This week, we revisit V’s birthday episode! As a gift to their listeners, V invited one of their favorite comedians,... more

Currently, the dominant framing of climate in our media and policy ecosystems centers stories, experiences, and thus solutions that serve... more

Minnesota doesn’t want cops to use excessive force on students at school. Is that really so much to ask? There’s... more

CNN wants to disrupt your favorite HBO show with breaking news alerts, and people are pissed about it. A rise... more

A non-consensual kiss at the World Cup has led to calls for a resignation, an investigation, and a mom on... more

Spirit-centered activist and social justice leader Aqeela Sherrills is a firm believer that public safety can’t exist without the public.... more

A shocking revelation about menstrual products has women pissed to learn how their tampons have been tested for all these... more

More and more Americans are traveling overseas to get medical procedures they can’t afford in their own country. Is that... more

V chats with advocates who are pushing for evidence-based, comprehensive, and inclusive sex education in schools. V asks 18-year-old Aspen... more

A new pill could help hundreds of thousands of women who suffer from postpartum depression each year. Thousands of beagles... more

Blood from young mice could be the new anti-aging serum we’ve all been looking for. New virtual surveillance along the... more

A certain doll movie is making millennials feel all kinds of nostalgic for the 90s. Financial exploitation of older generations... more

V chats with two retired State Supreme Court chief justices about the role these often-overlooked courts play in defending our... more

A New York City architect is charged with murder in the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) case. Sarah Silverman joins... more

This bonus episode was made possible by the Marguerite Casey Foundation. V chats with Jared Ball, professor of communication studies... more

We celebrate a major win for women’s reproductive health in the form of a new blood test. If you didn’t... more

We're off this week, but we wanted to share a new series we think you'll love! Who should you root... more

The extreme travel industry is leading more and more billionaires to die on dangerous adventures. Chicken grown in a lab... more

This bonus episode was made possible by the Marguerite Casey Foundation. V speaks with Trinity College professor and urbanist Davarian... more

So-called “renovictions” are gaining in popularity, displacing renters and erasing affordable units in tight housing markets. What can whales teach... more

Two performers made history this week when they became the first openly nonbinary actors to win Tony Awards. AI-generated images... more

It seems the NYPD unknowingly painted a questionable acronym on the side of their cop cars for Pride Month. A... more

V shines a spotlight on four of their favorite nonprofits, from a comedy troupe of abortion activists to a theologian... more

A deluge of money is streaming into the southwest to incentivize people to save the Colorado River. The long-awaited video... more

It’s true! The Food and Drug Administration has moved to allow gay and bisexual men to once again donate blood,... more

In just the past two days, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a huge package of anti-immigration legislation for the state,... more

When most people think of home economics, they imagine women baking muffins and caring for practice babies. But this week,... more

In light of big media personalities getting booted from their platforms and other outlets shutting their doors, V discusses the... more

As conservative officials continue to restrict abortion access, Republican constituents are starting to put their foot down. V explains why,... more

This bonus episode was made possible by Flourish Ventures. Today, V learns hard money lessons in an easy way with... more

Justice Clarence Thomas has been living the high life and not telling a soul… except all the people who dimed... more

The news within the news of Donald Trump’s criminal indictment is that anti-Semitic conspiracy theories unfortunately still prevail. V debunks... more

Legislation is wildin’ these days. Fresh off their trip to Congress, V breaks down the who, what, and why behind... more

This bonus episode was made possible by CARE and P&G. V chats with Emily Janoch from CARE International about what... more

A UN committee just released its newest report on climate change, and it’s dire. V explains the stakes, the goals,... more

Did this week seriously just turn from 2008-style panic to status quo? In a way, yes. And V explains all... more

It’s the six-month mark of the revolution in Iran — what might the future look like? V checks in with... more

The 2022 midterms broke up partisan gridlock across the country, turning four state governments fully blue. V walks us through... more

In this episode, we go full fangirl over the incredible life of former President Jimmy Carter. V also zooms in... more

We're sharing an episode from a podcast we love called Pop Culture Happy Hour. In this episode, Aisha Harris talks... more

