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The VICE Guide to Right Now

The best of VICE, behind the scenes. On this podcast we highlight stories from across VICE platforms through the lens’ of reporters, guests and experts.

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Episodes

For MoviePass, Losing Money Was the Plan All Along

We discuss the controversial business plan of MoviePass, the popular app promising cheap theater tickets, and what the company actually does with your data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 201814 min

An Exciting New Step in The Psychedelic Renaissance

The affects of psychedelic drugs on neurite density is a promising sign that they may be useful in treating depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 20187 min

Your Phone Is Listening And It's Not Paranoia

In this episode, we get to the bottom of a nagging question: Are our smartphones listening to us? And if so, what are they doing with that data? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 201815 min

Behind the Complicated Porn Label "BBW"

Independent performer Jessie Sage talks about the nuanced—and often discriminatory—world of BBW porn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 201813 min

Michael Pollan Talks Psychedelics

In this episode, we talk to award-winning journalist Michael Pollan about his new book How To Change Your Mind , which investigates the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 201825 min

Jane Goodall Talks Chimps, Feminism & Trump

In this episode, we feature an episode from another VICE podcast, Radio Motherboard . We really enjoyed their interview with Jane Goodall, and we wanted to share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 201816 min

Caitlyn Jenner's Quest for Acceptance

In 2015, Caitlyn Jenner ignited a conversation around the trans community—but her politics and outspokenness have cost her their support. Now she opens up about her mistakes, her family, and her journey to become a better person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 201831 min

There Is a Hidden Epidemic of Doctors Abusing Women in Labor

According to doulas, women are often treated horribly while they're in labor, with medical professionals engaging in abusive behavior that ranges from nonconsensual episiotomies to sexual assault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 201817 min

The Tenacity of Chef Reem Assil

We hear about a Palestinian- and Syrian-American chef named Reem Assil, and the intense racist backlash she faced after opening up a bakery in Oakland, California. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 201810 min

Being a Freelancer Can Really Suck

No boss, no problem? Not so fast. The gig economy has all kinds of pitfalls for workers and sometimes even their neighbors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 20188 min

The Six Stages of Learning Grimes Is Dating Elon Musk

In this episode, we go through the six stages of learning Grimes is dating Elon Musk. It’s a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, but don't worry, we’ve got you. We’re gonna get through this together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 201816 min

The Complicated Dynamics of Ayahuasca Tourism

We take a look at the global ayahuasca community, and how they’re reeling in the wake of two recent murders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 201812 min

Amanda Knox on the Gendered Nature of Public Shaming

We talk to Amanda Knox about the new VICE series, The Scarlet Letter Reports, which examines the gendered nature of public shaming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 02, 201838 min

The Mysterious Life and Death of the Man Behind Meyer Lemons

The Meyer lemon is that sweet lemon variety beloved by celebrity chefs for its delicate and not-too-tart flavor. And if you’ve ever had one, you can thank the botanist, adventurer, and “food spy” Frank Meyer. If supermarket shelves could talk, they’d tell wild tales of how Meyer's lemons arrived in America, and the mysterious and troubled man who walked across China to find them. Only to be lost to the sea later... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 30, 201812 min

Tomb of the Cold War

We talk to the man who helped design a 10,000-year nuclear waste site marker. Plus, this guy was a long-time friend and colleague of Carl Sagan, so you know this is gonna get interesting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 201823 min

The Science of Dream Control

We explore the strange space between wakefulness and sleep, and how some of the most creative minds in history have coveted this special state of consciousness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 201811 min

Failed 'Utopias' Throughout History

This month, we're featuring stories from VICE Magazine’s April publication: The Dystopia and Utopia Issue . And today, we’re focusing on an article about wildly unsuccessful attempts to set up 'utopian' societies throughout history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 201813 min

Life On The Other Side of America's Digital Divide

This month, we’re featuring stories from VICE Magazine’s April publication: The Dystopia and Utopia Issue. Today, we’re talking about America’s digital divide, and how poor internet connection is more than just inconvenient. It’s an issue of equity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 201811 min

How the Far Right Feeds on Male Insecurity

We take a look at how the far right feeds on male insecurity, and how understanding this better can possibly help us combat right-wing extremism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 201811 min

The Trauma of Everyday Gun Violence in New Orleans

Over the next month, we’ll be featuring stories from VICE Magazine’s April publication: The Dystopia and Utopia Issue. Today, we’ll hear from journalist Jimmie Briggs on the trauma of everyday gun violence in New Orleans, a feature story which was done in collaboration with The Investigative Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 201815 min

America's First 'Craigslist Killer': The Story of Belle Gunness

The setting is La Porte, Indiana, and the year 1908. On the night of April 28, a farmhouse belonging to a widow named Belle Gunness burned to the ground. And when the embers cooled enough for investigators to dig through the rubble, they discovered the headless body of a woman clutching the charred remains of three children. They believed this to be Belle. But that wasn't all they discovered. They also found a number of decomposed, dismembered bodies buried on the same property, which pointed to...

Apr 09, 20189 min
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