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.
The Manhattan movie theater went through an extensive remodeling to reopen under coronavirus restrictions .
What to watch in tonight's big debate, how Biden might frame Trump's tax returns and are we in the early days of a third COVID wave?
Sidewalk dining in New York City has become permanent after its initial success during the coronavirus pandemic. Keith Powers, NYC council member, joined Cheddar to discuss the city's vision for restaurants and potential economic recovery for some establishments.
Northern California’s wine country was on fire again as strong winds fanned flames in the already scorched region, prompting evacuation orders involving more than 50,000 people.
The GOP sets a timeline for confirming Amy Coney Barrett, two decades worth of President Trump's tax records are revealed, and more.
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lay in state at the U.S. Capitol on Friday, the first woman in American history so honored at the domed building.
California’s largest wildfire is threatening a marijuana growing enclave and authorities say many of the local residents have refused to evacuate.
The pandemic is now striking cities with much smaller populations, often in conservative corners of America where anti-mask sentiment runs high.
Jill and Carlo talk about the growing concerns over a contested election, signs that negotiations on a stimulus package are back on, how college football is able to return -- plus Love, Hate, Ate: Listener Submission Edition!
Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee and CEO of Bruce Lee Family Companies, along with actor, Andrew Koj, joined Cheddar to talk upcoming show, "Warrior."
