The Private School Paradox
Writer Gaby del Valle talks to us about why her parent's decision not to send her to prep school was the best thing they could've done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2018•9 min
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
America’s Housing Crisis Is Breaking Young People
In this episode, we talk to the activist and writer Tara Raghuveer about how the current housing crisis is particularly hurting young people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2018•26 min
How Evangelical Purity Culture Can Lead to a Lifetime of Sexual Shame
In this episode, we talk to former born-again Christian Linda Kay Klein, who combines personal reflections with years of research to trace the psychological effects of purity culture on women in her new memoir, "Pure." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2018•27 min
The Unintended Consequences of Growing Up Online
In this episode, we talk to VICE writer Eve Peyser about the trials and tribulations of growing up online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 19, 2018•19 min
The Quiet but Furious War Against Pipelines
From Appalachia to Louisiana, mostly ignored by the media, activists have been putting themselves in the path of bulldozers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2018•18 min
How One Journalist Got Hooked On Sleep Hygiene
In this episode, we talk to Tonic writer Shayla Love about her personal attempt to combat insomnia. But her story has a twist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2018•10 min
When Believing Women Isn't Enough to Help Them
In this episode, VICE Podcast Producer Sophie Kazis speaks to Broadly Staff Writer Marie Solis about how "believe women" became the #MeToo movement's rallying cry, but some say simply believing women may not be enough to accomplish the transformative change feminists imagine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2018•17 min
Unpacking the Devastating UN Report on Climate Change
The IPCC's '1.5 Degree Report' paints a dire picture that suggests we must fundamentally change the nature of society in the next decade in order to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2018•11 min
‘Contraception Deserts’ Will Likely Get Worse If Trump's Birth Control Changes Go Through
Women already have a hard time getting birth control but people are bracing for things to get worse if changes to the country's family planning program are successful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 05, 2018•12 min
[BONUS] Queerly Beloved: Episode 4
If you like The VICE Guide To Right Now, we think you'll also enjoy our newest podcast from VICE: Queerly Beloved. Co-hosted by Sarah Burke and Fran Tirado, it’s a multifaceted portrait of LGBTQ chosen family—the people who help us figure out who we are and inspire us to live as our most authentic selves. In a world obsessed with significant others, Queerly Beloved focuses on the unconventional, seemingly insignificant relationships that actually end up shaping us most. Here's the fourth episode...
Oct 03, 2018•22 min
[BONUS] Queerly Beloved: Episode 3
If you like The VICE Guide To Right Now, we think you'll also enjoy our newest podcast from VICE: Queerly Beloved. Co-hosted by Sarah Burke and Fran Tirado, it’s a multifaceted portrait of LGBTQ chosen family—the people who help us figure out who we are and inspire us to live as our most authentic selves. In a world obsessed with significant others, Queerly Beloved focuses on the unconventional, seemingly insignificant relationships that actually end up shaping us most. Here's the third episode,...
Oct 01, 2018•27 min
Behind The Media: How We Talk About Consent
HBO ‘s Special Report, “Consent,” discusses how people, both public and private, are grappling with issues of consent and sexual assault in the year since the first allegations against Harvey Weinstein. HBO Correspondent Isobel Yeung leads us through a nuanced conversation about how the #MeToo Movement has affected everyday people. The issue is extremely personal, and has had huge, rippling effects on both individuals and our society at large - as everyone figures out what accountability looks l...
Sep 29, 2018•20 min
Behind The Media: How We're Covering Dr. Blasey Ford and Judge Kavanaugh's Hearing
We recorded this episode in the midst of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Kavanaugh’s testimonies, while the hearings were still ongoing. In this episode, Broadly Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Schrupp, Broadly Staff Writer Marie Solis, and VICE Executive Editor Dory Carr-Harris discuss their strategies for covering this historic event - given the difficult nature of the subject matter, the fast pace of the news cycle, and the consequences of the hearings’ outcome that go beyond who will be our next...
