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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New Documentary Explores Investment Scam of Epic Scale
"The China Hustle" uncovers the Chinese companies many investors turned to after the financial crisis that ended up being a fraud. The film's director Jed Rothstein tells Cheddar that "these companies were not what they said they were."
The American Black Film Festival Has Advice For Hollywood
Despite progress in increasing diversity in the film and TV industry, Hollywood still has a long road ahead. Cheddar spoke with some of the biggest influencers at the American Black Film Festival in Miami to discuss how to continue progress.
WNBA President: No Bigger Advocate for Equality Than Us
The league launched an initiative aimed at empowering women and girls by partnering with organizations like Planned Parenthood and It's On Us. "This is basically encoded in our DNA and has been for the 22 years that we've been in existence," WNBA President Lisa Borders tells Cheddar.
Hinge CEO Justin McLeod: Dating App's 'Match' Will Help it Grow
Match, which acquired a 51 percent stake in the dating app last week, will help the company scale both domestically and around the world, said Hinge CEO Justin McLeod. Match's portfolio also includes Tinder and OkCupid.
Brooklinen CEO: Turning a Side Hustle Into a Full-Time Job
Rich Fulop, CEO of Brooklinen, tells Cheddar about how he was able to turn an idea into a full-time, thriving business.
AMC's Latest Blow to MoviePass Goes Live
AMC Theaters rolled out its MoviePass competitor Tuesday, dealing another blow to a company that's been hemorrhaging money and trying one strategy after another to stay afloat. PCMag's Rob Marvin says that, while he likes MoviePass as a customer, its "business model is fundamentally an unprofitable one."
Instagram, Venmo, and the Newest Member of the Bush Family
Instagram is now estimated at over $100 billion in value. Venmo rolls out an actual plastic debit card with Mastercard. The FDA approves its first marijuana-derived medication. The newest member of the Bush family is Sully the service dog. The yellow lab has been assigned to President George H.W. Bush, who is 94, and recovering from recent hospitalizations.
Bethenny Frankel's Latest Venture: Disaster Relief
The "Real Housewives of New York" star says she leveraged her entrepreneurial skill set to raise money for projects in Guatemala and Puerto Rico. "I knew that skill set ... I know how to manage and execute," says Frankel.
Actor RJ Mitte Wants to Improve Disability Diversity in Hollywood
The actor, who has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, says the industry needs to incorporate more people with disabilities to change perception.
