Name: Third Rail with OZY
Genre: Talk
Released: 2017-09-08
Rating: 7
Cast: Carlos Watson

CNN tried to make debate shows cool. It worked... for seven episodes.

Mini Series

Civilized chaosPre-cancel culture discourseElite dinner party energy

Latest Episode

26 min

Season 1 • Episode 7

Latest

Is Marriage Dead?

Oct 20, 2017

Join the debate hosted by Carlos Watson and featuring guests Padma Lakshmi, Laura Berman, Kurt Bardella and Eric Klinenberg.

Overview

Talk

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.

Content warning

politics nonfiction debate

Polarization in mediaPerformative civilityDemocratization of debateThe failure of 'both sides' journalism

Standout Aspects

Production

Sleek OZY aesthetic that aged better than the content.

Direction

Denise DiIanni's tight control of live-audience chaos.

Best for:Background·Solo

Creator

Denise DiIanni

First AiredSep 8, 2017

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feellight

Seasons1·Episodes7

Top Cast

Carlos Watson

Self - Host

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

PBS co-produced this as a desperate bid for youth relevance. It did not work.

Cultural

This aired months before Trump's 'both sides' Charlottesville comment made the show's entire premise feel complicit.

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Third Rail with OZY (2017)