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STATES OF THE NATION: GERMANY
OZY’s States of the Nation: Germany uncovers the new bridges and barriers shaping the future of this economic powerhouse, 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Join us as we visit every German state, for unexpected stories, unbelievable experiences and unmatched insights.
True Stories
How East Germany’s Answer to Leonard Cohen Was Kicked Out of the GDR
If you can't handle criticism, banish the critics forever.
The New + the Next
She's Shining a Light on the 'Dark Germany'
Journalist Anne Ramstorf tells the stories from eastern Germany that the national media doesn't want to hear.
Around the World
This Black Forest Cherry Cake Is Boozier Than Your Favorite Liqueur
This version of Germany’s famous cake — the original recipe — is super fresh and also super potent.
True Stories
How One Car Factory Drove Alongside Germany's 20th-Century Destiny
Zwickau’s fortunes have shifted with the fall of the wall … and now the fall of the traditional car.
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.
News + Politics
Thirty Years Ago, the Berlin Wall Fell. Meet Modern Germany, OZY Style
Thirty years ago, the Berlin Wall came crashing down.
Good Sh*t
How This Long, Meandering Highway in Germany Beats the Autobahn
This two-lane route takes you through some of the country’s most beautiful little-known towns.
Around the World
She Believes Trees Will Save Germany — If She Can Save the Trees
Julia Klöckner, Germany's minister of food and agriculture, has her own way of tackling climate change.
Good Sh*t
The Marching Band From Hamburg Playing Techno Tracks ... on Brass
This Hamburg-based ensemble is giving a body-grooving tuba, xylophone and percussion twist to techno.
The New + the Next
An Airbnb for Corporate Relocations Sets Sights on World Domination
Dustin Figge has built a travel heavyweight in Cologne, Germany.
Good Sh*t
Dining Inside a Giant Barrel on Germany's Wine Road
The Weinstrasse doesn’t shy away from kitsch, but that’s part of its charm.
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The Weekender
OZY Tribe members near and far provide delicious recommendations for your valuable weekend time.
Around the World
Germany's Poor Little Rich City
Bremen — Germany’s second-smallest state — is wealthy.
Around the World
Why This German State Says 'Jawohl' to Migrants
From the Deutsche Bahn to Mercedes, Baden-Württemberg is fueling its economy through migrant labor, and killing support for the far-right.