Cheddar is dedicating the day to celebrating women, and we're calling it "Chedher"! We have special co-hosts and interviews from women in sports, tech, business, politics and more. The co-host this hour is journalism professor and fellow at the nation institute Tanzina Vega.
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Puerto Rico Wants Your Tourism Dollars
It has been just over a year since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, and the island is back up and open for business, said Carla Campos, the executive director for Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

Filmmaker Offers Free Campaign Ads for Gun Safety Candidates
After the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando in 2016, Sarah Ullman felt called to action. The Los Angeles-based filmmaker is the founder of "One Vote at a Time," a Super PAC created to stop gun violence. She spends her days making free campaign ads for politicians who support gun control policies and are running in competitive districts.

'Dark Money' Documentary Follows the Money in Politics
A new documentary about campaign finance is coming to PBS on Monday. "Dark Money" explores the relationship between corporate spending and politics and how the laws have changed to allow more influence in the political arena. Kimberly Reed, the director and producer of the film, said that it is crucial to American democracy for its citizens to know who is trying to influence politics.

One Year Later, Vegas Shooting Survivor Sees Progress on Guns
Robert Gaafar is one of the survivors of the Las Vegas shooting a year ago, and he is now partnering with Everytown to help launch a new election initiative. Gaafar said the progress on gun control in state and local races is heartening, even if the federal government remains unable or unwilling to do anything.

Are Users Finally Wising Up to What They Share on Facebook?
With Facebook racing to contain the damage from its latest -- and largest ever -- security breach, Michael Nuñez, the deputy tech editor for Mashable, said that users are starting to get smarter about what kind of data they share with the company.

Verizon CEO: 5G Will Help Connectivity & Latency Issues With Self-Driving Cars
Verizon launched its first 5G network in four U.S. cities Monday. One possible use for the technology will be in rolling out self-driving vehicles. Hans Vestberg, CEO of Verizon Communications, said that while it will take some time for fully-autonomous cars to be deployed, 5G will help in solving connectivity and latency issues.

Verizon CEO: 5G Network Is 'New Way to Get TV Into Your Home'
Hans Vestberg, CEO of Verizon Communications, said that the newest 5G network that Verizon is launching in four new cities, is the answer for cord-cutters. The network is the fastest on the market, and Vestberg said it's "a new way to get TV into your home."

Dang Foods Cashes In on Keto Craze With Plant-Based Bars
Dang Foods, the health food company with a focus on protein bars and other high-protein snacks, has launched new bars with no added sugar and a keto certification. Vincent Kitirattragarn, CEO and founder of Dang Foods, said the goal of the company is to keep customer churn low via its subscription service.

Skift CEO Rafat Ali: New Foundation Found Inspiration in Puerto Rico
Rafat Ali, the CEO of Skift, took his employees to Puerto Rico to see the destruction from Hurricane Maria firsthand, which became the inspiration for the Skift Foundation. He said the foundation supports destinations and small businesses in the hospitality and travel sector that need additional resources.



