Vice
The taboo-breaking team from VICE deliver incredible news stories from around the world in this HBO series.
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The taboo-breaking team from VICE deliver incredible news stories from around the world in this HBO series.
Season 6 Episode Guide
31 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Episode 1
Raised in the System
Fri, Apr 6, 2018 50 mins
Season Six Premiere. In an episode that offers a frank and unflinching look at young people caught up in the criminal justice system, Michael Kenneth Williams explores why the country's mass incarceration problem cannot be fixed without first addressing the juvenile justice problem, and investigates solutions local communities are employing that are resulting in drastic drops in crime and incarceration.
Episode 2
Battle for Jerusalem & A Face In The Crowd
Fri, Apr 13, 2018 30 mins
"Battle for Jerusalem" On December 6th, 2017, President Trump declared that the United States would move its embassy to Jerusalem this year, upending decades of international diplomacy and inciting protests and violence across the Palestinian territories. VICE correspondent Gianna Toboni reports on the aftermath of Trump's announcement from the front lines, and speaks with leaders and civilians on all sides of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict about the imminent consequences of the future move."A Face in the Crowd" As developments in facial recognition technology make rapid advances, Elle Reeve travels to China where companies and the government are rapidly deploying all manner of imaginable applications. VICE investigates the blurry legal boundaries surrounding this technology and the potential it has to change the very nature of policing itself, both in China and in the United States.
Episode 3
A Revolution in Ruins/New Kids on the Blockchain
Fri, Apr 20, 2018 30 mins
An inside look at how the Libyan revolution is failing; a front-row seat to the geopolitical tug of war over Internet 3.0.
Episode 4
The Parkland Effect
Fri, Apr 27, 2018 29 mins
As the young survivors of the Parkland, Fla. school shooting make an impassioned plea for gun control, the NRA is pushing back with a narrative of its own.
Episode 5
Massacre in Myanmar/The Blue Helmets
Fri, May 4, 2018 30 mins
An overview of the massacre of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and ethnic violence against refugees. A review of the dangerous peacekeeping mission undertaken by the UN in the African country of Mali.
Episode 6
Iran in Iraq/Dying on the Vine
Fri, May 11, 2018 30 mins
A look at the history of Iran and Iraq's bloody conflicts during the 20th century and a recent development by both sides to quell the growth of the Islamic State. An examination of climate change on the wine industry around the world.
Episode 7
Russian Democracy/Global Gag Rule
Fri, May 18, 2018 30 mins
Examining the Russian election of March 2018. Elsewhere, the far-reaching affects of the Global Gag Rule memo signed by Trump.
Episode 8
Printing Tomorrow & Are We Alone
Fri, Jun 1, 2018 30 mins
Technology improvements with 3D printing are revolutionizing the way products are manufactured. Elsewhere, scientists are inching closer to discovering life beyond Earth in the deepest reaches beyond our solar system.
Episode 9
No Choice But to Choose/Rebel Republic
Fri, Jun 8, 2018 30 mins
Exploring the alternatives to public schools in America. Elsewhere, uncovering the crisis in the Central African Republic where armed militias have been battling for control of the capital city, Bangui.
Episode 10
The Cost of Living/Paradise Lost
Fri, Jun 15, 2018 31 mins
An exploration of how big pharmaceuticals are impacting Americans. A visit to Puerto Rico, where many residents are still reeling from the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria.
Episode 11
Separated by Birth
Fri, Jun 22, 2018 27 mins
Exploring the trending issue of undocumented immigrants living in the US and the children of immigrants who are US citizens by birth that fear deportation of their parents.
Episode 12
The Big Fix/Silicon Valley of India
Fri, Jun 29, 2018 30 mins
The transport infrastructure in the U.S. is in a very bad shape and President Trump's promise to fix it is mostly met with skepticism./The rapidly growing tech industry in India is attracting more and more Indian techies from the U.S.
Episode 13
A Kurdish State & Out of Space
Fri, Jul 6, 2018 29 mins
In Iraqi Kurdistan, Ben Anderson meets everyone from fighters on the front lines to their former guerrilla president, asking why the Kurds recently voted for independence and what hopes they have for achieving their own state. Nuclear physicist Taylor Wilson joined the Air Force Space Command to see how a growing military and commercial space presence threaten the ubiquitous satellites, which are essential to the humanity's digital way of life.
