Carter describes the challenges he faced in the first two years at the magazine, and how he worked to align with the staff. He reveals the techniques he used to reinvent the magazine, despite the lack of any real plan out the outset. Carter also talks about the origins of Vanity's Fair's famous Oscar parties, as well as the magazine's iconic Hollywood issue. He describes how the parties grew over the years, and how they and the Hollywood issue became embedded in the culture.
Graydon Carter then describes his personal and working relationships with some of his biggest collaborators. He discusses working with Annie Leibovitz, Michael Hitchens, Michael Lewis, and Bryan Burrough. Carter also reveals how he decides on his cover subjects, and what key elements go into each decision. He talks about some of the most iconic covers over the years, and a couple he may regret, including the one featuring Paris Hilton.
Carter and Kelly also talk about Graydon's long relationship with Donald Trump. Carter describes his first impression of Trump, and how their relationship has gone south over the years.
Founder and CEO of the investment app Grifin, Aaron Froug, talked to Cheddar about the viral success of its app for a simplified way to buy stocks where users already shop.
Jill and Carlo are talking new CDC guidance for folks who have been vaccinated, an exodus of GOP elder statesmen, British reaction to the big Oprah interview, and more.
Shelly Kapoor Collins, founder of the Shatter Fund, spoke to Cheddar on International Women's Day about the upcoming Shatter Summit, a one-day digital event celebrating women in leadership roles in various industries.
Oprah Winfrey's interview with Meghan and Harry has produced several revelations.
MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, author, and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has married a Seattle science teacher.
Roger Harris, executive vice president and chief marketing and revenue officer at Amtrak, talked about the new station's role in Northeast transit amid the widespread changes in travel habits.
Child Benefit, Meghan and Harry Bombshells & Eminem vs. Gen Z
WandaVision actress Emma Caulfield spoke with Cheddar about the slew of fan theories that have swirled around the Disney+ show and her own character since the Marvel Studios phenomenon premiered.
Jennifer Wall, winemaker at Barefoot, talked to Cheddar about her journey within the industry as well as the company's growth since she joined.
A 7-year-old Alabama girl is helping raise money for her own brain surgery by running a lemonade stand inside her mother's bakery.
