The Quiet American
Paul Manafort is Donald TrumpÕs campaign chairman. This profile delves into his unusual client roster.
How an Ex-Cop Rigged McDonald’s Monopoly Game and Stole Millions
This story of how an inside man perpetrated a huge fraud on McDonald’s multi-million dollar Monopoly sweepstake is made for cinema. It in fact appears likely to make it to the big screen, as Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are reported to have started work on a film version.
Rex Tillerson at the Breaking Point
A profile of Donald Trump’s Secretary of State in action. Two reported quotes early on provide an insight into the piece – “I don’t know. I’m not a diplomat”, said at a UN showdown with Iran, and “fucking moron” when describing his President at a gathering of national-security officials.
The once and future president?
One from the archive of our erstwhile Chancellor George Osborne’s journalistic career. This 2003 piece cuts many ways – reviewing a prominent Clinton advisor’s biography of his former boss, analysis of Bill’s presidency, considering Hillary’s then-future career, as well as providing some insights into Osborne’s view of what makes a successful politician.
The Bounty Hunter of Wall Street
A profile of a man who makes a lots of money identifying and exposing financial chicanery.
Understanding Hillary
A profile of Hillary Clinton looks at ‘the Gap’ – between the Hillary that colleagues, friends and rivals see up close, and Hillary the candidate. The profile is accompanied by an in depth interview.
Inside the Mind of Steven Spielberg
As his latest film is released, a look back at the director’s career.
Inside the Deadly World of Private Prisoner Transport
Prisoner transport operations run by third party contractors can be very dangerous indeed.
Palantir Knows Everything About You
An investigation into Peter Thiel’s data mining company reveals the extent of the surveillance done by government and corporate clients using their technology.