competent human beings capable of making decisions about our own bodies?!?
What We've Learned Since October 7th.
December 30, 2023 01:08 - 25 minutes - 12.7 MBA recap of what we've learned about Netanyahu, the IDF and the continued massacre of Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th. Let's Discuss.
"The Pause"
November 27, 2023 02:19 - 27 minutes - 13.8 MBThe four day truce between Israel and Hamas will be benefical until it's not. Let's Discuss.
Middle East Massacre: Update
November 07, 2023 05:58 - 38 minutes - 18.9 MBThirty days into the massacre in the Middle East...what more do we know? How many lives have been lost? What is this really all about?!? Let's Discuss.
Middle East Conflict: Televised Genocide
October 17, 2023 19:23 - 35 minutes - 17.3 MBNo matter where you fall regarding the conflict in the Middle East, we should all be able to acknowledge that we are witnessing the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people. Let's Discuss.
Impeachment Inquiry? For WHAT!?!
September 16, 2023 21:59 - 26 minutes - 13 MBImpeachment inquiry? For what?!? For signing the first gun legislation in thirty years?!? Because he lowered the cost of insulin for seniors? Because Americans in rural areas now have access to broadband?!? Because thousands, if not millions, received PPP loans to save small businesses in the middle of a once in a lifetime PANDEMIC that NO ONE (including Congressmembers) had to pay the money back? Because inflation is at its lowest point in three years?!? Someone please explain on what gr...
Vivek Ramaswamy...Been There, Done That.
September 06, 2023 19:36 - 26 minutes - 13.2 MBVivek Ramaswamy is just the most recent mutation of #45. A newer, shinier, more eloquent mutation; but a mutation none the less. Give him no energy! Let's Discuss.
GOP Debate 2023
August 25, 2023 02:59 - 27 minutes - 13.9 MB"Break the backs of teachers unions"..."Climate change is a hoax!"..."it's an invasion"..."1980 Reagan Revolution"..."federal abortion regulation"..."we have to talk about Social Security"..."Fracking, Fossil Fuel, Nuclear power"..."Chat GBT"...China, China, China. The first GOP debate of the presidential campaign season took place last night...let's discuss.
Indictment #4
August 16, 2023 19:48 - 19 minutes - 9.96 MB#45 and eighteen co-conspirators have been indicted with 41 felony charges in Fulton County Georgia. Governor pardons are not applicable, time must be served and the defendants have 10 days to turn themselves in. Let's get into the details!
"Headlines: August 2023"
August 14, 2023 18:51 - 23 minutes - 11.4 MBFrom the pending indictment of #45 out of Georgia, the devastating Maui wildfires, DeSatan's destruction of Democracy and the "Montgomery Brawl", folding chairs, "Aquamane" and all...we've got a lot to talk about! Let's Discuss.
Indictment #3: A Somber Day for Whom?
August 02, 2023 23:50 - 29 minutes - 14.7 MBThe indictment of #45 for a third time was a somber and sad day for whom? I'm ecstatic that we just may see some much needed accountability! Let's Discuss.
Constant and Consistent Pressure.
July 03, 2023 18:07 - 32 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat SCOTUS proved last week is that "we the people" need a concerted, constant and consistent pressure campaign. It's time to start playing the long game. Let's Discuss.
The Black Vote.
June 27, 2023 04:45 - 20 minutes - 10.3 MBThere would be not Biden/Harris administration without the Black Vote. Don't ever let anyone tell you not to vote. Let's Discuss.
Indictment #2
June 12, 2023 00:33 - 30 minutes - 15.3 MBThe twice impeached sexual predator more commonly known as #45; has now been indicted for a second time. Let's discuss.
The Debt Ceiling Pt. 2
May 31, 2023 01:36 - 22 minutes - 11 MBWhat's in the bill and what's out? Let's Discuss.
The Debt Ceiling
May 23, 2023 01:29 - 20 minutes - 10.5 MBThe Debt Ceiling conversation made simple. Let's Discuss.
The Soul of America is on Life Support.
May 08, 2023 19:28 - 25 minutes - 12.5 MBBodies mutilated daily in mass shootings...corruption throughout SCOTUS...six week abortion bans...legislators attempting to make it legal to marry children, reducing funding for veterans and the elderly and a man was choked to death on a NY subway car for complaining about being hungry too loud... The soul of America is on life support and it's on us to save it.
Arraignment Day!
April 05, 2023 19:45 - 26 minutes - 13 MBAfter decades of thumbing his nose at the law...citizen Donald J Trump was arraigned yesterday. Let's talk about it!
Finally!!!
April 02, 2023 18:43 - 20 minutes - 10.5 MBFinally #45 was indicted for something!!! Let's talk about it.
Pampered Prisoners & Cult Pep Rallies
April 01, 2023 19:27 - 23 minutes - 11.4 MBField trips to check on pampered Jan. 6th prisoners and cult pep rallies...a week in the life of the GOP.
