Tequila Avión's says it's the world's best-tasting tequila. President Jenna Fagnan and mixologist Jose Cespedes stop by Cheddar with some holiday cocktail recipes perfect for the season. They walk us through the brand's aging and distillation process, explaining what makes it so unique.
Tequila Avión prides itself on being an inefficiently made spirit. Fagnan explains why this quality is actually a strength for the company. She and Cespedes walk us through the many different types of tequila the company makes, and which varieties make sense for different occasions.
Finally, Fagnan sheds light on her path to becoming one of the spirit industry's only female presidents. She tracks her road from Anchorage, Alaska to the helm of one of the fastest-growing tequila brands on the market. She also gives some advice to other women looking to break into boys' clubs across all industries.
Marjorie Woods, Owner of Epic Food Group, joins ChedHER to discuss the story behind her company, challenges during the pandemic, and her plans for growth.
The Department of Justice is suing Texas over the state's new abortion law that prohibits abortions after six weeks, well before many women even know they're pregnant. The lawsuit argues the law is unconstitutional under long-standing Supreme Court precedent. It was filed last week in federal court in Texas, but could go all the way to the high court within weeks. Josh Blackman, a constitutional law professor at South Texas College of Law Houston, discusses the DOJ lawsuit and what it could mean for other abortion laws across the country.
The Biden Administration has officially extended a ban on a Trump-era policy that prohibits traveling with a U.S. passport to North Korea. The extension is expected to last until August 2022. The ban was initially enforced after the death of Otto Warmbier, who entered a vegetative state while in North Korean custody. Advocates against the ban argue that it has caused crippling impacts on Korean Americans who have not been able to reunite with their families back home. Senior Fellow at The Foundation For Defense of Democracies Anthony Ruggiero joined Cheddar's News Wrap to discuss more.
