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.<br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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.

05-24
18:09

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.

05-22
32:52

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.

05-20
37:26

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.

05-17
11:36

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.

05-15
23:59

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.

05-13
16:48

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.

05-10
18:38

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.

05-08
23:04

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.

05-06
12:03

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.

05-03
30:28

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.

05-01
31:59

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.

04-29
14:29

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.

04-26
18:53

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.

04-24
25:37

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.

04-22
20:56

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.

04-19
33:21

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.

04-17
23:34

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.

04-15
24:17

How Anti-Abortion Rhetoric Shapes Pro-Choice Advocacy

On this episode, VICE Podcast Producer Sophie Kazis speaks with Broadly reporter Marie Solis about how much of our understanding of abortion care has been shaped by an inherent bias against it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-12
32:26

Have You Checked Out CYBER???

We're dedicating this episode of The VICE Guide To Right Now to a podcast we love, Motherboard's hacking show CYBER. This episode is all about why the ASUS supply chain hack is a really big deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-10
22:13

Nick Zhang

First time listening Podcast

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Heather LaFaye

this is an amazing discuss in that needs to happen so glad to here it

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Whitney Rodden

This is so important!

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Josh Dennison

How come nobody talks about the lady she killed in a traffic accident?

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Ari Christine

it's not just "young people" that have student loans ...!

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