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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

What 'Unite The Right 2' Can Tell Us About The Alt-Right

In this episode, VICE Podcast Producer Sophie Kazis talks to VICE News journalist Elle Reeve about her experience embedding with white supremacists, and where the alt-right movement stands one year after the 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 201818 min

One Journalist's Elaborate Quest to Get Rich by Investing in Juul

VICE journalist Alli Conti wanted to know: Can a regular person get in on the ground floor of a privately-owned vape company with a roughly $15 billion valuation? She tried really hard. In this episode, we hear about her results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 20186 min

[BONUS] Science Solved It: The Kentucky Meat Shower

We are excited to share with you a BONUS episode from another VICE podcast, Science Solved It . Our second season is out, and we think you'll really enjoy! This is episode 2, "The Kentucky Meat Shower." On March 3, 1876, chunks of meat fell from the sky in Olympia Springs, Kentucky. The locals came up with bizarre theories for where the meat came from, without realizing the truth had already been uncovered by a clever scientist in nearby Lexington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Aug 04, 201821 min

Fear and Loading: Women and Guns in America

American women are buying more guns than ever before, mostly to protect themselves. VICE reporter Manisha Krishnan headed to Texas for the annual A Girl and a Gun conference where women were being trained to fend off sexual assaults and home invasions with firearms. Here goal: to find out whether gun culture among American women is fueled by fact, or fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 03, 201815 min

Why One Boston Neighborhood is Resisting Legal Weed

On this episode of The VICE Guide to Right Now, we’re looking at weed legalization in Massachusetts, and how one Boston neighborhood is fighting to define what recreational marijuana will look like in their community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 01, 201810 min

This New Book Profiles Incredible Women You've Probably Never Heard Of

A lot of women’s history remains untold, distorted, or fragmented. There are so many women who have had a huge impact on the world, but who the majority of people know nothing about. To reclaim these stories, Anita Sarkeesian and Ebony Adams wrote a book called History vs. Women, which profiles 25 remarkable women throughout history. They are rebels, rulers, scientists, artists, warriors and villains. VICE's Executive Editor Dory Carr-Harris spoke with both authors on this episode of The Vice Gu...

Jul 30, 201827 min

What It's Like to Choose Between Tinder and Arranged Marriage

This month, The VICE Guide to Right Now is featuring stories from VICE Magazine’s June publication, The Privacy and Perception Issue. It’s about identity in the digital age. On this episode, we talk with writer Mithila Phadke about using Tinder in India -- while her parents were also trying to arrange her marriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 201811 min

States Attacking Obamacare Have the Most to Lose

Nine of the 11 states with the highest rates of pre-existing conditions have signed onto the lawsuit to strike down the Affordable Care Act. On this episode Harriet Rowan of Kaiser Health News, explains what this says about the healthcare debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 201813 min

We Reviewed a $100 Counterfeit iPhone X

Motherboard Editor-in-Chief Jason Koebler and staff writer Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai disassembled a counterfeit iPhone X that they bought through a colleague in China for $100. Then they asked security researchers to probe it to find out what it is. The verdict is wild. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 201815 min

DNA Damage from CRISPR Has Been ‘Seriously Underestimated’

CRISPR, the breakthrough gene therapy, has hit major stumbling blocks in the last few months. On this episode, we explore how DNA damage caused by CRISPR has cast doubt on the technology, and called into question its status as a medical tool of the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 20188 min

Unpacking Trump's Bizarre Press Conference with Putin

On this episode of The VICE Guide to Right Now , we talk with VICE politics editor Harry Cheadle about Trump’s strange and disturbing press conference with Vladimir Putin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 201810 min

How Video Game Avatars Can Help Trans Kids Cope

This month, our show will feature stories from VICE Magazine’s June publication, The Privacy and Perception Issue. Today, we talk to VICE reporter Diana Tourjée about her online avatars growing up, and the surprising way they affected her offline identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 201817 min

The Toxic Culture Behind A.I. Assisted Porn

This month, our show will feature stories from VICE Magazine’s June publication, The Privacy and Perception Issue. Today, we talk to VICE reporter Samantha Cole about the rise of A.I.-assisted porn, and the toxic culture that created it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 20189 min

Introducing Science Solved It: Season 2

If you like The VICE Guide To Right Now , make sure to also check out our second season of Science Solved It , Motherboard's show about the greatest mysteries that were solved by science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 20182 min

Behind the Scenes of the New VICE Series 'Latin-x'

On this episode, we talk to the host of a new VICE series ‘Latin-x,’ which sheds light on overlooked issues affecting the Latino community in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 201811 min

Meet the Woman Amplifying Black Voices in Tech

In this episode we hear from a woman shedding light on black entrepreneurs in tech, and shaking up the traditional narratives of Silicon Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 09, 201812 min

From The Archives: Michael Pollan Talks Psychedelics

We're taking a short summer break, but we're not going dark! We've brought you one of our favorite episodes from the archives. 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.

Jul 04, 201825 min

From The Archives: 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.

Jul 02, 201831 min

From The Archives: Amanda Knox on the Gendered Nature of Public Shaming

We're taking a short summer break, but we're not going dark! We've brought you one of our favorite episodes from the archives. Today, we'll revisit out interview with Amanda Knox about the new VICE series, The Scarlet Letter Reports. The show examines the gendered nature of public shaming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 201839 min

From The Archives: Life On The Other Side of America's Digital Divide

We're taking a short summer break, but we're not going dark. We've brought you another one of our favorite episodes from our archives. Today, we have a story from from VICE Magazine’s April publication: The Dystopia and Utopia Issue. We talk 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.

Jun 27, 201812 min

From The Archives: The Trauma of Everyday Gun Violence in New Orleans

We're taking a short summer break, but we're not going dark! For today's episode, we've brought you one of our favorite episodes from our archives. It's a story we featured from VICE Magazine’s April publication: The Dystopia and Utopia Issue. We 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....

Jun 25, 201815 min

Behind The Scenes of The New Series 'Minority Reports'

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of a new VICE series called Minority Reports, which explores communities of underrepresented individuals in particularly unexpected places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 201819 min

Amazon Is Too Big to Tax and It's Terrifying

In this episode, VICE Podcast Producer Sophie Kazis sits down with VICE's News Editor Matt Taylor to discuss how Amazon is flexing its political muscle more than ever, and why it should make you worried. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 201815 min
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