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.
Kathy Ireland, Chief Brand Strategist of Level Brands, spoke with Cheddar about her company's dive into the CBD market. Shares of cannabis companies have been soaring as momentum grows for wide marijuana legalization.
Aisha Glover, CEO of Newark Community Economic Development Corporation, is hopeful that Newark could land the new Amazon headquarters, dubbed HQ2. The audiobook app Audible, which is owned by Amazon, is already based out of Newark, and Glover believes that could be a big pull. A decision is expected later this year.
AIEQ is the first ETF to apply artificial intelligence throughout the investment process, using social media and news trends in addition to taking information from the stock market. Art Amador of EquBot explains how A.I. can help investors make better decisions.
Daniel Iger, founder and CEO of Waave, has developed the first taxi-cab app that allows for upfront pricing. Waave hopes it can boost public transit and support the existing taxi drivers in New York City.
Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, said he remains extremely bullish on Tesla, despite Elon Musk's recent behavior.
Shares of cannabis companies have been soaring as momentum grows for widespread legalization, but it's not always easy for investors to get in on the action. So ETF Managers Group co-founder Sam Masucci created an ETF designed to give exposure to cannabis-related stocks.
A day after a gunman killed two people and himself following a Florida e-sports tournament that was being broadcast live on Twitch, Axios's Sara Fischer says companies must address the violence on their platforms.
The controversial conservative pundit and author of "Resistance Is Futile" told Cheddar that the midterms will decide whether Trump is impeached. Regardless, the famous provocateur isn't ready to give her endorsement for 2020 just yet.
Elon Musk committed securities fraud and will be ousted as chief of Tesla, said Gabe Hoffman of Accipiter Capital Management, whose hedge fund counts Tesla as its biggest short position.
Philip Wegmann, reporter for the Washington Examiner, spoke with Cheddar about the late Sen. John McCain's legacy and how he'll be remembered among his colleagues in the Senate.
