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  • Lowe's and "The Mine" Team Up for a New VR Experience

    Alexa Hampton sits down with Cheddar's Jon Steinberg at our Hamptons studio to discuss how Lowe's and "The Mine" are using 3D VR technology to plan their homes. The companie have designed a master bedroom as part of the 2017 Hamptons Designer Showhouse and allow users to take a virtual tour. Lowe...

  • Fake News Warriors

    President Trump has no shortage of tweets calling CNN "fake news," but that doesn't stop the network from aggressively pursuing stories and innovative ways to deliver journalism. John Martin, CEO of Turner, is focused on driving the company forward with innovation and unique partnerships. Martin ...

  • Meet the Star of Hulu's Hit Series "The Handmaid's Tale"

    Hulu's original series "The Handmaid's Tale" was the big winner at this year's Emmy awards. The series, adapted from the novel by Margaret Atwood, took home eight trophies. Actress Samira Wiley received a nomination for her performance, and says it was amazing to get that recognition. She also sa...

  • From MTV to iHeartMedia

    iHeartMedia controls 858 radio stations, but their business is so much more than even that. With an internationally recognized music festival and on demand streaming products, iHeart is no longer just about "radio." Bob Pittman, CEO of iHeartRadio joins VF Hive and Cheddar to explain how he is dr...

  • Spirituality in the Wake of Tragedy: a Talk With Monk Radhanath Swami

    Hours after the tragedy at a Las Vegas concert left over 50 dead and more than 400 injured, Monk Radhanath Swami joins Cheddar to talk spirituality in the wake of tragedy. He believes people need to value higher principles in order to unify the world. He says that humans are disconnected from the...

  • Getting Real With the Hosts of "The Real"

    Hit daytime talk show "The Real" is back for its fourth season. It's the show where no topic is off-limits. Hosts Jeannie Mai, Tamara Mowry-Housley, and Adrienne Houghton stopped by the Cheddar studio at The Bungalow in Santa Monica with a look at what to expect in their biggest season yet. Plus,...

  • Roku Surges in Market Debut

    Roku made its public market debut on the NASDAQ Thursday and saw its shares soar right out of the gate. While Snap and Blue Apron have shown how difficult it is to make the transitiion into the public spotlight, Roku CFO Steve Louden explains why his company is positioned to succeed post IPO.

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  • Meet Bombay Sapphire's "Most Imaginative Bartender"

    Annie Williams Pierce is the first woman to win Bombay Sapphire's "Most Imaginative Bartender" competition. She stops by Cheddar to make her award-winning cocktail called "London x Tokyo." The Columbus, Ohio mixologist also discusses her new role as GQ Magazine's "Bartender in Residence."

  • Advice For Making a Big Career Change With Ease

    In the start-up culture of the modern economy, turnover is a way of life. People need to be prepared to make big changes and pivots in their career without any warning. Throughout her career, Wendy Sachs has worked as a TV producer, a olitical press secretary, a PR executive, and more. Sachs join...

  • Mark Cuban Just Might Run for Prez

    Cheddar's Jon Steinberg sits down with investor, entrepreneur, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban at Denver Startup Week. Cuban discusses why traditional television is still best for sports and live TV consumption as a whole, while emphasizing the importance of streaming and OTT platfo...

  • DISH Network's Co-Founder Charlie Ergen On The State of OTT

    "Charlie Ergen, Co-Founder and Chairman of DISH Network joins Jon Steinberg at Denver Startup Week to discuss the current state of OTT platforms and its Sling TV platform. Ergen talks about his journey in launching Sling TV, which includes studying his kids' TV habits. He says DISH saw a space in...

  • Puerto Rico's Long Road Ahead

    Puerto Rico is still reeling, one week after Hurricane Maria made landfall on the island. AJ+'s Ahmed Shihab-Eldin just spent ten days in Puerto Rico and joins us to discuss his experiences. Plus, looking ahead to President Trump's planned visit to Puerto Rico next week. Is it too little too late?

