The Chisme Corner with Vee Rivera

Episode: Raids, Rumors, and Reality Checks

Date: January 28, 2026
Host: Vee Rivera

Overview

This episode of The Chisme Corner with Vee Rivera dives deep into real-life hardships, pop-culture shakeups, and the personal quirks of a Latina amiga. Vee first addresses heavy current events impacting immigrant communities, moves into the pitfalls of fandom and public relationships with the Desmond & Christy divorce, and lightens the mood with recs for TV, books, and crafts. All wrapped up with her signature mix of corazón, humor, unfiltered realness, and relatable commentary.

Key Discussion Points

1. Real Life Check-ins: Health, Weather, and Getting Through It

[00:57 - 04:37]

• Vee shares her recent struggles with sickness (“felt like my head… a tension headache… very fatigued”) and commiserates over the tough winter snowstorms:

  “There’s like three inches of just ice… once you break through that ice, you get to the actual snow on the bottom…But the first layer is just straight up ice. Like it’s freezing temperatures. So it’s really bad.” (03:12)

• She describes car troubles and the relief of getting her own car back, humorously noting, “my car is like my baby. Like, I don’t know. I hate driving other people’s cars… I only like my car.” (05:01)
• She gives listeners a PSA to take care of their health and check in with themselves:

  “If you’re coming down from any sickness or anything, take your emergency. I have been chugging them things.” (03:34)

2. Immigration Raids and National Trauma

[06:55 - 13:55]

• Vee shifts to a serious discussion on recent federal immigration raids in Minneapolis, describing their traumatic effects—especially on children and families.

• The story of Liam Cano Ramos, a 5-year-old detained with his father, resonates deeply with Vee:

  “When I tell you, my heart was shook to my core when I saw this little boy with his little…bunny hat and just his little face…he was taken into custody with his father as they arrived home from school. Like, can you imagine?” (07:13)

• Discusses the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Prey by ICE and Border Patrol.

  “This is not normal for us to go online and see people being shot to death and…ripped apart from their families.” (08:28) “Feeling overwhelmed right now doesn’t mean that you’re helpless…Even donating or going to protest, it’s like, what is even happening anymore?” (09:40)

• Vee strongly denounces ICE and similar policies:

  “I 100% do not support ICE and what they’re doing. I am against policies and actions that criminalize people that are just seeking a better life for their families, seeking safety…” (10:29)

  She urges listeners to remain compassionate and provides resources (“I’m gonna drop the links… legal defense, advocacy, and community support”) to help.

• Signature Real-Talk:

  “If you cannot see all these things happening in the world and not feel anything about it…that’s a huge fucking issue. That is the problem.” (11:46)

3. Social Media, Divorce, and Compassion Culture

[13:55 - 20:12]

The Desmond & Christy Divorce

• Vee analyzes the internet frenzy over the breakup of social media couple Desmond and Christy.
• Observes the shift from adoration to armchair criticism:

  “Everyone was the fucking divorce experts. Everyone knew they were bound to get a divorce…What got me was the public opinion.” (15:48)

• Explains the reality of curated online lives:

  “They only see what you choose to put out there. And a highlight reel, to me, can feel very real…but it can still not be the full story.” (16:50)

• Reflects on public ownership of influencer relationships and divorce:

  “I don’t think anyone is obligated to explain the most painful chapter of their life just because she shared all the happy ones.” (17:54) “People are so quick to rewrite the past…they still had love…just because it didn’t end with forever, doesn’t mean it wasn’t real.” (18:20)

• On outgrowing relationships and allowing for growth:

  “Sometimes, you’re outgrowing that person and sometimes maybe you’re choosing yourself. So instead of ‘I knew it’, let’s show compassion…” (19:11)

4. Pop Culture Updates & Reviews

[20:41 - 30:55]

Hilary Duff’s Comeback

• Sharing excitement about Hilary Duff’s new album:

  “My teenage soul is so happy…Come Clean was my… I was literally listening to that song every day.” (20:49) “She signed a new deal with Atlantic Records…album comes out Feb 20th. We all need to support Ms. Hilary Duff, okay?” (21:19)

Netflix Hits & Book Chat

• “His and Hers” Review: Vee raves about the psychological thriller:

  “Every time you think you have it figured out, you don’t…It’s literally all about perspective…two truths can exist…people can live in the same house…experience two different realities.” (22:17 – 23:17) On the mother character: “I’m definitely the mom…The instinct to protect your child at all costs…that feeling is almost stronger than anything.” (23:00)

• Love Is Blind Upcoming Season:

  “Love Is Blind junkie…have not missed not one season…season 10 premieres on Netflix February 11.” (25:44)

  • Observes unpredictable cast outcomes; the drama of season 9 (“no one got married!”).

