‘Tragic Mistake’
In what may have been the last such incident in its longest war, the Pentagon conceded Friday that its Aug. 29 drone strike on a vehicle in Kabul killed 10 innocent civilians, not...
Story of the Week
Unlike the frog in the pot, you may actually notice this. Yesterday’s new U.N. scientific assessment says the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” to a 2.7-degree Celsius...
Coming Up
His pride went before a fall. So far, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s drop has only been in the polls, but his move to call snap elections to be held Monday anticipated...
NEWS + POLITICS
The OZY News Quiz
Which Taliban leader was reported to be missing this week? Test your knowledge.
Pinochet Jailed Her. She’s Demolishing His Legacy
Alejandra Flores Carlos is among a handful of Indigenous Chileans tasked with rewriting the country's Constitution.
Who Are You Calling a Communist?
When the red hammer and sickle banner was pulled from the Kremlin ramparts a final time 30 years ago, obituaries for socialism were written by the hundreds.
The OZY News Quiz
What country announced Wednesday that it would send $31 million in aid to Taliban-run Afghanistan? Test your knowledge.
Shadow of Terror Looms in Afghanistan
America’s longest war was sparked by a terrorist attack, and it’s now been bookended by another.
Suits: The New Face of Latin American Crime
Drug lords switching out gold chains for bespoke suits, politicians proposing to legalize cocaine and judges acquitting cocaine traffickers on compassionate grounds.
NEW + NEXT
Sky Fall: Meet the Storm Chasers
Meet the band of storm chasers who love extreme weather, going where few do, for art and adrenaline, for science and survival.
She Chases Storms … With a Paintbrush
When storms approach, most people head for cover.
AROUND THE WORLD
Butterfly Effect: Why Spies Need to Focus on Climate Change
Terrorists are gaining from global warming.
The Colonial Past of the King of Mangoes
From Portuguese colonizers to the British monarchy, the Alphonso has charmed generations of the world's elite.
Butterfly Effect: Ready to Gulp Down Some Climate Guilt?
Should an Ethiopian farmer take the blame for the carbon emissions from coffee sipped in a San Francisco café? The answer could determine whether we manage to save the world.
Butterfly Effect: Why Kabul Is Not Saigon
The odds were stacked in America's favor far more than in Vietnam.
Butterfly Effect: Hey America, Learn From South America
The US has long been a shining example to the rest of the Americas.
You Have a Notification: ‘They Are About to Kill Us’
As so many connected to Afghanistan pull every string they can think of to help get Afghans onto planes, time is running out.
GOOD SH*T
Ready to Be Hypnotized by Tasmania’s Rainforests?
From soft sand and wild rivers to long trekking trails, Tarkine in Tasmania has you covered.
Hey Batter Batter! The Boys of Summer Are Back!
With the 2021 season underway, we look at what the hell happened to the baseball we knew to see whether it can once again become America’s favorite pastime.
Love Fiction? We've Got Some Podcasts for You
This week on Wherever You Get Your Podcasts, we showcase some of the best scripted fiction podcasts, many of which are heading to the small screen.
TRUE STORIES
The Horror of Being Haunted by Mattress Firm
What do you do when the firm that makes your mattress starts messing with your head? Call incessantly and ask why? Yup!.
How McDonald's and Kanye West Helped Create John Legend
John Legend joins the latest episode of 'The Carlos Watson Show' for a deep dive into his upbringing.
Meet the OZY Genius Who's Making Arts Programs More Accessible
OZY Genius Award winner Grace Fisher caught a rare disease that paralyzed her from the neck down.
Listen to 'Flashback': Your Unintended Consequences
A round-up of the best surprising stories from history submitted by listeners of Flashback.
VANISHED: 6 Unsolved and Baffling Disappearances
A lanky stranger in a beach town, with a fake ID and a final departure.
Listen to 'Flashback': The Hockey Injury That Launched Air Travel
Why the story of human flight begins on a frozen pond in Dayton, Ohio.
