The indictment of 13 Russians for interfering with the Presidential election has intensified the pressure put on Facebook, which uncovered about three-thousand Russian-linked ads on its platforms before and after November 2016. Cheddar Senior Reporter, Alex Heath, breaks down the the latest developments.
Facebook's Vice President for ads, Rob Goldman, tweeted about Russia's disinformation effort. President Trump then cited him. Facebook did not intend for Goldman’s tweets to be quoted by Trump. They thought the tweets would only be seen by a contextually-aware audience of techies and media types who follow Goldman.
Heath believes that the tweeting from Goldman and other execs is part of a carefully orchestrated PR campaign by Facebook to make itself appear more transparent and relate-able through engaged spokespeople on Twitter.
After losing his father as a young kid, John Brandon knew he wanted to help little kids find positive male role models in their lives. MyManny is a nanny service that pairs families with male babysitters who both help care for the kids as well as serve as a strong male role model.
Once considered taboo, sex toys are now becoming a mainstay in pop culture. Shows like "Broad City," and films like "Fifty Shades Of Grey," have increased cultural awareness and acceptance of sex toys. Now the adult toy industry is cashing in.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) went on the hunt for a battery from a broken-down Tesla Model S which he is now using to power his home. He says his family's first question was whether they'd still have air conditioning!
Goldman Sachs CEO and Chairman Lloyd Blankfein sat down with Kristen Scholer for a wide-ranging interview. Netflix signed a huge deal with star producer Ryan Murphy. Uber scaled back its losses in the last quarter. Plus, we talk about how Snapchat's redesign has drawn sharp critcism from its younger users.
Standing out in a crowded job market isn't easy. Chuck Edward, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Microsoft, joined us to share how job candidates can rise up the resume ranks and impress employers.
Bram De Haas, author at Seeking Alpha, discusses his idea of the month: NXP Semiconductors. He also weighs in on Qualcomm's bid for the company.
Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) lives completely off the power grid. His house runs completely by renewable energy. As a libertarian, the congressman says a more independent America would be a more prosperous America.
Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, speaks with Cheddar's Kristen Scholer at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit. Blakely talks about her success and shares her advice for young entrepreneurs.
Taylor Lorenz, technology reporter at The Daily Beast, discusses Snapchat's new app redesign sparking fierce criticism from teens.
Lloyd Blankfein, CEO and chairman of Goldman Sachs, says a lot of the chatter around cryptocurrencies is "hype." He expresses concerns over the volatility and its vulnerability to theft or hacking. But, he points out, there are instances where he's been wrong before.
