2. Russia's War on Hip-Hop

Hip-hop has taken Russia by storm, quickly becoming one of the most popular genres for young people. Emmy–winning correspondent Alzo Slade embeds with Russia's most controversial musicians to explore artistic freedom under Russian President Vladimir Putin.

3. A Middle East Divided

VICE Founder Shane Smith provides a definitive look at the escalating tensions in the world's most volatile region. With authoritarianism on the rise, record-breaking military spending, and ever-increasing tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, VICE travels to Yemen, Israel, Bahrain, and Lebanon to better understand the Middle East's shifting geopolitical landscape.

4. K-POP Machine

No industry is as image-conscious or as micro-managed as K-Pop. With the recent wave of suicides and scandals, the question of what happens behind this heavily constructed facade grows. VICE goes inside the K-Pop industry to explore the dissonance between fantasy and reality.

5. Disgrace

What happens to the accused and the community after public allegations of sexual misconduct? VICE News reporter Isobel Yeung delves into the messy, complex conversation that takes stock of where we are two years since the height of the #MeToo movement.

6. Anti-Vaxx Fever

7. Defending Champions

Sports have historically been organized into two strict categories: male and female, but now some athletes are challenging the binary.

8. Gun Culture 2.0

Gun control has soared in popularity across the United States, but the laws in many states are actually becoming even more lenient; correspondent Josh Hersh uncovers the forces driving these changes, going inside the new culture of self defense.