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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Burt's Bees Makes Commitment to the Environment
A recent survey by research firm Cohn & Wolfe found that 86 percent of Americans think companies should be socially and environmentally responsible. Burt's Bees is carbon-neutral certified and hasn't sent any waste to a landfill since 2010. Paula Alexander, Director of Sustainable Business at the company, tells Cheddar why it's important to work for a company that makes a difference.
'Orange Is The New Black' Gets Darker
Season six of Netflix's hit comedy premieres on July 27. Beth Dover, who plays prison administrator Linda Ferguson, tells Cheddar how the show addresses the harsh realities of the criminal justice system.
FORTO Coffee Shots: A Healthier Caffeine Alternative?
The coffee shots, which are being sold in 3,700 Walmarts across the country, claim to be a healthier energy alternative because they use organic beans from family-run farms in Columbia. “Consumers here are thirsty for the healthier wave of energy,” says CEO Neel Prekumar. “In the case of FORTO, it’s really about wholesome energy from organic coffee.”
Fortnite May Be Free, But Fans Are Still Spending $1 Billion in the Game
Market research firm SuperData estimates the uber-popular game has brought in $1 billion in revenue from in-app purchases, with gamers buying add-ons purely for cosmetics. "It does not make you have a better gun, it does not give you any advantage in terms of where you land on the map, it doesn't give you any special powers," says Eli Blumenthal, digital editor at USA Today.
Marvel Set to Launch Its First VR Game
The superhero franchise will launch its first virtual reality video game on July 26. The game, says Bill Rosemann, executive creative director at Marvel Games, will be a fully-immersive experience. "It unleashes that fantasy, that ultimate fantasy of being the Marvel character," he tells Cheddar. "You don't just look like Captain Marvel or Captain America. You have their powers."
Why Disney's Fox Acquisition Might Mean Happier Fans
Tim Baysinger, TV Reporter at The Wrap, claims fans will be the winners in the Disney-Fox deal. The reason? Marvel's cinematic powerhouse. He says the brand's unprecedented character development will allow Disney greater creative freedom: "Just look at what they did with Peter Parker."
Girls Make Games and Put Themselves at the Center of the Plot
The gaming industry is known to be skewed towards boys and men. Laila Shabir, CEO and founder of Girls Make Games, is trying to change that through three-week summer camps for young girls. "Being represented in a medium like games...is extremely important," says Shabir.
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