The VICE Guide to Right Now

We talk about the wonderful, silly world of underground comics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We address a gap in the dialogue surrounding the #MeToo movement: the voices and experiences of incarcerated women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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

As the third installment of Motherboard’s Right to Repair series, we hear about the annual race to tear down the iPhone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

We talk to Frank Pinello, host of our new series, The Pizza Show , about a topic we can all get behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

We highlight the women of color leading two of the most prominent groups devoted to reforming America's drug laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look into the farmer’s hacking their John Deere tractors in order to break big tech’s repair monopoly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

We look at the satellite communications company undertaking what is arguably one of the most ambitious space projects in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from VICE IMPACT on their recent advocacy campaign for voting rights, essential during the midterm elections this year, called Vote Now . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We honor the late science fiction writer and literary icon Ursula K. Le Guin, who died last week at age 88. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.