The Vice Guide To Right Now

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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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

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

As the third installment of Motherboard’s Right to Repair series, we hear about the annual race to tear down the iPhone.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

We talk to Frank Pinello, host of our new series, The Pizza Show, about a topic we can all get behind.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

We highlight the women of color leading two of the most prominent groups devoted to reforming America's drug laws.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We look into the farmer’s hacking their John Deere tractors in order to break big tech’s repair monopoly.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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