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Writers

Joshua Hunt

Arts Crime World

The Missing Magritte

The theft of a deeply personal painting by René Magritte from a Belgian museum was a national tragedy. Now, an investigation points to a tragedy greater still.

Joshua Hunt Vanity Fair May 2021 20min Permalink

Movies & TV

The King of the Geezer Teasers

Inside Randall Emmett’s direct-to-video empire, where many Hollywood stars have found lucrative early retirement.

Joshua Hunt Vulture Mar 2021 25min Permalink

Movies & TV

The King of the Geezer Teasers

Inside Randall Emmett’s direct-to-video empire, where many Hollywood stars have found lucrative early retirement.

Joshua Hunt Vulture Apr 2021 30min Permalink

World

The Coronavirus Cruise

The passengers of the Diamond Princess came for indulgence, relaxation and bottomless buffets. Then they found themselves trapped on a ship infected with a deadly virus.

Joshua Hunt 1843 Apr 2020 20min Permalink

Business

The Art of Eviction

How one company helps landlords exploit a loophole in New York’s tenant laws.

Joshua Hunt The Nation Feb 2020 15min Permalink

Crime Health

We Didn't Stand a Chance Against Opioids

What the opioid crisis has done to one indigenous family in Alaska–the writer’s.

Joshua Hunt The New Republic Sep 2019 15min Permalink

Crime

To Catch a Counterfeiter

Nearly all the world’s fake products come from China. America’s oldest private detective agency is on the case.

Joshua Hunt California Sunday Aug 2017 15min Permalink

Crime World Religion Travel

Holiday at the Dictator’s Guesthouse

The story of Jeffrey Fowle, an Ohio man who tried to smuggle a Bible into North Korea.

Joshua Hunt The Atavist Nov 2015 45min Permalink