The VICE Guide to Right Now

We talk about the wonderful, silly world of underground comics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We address a gap in the dialogue surrounding the #MeToo movement: the voices and experiences of incarcerated women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into the dark depths of the internet to learn about the new phenomenon of AI-generated fake porn, and its potentially harmful implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we bring you the final installment of our Black History Month special series, highlighting black entrepreneurs across diverse fields throughout the month of February. We’ll hear from Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Radio One, the largest African-American owned and operated broadcast company in the nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear about the up-and-coming animator starting Pakistan’s first ever hand-drawn animation studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we bring you the fourth installment of our Black History Month special series, highlighting black entrepreneurs across diverse fields throughout the month of February. We’ll hear from Tristan Walker, the founder and CEO of the hair care brands Bevel and Form, both of which were created specifically for people of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we bring you the third installment of our Black History Month special series, highlighting black entrepreneurs across diverse fields every Friday in February. We'll hear from Christopher Gray, the founder of the app Scholly, which helps young people access and receive college scholarships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to filmmaker Craig Renaud about his new VICE documentary, SHELTER. The film explores the volatile lives of New Orleans’ Homeless Youth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear about one of America’s most influential culinary figures - an African-American cook and writer named Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor - who has arguably not received the recognition she deserves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss a landmark lawsuit that represents a decisive victory for street artists in the fight to legitimize and protect their work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the third installment of Motherboard’s Right to Repair series, we hear about the annual race to tear down the iPhone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we bring you the second installment of our Black History Month special series, highlighting black entrepreneurs across diverse fields every Friday in February. We'll hear from Ariell Johnson, the first and only black woman comic book store owner on the East Coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into the controversy surrounding Kratom - an herbal supplement used as a pain reliever, and sometimes used to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms - which the FDA just called an opioid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear about five powerful black women who are courageously creating space for other women and people of color across industries, including media, the arts, science, technology, and even exotic dancing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear about Gabi Gregg, the black model and blogger becoming a sensation in the plus-size fashion world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Frank Pinello, host of our new series, The Pizza Show, about a topic we can all get behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting black entrepreneurs across diverse fields every Friday in February. In this episode, we hear from Bryan Bethea, the founder of the youth coding event Hip Hop Hacktivist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore the relationship between gaming and Buddhism teachings, through the lens of some monks at Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We highlight the women of color leading two of the most prominent groups devoted to reforming America's drug laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look into the farmer’s hacking their John Deere tractors in order to break big tech’s repair monopoly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We give you a brief history of the conservative commentator Tomi Lahren’s ongoing beef with hip-hop.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virtual Reality is a popular topic right now, from gaming to contemporary art. But Professor Mel Slater is asking a stunning new question: Can VR reduce our fear of death? In this episode, we speak with Motherboard writer Shayla Love on the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at the satellite communications company undertaking what is arguably one of the most ambitious space projects in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from VICE IMPACT on their recent advocacy campaign for voting rights, essential during the midterm elections this year, called Vote Now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We honor the late science fiction writer and literary icon Ursula K. Le Guin, who died last week at age 88. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at Philadelphia's plan to establish the first official supervised drug injection site in the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Joyner played Barney, the beloved purple dinosaur, from 1991 to 2001 on the hit PBS children's show Barney & Friends. But today, you can find David running a tantric sex business that offers ritual baths, chakra balancing, massage, and yes...cosmic orgasms. In this episode, VICE.com Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Smith speaks with Special Projects Editor Brian McManus on the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look at sexual harassment in nightclubs, and zooming-in on the forward-thinking New York venues that are taking a stand to make safer, consent-focused party spaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a closer look at the famously disastrous Fyre Festival, and how the scamming and scandal haven’t stopped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're going a little deeper than usual into a story that is well worth our attention. We look at how the Nisenan tribe of the California Central Valley are fighting to regain recognition from the federal government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We honor the one year anniversary of the Women’s March by highlighting an initiative to put some of the country’s most progressive female candidates on the 2018 ballot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the inventive ways doctors treat patients who, for religious reasons, refuse blood transfusions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with VICE in-house astrologer Annabel Gat for a forward-looking conversation on what the planets can tell us about 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about a new, online game designed to illustrate the numerous, compounding obstacles that many abortion seekers face in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk with Austin Walker and Rob Zacny about how video games will handle the toxic politics of 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the last two remaining pinball doctors in New York, and the growing 'Right to Repair' movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We examine the implications of and assumptions involved in what could be the first male sex robot, set to launch this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about depictions of masculinity in the golden age of TV, and how even so-called “good guy” characters fall short. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look into the world’s largest biometric ID system - India’s Aadhaar - and how it keeps getting hacked, putting millions of people at risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We revisit the FCC’s net neutrality repeal, and taking a look at how states are fighting back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from Noisey on the music industry’s favorite outsider, Jeff Rosenstock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we go into the archives to bring you one of our favorite VICE interviews.Molly Crabapple is a relentlessly prolific artist, writer and activist. Her murals adorn the walls of famous night clubs in New York and London, and her writing has been published in Vanity Fair, the Paris Review, VICE and the New York Times. Through illustration, Molly has documented some of the most pivotal political moments of the last decade, from the 2008 recession to Occupy Wall Street, to life inside Guantanamo Bay, the Syria’s civil war. Molly also published a memoir, “Drawing Blood,” that tells the story of her eclectic life and career. In this episode, we hear from Molly about her art, practice and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fourth season of Black Mirror hit Netflix last week and people were less than pleased with how the show portrayed emergency contraception, a form of birth control more commonly known as the morning-after pill or Plan B. In this episode, we're getting the facts straight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss gaming addiction, and how the World Health Organization is considering officially recognizing it as a disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we go into the archives to bring you one our favorite VICE interviews.Noisey writer Lawrence Burney sits down with acclaimed actor Michael K. Williams for an exclusive look into how his life has impacted his work, both on and off screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we go into the archives to bring you one of our favorite interviews.In this episode, we hear former VICE Culture Editor James Yeh's interview with the groundbreaking artist Marina Abramović. They talk about building a career off of subversive performance, and how she's still pushing boundaries, causing controversy, and influencing young people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we go into the archives to bring you one of our favorite VICE interviews."Parks and Recreation" star Rashida Jones has established a lovable reputation for herself through roles in hit comedies like "The Office" and "I Love You Man". Over the past few years, she's also ventured into writing and producing films, currently tackling projects like writing Toy Story 4. We had a chance to hang out with Rashida and talk about her shift behind the camera, and the documentary she recently produced on Miami's amateur porn industry, "Hot Girls Wanted". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we go into the archives to bring you one of our favorite VICE interviews.Hannibal Buress is an well respected stand-up comedian and actor who's known for his distinctly laid back, but sharply witted comedic style. While notorious for his joke that ignited the Bill Cosby scandal, Buress has had people laughing in roles on Broad City, The Eric and Andre Show, Daddy's Home, and countless stand-ups. On this episode, we chat with Hannibal Buress about success and selling out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the holiday season, which means people are drinking heavily. We’re here to remind you to take care of yourself, and also to offer some of our favorite hangover cures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we go into the archives to hear one of our favorite VICE interviews. Academy Award winner and longtime activist Jane Fonda tells us about what drew her into the fight over climate change, her career in activism, and why it's OK to not be liked when you're campaigning for a cause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.