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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Show overview
The VICE Guide to Right Now has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 307 episodes, alongside 10 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 75 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 10 min and 18 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 2 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2018, with 182 episodes published. Published by VICE.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
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S1 Ep 1VICE is back with a new podcast
VICE is back with a new podcast exploring the subcultures and fringes that we are best known for. If you thought we were gone, looks like we have more to say. Each week we are sitting down with the internets most fascinating characters and getting to the bottom of cultural trends. Oscar award winners, internet oddities, and viral sensations. There has never been more culture to consume, so let us figure out what's worth checking out. Subscribe to VICE Culture Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The EPA's Lies About Air Pollution Are Killing Americans
On this episode, VICE producer Sophie Kazis speaks with reporter Ankita Rao about the Trump Administration's latest move to protect industry, and how it will ensure more deaths from asthma, heart problems and cognitive degeneration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Tech Doesn't Want You To Be Able To Fix Your Things
On this episode, producer Sophie Kazis speaks with Motherboard’s Editor-in-Chief Jason Koebler about his longtime reporting on the Right to Repair Movement, and why it’s important to break up Big Tech’s stronghold on repairing broken products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to Use Astrology to Be a Better Friend and Lover
On this episode, producer Sophie Kazis speaks with VICE's in-house astrologer Annabel Gat and astrology editor Sara David about the company's new astrology app, Astro Guide, and how to use the tools of astrology to be a better friend and lover.Download Astro Guide today! Link below.https://c.singular.net/api/v1/ad?st=318446046977&h=a923a4ee3f964db8b1bebcaf1fd3ce40c0bc6644 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did the FBI Seize This Journalist's Vagina Cultures?
On this episode, Motherboard reporter Samantha Cole talks about how when the FBI raided the offices of at-home microbiome testing startup uBiome, it likely took with it data about her own health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Abortion Bans Don’t Need to Go Into Effect to Cause Harm
On this episode of The VICE Guide To Right Now Podcast, producer Sophie Kazis speaks with reporter Marie Solis about the harm caused by Georgia's six-week abortion ban despite the fact that the law isn't slated to go into effect until January 2020 and will likely be blocked in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AirPods Are a Tragedy
On this episode, we talk to Motherboard reporter Caroline Haskins about why AirPods are a social and environmental disaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Stan Culture Has Changed The Critics' Role
On this episode, we speak with i-D writer Kieran Devlin about stan culture and the impact of social media on the way we judge music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why It's So Hard To Charge White Nationalists With Terrorism
On this episode, VICE podcast producer Sophie Kazis speaks with VICE News reporter Tess Owens about current domestic terrorism laws in the U.S., and why it's so difficult to prosecute white nationalists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This Is How People Can Actually Afford to Live in Miami
On this episode, we talk to reporter Allie Conti about rising rent costs in Miami, and what it takes to actually afford to live there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kanye West’s Quest to Become God
On this episode, VICE Senior Culture Editor Alex Zaragoza speaks with music journalist Naima Cochrane about Kanye West’s journey from courting controversy to leading a quasi-Christian church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Microdosing Testosterone Can Mean for Non-Binary People
On this episode, VICE podcast producer Sophie Kazis speaks with VICE social designer Alyza Enriquez about finding their own non-binary gender expression through microdosing testosterone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Trouble With Screen Time
On this episode, VICE Podcast Producer Sophie Kazis speaks with Motherboard reporter Caroline Haskins about the World Health Organization's new guidelines for children under five recommending limiting screen time—only if it means kids are sedentary for more than an hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 'Wild West' of Weed Is Dying Out. Here's What's Replacing It
On this episode, we talk to reporter Danielle Simone Brand about how while working in cannabis used to be a crime, it's now looking more and more like a real career, complete with benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This Is Why California Will Keep Burning
On this episode, we talk to reporter Susie Cagle about how one massive utility company is responsible for many of California’s wildfires and dozens of deaths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inside NYC's Street Vendors' Fight to Survive
On this episode, VICE Podcast Producer Sophie Kazis speaks with reporter Diana Hubbell about new proposed legislation that would increase the number of street vendor permits available in New York City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Behind The Scenes of the New VICE Documentary "Lebanon’s Green Gold: The Debate to Legalize Cannabis"
On this episode, we talk to VICE's Rony Karkar about his new short documentary, "Lebanon's Green Gold: The Debate to Legalize Cannabis" to find out why Lebanon is so keen to legalize cannabis, and how the country's main cannabis farming communities feel about their livelihoods becomes legal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Understanding Julian Assange
On this episode, we’re talking about Julian Assange’s recent arrest, and sifting through all the news swirling around it with Motherboard Editor-In-Chief Jason Koebler and Motherboard reporter Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Biohacking Crosses Over into Disordered Eating
On this episode, we speak with Motherboard reporter Sarah Emerson about the damaging effects of Silicon Valley's obsession with bodyhacking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.