Micflipped into Mic Videos14:17Christine Hallquist's race to be the nation's first trans governor; CBD oil - is it for real?MicIn our first segment, Mic correspondent Serena Daniari follows Christine Hallquist on the campaign trail, leading up to her historic win as the first out transgender person nominated for governor by a major U.S. party. Then, we’re taking a look into #CBD, a component of marijuana that’s nonpsychoactive, which is said to offer a lot of different health benefits. But does the science add up, or is this just a passing trend?
Micflipped into Mic Videos11:56For Kim Kardashian West, criminal justice reform "can't stop at one person"MicMonths after successfully petitioning President Donald J. Trump to free Alice Marie Johnson from prison, Kim Kardashian West sits down with Mic co-founder Jake Horowitz to discuss why her new role as a clemency advocate is only just beginning. She shares her plans to free another person incarcerated for low-level drug offenses and responds to critics knocking her for working with the president.
Micflipped into Mic Videos15:04Rap's Cryptocurrency boom; The Problem with Today's Minimum WageMicIn our first segment tonight, with an estimated value of $500 billion, #cryptocurrency might be the money of the future, and rappers, from 50 Cent to Nas to Kanye West, are trying to cash in on it. But what is it about this relatively new form of digital money that offers so much potential to rap artists? Mic correspondent Chantel Simpson talks to some rappers to find out how they think it could change the music industry.Then, how can you make ends meet on a minimum wage salary of $7.25 an hour? Some workers' rights advocates say you can’t. They’ve calculated that you need $15 an hour to cover your basic needs. Yet less than half of all U.S. workers are making what’s considered a living wage — and women and people of color are the ones disproportionately earning less. Mic correspondent Aaron Morrison talks to a minimum wage worker who’s fighting to raise salaries in Missouri on #MicDispatch tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Micflipped into Mic Videos13:49The year of the trans male model.MicFollow Mic Dispatch to discover the untold stories of our changing America.
Micflipped into Mic Videos8:53This fashion designer makes “workout gear for the resistance”Mic“Workout gear for the resistance”: Designer Willy Chavarria takes inspiration from cholo fashion and workwear to convey progressive, political messages, tackling issues like mass incarceration and immigration reform. Wilbert Cooper met up with Chavarria in Brooklyn, New York City, to learn how he’s amplifying fashion’s impact far beyond the runway.
Micflipped into Mic Videos13:13The Reality of Life On Skid Row and RuPaul's Sasha VelourMicGangs have made Skid Row a truce area so they can sell drugs collectively. On tonight's episode of Mic Dispatch, Yoonj Kim takes a turn down this gang-run community to understand the dangers and challenges that homeless people face in downtown Los Angeles. Then, Mic's Evan Ross Katz sits down with Sasha Velour, the winner of season nine of RuPaul's Drag Race. Velour puts on a monthly drag show in Brooklyn, New York, that celebrates queer diversity. “My goal is to co-opt the privilege that I have and use it as a tool for changing the system... [to shift] the whole nature of our community so that it is safe and uplifting.”
Micflipped into Mic1 day ago40 absurdly clever home products under $30 on Amazon Primeverified_publisherMic - Amanda PellegrinoChange up your routine for cheap. Have you ever opened a kitchen cabinet only to have half a dozen water bottles or food container lids fall on your …
Micflipped into Mic2 days agoPeople who really know how to save money swear by these clever thingsverified_publisherMic - BDG CommerceSpend just a little and you’ll save a lot. While they may not necessarily be on Wall Street keeping a close eye on the Dow, there are plenty of …
Micflipped into Mic2 days agoRealtors say these things make your home look cheap (& here's how to easily fix them)verified_publisherMic - Rebecca MartinsonSolutions for common mistakes. Outside of work, your home is where you likely spend the most amount of time. It’s where you cook delicious meals, …
Micflipped into Mic2 days agoWant to sync your workouts with your cycle? This online fitness platform just made it super easyverified_publisherMic - Danielle KraeseNo energy? No problem. As a former child of organized sports, I learned that “fitness” meant pushing your body to its breaking point during every …
Micflipped into Mic3 days ago45 bizarre things that actually make your home look more expensiveverified_publisherMic - Lauren MoisonMake your home look like a million bucks. You don’t have to splurge on fancy furniture and luxe finishes to make your home look like a million bucks. …
Micflipped into Mic3 days agoThese pet products on Amazon are really weird & interesting & I want them allverified_publisherMic - Jenny WhiteYour fur baby deserves it. There’s a sea of pet toys and accessories on the market (and likely scattered around your home), but some products are so …
