NEWS + POLITICS

All Eyes on Georgia

President-elect Joe Biden's true power depends upon a January vote in the Peach State.

These Women Are on the Move

Learn about the females shaping the world for the next decade.

The OZY News Quiz

What surprising stance did two conservative members of the Supreme Court take this week?.

What a Biden Presidency Means

This OZY Special Dispatch explores tumultuous transitions and the key people and groups impacted by the incoming Joe Biden administration.

Do Americans Really Care About Climate Change?

Political will for environmental policy comes down to personal experience.

Election Dispatch: The Next Phase of Trump

Like so many aspects of the Donald Trump presidency, the end won’t be normal.

'Today, We Celebrate. Tomorrow, We Work'

The joy in the streets of Washington, D.

NEW + NEXT

The Pandemic's Unlikely Revelation: Closet Offices

It's lockdown season again, and when you need quiet, you need quiet.

Can a Pun Champ Conquer the Comedy-Writing Scene?

Rekha Shankar is an emerging comedy-writing force who built her career on something other comedians call cheap: puns.

The Man Behind One of the Baddest Men Alive

Eugene Bareman, a Dutch-Samoan New Zealander, trains fighters to do what fighters do best: win.

2020's Most In-Demand University: Nature

More and more college students are opting for programs that teach them how to live in and with nature.

The Speed Demons Racing to Make Your Car Greener

The future of sustainable mobility might be found on a racetrack.

Will the Pandemic Teach American Kids Financial Literacy?

A growing set of financial literacy initiatives is teaching school-age kids and college students about everything from budgeting to banking, amid a pandemic that has underscored the value of every dollar earned by families.

A Black Harpist Makes Classical Music for the Moment

Charles Overton is using an unlikely instrument to make a big impact.

AROUND THE WORLD

Syria's Latest Economic Trick: Loot Its Refugees

Syria's economically bankrupt regime is now trying to squeeze refugees for cash to stay afloat.

Butterfly Effect: Biden's Trump Card

Trump's foreign policy approach — and his refusal to leave quietly — could serve as surprising arrows in President-elect Joe Biden's diplomatic quiver.

Are Fish and Chips Killing Great White Sharks?

Cape Town has gone from being a global great white hot spot to almost zero sightings.

The Corruption Battle Shaping South Africa’s Future

A power struggle between South Africa’s two most powerful men over corruption could determine the direction the country takes.

The Airbnb for Farms Finds Fertile Soil in Ghana

Desmond Koney’s Complete Farmer platform brings a crowdfarming approach to agriculture.

Butterfly Effect: Why Putin, Xi and AMLO Are Mum on Biden

Russia, China, Mexico and others are worried about what Trump might do over the next 10 weeks.

Butterfly Effect: Who’s the Sh*thole Now?

America finds itself in unflattering company.

GOOD SH*T

If We Ever Go On Vacations Again

If this COVID crap ever ends, you'll want to get away.

How to Suck Less at … Being Funny in the Nude

Danni Zamudio is an up-and-coming comic who can make you laugh — and be nude while doing so.

The Unbearable Greatness of Comic King Mark Alan Stamaty

Comic artist Mark Alan Stamaty, the undeniable king of the scribbled doodle, has added unto his magnum opus.

The Election Podcast Trying to Get Everyone to Stop Listening

“Election Profit Makers” is banning its listeners one by one.

This Weekend: Escape This Messy World With a Memoir

The Weekender is a special collaboration between OZY Tribe members near and far to provide delicious recommendations for your valuable weekend time, as we grapple with turbulent times in America.

This Weekend: The Best Beer This Time of Year

The Weekender is a special collaboration between OZY Tribe members near and far to provide delicious recommendations for your valuable weekend time, as we grapple with turbulent times in America.

This Weekend: Museum Tours From Your Couch

The Weekender is a special collaboration between OZY Tribe members near and far to provide delicious recommendations for your valuable weekend time, as we grapple with turbulent times in America.

TRUE STORIES

Listen to 'Flashback': Your Unintended Consequences

A round-up of the best surprising stories from history submitted by listeners of Flashback.

Listen to 'Flashback': The Hockey Injury That Launched Air Travel

Why the story of human flight begins on a frozen pond in Dayton, Ohio.

Real Talk, Real Change

OZY and Chevrolet are teaming up for an innovative town hall special on Dec.

Flashback Quiz

New research has shown that antibodies from what animal neutralize the coronavirus?.

The Banned Irish Revolution Film Starring a Real Soldier

As a teenager, John Loder witnessed the Easter Rising.

On Sports Genius: Mike Greenberg Opens Up

The ESPN anchor and novelist opens up about his journey and the biggest surprise about sports he learned over the years.

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