The VICE Guide to Right Now

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.