Episode 14
Opioid Generation & Hindustan
Fri, Jul 13, 2018 30 mins
The U.S. is suffering from the highest rate of drug overdose deaths on record. Driving this public health crisis is the opioid epidemic, which claims more than 100 lives daily. But as politicians and public health officials grapple over solutions, another crisis is emerging. VICE's Isobel Yeung travels to West Virginia to investigate a surge in child welfare cases, as opioid-addicted parents fight to keep their families together. In India, a wave of resurgent nationalism is transforming the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his far-right political party, the BJP, have been accused of promoting policies which incite religious intolerance and violence. VICE correspondent Krishna Andavolu travels across the Hindu-majority nation to see how this cocktail of religious nationalism is affecting India's 240 million mostly Muslim religious minorities.
Episode 15
After the Fall
Fri, Jul 20, 2018 30 mins
Correspondent Isobel Yeung returns to Syria to tell the stories of those who were caught in the crossfire between ISIS and the U.S.-backed coalition.
Episode 16
Waiting to Die/Women in War
Fri, Aug 3, 2018 30 mins
"Waiting to Die" examines how some states in the USA are experimenting with unconventional drug cocktails to kill death row inmates after major pharmaceutical manufacturers refuse to offer their drugs for lethal injections. "Women in War" profiles women and girls in Yemen bearing the brunt of a humanitarian crisis caused by terrorism, civil war and famine.
Episode 17
Trump's Trade War
Fri, Aug 10, 2018 27 mins
Michael Moynihan tracks the progression of Donald Trump's economic battle to renegotiate America's trade deals.
Episode 18
A New Leaf/Quantum Supremacy
Fri, Aug 17, 2018 29 mins
Charlet Duboc travels to remote towns in Colombia where coca farming is a way of life to examine the struggle for a cocaine-free Colombia.
Episode 19
Trans In Texas/Nicaragua Déjà Vu
Fri, Aug 24, 2018 33 mins
"Trans in Texas" takes a look at life for transgender Americans living in Texas. "Nicaragua Déjà Vu" has Vikram Gandhi traveling to Nicaragua to meet new revolutionaries there and find out what the future holds for them.
Episode 20
American Piety/Terror in Congo
Fri, Sep 7, 2018 31 mins
White evangelicals constitute a third of all Republican voters and are among the GOP's most-organized voting blocs, but wide support for Donald Trump in 2016 against a backdrop of scandals brought heavy media scrutiny. Now, some faith leaders are striving to move evangelicalism away from political associations. Gianna Toboni travels to the Bible Belt to see how evangelicals are navigating today's volatile political environment. The conflict in Eastern Congo has killed as many as six million people, more than any other war since WWII, yet it remains among the globe's most under-reported crises. Ben Anderson reports on the ADF (Allied Democratic Forces), one of the least-known, but most-violent, groups in the world.
Episode 21
Engineering Earth
Fri, Sep 14, 2018 26 mins
Greenhouse gas emissions are at unprecedented levels and still rising. As climate deniers and their allies in industry and government thwart conservationists' efforts, some scientists are working to develop a back-up plan: use technology to "geoengineer" the Earth's atmosphere and reduce the effects of climate change. Shane Smith and Ben Anderson find out how this technology would work and how effective this radical, and potentially dangerous, plan could be.
Episode 22
Brainhackers/Fall of Rio
Fri, Sep 21, 2018 30 mins
Thomas Morton reports on advances in neurotechnology that could open up new avenues of human experience; Ben Anderson returns to Rio de Janeiro to check on social, economic and political conditions since Brazil hosted the 2016 Olympics and 2012 World Cup.
Episode 23
Consent
Fri, Sep 28, 2018 30 mins
Since the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke one year ago, a number of famous and powerful individuals have been accused of sexual assault or harassment. But beyond the headlines, the outpouring of such cases has also had a huge impact on the world of sex and dating. More than ever, we're having the debate: what constitutes consensual sex and why do we so often get it wrong? Isobel Yeung goes on a personal journey to find answers - and accountability.
Episode 24
Voodoo Wrestling & Big Placebo
Fri, Oct 5, 2018 31 mins
Mystical voodoo rituals and professional wrestling converge in Catch Fétiche, a popular but polarizing sport in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Until recently it was an all male sport, but women have been getting into the ring to fight, pushing the definition of gender roles in a country where violence against women is high. Dexter Thomas travels to Kinshasa to see the battles firsthand and meet the women wrestlers who are emerging as the sport's new champions. Americans spend billions of dollars every year on alternative medicine. While products like dietary supplements are nothing new, a wave of lucrative endorsements from celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and "influencers" on social media have made "wellness" a booming industry. Charlet Duboc meets devotees and skeptics, to figure out just what's going on with the country's wellness obsession.
