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Shane Smith is a Canadian journalist and media executive, known for co-founding VICE Media. He serves as the host of the VICE News podcast "Shane Smith Has Questions", where he explores complex and controversial issues.
Mini Bio
Shane Smith is a Canadian journalist and media executive best known as the co-founder and former CEO of VICE Media. He played a key role in transforming VICE from a punk magazine into a global media empire, known for its immersive, often controversial, style of journalism.
Early Life
Information on Shane Smith's early life is limited. He was born in Ottawa, Canada.
Career
Shane Smith co-founded VICE magazine in Montreal in 1994. He served as CEO until 2018, overseeing its expansion into a multi-platform media company encompassing digital channels, a television network, and a film production studio. VICE News, a division of VICE Media, became known for its on-the-ground reporting from conflict zones and its coverage of youth culture and social issues. Smith also hosts the podcast "Shane Smith Has Questions," which explores complex and controversial topics.
Personal Life
Details about Shane Smith's personal life are not widely publicized.
Channel Credits
VICE News delivers global, investigative journalism. Explore our hard-hitting interviews and in-depth reports on news, culture, and current events.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shane Smith?
Shane Smith is a Canadian journalist and media executive, known for co-founding VICE Media.
What is Shane Smith's role at VICE News?
Shane Smith serves as the host of the VICE News podcast 'Shane Smith Has Questions'.
What topics does Shane Smith cover in his podcast?
In his podcast 'Shane Smith Has Questions', he explores complex and controversial issues such as misinformation, conspiracy theories, politics, science, and social trends.
When did the VICE News YouTube channel join the platform?
The VICE News YouTube channel joined the platform in November 2013.
What are some topics Shane Smith covered in Season 1 of his podcast?
In Season 1, Shane Smith tackled topics like COVID-19, immigration, Donald Trump, the 2020 election, space exploration, and the science of immortality.
What can listeners expect from Season 2 of 'Shane Smith Has Questions'?
Season 2 promises even deeper reporting on the wildest and most pressing stories of our time.
What are Shane Smith's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Shane YouTube channels collectively have over 442.9M subscribers, more than 163,552.2M views, and have uploaded over 319.8K videos.
First name
Shane
Last name
Smith
Location
US
Years active
2013 - present
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