The Vice Guide To Right Now

Washington's 1631 ballot initiative would have introduced a revolutionary carbon tax, but thanks to fierce opposition it went down in flames. In this episode, we speak to journalist Geoff Dembicki to learn why.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There was good news for Democrats on Tuesday night, but they are still on the outside looking in. In this episode, we debrief the midterm elections with VICE Editors Matt Taylor and Harry Cheadle.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since Trump took office, his administration has systematically eroded legal protections for transgender Americans. In this episode, we talk to Broadly journalist Diana Tourjée about the historical lead-up that's brought us to this moment, and to the Trump administration’s secret initiative that could definitively exclude trans protections from existent Constitutional civil rights statutes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to the first episode of "Chapo," a new podcast from VICE News. As Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán goes on trial, VICE News explores his high-stakes case through the stories of people caught up in the drug war in the U.S. and Mexico.In this episode, called "The Fixer," VICE News travels to the Sinaloa cartel stronghold of Culiacán, where they meet a drug trafficker and see how cartel violence affects daily life. Listen to the full series on Spotify.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More than 2,000 wrongfully convicted people have been exonerated in the United States since 1989. That’s more than 19,790 years of human life lost needlessly to wrongful conviction. VICE’s new series, “Innocence Ignored,” aims to tell the stories of those who had their voices silenced, and to examine the flaws in the system that made these tragedies possible. In this episode, VICE's News Editor Matt Taylor speak with two of the producers on the project, Lydia Randall and Lara Fernandez.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we go behind-the-scenes of the brand new VICE New’s digital series, “She’s Running,” about 4 women candidates’ midterm campaigns. The first three episodes dropped today.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you like The VICE Guide To Right Now, we think you'll also really enjoy VICE News' first ever podcast, "Chapo." As Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán goes on trial, VICE News explores his high-stakes case through the stories of people caught up in the drug war in the U.S. and Mexico. The first episode comes out on Nov. 1 exclusively on Spotify in both English and Spanish.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss how it's becoming more common for high schoolers to weigh the benefits of blue-collar trades, at a time when well-paying jobs—and no debt—are hard to pass up.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer Gaby del Valle talks to us about why her parent's decision not to send her to prep school was the best thing they could've done.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we talk to the activist and writer Tara Raghuveer about how the current housing crisis is particularly hurting young people.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we talk to former born-again Christian Linda Kay Klein, who combines personal reflections with years of research to trace the psychological effects of purity culture on women in her new memoir, "Pure."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we talk to VICE writer Eve Peyser about the trials and tribulations of growing up online.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From Appalachia to Louisiana, mostly ignored by the media, activists have been putting themselves in the path of bulldozers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we talk to Tonic writer Shayla Love about her personal attempt to combat insomnia. But her story has a twist.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, VICE Podcast Producer Sophie Kazis speaks to Broadly Staff Writer Marie Solis about how "believe women" became the #MeToo movement's rallying cry, but some say simply believing women may not be enough to accomplish the transformative change feminists imagine.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The IPCC's '1.5 Degree Report' paints a dire picture that suggests we must fundamentally change the nature of society in the next decade in order to avoid the worst effects of climate change.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Women already have a hard time getting birth control but people are bracing for things to get worse if changes to the country's family planning program are successful.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you like The VICE Guide To Right Now, we think you'll also enjoy our newest podcast from VICE: Queerly Beloved. Co-hosted by Sarah Burke and Fran Tirado, it’s a multifaceted portrait of LGBTQ chosen family—the people who help us figure out who we are and inspire us to live as our most authentic selves. In a world obsessed with significant others, Queerly Beloved focuses on the unconventional, seemingly insignificant relationships that actually end up shaping us most.Here's the fourth episode, "The Mentor." In this episode, you'll hear from a genderqueer sex worker named Liara Roux, who over time, became a queer mentor to a client interested in experimenting with her gender expression. For the full season, make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you like The VICE Guide To Right Now, we think you'll also enjoy our newest podcast from VICE: Queerly Beloved. Co-hosted by Sarah Burke and Fran Tirado, it’s a multifaceted portrait of LGBTQ chosen family—the people who help us figure out who we are and inspire us to live as our most authentic selves. In a world obsessed with significant others, Queerly Beloved focuses on the unconventional, seemingly insignificant relationships that actually end up shaping us most.Here's the third episode, "The Siblings." In this episode, you'll hear about Diana and Seth. They are biological siblings who are both trans and who, despite having vastly different stories of coming out, influenced each other’s notions of gender and identity throughout their entire lives. For the full season, make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

HBO ‘s Special Report, “Consent,” discusses how people, both public and private, are grappling with issues of consent and sexual assault in the year since the first allegations against Harvey Weinstein. HBO Correspondent Isobel Yeung leads us through a nuanced conversation about how the #MeToo Movement has affected everyday people. The issue is extremely personal, and has had huge, rippling effects on both individuals and our society at large - as everyone figures out what accountability looks like, and where we go from here. On this episode of the podcast, VICE Executive Editor Dory Carr-Harris and Broadly-Editor-Chief Lindsay Schrupp speak to Isobel about her process making this piece, how her team decided to frame this story, and why accountability is key.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.