Vice News Tonight Season 5 Episode 91 August 5, 2020

On August 5th, 2020, Vice News Tonight brings its viewers another insightful and informative show that covers a breadth of topics.

The beginning of the show opens with coverage of the multiple explosions that took place in Beirut, Lebanon. In a detailed segment, the episode delves into the moments leading up to the explosion, potential causes, what we know, and the reactions of the Lebanese people to this tragedy.

From there, the show pivots to a more lighthearted segment on the culture of TikTok stars. The segment explores how some of the most well-known tiktokers live their lives and how they have gained such a large following in such a short period of time. The segment gets into the nitty-gritty of making videos for TikTok and what sets TikTok's culture apart from other platforms.

Next, Vice News Tonight takes a look at the state of independent bookstores during the pandemic. The segment shows how these small businesses have had to adapt over the past few months as their profits plummet. The show also highlights the efforts made by loyal customers and passionate bookstore owners to keep independent bookstores alive.

In a more hard-hitting topic, Vice News Tonight follows the aftermath of the deadly explosion that happened in Mississippi last year. The explosions killed two people and served as a reminder that hazardous industries were still operating despite previous incidents. The segment explores how environmental racism played a role in the town of Port Gibson and covers how regulations need to be enforced to protect vulnerable communities.

Following that segment, Vice News Tonight presents a story on a group of Indigenous people in Brazil. The segment examines the challenges Indigenous people face in Brazil, including what is being done to protect their land and raises the question of whether enough is being done by the government to acknowledge their rights.

The episode concludes with a segment that looks at how college sports are reacting to the turmoil of the pandemic. The segment shows how the Southeastern Conference (SEC) is trying to balance the health of its student-athletes while still keeping interest in college sports alive. It also highlights how a positive COVID-19 test drastically impacted a college football team.

Overall, episode 91 of season 5 of Vice News Tonight presents a well-rounded look at various topics of relevance in the world today. From international events to American college football teams, every segment provides viewers with a sense of the impact current events are having around the world.