Where's the Outrage?!?
March 30, 2023 01:19 - 25 minutes - 12.7 MBMass shooting after mass shooting...where's the collective outrage?!? The one thing that could change our current state of affairs is missing. Let's Discuss.
Will He or Won't He?
March 20, 2023 03:41 - 22 minutes - 11.5 MBWill He or Won't He...be indicted? Let's Discuss.
Headlines.
February 26, 2023 23:12 - 24 minutes - 12.3 MBLet's talk headlines! This past week we went from America divorcing...to a Nazi homeschool curriculum...to a designated national day of hate?!? Let's Discuss.
Collective Combat.
February 17, 2023 00:23 - 26 minutes - 13 MBWe need a concerted, collaborative, well-organized and orchestrated, collective effort to combat the crazy we're experiencing in America. And we need it now! Let's Discuss.
Tyre Nichols.
January 29, 2023 05:24 - 35 minutes - 17.9 MBTyre Nichols. If you didn't watch the video...I watched it for you. Let's Discuss.
Who is running the GOP?
January 26, 2023 22:12 - 23 minutes - 11.4 MBKevin McCarthy? Mitch McConnell? MTG and other MAGA extremist? Recently elected sociopath Santos or #45 from Mar-a-Lago? Or should we just follow the money? Exactly who is running the GOP? Because they are running it and our Democracy into the ground. Let's Discuss.
Reasons to be Merry!
December 25, 2022 01:44 - 21 minutes - 10.5 MBDemocrats passed a trifecta of historic legislative accomplishments, we experienced monumental job growth, the Midterm Elections were a mere red ripple and I no longer have to weigh the pros and cons of buying gas or avocados. We have lots of reasons to be merry this year! Let's Discuss.
The Report.
December 22, 2022 01:29 - 24 minutes - 12.3 MBThe Jan. 6th committee held its last hearing, criminal referrals were made and the formal report will be released tomorrow. Let's discuss.
The Red Ripple.
November 17, 2022 04:04 - 12 minutes - 6.46 MBThe highly anticipated "Red Wave" has proven to be more like a ripple or slow drip. Let's Discuss.
Florida Man is Back.
November 17, 2022 03:10 - 23 minutes - 11.7 MBIs it for power...protection...attention or just another grift? Let's Discuss.
A Dozen Eggs or Democracy?
October 30, 2022 20:39 - 22 minutes - 11.2 MBY'all focused on the cost of a dozen eggs while Republicans are trying to snatch your entire way of life. Let's Discuss.
January 6th Hearings finale?
October 15, 2022 21:52 - 23 minutes - 11.5 MBWas this the last Jan. 6th hearing? It still doesn't seem as if the last shoe has dropped. Let's discuss what was revealed and what we learned.
Update America
September 18, 2022 20:04 - 29 minutes - 14.4 MBThere's a lot happening right now. The Jackson water crisis, 77 million dollars in welfare funds missing...a so called "Purge Law"...is slavery on the ballot...immigrants randomly flown around the country and #45 continues to incite violence. There's a lot to discuss...so let's dive in!
About Jackson...
September 09, 2022 04:32 - 24 minutes - 12.5 MBWe've got to talk about the Jackson, MS. water crisis. How is this happening in 2022? Let's Discuss.
Indictment Coming?
August 15, 2022 01:37 - 24 minutes - 12 MBThe most recent developments in the Mar-a-Lago raid and the rest of #45's troubles. Will he finally get charged with something? Let's Discuss.
Raided.
August 11, 2022 02:10 - 26 minutes - 12.8 MBIt's been two days since #45's Mar-a-Lago home was raided by the FBI. Here's what we know thus far... Let's Discuss.
Truth Is.
August 01, 2022 00:33 - 28 minutes - 14.4 MBTruth is...Republicans don't care about you. Join me for a walk down a memory lane of bills Republicans voted against that would benefit the American people.
187 Minutes
July 25, 2022 00:54 - 37 minutes - 19.1 MB187 minutes is how long #45 couldn't be bothered to do anything to stop the domestic terrorist attack on his own government. So let's discuss what he was doing.
Jan. 6th Hearings VII
July 17, 2022 23:43 - 39 minutes - 19.5 MBThreats to seize voting machines, crass obscenities coming from the Oval and White extremist groups linking up...yet the attempted coup is far from over. Let's Discuss.
July 4th Massacre.
July 11, 2022 18:27 - 32 minutes - 16.1 MBA breakdown of the facts, make-up of the shooter and who I personally believe should also be held responsible. Let's talk about it!
Jayland Walker
July 10, 2022 19:05 - 27 minutes - 14 MBA break down of the Jayland Walker execution in Akron, OH. Not one of the eight officers has been arrested, fired or provided a statement. Let's Discuss.
Seven Days.
July 03, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 17.7 MBIn seven days SCOTUS set the US on fire! Both figuratively and literally. Yet the most concerning decision, in my opinion, is coming down the pike. Let's Discuss.