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Josh Eells

Music

Billie Eilish and the Triumph of the Weird

A profile of the 17-year-old star.

Josh Eells Rolling Stone Jul 2019 30min Permalink

Crime

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, the Self-Described “Killologist” Training America’s Cops

A profile of the man who teaches America’s police to be “sheepdogs.”

Josh Eells Men's Journal Feb 2017 20min Permalink

Secrets of a Secret Agent

Jason Matthews worked at the CIA for more than 30 years. Then he started writing spy novels.

Josh Eells Men’s Journal Sep 2015 20min Permalink

Crime

America's Dirtiest Cops

How an elite anti-narcotics task force became the most brazen drug thieves on the Texas border.

Josh Eells Rolling Stone Jan 2015 30min Permalink

Arts Music

Confessions of Pop's Wildest Child

A few days in the life of Miley Cyrus.

Josh Eells Rolling Stone Sep 2013 25min Permalink

Sleep-Away Camp for Postmodern Cowboys

Team America voyages to Jordan’s King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center to compete against top-seeded China and other squads in challenges based on counter-terrorism scenarios.

Josh Eells New York Times Magazine Jul 2013 20min Permalink

World Travel

A Wild Week in Lagos

A trip to a modern African megacity.

Josh Eells Men's Journal May 2012 25min Permalink

Arts Music

The Secret Life of Transgender Rocker Tom Gabel

A profile of the Against Me! frontman.

Josh Eells Rolling Stone May 2012 25min Permalink