At the helm of the top media outlets in the nation are all men. The Washington Post's Media Columnist Margaret Sullivan explains the conditions facing women in news, and ways to close the gender gap in newsroom mastheads.
"I think there are more women in powerful positions in media than there ever have been before," says Sullivan. "The problem is at the very, very top of those very powerful news organizations it's pretty rare for a woman to have broken through."
Men wrote 52 percent of bylined news articles and opinion pieces about reproductive issues in the nation’s 12 most widely circulated newspapers and news wires. Meanwhile, women penned 37 percent, according to the 2017 Women's Media Center Report. Men won 84 percent of a century’s worth of Pulitzer Prizes, while women won only 16 percent according to Women's Media Center.
On how the #MeToo movement has impacted newsrooms, Sullivan says, "to say this whole thing gone too far is really misguided." She goes on to say, "I think what's really going to rule the day is that this major reckoning we're having in our society and how extremely important it is and how it was brought about by courageous journalists and courageous women."
Rupert Murdoch is calling out Facebook, saying the social media site should pay publishers a carriage fee for the content on its site, just like cable companies do. Murdoch said Facebook and Google show news sources that are profitable but unreliable. Alex Heath, Senior Reporter with Cheddar, comments on whether we could see Facebook and Google develop a cable-like relationship with publishers.
Bruce Gendelman's travels inspired the artist to depict sites of Holocaust atrocities in his latest exhibition. The project explores feelings of "horror" and "desperation."
Based on the real-life story of ax-wielding serial killer Lizzie Borden, the movie covers "a lot of different genres," according to the star. He says it's horror, mystery, and even a love story.
Alicia Menendez, contributing editor for Bustle, explains what the new push for sanctuary homes is all about. The term sanctuary homes applies to anyone who employs a domestic worker (housekeeper, nanny, or caretaker) who may not have legal status in the United States.
Directors Erin Lee Carr and Kristi Jacobson discuss their new Netflix documentary series "Dirty Money." The six-part show investigates corporate corruption at companies like Volkswagen, HSBC, and the Trump Organization.
Aaron Cole, managing editor at Motor Authority, discusses Tesla's announcement that Elon Musk's performance-based pay plan as CEO will not allow him to receive a paycheck until he delivers on company growth goals.
The new series digs into companies such as HSBC, Volkswagen, and more. Directors Erin Lee Carr and Kristi Jacobson joined Cheddar to discuss the Netflix Original and how they approached their episodes.
As a millennial, there are many things to think about, but one thing that should be on the top of your mind is life insurance. Clark Howard, Money Expert at Clark.com joins Your Cheddar to discuss why it's so important to cover yourself at an early age.
Ever listen to a Jay-Z song and wonder if there is a deeper meaning? Personal Finance Expert Ash "Cash" Exantus started to realize his lyrics were teaching personal finance lessons and wrote a book about it. "The Wake Up Call: Financial Inspiration Learned From 4:44" explores different lyrics and what listeners can learn about business, credit and investing from the most notable rapper in the world, Jay-Z.
Financial education expert Ash Exantus, known as Ash Cash, found some personal finance lessons in JAY-Z's latest album. He wrote "The Wake Up Call" to share them with the world.
