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We Gotta Talk: News, Issues, and Beauty for Women

Sonni Abatta
Spirituality
Iran
Hurricane Milton
Summer Skincare
Celebrities
Celebrity Gossip
Puglia
Alcohol-Free Living
Death
Skincare
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Italy
John F. Kennedy
Mortality
Freedom
Nutrition
Antisemitism
Hormone Health
Acne
JFK Assassination

An issues-based, deep dive news and culture podcast where the motto is Real Talk, Big Topics. Hosted by Emmy-nominated and AP News Award-winning journalist and television host Sonni Abatta, We Gotta Talk features guests on a variety of topics in the news, pop culture, wellness and spiritual space who will inform, entertain and inspire. Let's talk!

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Latest Episodes

What does our skin actually need after 40—and how much of what we’ve been told about aging is just really good marketing?

In this episode, I’m talking with celebrity esthetician and skincare founder Angela Caglia, who has spent 30 years working hand... more

Antisemitism is often treated as something that belongs to another time and place—Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, or centuries-old persecution in Europe. Moreover, it's also often framed as something only Jews should worry about.

But historian Pamela S... more

Today, we’re stepping away from the heavy news cycle and talking about something just as important: your relationships, your intimacy, and what actually makes a sex life better over time.

I’m joined by Susan Bratton, who’s spent decades helping peop... more

What if the biggest threat we’re facing right now… isn’t physical, but mental?

In this episode, I sat down with cyber intelligence analyst Travis Hawley to talk about something called cognitive warfare—and once you understand it, you won’t be able t... more

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Recent Guests

Angela Caglia
Celebrity esthetician, founder of Angela Caglia Skincare
Angela Caglia Skincare
Episode: 347: What Your Skin Actually Needs After 40, with Celebrity Esthetician and Founder Angela Caglia
Pamela Nadell
Historian and author, professor of American Jewish history
American University
Episode: 346: Why Antisemitism is Never Just About Jews: The History--and Persistence--of Antisemitism in America, with Historian and Author Pamela Nadell
Susan Bratton
Intimacy expert and author/publisher
Better Lover / Better Lover YouTube channel
Episode: 345: What Good Sex Looks Like, with Intimacy Expert and Susan Bratton
Travis Hawley
Cyber threat analyst, open-source intelligence analyst, national security analyst, journalist focus on counter misinformation and disinformation
Shadowgraph Intelligence
Episode: 344: The Battle for Your Beliefs: Cognitive Warfare and How Your Mind Is Being Shaped Online, with Intelligence Analyst Travis Hawley
Jill Brown
Evolutionary astrologer and former NASA research scientist
Episode: 343: Is America in Its Pluto Return? Astrology, Upheaval & the Next 20 Years with Astrologer and NASA Scientist Jill Brown
Stella Inger-Escobedo
Emmy Award-winning journalist with a background in local and national news coverage.
Episode: 342: Can Independent Media Do What Institutional Media Won't? Trust, Truth & the Future of Journalism with Stella Inger-Escobedo
Nikki Namdar
A member of the Iranian diaspora discussing her personal connection and experiences regarding Iran's struggles.
Episode: 341: Watching Iran from Afar: A Refugee’s Daughter Explains Iran’s Fight for Freedom
Courtney Boyer
Therapist turned relationship coach and author focusing on love and polyamory.
Episode: 340: From Purity Culture to Polyamory, with Author Courtney Boyer
Nithya Karia
Author and coach of the book High Vibe Habits, a proponent of personalized habits for well-being
Episode: 339: Create a Champagne-Tower Life: How Personalized Habits Can Make a Big Difference with Your Health, Money and Family, with Author and Coach Nithya Karia

Host

Sonni Abatta
Emmy-nominated and AP News Award-winning journalist and television host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 193 ratings
  • Life changer

    Thank you for all your work and podcast. Meditation and sunshine is in my life and I feel so positive❤️ Love how you create all content so relatable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aarti_singh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Keep coming back for more 👏

    Whether Sonni is interviewing World-Renowned Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Cyril Wecht, on the assignation of JFK or talking all things beauty/apparel, she never disappoints. In a world with so much noise, WGT is the perfect balance of honest conversation where being curious without judgement is ever refreshing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JvWGata
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MissiD08
    United States2 years ago
  • Authentic & Uplifting

    We Gotta Talk is one of only two podcasts that are on my weekly rotation! One listen and I was hooked. It’s like Sonni is in my mind and knows every topic a woman in my late 30s wants to hear. She’s a pro with incredible guests who will give you takeaways that will affect your everyday life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    raqkelley
    United States2 years ago
  • Relatable

    I love Sonni’s WGT podcast and the variety of topics it covers from light and fun to deep topics…something new and relevant each episode. I love that she wants to hear from her listeners and has an open mind to hear all opinions and thoughts on a variety of issues. This is a podcast I recommend to all my friends in our 30s & 40s.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess Rogowicz
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise balance of serious topics and approachable delivery.
Audience appreciates guest variety and honest, non-sensational discourse.
Shows consistency and strong guest expertise.
Relatable host with diverse guests and deep conversations.
High-quality interviews with practical takeaways.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

347: What Your Skin Actually Needs After 40, with Celebrity Esthetician and Founder Angela Caglia
Q: What is your stance on trends and cosmetic procedures for women over 40?
Promotes honesty and regenerative skincare over dramatic cosmetic procedures; less is more and trends should be approached with caution and informed choices.
347: What Your Skin Actually Needs After 40, with Celebrity Esthetician and Founder Angela Caglia
Q: How should someone structure a routine for post-40 skin?
Morning and night use of a single regenerative serum, with minimal cleansing in the morning if not acne-prone or sweaty at night, and a focus on preserving barrier health.
347: What Your Skin Actually Needs After 40, with Celebrity Esthetician and Founder Angela Caglia
Q: What makes the Selforte Serum different from typical serums?
It's derived from human mesenchymal stem cell by-products (exosomes and growth factors) and delivered with a specialized system to penetrate the skin, potentially replacing multiple actives.
347: What Your Skin Actually Needs After 40, with Celebrity Esthetician and Founder Angela Caglia
Q: Why not rely on traditional marketing claims or so-called medical-grade labels?
Marketing claims can be misleading; many products with medical-grade labeling are not true medical-grade unless prescribed, and silicones and other barrier-perturbing ingredients can sensitize skin.
347: What Your Skin Actually Needs After 40, with Celebrity Esthetician and Founder Angela Caglia
Q: What is actually happening to skin after 40, hormonally and structurally?
The skin becomes drier and more sensitive as hormones shift, collagen and elastin decline, and mesenchymal stem cell activity drops, which affects repair and regeneration.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show covers a broad mix of topics centered on news, culture, wellness, and women's issues, with a focus on practical takeaways and candid conversations. Episodes often feature experts and writers who bring deep dives into topics like cognitive warfare, journalism, intimate wellness, polyamory, nutrition, and personal growth, all framed through a modern feminist lens. A notable pattern is bringing guests who blend science, storytelling, and application, making complex subjects accessible and actionable for listeners who value honesty, nuance, and empowerment.

A standout aspect is the host's journalist background and ability to navigate serious topics with warmth and humor, creating relatable, substantive conversations across a diverse s... more

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1. Angela Caglia
2. Pamela Nadell
3. Susan Bratton
4. Travis Hawley
5. Jill Brown
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8. Courtney Boyer

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