The VICE Guide to Right Now

We read a piece of dystopian prose published on Terraform, VICE's science fiction column. Written by Debbie Urbanski, the piece is called "An Incomplete Timeline of What We Tried," and it tackles the haunting topics of climate change and population control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from Munchies' Managing Editor, Rupa Bhattacharya, on the site's effort to highlight issues of sexual harassment within the food industry by publishing opinion pieces by chefs and service workers whose voices aren’t always heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have Noisey writer Lawrence Burney walk us through the site's 100 Best Songs of 2017 list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munchies’ Mayukh Sen tells us why food is political, and introduces some of the people who’ve used food as a source of good this past year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look into an innovative effort to fight blindness on an actual flying hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from a VICE journalist who lived like Trump for a day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior citizens are the fastest growing demographic of marijuana users in the country. We into older folks' evolving relationship to weed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look into the often thankless job of unpaid content moderation that keeps online communities like Reddit open and safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists’ search for a "gay gene," and whether the potential risks outweigh the benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VICE writer Robert Wheel has started a new weekly column called ‘House’ Party’ profiling electoral districts expected to be competitive in the 2018 elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look into one of the most dangerous sports on earth: bull riding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear about a legendary witch and herbalist, and her powers to heal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into Noisey’s list of 100 best albums of the year with Editor-in-Chief Eric Sundermann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Stress Week at VICE, so we're looking into noise pollution, and how recorded nature sounds can help us manage sleep and stress in the noisy city by appealing to our evolutionary senses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at anti-Trans discrimination in the military, both before and after Trump’s ban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stress is real, it’s here, and it might be worse than ever. We take a close look at both the mental and physical effects of stress in big cities, and how we can develop strategies to make us more resilient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right now, thousands of people are asking one simple, trending question: Is cocaine vegan? We find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We tell a cautionary tale for leftists trying to build a movement, and look into the reasons why everybody seems to hate Jill Stein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about moms who microdose, and how this choice remains stigmatized - especially for women of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In anticipation of the FCC’s sweeping proposal to gut net neutrality, we dive into DIY internet and how to end our reliance on big telecom companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this exclusive VICE Meets interview from the archives, we hear from visual and performance artist Aman Mojadidi. His work explores themes of cultural identity, and pushes boundaries specifically to question the preconceived identity of place, refugee, and foreigner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swedish popstar Robyn's had a long career -- from her debut marketed as the Scandinavian version of Christina Aguilera, Robyn had to forge a brand new path no other pop singer-songwriter has managed before in order to gain control of her sound.In this exclusive VICE Meets interview from the archives, Gianna Toboni sat down at the Bowery Hotel wine room to chat with Robyn about her inspirations, influences, and what the future might hold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We consult VICE's food experts at MUNCHIES for a turkey recipe to to defy the dreaded dry spell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a close look at a particularly violent form of tattooing performed by a small European collective called Brutal Black. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look into how to protect yourself against a sophisticated, yet easy-to-execute form of hacking that uses a device called a Wi-Fi Pineapple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a close look inside the gang initiation process with the Silent Murder Crips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Danica Roem’s historic victory as the first openly transgender person to be elected and seated to a state legislature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at Detroit’s digital divide, and the organizations working to close this gap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of the surfacing wave of sexual assault allegations, we take a hard look at the power of apologies, and why saying "I'm sorry for offending you" no longer cuts it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss an uncanny 1937 painting, and it’s viral response online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss suicide, and why it’s so important to talk openly about the topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from Shawna Potter, the lead singer of the feminist punk band, “War on Women,” on how to create safer spaces at shows and festivals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go deep into the world of hacking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a deep dive into a tech company trying to disrupt substance abuse with an app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Texas church shooting, the leaked ‘Paradise Papers,’ and we’ll hear from VICE Producer Allen Otto on his documentary series, “Russian Road Trip.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’ll discuss how ISIS claimed the NYC attack, El Chapo’s solitary confinement, and we’ll hear from Motherboard writer Ankita Rao about efforts to save the Everglades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s response to the New York terror attack, the GOP’s proposed tax plan, and we’ll hear from a group of HIV positive people about their experiences living with the virus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York City’s terrorist attack, new information on Paul Manafort, and we’ll hear from Philadelphia Black Bloc members on Antifa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook’s testimony on Russian meddling, a judge’s block of Trump’s trans military ban, and we’ll hear from VICE’s Dhani Oks on the benefits of working out in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Manafort’s indictment in the Russia probe, how Puerto Rican authorities canceled an energy contract, and we’ll hear from VICE’s Taji Ameen on his time at a skunk festival in Ohio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The opioid crisis, the new iPhone X, and we’ll hear from VICE Sports Producer Dan Bradley on his series The 16 Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NAACP’s airline travel warning, Kenya’s re-election, and we’ll hear from VICE producer Xavier Aaronson on his new Motherboard series, Dear Future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The GOP’s removal of a major consumer protection, New York’s plan to ditch the Metro Card, and we’ll hear from Munchies editor-in-chief Helen Hollyman on her new cookbook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Zuckerberg’s big plans for the future, New York’s indoor vaping ban, and we’ll hear from VICE’s own Olivia Gattuso on the history of flavored condoms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’ll give you an update on Puerto Rico, Betsy DeVos’ rescinding of IDEA memos, and we’ll hear from Tonic writer Grant Stoddard on the stigma around STDs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The GOP’s budget plan, Quebec’s controversial face-veil ban, and we’ll hear from VICE director and producer James Burns on his new documentary about America’s largest right-wing militia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump administration is still going after an undocumented woman’s right to choose, Spain’s vow to take control of Catalonia, and we’ll hear from Noisey writer Dan Ozzi on 90s punk rock compilation CDs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The deadly Hepatitis A outbreak in Southern California, how U.S.-backed Syrian rebels retook Raqqa, and we’ll hear from TONIC host Dhani Oks on the hard science behind why we need to get outside more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s false claim about Obama and calling families of fallen soldiers, how Iraqi forces have taken command in Kurdish Kirkuk, and we’ll hear from Broadly writer Leila Ettachfini on her article about birth control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin Kaepernick’s lawsuit against the NFL, claims of the DEA cozying up with Big Pharma, and we’ll hear from Noisey writer Dan Ozzi on the iconic 1996 Simpson’s episode “Homerpalooza.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.