Several weeks out from the train derailment in Ohio, there’s reason to be concerned about long-term contamination in the area.... more

The state of this union is that V is back from D.C., bringing stories from the White House and quotes... more

In places beyond Memphis, deadly police squads remain in operation. In Hobbs, New Mexico, abortion clinics have been banned. In... more

This week has brought a lot of change for public health. On one hand, the first electric school buses have... more

V pops in with a quick update: new weekly episodes will drop on Fridays! Yes, Fridays! So long, Tuesdays! Fridays... more

New year, new… ways to get hooked on smoking? V explains how tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds has been attempting to... more

This bonus episode is brought to you with support from The Marguerite Casey Foundation. V sits down with Atlanta-based artist, celebrated... more

From the NFL to the halls of the Capitol, there were a few too many close calls this past week.... more

In this New Year’s offering, V welcomes Comedy Central writer and comedian Rose Kelso. Rose uses her Long Island upbringing... more

Go Ricki! Go Ricki! The V Interesting team wants to share this special episode of Raised by Ricki featuring another... more

Fake the Nation is a series from our friends at HeadGum that we think you’ll love. Be sure to check... more

The holidays are here! And V’s got some festive facts that can liven up even the worst dinner conversations. From... more

Oh, you thought the World Cup was expensive? V shows you how billions of dollars are spent annually on sports,... more

Over the weekend, it was inaccurately reported that Iran disbanded its morality police. V explains what really happened. They’ll also... more

Hallmark has become an expert at cranking out holiday movies. And Brandon Gray and Daniel Thompson have become experts at... more

Happy Giving Tuesday! Today we’re giving you a lot to think about, from how the U.S. government has found ways... more

You heard him on Tuesday’s show — now check out comedian Kareem Rahma on his new podcast from Lemonada Media,... more

We may have just bid farewell to Elton John’s touring career, but there’s so much excitement in learning about “firsts,”... more

Alison Teal was literally born into a life of adventure. Raised by professional explorers, she’s lived in some of the... more

Beyond candidate races, the midterms were a battle of ballot questions. V breaks down the impact these results will have... more

Imagine getting pulled over because your car’s tail light is out or your window tint is too dark. For millions... more

It’s midterm Tuesday, people! Did you know polling places used to have alcohol onsite? And that future elections could be... more

“Don’t have sex. You will get pregnant — and die.” This line was delivered by a fictional high school coach... more

That’s right — the White House invited V back! They recap their experience in D.C., where it was made clear... more

What are some nostalgic things you remember doing at the mall? For V, it was working their first job at... more

The U.S. midterm elections always shake up politics, and this year is no exception. V breaks down how races all... more

In this fun past episode of V Interesting, V chats with Hank Green, the founder of VidCon and a true... more

This week, V is slinging history lessons. They unpack how recent executive orders from President Biden stand in stark contrast... more

When V thinks back to their childhood, they remember rushing home from school to watch the Ricki Lake Show. That's... more

When it comes to special-edition McDonald’s products, employees aren’t lovin’ it. V explains how adult Happy Meals are just one... more

What’s the first thing you look for on dating apps? Nowadays, the kids are checking for height and…political affiliation? As... more

Halloween isn’t the only spooky thing happening this fall. In Italy, the newly elected prime minister is unearthing some concerning... more

It’s officially fall! Time to bust out the Halloween decorations, order an overpriced latte, and curl up with a spooky... more

It’s been more than a week since the death of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian Kurdish woman who was killed while... more

When offenders cause people harm, the criminal legal system is quick to cause more harm. The incarceration system is unforgiving... more

Last week, you might have heard that the railroad strike was averted, but as V tells us, that's actually just... more

Coming out as a person seeking therapy to your partner, parents, or friends can be difficult, and sometimes even dangerous.... more

This week, V’s digging into how federal judges are chosen and how the Federalist Society plays a significant part in... more

This week, V’s opening up about something very personal that has shaped the last seven years of their life. Through... more

Today, V invites comedian and co-host of I’m Sorry, Hoja Lopez, to chat about how CNN is shifting the way... more