Season 1
Third Rail with OZY
Overview
Each week, expert and celebrity guests debate a provocative topic, incorporating audience input and exclusive national polls. Presenting new voices and valuable dialogue for the digital age.
Episodes
1. Is Truth Overrated? Is Lying the American Way?
September 8, 2017
Does the truth matter anymore? Has the US lost credibility and the world's trust? Join the debate hosted by Carlos Watson and featuring guests Malcolm Gladwell, Roxane Gay, Mo Rocca, Seth Weathers, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz.
Guest Stars: Roxane Gay, Malcolm Gladwell, Mo Rocca
2. Is America Becoming More, Or Less, Racist?
September 15, 2017
Join the debate hosted by Carlos Watson and featuring guests Amber Rose, Michael Williams, Alonzo Bodden, Dr. Christina Greer, and Carrie Sheffield.
Guest Stars: Alonzo Bodden, Christina Greer, Amber Rose
3. Should America Be the World's Cop?
September 22, 2017
With the UN General Assembly in session this week, many nations vocally criticize the “America First” doctrine; the UN platform statement explicitly asks if the world is now ‘190 countries v. Trump’, and if the US is no longer 'indispensable’ on the global stage. As tensions mount between our nation and North Korea, Syria, China—as well as with some of closest allies—where does the US’s responsibility to the rest of the world begin...and end? Join the debate hosted by Carlos Watson and featuring guests Hill Harper, Yael Eisenstat, Emma Ashford, and Cliff Maloney.
Guest Stars: Emma Ashford, Yael Eisenstat, Hill Harper
4. Is Free Speech Alive and Well?
September 29, 2017
This week, President Trump demands the firing of NFL players who take the knee, college students rally against controversial speakers, and alt-right protesters call foul when charged with ‘hate speech’. What does all that say about the health of the First Amendment? Join the debate hosted by Carlos Watson with guests James Ihedigbo, Linda Sarsour, Tim Wu, and Emily Miller.
Guest Stars: James Ihedigbo, Emily Miller, Linda Sarsour
5. Is Violence Part of America's DNA?
October 6, 2017
Hosted by Carlos Watson with guests Ann Coulter, Angela Rye, Steven Pinker, and Art Acevedo.
Guest Stars: Art Acevedo, Ann Coulter, Steven Pinker
6. Is Sexual Harassment Inevitable in the Workplace?
October 13, 2017
How common is sexual harassment in the workplace? This week, Hollywood mega mogul Harvey Weinstein is fired amid accusations of sexual impropriety and rape. His high profile personal case draws attention to other corporations embattled in sexual harassment dramas, from the fast food industry, to Wall Street, medicine, and even legal professions. And while most of these cases never make headlines, they do impact the women (and, in 17% of formal cases, men) involved. Join the debate hosted by Carlos Watson with guests Zerlina Maxwell, Hitha Herzog, Tomi-Ann Roberts, and Inez Feltscher.
Guest Stars: Hitha Herzog, Zerlina Maxwell, Tomi-Ann Roberts
7. Is Marriage Dead?
October 20, 2017
Join the debate hosted by Carlos Watson and featuring guests Padma Lakshmi, Laura Berman, Kurt Bardella and Eric Klinenberg.
Guest Stars: Kurt Bardella, Laura Berman, Eric Klinenberg
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