Cheddar Buys: Our Favorite Stuff for Your Favorite People
Cheddar Buys is the show where we show you our favorite stuff, so you can give it to your favorite people. Alyssa Julya Smith and Baker Machado show off some of the viral gadgets to stuff your stockings with this year. Some of the products are straight from Cheddar's most-viral Facebook videos while others are just plain cool.
You'll want to get your hands on the mop slippers that let you clean up without having to bend over. We also show off two trending drinking devices: the Bierstick and Santa's Stocking Flask. Techies will love the gadget stand that charges your phone while tilting it to the perfect angle for watching videos. Finally, the anti-snoring jaw strap is the ideal way to tell your loved ones that they're keeping you up all night.
Americans are expected to spend nearly $24 billion in 2022 for Valentine's Day, and many of those gifts will be in the form of chocolate. John Galloway, interim president of the Americas and CMO of Godiva, joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to discuss what chocolate trends the brand is seeing this year, plus the impact of inflation and supply chain issues on the industry.
New York City's famous subway system is currently facing scrutiny after several recent attacks on platforms. Now, local leaders in the Big Apple are calling on the MTA. To step in and take action.
New York City ride-hailing app drivers are about to get a pay raise. According to the city's Mayor Eric Adams, New York will increase its minimum driver pay rate for both Uber and Lyft drivers. This means both platforms would now be required to pay their drivers a minimum of $1.61 cents per mile and about 0.50 cents per minute. Ultimately, the move would give riders at least a 5.3% race. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, joined Cheddar to discuss more.
Tensions in Ukraine continue to rise. According to NATO and U.S. officials, Russian troops are still being built up despite Moscow's claims of de-escalation. However, Ukraine does not believe the troops are enough to mount an invasion. The government in Kyiv has also reported several cyber attacks against its defense agencies and banks which is the largest attack in the country's history. Foreign Affairs Reporter based in Ukrain, Terrell Starr, joined Cheddar to discuss more