Episode 25
Death Inc. & Bannon's World
Fri, Nov 9, 2018 30 mins
Gianna Taboni investigates the roots of Mexico's spiraling murder rate and meets the people who refuse to be silenced; political strategist Steve Bannon heads up new projects to support right-wing populist parties that are surging across Europe.
Episode 26
The Road To Asylum/Lab Rat Nation
Fri, Nov 16, 2018 32 mins
Over the last year, the Trump administration has increased its efforts to crackdown on asylum in America. Citing widespread abuse and fraud in the system, the administration narrowed asylum protections for those fleeing domestic and gang violence, an action that disproportionately affects people fleeing Central America. VICE Correspondent Krishna Andavolu traveled to Central America and the US southern border to see how these new policy changes are impacting the fate of thousands of asylum seekers. Pharmaceutical companies spend years seeking approval from the FDA to bring new drugs to market. During the first phase of clinical trials, drugs are tested on healthy human beings who are often paid thousands of dollars for trying unapproved drugs and reporting their side effects. Vikram Gandhi travels into the bizarre world of these human guinea pigs to get an inside look at the self-proclaimed "lab rats" who test our medicines.
Episode 27
A Living Hell/MDMA for PTSD
Fri, Nov 23, 2018 34 mins
After nearly four years of war in Yemen at least 10,000 civilians have been killed. Millions more have fled their homes and are now facing famine and disease. The situation is so dire that the UN has described it as the world's worst humanitarian disaster. The crisis, created in large part by US allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE, using US supplied weapons and planes, has turned Yemen into a living hell. Ben Anderson returns to Yemen, gets access to the various fighting groups waging war for the Saudi/Emirati led coalition, and sees the devastating effect the chaotic fighting and indiscriminate bombing is having on civilians. PTSD affects millions of Americans, including 20% of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and up to 30% of first responders. Despite this, available treatment is limited, resulting in long term suffering and, in many cases, suicide. But a new set of trials using MDMA-assisted therapy has achieved remarkable results. VICE's Ben Anderson, who has been covering conflict for almost two decades and was diagnosed himself over a year ago, decided to try the treatment himself.
Episode 28
The War at Home/Putin's Crimea
Fri, Nov 30, 2018 30 mins
On average, three women in the United States are killed each day by a current or former partner. With firearms greatly increasing the odds of homicide inside homes with reports of domestic violence, some states are making efforts to seize firearms from those with orders of protection against them. Meanwhile other states have passed legislation making it easier for those who file protection orders to carry a weapon without a license. We sent Gianna Toboni to meet the women working to fix the shortcomings of a legal system that often fails to protect women. In 2014, Russia seized the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea in one of the most brazen annexations of territory since World War II. Aside from economic sanctions, that land grab has largely been forgotten by the international community. More than four years on, Russia's grip on Crimea seems stronger than ever. Isobel Yeung investigates how Crimeans are really faring under Russian control, and how Ukrainians are clinging to the hope of reunification.
Episode 29
Doom Boom/Unfair
Fri, Dec 7, 2018 31 mins
Throughout human history, doomsayers - people predicting the end of the world - have lived largely on the fringes of society. Today, a doomsday industry is booming thanks to TV shows, movies, hyper-partisan politics and the news media. With the country's collective anxiety on the rise, even the nation's wealthiest people are jumping on board, spending millions of dollars on survival readiness in preparation for unknown calamities. We sent Thomas Morton to see how people across the country are planning to weather the coming storm. India is home to Bollywood, the world's most prolific movie industry. For those who dream of stardom, landing a leading role may depend on the color of your skin. India's preference for fair skin has given rise to a skin-lightening industry worth nearly $500 million dollars. Gianna Toboni heads to Mumbai to find out how this cultural bias is fueling the booming business of fairer skin.
Episode 30
Back in the DPRK/California Burning
Fri, Dec 14, 2018 40 mins
VICE Media founder Shane Smith has been traveling to North Korea for years, including during some of the most acrimonious periods in its history. Now, the country is on a charm offensive and appears to be slowly emerging from its isolation. In the wake of a series of inter-Korean summits and the first ever DPRK-US summit, Smith returns to the Korean peninsula to see how Seoul and Pyongyang are reacting to the new détente. California is experiencing its worst wildfire season in a decade, and November's Camp Fire was the deadliest, most destructive fire in state recorded history. While climate change is partially to blame, and its effects becoming more severe according to a new government report, there might be another culprit at play. Gianna Toboni travels to the scorched town of Paradise to learn how California can survive a future of deadlier fires.
Episode 31
Special Report - The Future of Work
Fri, Apr 19, 2019
Todays theme is a Special Report - The Future of Work.