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Writers

Caleb Hannan

Politics

The Short, Unhappy Life of a Libertarian Paradise

The residents of Colorado Springs undertook a radical experiment in government. Here’s what they got.

Caleb Hannan Politico Magazine Jun 2017 15min Permalink

Business

Selling the Bro Dream

Is Vemma an energy drink, the new Amway or a pyramid scheme taking advantage of college kids? Maybe all three.

Caleb Hannan Rolling Stone Oct 2014 20min Permalink

Sports

Dr. V's Magical Putter

The very complicated life of Dr. Essay Anne Vanderbilt, who once built a very good golf club.

Update: Grantland has published a pair of responses to the reaction to this story, "What Grantland Got Wrong" by Christina Kahrl and "The Dr. V Story: A Letter From the Editor" by Bill Simmons.

Caleb Hannan Grantland Jan 2014 30min Permalink

Business Media

Dish Network, the Meanest Company in America

How an autocratic CEO made the company billions, alienating almost everyone else in the process.

Caleb Hannan Businessweek Jan 2013 15min Permalink

Crime

Lawrence Williams: No Romeo

How a convicted sexual predator emptied the bank accounts and ruined the lives of several women from behind bars.

Caleb Hannan Seattle Weekly Jan 2011 Permalink