Karol G & Feid Split Rumors

• Discusses reports of the couple’s breakup:

  “I really liked them as a couple… but according to multiple reputable entertainment sources…they reportedly ended their relationship after three years…” (27:43) Stresses not reading too much into social media activity: “To me, social media is never that serious. I know the line between my reality and real shit…” (28:59)

Super Bowl & Bad Bunny

• Anticipates Bad Bunny’s performance:

  “It just gives you this feeling of, like, yo, this is about to be good…He’s trying…to bring everyone together and be like, yo, we need to unite as one…” (31:15)

5. Family, Comfort Shows & Self-Care Rituals

[33:00 - 41:30]

• Shares the joys of family—having her sister nearby, hanging out, binging comfort shows like “Mob Wives”, “Gilmore Girls”, “Insecure”, and “Jersey Shore.”

  “I love just going to my sister’s house. We just hang out and just eat and talk and just chill, watch TV, whatever. Like, it just fills my heart with joy.” (34:12)

• TV & Streaming Recommendations:

  • “Paramount Plus has all the old shows: Parental Control, Next, Jersey Shore, Mob Wives…” (36:18)
  • Shouts out Issa Rae for “Insecure.”

• Book Chat:

  • Reviews Colleen Hoover’s new book “Woman Down”: “Bro, this book is so bad…I’m literally telling people don’t read it.” (38:48)
  • Recommends “Glass Girl” by Kathleen Glasgow and “The Last Party” by Ar Tori:

    “The last book I read was The Last Party…and when I tell you that was insane, I’m still thinking what the…did I read? It was crazy.” (39:30)

  • Sets an ambitious reading goal for the year: “I think I set my goal to read like 85 books this year…already read like 7.” (40:02)

• Craft Therapy: Paint-by-Numbers

  “I got these little paint-by-number kits at Michael’s…looked like I just painted that myself. And I was just like, okay Picasso!” (40:45)

  • Recommends as a mindful activity, especially during snow days.

6. Personal Growth, Branding & Shopping Habits

[41:30 - 44:05]

• Talks upcoming personal branding photoshoot; reflects on infrequent fast-fashion shopping:

  “I am a recovering Shein-aholic, I will tell you that. Like, I was shopping Shein all the time…Now, I’m proud that I have…not shopped there as often.” (43:19)

• Shares intention for growth, “baby steps, you know?” (43:55)

Memorable Quotes

• On Empathy & Action:

  “This isn’t normal for us to go online and open up our social media apps and see people being shot to death and…ripped apart from their families…But feeling overwhelmed right now doesn’t mean you’re helpless…we can care for each other, and we can feel compassion because it’s what keeps us human.”
  (09:40 – 11:05)

• On Social Media Hot Takes:

  “Everyone was the fucking divorce experts…Everyone had a fucking opinion. All of a sudden.”
  (15:48)

• On Identity & Realness:

  “Aqui no hay filters! Just heart, humor and hella honesty…always room for mas chisme here at The Chisme Corner!”
  (00:57 & 44:05)

Timestamps of Important Segments

• 00:57 – Episode intro, health catch-up, and snowstorm stories
• 06:55 – Immigration raids in Minneapolis; aftermath and advocacy resources
• 13:55 – Social media couples/desmond & Christy breakup, public reactions
• 20:41 – Hilary Duff album news and “His and Hers” Netflix review
• 25:44 – “Love Is Blind” new season excitement
• 27:43 – Karol G & Feid breakup rumors + Bad Bunny Super Bowl buzz
• 33:00 – Family bonding, comfort shows, and TV streaming picks
• 38:48 – Book reviews: Colleen Hoover’s “Woman Down”, “Glass Girl”, and “The Last Party”
• 40:45 – Paint-by-numbers crafts as self-care
• 41:30 – Branding/upcoming projects + shopping reflections

Tone and Vibe

Throughout the episode, Vee blends heartfelt empathy, spicy humor, and practical advice. She moves from national trauma to personal triumphs, always centering compassion, familia, and self-improvement—all while keeping it real and relatable.

Listener Takeaway:
Whether processing heartbreaking headlines or decompressing with crafts and comedy, Vee’s corner is a judgment-free zone for community, healing, and “hella honesty.”