Know This: The Philippine military is battling ISIS-affiliated militants in the country’s south alleged to be using child soldiers. Comedian Kathy Griffin has apologized after causing outrage with a photo shoot featuring a bloody model of President Trump’s severed head. And Kenya’s just opened its first major train line in more than a hundred years, 18 months ahead of schedule.
Look at This: The prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland and Sweden have posed with a soccer ball, reenacting a recent viral photo of Trump, the Saudi king and the Egyptian president touching a glowing orb. Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg posted the two pictures on Facebook, asking, “Who rules the world?”
Answer This: Tell us how you really feel. OZY’s next TV show, Third Rail with OZY, is launching on PBS this fall! To kick things off, we’re shelving the PC and launching debates. Each Wednesday, we’ll post a provocative question, with a focus on topics that might make it onto the show. Our Third Rail with OZY question this week delves into politics: Should you be able to withhold taxes for issues you disagree with? Why or why not? Email thirdrail@ozy.com with your thoughts or a personal story, and we might feature your answer next week.