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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Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen Share an Inside Look at Their New Game Show
How well do you know your partner? Well enough to win a game show? "My Partner Knows Best," on Lifetime, pits couples against each other as they take on challenges based on real-life relationship obstacles. The show's co-hosts, Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen, share what viewers can expect.
Opening Bell: April 25, 2018
Gmail is getting a makeover. On Wednesday, Google introduced a redesign of its hugely popular email platform. The new features include confidentiality mode and smart reply. Google is rolling out the update starting today, but it won't be immediately available to all 1.4 billion users worldwide. Twitter reported earnings before the bell Wednesday, beating expectations on earnings and revenue. This marks the second profitable quarter in a row for the social media company. Cheddar senior reporter Alex Heath joins Kristen Scholer and Tim Stenovec to discuss what's in store for the rest of the year. And we talk to comedian Rob Schneider about his Netflix show, "Real Rob." The show is loosely based on Schneider's life. He says the dynamic between him and his wife on the show is similar to Lucy and Ricky from "I Love Lucy." He also tells us what stocks he's most excited about.
Why Netflix Is Such A Great Creative Partner
Actor and comedian Rob Schneider tells Cheddar that Netflix gives content creators a free hand and space to work on compelling narratives. "What's a necessity for them is to keep cranking out material," he explains.
Rob Schneider on What Makes a Good Sitcom
The actor and comedian said in an interview with Cheddar that he looks up to the British actor John Cleese of "Monty Python" and "Fawlty Towers." Schneider's Netflix show, "Real Rob", also stars his wife, Patricia, who is also a writer on the show, and it is loosely based on their life.
Is Cannabis the Best Weapon in the Opioid Epidemic?
Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey, who holds a medical marijuana card, says the drug's ability to relieve pain makes it a much more effective way to combat opioid addiction. “Why would we continue, in light of the crisis that we have, to prescribe opioids for pain relief?” Fritchey told Cheddar Tuesday.
Model and Influencer Olivia Culpo Says Stolen Content Is a Major Issue
The former Miss Universe says her social media content has been stolen in the past. "You have to be really careful," Culpo told Cheddar.
Why Parents Hesitate Before Seeking Mental-Health Expertise
A recent survey by Parents Magazine found that 62 percent of participants waited more than five weeks to get their children help with mental health issues. A majority of those said they were trying not to overreact to their child's behavior, explains Liz Vaccariello, Editor-in-Chief of Parents Magazine.
How Tough Mudder Got Flo Rida Involved
The obstacle race organizer had to be tough enough to convince the rapper to skip his own workout routine, said Rich Abend, VP of Global Partnerships. "[Flo Rida] happens to be an incredibly fit person," he said.
A New Film About Barbie's Long-Overdue Makeover
For years, Barbie symbolized unattainable and one-dimensional beauty standards for girls around the world, but Mattel is trying to change that. There "was a lot of noise in culture," says Andrea Nevins, director of "Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie," a new Hulu documentary that will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
