The Vice Guide To Right Now

We're taking a short summer break, but we're not going dark! We've brought you one of our favorite episodes from the archives. In this episode, we talk to award-winning journalist Michael Pollan about his new book How To Change Your Mind, which investigates the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 2015, Caitlyn Jenner ignited a conversation around the trans community—but her politics and outspokenness have cost her their support. Now she opens up about her mistakes, her family, and her journey to become a better person.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're taking a short summer break, but we're not going dark! We've brought you one of our favorite episodes from the archives. Today, we'll revisit out interview with Amanda Knox about the new VICE series, The Scarlet Letter Reports. The show examines the gendered nature of public shaming.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're taking a short summer break, but we're not going dark. We've brought you another one of our favorite episodes from our archives. Today, we have a story from from VICE Magazine’s April publication: The Dystopia and Utopia Issue. We talk about America’s digital divide, and how poor internet connection is more than just inconvenient. It’s an issue of equity.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're taking a short summer break, but we're not going dark! For today's episode, we've brought you one of our favorite episodes from our archives. It's a story we featured from VICE Magazine’s April publication: The Dystopia and Utopia Issue. We hear from journalist Jimmie Briggs on the trauma of everyday gun violence in New Orleans, a feature story which was done in collaboration with The Investigative Fund.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of a new VICE series called Minority Reports, which explores communities of underrepresented individuals in particularly unexpected places.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Switching to an alternative is easier than you think.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, VICE Podcast Producer Sophie Kazis sits down with VICE's News Editor Matt Taylor to discuss how Amazon is flexing its political muscle more than ever, and why it should make you worried.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We discuss the controversial business plan of MoviePass, the popular app promising cheap theater tickets, and what the company actually does with your data.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The affects of psychedelic drugs on neurite density is a promising sign that they may be useful in treating depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we get to the bottom of a nagging question: Are our smartphones listening to us? And if so, what are they doing with that data?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Independent performer Jessie Sage talks about the nuanced—and often discriminatory—world of BBW porn.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we’re diving back into the Trump Administration’s continued attack on Title X, the funding dedicated to affordable birth control and reproductive healthcare.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the wake of FOSTA/SESTA, sex workers and allied activists are building new safety networks and lobbying support.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We talk to one of the creators of the new documentary “White Boy,” a dark true-crime story that looks at the effects of the War on Drugs on one young man who was manipulated by the system.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we talk to award-winning journalist Michael Pollan about his new book How To Change Your Mind, which investigates the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we feature an episode from another VICE podcast, Radio Motherboard. We really enjoyed their interview with Jane Goodall, and we wanted to share.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 2015, Caitlyn Jenner ignited a conversation around the trans community—but her politics and outspokenness have cost her their support. Now she opens up about her mistakes, her family, and her journey to become a better person.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The proposed change to the Title X family planning program is known as the "Protect Life Rule," which is deeply ironic as the policy shows little regard for the health and lives of the patients who rely on it.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We hear from someone who worked on the original design team of the iPhone, and why he left Apple this year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.