  • Airbnb Gets Bigger 'N' Bigger: Interview with Co-Founder Nathan Blecharczyk

    Airbnb co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Nathan Blecharczyk joins Cheddar to speak out against government policies hindering growth in certain cities, specifically New York City. He says that some comments about the legality of Airbnb are just city efforts to sew distrust in the company. Blec...

  • The Fat Jew on Why Rosé Is a 365-Day Business

    Josh Ostrovsky, better known as The Fat Jew, is one of the co-founders of White Girl Rosé. He and his business partner, David Oliver Cohen, stop by to talk about how the wine variety became so popular. Plus, we get the social media guru's take on Snap and whether or not it's here to stay.

  • Roma Downey's Mission to Keep the Internet Kind

    Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress Roma Downey joins us to discuss her new digital content platform, LightWorkers.com. The site's mission is to bring positivity and inspiration online through short-form positive programming. Downey tells us why she's convinced there's still plenty of room fo...

  • Lufthansa's Quest to Become the Leading Digital Aviation Group

    We catch up with Lufthansa's Chief Digital Officer, Dr. Christian Langer, at Skift Global Forum. He tells us how the airline is following through on its plan to become the standard-bearer in digital aviation. From in-flight WiFi to entertainment, the airline knows the sky is the limit when it com...

  • Gov. Hickenlooper: "Trump Trying to Distract Country from North Korea, Healthcare"

    Jon Steinberg was with Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper at Denver Startup Week to find out how the Mile High state is creating an entrepreneurial environment for businesses. Gov. Hickenlooper attributes a piece of the city's growth to its culture and outdoor lifestyle.

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  • The OTT Pioneer: Sling TV

    Jon Steinberg is joined at Denver Startup Week by Warren Schlichting, EVP of Marketing, Programming & Media Sales at DISH. Schlichting discusses the growth of Sling TV since its launch in 2015. The over-the-top platform touts itself as an "à la carte" service and tries to stay away from being a h...

  • Plated CEO Josh Hix On Selling His Company to Albertsons

    Competitors are gearing up for a fight with Amazon after its Whole Foods purchase. Grocery conglomerate Albertsons just bought meal delivery service Plated for $300 million. Plated CEO Josh Hix says with a cash flow from Albertsons, Plated is gearing up for major success.

  • Rep. Joaquin Castro on DACA, Hurricane Relief, and Puerto Rico Statehood

    Puerto Rico is in shambles after Hurricane Maria swept across the island. Millions are without power, and a long term solution is a ways away. Puerto Rico's status as a territory and not a state makes the situation even more complicated. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20) says "Puerto Rico should be a...

  • To Kneel or Not to Kneel: President Trump Goes to Battle With the NFL

    President Trump clashed with two of America's most popular sports leagues this weekend. From the NFL's National Anthem kneeling controversy to the Golden State Warriors' White House disinvitation, sports is getting political like never before. Vice's Eve Peyser joins us to break down a big day in...

  • Agree to Disagree: Debating the Biggest Stories in Politics

    Are President Trump's comments on NFL protests a dangerous threat to free speech? And will Congress finally deal with Puerto Rico's infrastructure issues? Emma Vigeland, Politics Producer at The Young Turks, and Amber Strong, Reporter and White House Producer at CBN, debate the biggest stories in...

  • How Tom Cruise Came Back From His On-Set Injury

    Extra's AJ Calloway joins us with the biggest headlines coming out of Hollywood. He just sat down with Tom Cruise about his ankle injury on the set of the new "Mission Impossible" movie. He also tells us how Fergie is coping after his split from Josh Duhamel. Then we preview the upcoming season ...

  • Paula Deen Reveals the Secret to Building Her Food and Media Empire

    Celebrity chef Paula Deen is in the house with some delicious Southern goodies. 2017's been a busy year for Paula with a new cookbook, two TV shows, and two new restaurants. She tells us how she manages to make everything work. Then we challenge her to a hillarious game of "Eat It or Wear It?"