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Episode 36
2016-12-05
VICE News explores why Austria's far-right Freedom Party, despite losing the recent election, still has a significant presence in the country. Plus, author Alex Beam discusses his new book, The Feud: Vladimir Nabokov, Edmund Wilson, and the End of a Beautiful Friendship.
Episode 171
2017-07-26
Trump bans transgender people from serving in the military. Violence continues between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police in East Jerusalem. The "global gag rule" has devastating consequences in Malawi. Our series "American Jobs" premieres with a profile of Nicole Strickland, a tattoo-clad, 29-year-old mom who supports herself as a truck driver. And, the Killers review Arcade Fire - Everything Now, Alice Cooper - Paranoiac Personality, Shabazz Palaces feat. Thaddilac - Shine a light, Roger Water - The Last Refugee, Radiohead - I promise.
Episode 186
2017-08-22
VICE News explores how John Lennon's deportation laid the groundworks for DACA. We talk veterans who are fighting for the right to use cannabis as treatment for PTSD and other ailments. Ben Rhodes explains Trump's new Afghan policy.
In the second episode of our series American Jobs, we follow Sean, the on-demand bike riding Postmate, throughout his workday in New York City. And, in HAIM's last installment of Music Critic, the band reviews Aminé feat. Kehlani, Kyle and more.
Episode 190
2017-08-29
VICE News covers the aftermath of Harvey, with over 30,000 residents forced from their homes, many relying on on a flood insurance program that may not be ready to help them. As Bernie Sanders experiences renewed relevancy in the Trump era and releases a new book, 'The Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution: A Guide for the Next Generation’. Plus, the impact of Apple opening up its devices to AR app developers and the Spanish taxi driver waging war on Uber in a European court battle.
For this week's new music critic, Big Boi reviews new music in his debut installment of Music Critic.
Episode 193
2017-09-05
As the Trump administration announces their plan to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, VICE News talks with an immigration lawyer who is himself a DACA recipient. Then, we go to Texas to meet Will Hurd, the not-Trump future of the Republican party. Plus, we report on America's secret housing crisis. And, in his second installment of music critic, Big Boi reviews the week's hottest hits.
Episode 195
2017-09-07
Ahead of Betsy DeVos' Title IX announcement--a federal law passed in 1972 that prohibits sex discrimination in education--VICE News sat down with Patty Crawford, former Title IX officer at Baylor University, for an explanation of the law's history. VICE News meets with wounded Peshmerga soldiers who fought against ISIS. In our ongoing series American Jobs, VICE News profiles Howard Ring, an 82-year-old widower who works full time at Vita-Needle. And, Sparks break down their song Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me) from their upcoming album Hippopotamus.
Episode 197
2017-09-12
In Hurricane Harvey's wake, Houston residents are dealing with one of the storm's biggest hangovers: eight million cubic yards of debris. VICE News spent a day with a driver from San Antonio's Solid Waste Management Department, one of the neighboring cities lending their own fleets to help collect the garbage. Apple unveiled its new iPhone — but what's really behind the huge price tag? VICE News headed to Cupertino to find out. And, Big Boi reviews 'Midnight’ by Jessie Ware, ‘Teetroit’ by Tee Grizzley, ‘Fetish’ by Selena Gomez ft. Gucci Mane, ‘Are You Ready’ by The Isley Brothers ft. Santana.
Episode 198
2017-09-13
VICE News examines the Michigan Republican Party after Trump's upset win. Outside Michigan, all anyone is talking about is Kid Rock. What's the conversation inside the state when it comes to 2018?
Starting last year under Obama, the army has been delaying shipping dates, and as a result many recruits have fallen out of legal visa status, after being promised citizenship by signing up to serve the U.S. military. They might face deportation once the DOD cancels their contracts. VICE News speaks with two MAVNI recruits from China as they await their fate in Indiana.
Also, inside the devastation of the Virgin Islands following Irma and a look at back-row kids and fans of New York Fashion Week.
Episode 210
2017-10-04
VICE News embeds with a Lyft driver as Las Vegas locals open up to her about the massacre. Former Vice President Joe Biden flies to Birmingham to campaign for Doug Jones, the Democratic candidate for Alabama’s open Senate seat. VICE News travels to Alaska to The High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program, or H.A.A.R.P., a military-built facility that has been the subject of innumerable conspiracy theories, and the decades-long personal obsession of Nick Begich, an author and son of a U.S. Congressman.