Sep 28, 2018•28 min
The Trans Woman Who Became a Dragon
In this episode, we talk to Broadly journalist Diana Tourjée about her experience telling the story of Eva Tiamat Medusa, a trans woman who modified her body to become a dragon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2018•23 min
Black People Face Big Barriers Entering the Legal Weed Industry
In this episode, we talk to journalist Benjamin Goggin about how while legal weed industry is booming, it’s also shutting out many black and brown entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2018•15 min
Thanks to Motherboard, Facebook Is Reviewing its Policy on White Nationalism
In this episode, we talk to Motherboard Editor-in-Chief Jason Koebler about his investigation into Facebook's content moderation policies, which has now led the company to review it’s specific policy on white nationalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2018•10 min
Maybe I'm Wrong: Guns
In this episode, we talk to VICE’s Krishna Andavolu about his new series, “Maybe I’m Wrong,” which seeks to spur meaningful conversation around some of the most contentious issues in our society. The first issue the series takes on is perhaps one of the most polarized topics: guns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2018•20 min
Cynthia Nixon Lost the Battle, But Progressive Women Won the War
Cynthia Nixon fell to Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday night, but the insurgent candidates who challenged former members of the Independent Democratic Conference sailed to victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2018•24 min
Colleges Are Going About Consent Education All Wrong
In this episode, we discuss Donna Freitas' new book 'Consent on Campus,' which argues it's up to universities to challenge hookup culture and champion consent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2018•17 min
[BONUS] Introducing Queerly Beloved
If you like The VICE Guide To Right Now, we highly recommend you check out our newest podcast from VICE: Queerly Beloved. Queerly Beloved is a new podcast series from Broadly. Co-hosted by Broadly editor Sarah Burke and Fran Tirado of the popular queer podcast Food 4 Thot, it’s a multifaceted portrait of LGBTQ chosen family—the people who help us figure out who we are and inspire us to live as our most authentic selves. In a world obsessed with significant others, Queerly Beloved focuses on the...
Sep 12, 2018•21 min
This Writer Went Through All Her Old Tweets, And Was Horrified At What She Found
In this episode, VICE Writer Eve Peyser explains that deleting her old tweets one at a time was an education in self-loathing and shame—and 100-percent worth it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2018•18 min
GARAGE: Queen Rihanna by Deana Lawson
In this episode, we talk to the Editor-in-Chief of Garage Magazine about their new issue, “The Human Future.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2018•14 min
Beef Update: Bernie vs. Bezos
In this episode, we talk about new Bernie vs. Bezos beef: how Senator Sanders has just made Amazon the poster child for everything wrong with the modern labor market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 07, 2018•5 min
This Man's Inmate Experiences Are Proof We Need the Prison Strike
In this episode, a formerly incarcerated writer, Michael Fischer, goes into how the prison system can break a person down, and why it's so inspiring to see inmates fighting back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 05, 2018•23 min
This New VR Film Takes You on an Ayahuasca Journey to the Amazon
In this episode, we discuss an incredible new VR film that takes you on an ayahuasca journey to the Amazon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 03, 2018•11 min
The Trump Administration's Secret Anti-Weed Committee
In this episode, we try to figure out where Trump stands on cannabis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2018•9 min
Inside Facebook’s Struggle to Moderate Two Billion People
Moderating billions of posts a week in more than a hundred languages has become Facebook’s biggest challenge. Leaked documents and nearly two dozen interviews show how the company hopes to solve it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2018•20 min
From The Archives: How Video Game Avatars Can Help Trans Kids Cope
For this episode, we've pulled one of our favorite shows from the archives. It came from VICE Magazine’s June publication, The Privacy and Perception Issue. 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.
Aug 27, 2018•17 min
You Have The Right To Remain Fat and Healthy
In many doctors’ opinions, weight loss is the only treatment for fat patients regardless of their health concerns. But now, many plus size women are speaking up to say, "I have the right to be fat and healthy." In this episode, we interview Charlotte Zoller about her personal journey to find a fat-positive doctor who wouldn't just tell her to lose weight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2018•24 min
The Silent Perils of Being a Firefighter
The most dangerous part of the job can come when firefighters are off the clock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 22, 2018•11 min
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