About this season
From crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.
Episodes (6)
1. Hard NOx
8.6Aired 26 January 2018 • 75 min
Volkswagen's "clean diesel" cars seemed like a dream come true for carbon-conscious drivers -- until a fraud of staggering proportions came to light.
2. Payday
8.3Aired 26 January 2018 • 68 min
Behind the lavish lifestyle of race car driver Scott Tucker lay a secretive lending empire built on tribal perks and profits from poor customers.
3. Drug Short
6.7Aired 26 January 2018 • 66 min
When drugmaker Valeant began to grow at dizzying speeds, investors were thrilled. But a handful of skeptics realized something was very wrong.
4. Cartel Bank
7.7Aired 26 January 2018 • 50 min
A trail of suspicious transactions led to startling revelations about banking giant HSBC and its ties to Mexico's deadliest drug cartels.
5. The Maple Syrup Heist
5.7Aired 26 January 2018 • 50 min
An unusual heist that made headlines around the world highlights a bitter feud over one of Canada's most precious resources: maple syrup.
6. The Confidence Man
7.7Aired 26 January 2018 • 76 min
Donald Trump's image as a savvy businessman dazzled millions. But journalists and former associates describe an empire awash in drama and shady deals.