Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers

Part two of a New York Times investigation looking at the working conditions and potential health risks endured by nail salon workers.

Published: May 8, 2015
Length: 17 minutes (4,401 words)

The Price of Nice Nails

A New York Times investigation into the abuse and exploitation of nail salon workers.

Published: May 7, 2015
Length: 26 minutes (6,634 words)

‘Our Demand Is Simple: Stop Killing Us’

A profile of two activists, Johnetta Elzie and DeRay Mckesson, who have emerged as prominent protesters in a leaderless movement during a time when police killings have become front-page news across the U.S.

Published: May 4, 2015
Length: 27 minutes (6,966 words)

ZPM Espresso and the Rage of the Jilted Crowdfunder

A Kickstarter project gets fully funded by backers, who become irate and consider legal action when the project fails to deliver. The creators explain what went wrong.

Published: Apr 30, 2015
Length: 22 minutes (5,555 words)

The Firm That Grew Too Fast

Success catapulted Providence Equity Partners from a boutique into a megafund, but then a string of risky bets nearly destroyed the private equity firm. Can they rise again?

Published: Apr 24, 2015
Length: 9 minutes (2,470 words)

Is Slack Really Worth $2.8 Billion? A Conversation With Stewart Butterfield

With his startup Slack raising $160 million on a valuation of nearly $3 billion, CEO Stewart Butterfield offers a brutally honest assessment of VC funding and the state of tech startups.

Published: Apr 16, 2015
Length: 6 minutes (1,600 words)

When You’re Asleep, New York Becomes Another World

After surveying 50 New Yorkers about the way the city appears in their dreams, the author explores what those nighttime visions say about the city itself—and the psychology of dreams.

Published: Jul 5, 1998
Length: 13 minutes (3,280 words)

The Price of Shame

Monica Lewinsky is back, but this time it’s on her terms. She discusses personal evolution, feminism and moving forward after public shaming.

Published: Mar 19, 2015
Length: 14 minutes (3,530 words)

Jane Goodall Is Still Wild at Heart

A profile of the legendary scientist and conservationist, who turns 81 next month.

Published: Mar 16, 2015
Length: 21 minutes (5,465 words)

Magic Johnson Builds an Empire

From the archives: A profile of Magic Johnson and his quest to bring “white businesses” into inner cities, fostering job growth and economic investment.

Published: Dec 10, 2000
Length: 13 minutes (3,310 words)