The Epic Family Feud Behind an Iconic American Weight-Loss Camp for Kids

“Each time I lose a pound
My fat heart goes round and round
All I want is to be thin
See my bones instead of skin
Each night I ask the stars up in vain
Why must I be a fat kid at Camp Shane?”

Published: Aug 26, 2021
Length: 36 minutes (9,045 words)

Beach Boss

New York City’s lifeguard corps is Baywatch meets Tammany Hall, the fiefdom of a man named Peter Stein.

Published: Jun 23, 2020
Length: 33 minutes (8,427 words)

The Five Families of Feces

A look at the cutthroat porta-potty business in New York City, which is surprisingly filled with all kinds of dirty drama.

Published: Feb 6, 2019
Length: 14 minutes (3,575 words)

Code Rouge

Cosmetic companies like Estée Lauder Cos., the company behind MAC, Clinique, and other popular brands have been battling counterfeit cosmetics for years. But the rise of sourcing websites such as China’s Alibaba has made it even easier for people to buy counterfeit makeup in bulk and sell them to unsuspecting buyers who believe they’re getting a deal on real products.

Published: Feb 22, 2017
Length: 14 minutes (3,698 words)