Sam Jones Finds the Best Moments Happen "Off Camera"
Sam Jones is a successful photographer who has translated his passion behind the lens into a career in front of the camera. The host of "Off Camera with Sam Jones" sits down with Alyssa Julya Smith to talk about some of his best interviews and how he prepares for his DIRECTV show.
The intimate interview series features conversations with some of the most iconic artists, actors, musicians, and directors of our time, and sheds light on what makes these individuals prolifically creative.
Jones talks about how the show allows guests to talk about their craft, their process, their path, and their opinions in a relaxed environment while allowing enough time for in-depth conversation.
Jones discusses why he decided to get into interviewing and the reason he shoots all of his interviews in black and white. He says the minimalistic approach peels away all the noise and cuts right to the heart of the conversation.
Emmanuel Acho joined Cheddar News to talk about his new book "Illogical: Saying Yes to a Life Without Limits." The former NFL player, current broadcaster, and host is on a mission to help people see beyond the goals that they have set for themselves. “People say 'what is being illogical?'" he said. "To me, it's believing it is so even when it's not so — so that it can be so."
Dr. Alan Kaplin, Chief Scientific Officer of MyMD, joins Cheddar Innovates to discuss how the MYMD-1 is on track to be the first FDA-approved drug to treat aging and age-related diseases.
Nouveau Monde Graphite says it wants to power the sustainable energy revolution. The Canadian company is developing carbon-neutral battery materials to serve the growing EV and cleantech markets and is doing so via a mining and manufacturing operation in Quebec. Eric Desaulniers, founder, president & CEO of Nouveau Monde Graphite, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
John Logan, Director of Labor and Employment Studies at San Francisco State University, joined Cheddar News to discuss the growing unionization push by employees at Starbucks and Amazon, and the wider implications of employee organization at these big companies.
Is the housing boom coming to an end? New home sales in February fell for a second straight month as mortgage rates and house prices rise. This comes as the Fed prepares to hike interest rates more aggressively to fight inflation, potentially kicking off a cooldown in the real estate market. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist of First American, explains why new home sales isn't the full picture.
With ongoing supply chain issues and war in Ukraine, inflation is likely here to stay. This is the first time many younger people will experience consistent inflation as working adults, so this video breaks it down using candy (for fun!).
Alicia Garza joined Cheddar News to talk about the Black Futures Lab where serves as founder and principal. The non-profit organization seeks to develop grassroots power in the Black community with projects like the Black Census, which takes into account the granular experiences of the demographic. "What we know about Black folks and the reason that we decided to focus on black communities again, it's because we're being left out and left behind their stories being told about us without our input and without our shaping," she said. "If we want a robust democracy in this country, we have to change that equation." Garza also touched on issues around voter suppression and the midterm elections.
The U.S. officially accuse Russia of war crimes, the U.N. wants everyone to get warnings about natural disasters, and Rickrolled...again. Here is all the news you Need2Know for Thursday, March 24, 2022.
