CONSUMER GOODS
The New + the Next
Could the Recession Revive the Savings Gene in China and India?
Consumer spending in the two countries helped revive the global economy after the Great Recession.
Around the World
How the World’s Smartphone King Is Beating the Pandemic
South Korea is widely seen as a model in the fight against the virus.
News + Politics
COVID-19 Affects National Security in Novel Ways
From car and tech parts to food and more, the full coronavirus fallout will be felt in surprising ways.
News + Politics
Donald Dossier: Trading Places
President Trump takes a truce in the trade war, with an eye to reelection.
OZY TV
The Carlos Watson Show
The Carlos Watson Show brings bold, impactful conversations with culture-defining celebrities, intellectual pioneers and changemakers, spotlighting the voices you need to hear to make sense of this important time in American history.
Good Sh*t
Give the Gift of ‘Oh Yeah’: The Elevated Sex Toy Gift Guide
Can you give a sex toy as a gift? In most cases, yes.
True Stories
How Chevrolet Ruled Uzbekistan
Monopolistic policies ensured that Chevys were expensive, unwanted … and that absolutely everyone needed one.
The New + the Next
Universities Drive Lifesaving Research, But Industry Has Monopolized Patents
Industry is buying control rather than funding research, which means a world of pain may result.
The New + the Next
Now Let's Limit Amazon Customers to One Delivery a Month
The speedy deliveries from Jeff Bezos’ online shopping giant come with a web of invisible social costs.
True Stories
When America First Stood Up Against Giant Retailers
The growth of chain stores like A&P in the early 20th century sparked a massive backlash, one with plenty of parallels to today.
Around the World
China Races to Develop Chips to Beat Trade War
The Huawei ban is testing Beijing’s capacity to develop its own semiconductors fast enough to keep pace with the escalating trade war.
OZY NEWSLETTER
The Weekender
OZY Tribe members near and far provide delicious recommendations for your valuable weekend time.
Good Sh*t
People Are Flocking to Buy Cheaper Glasses Online
If you tend to lose or break glasses easily — or you just don’t want to pay high prices — here’s where to get deals online.
News + Politics
MacKenzie Bezos' $18B Pledge: Righteous Endeavor or PR Stunt?
The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos just pledged to give half of her $36 billion fortune to charity.