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  • Beauty in the Digital Era

    William Lauder, Executive Chairman of The Estee Lauder Companies, and George Ledes, President and Chairman of Beauty Fashion and Cosmetic World, talk Estee Lauder's approach to digital retail and the millennial consumer. The cosmetics company recently acquired trendy makeup brands Too Faced and B...

  • Stepping Into Designer Zac Posen's "House of Z"

    "Brands themselves will become content providors," at least according to fashion designer Zac Posen. He tells Cheddar host Baker Machado that the future of fashion lies in branded content.

    Posen also discusses the making of "House of Z," the documentary that details the designer's rise to fas...

  • Apple Gets a Hollywood Star, Kind Of

    Apple is reportedly moving some employees into the famous Culver Studios, where "Gone With the Wind" was filmed, in order to expand its original content department. Gene Munster, Managing Partner at Loup Ventures, says the company's original content budget will expand to $5 billion in the next fe...

  • Pottery Barn Home Decor Galore: Why Amazon Is a Threat

    Pottery Barn President Marta Benson joins Cheddar to celebrate the opening of its new flagship store in the Flatiron District of NYC. She talks about why the home design company is investing in physical retail stores, rather than putting all its budget into e-commerce. Plus, how Pottery Barn is a...

  • Former NBA Commissioner Says NBA "Super Teams" Are Nothing New

    There's been a lot of action in the NBA the past few months, and former NBA commissioner David Stern says that even though it's the off-season, the league is owning the summer. Stern chatted with Baker Machado about the growth of the NBA fan base, and the current state of the NBA. He says "super ...

  • HPE Software Merges with Micro Focus

    Fresh from ringing the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange, Chris Hsu, CEO of Micro Focus, discusses its $8.8 billion merger with HPE's software division. The new company, now completely under the name Micro Focus, is three times the size of what HPE Software had been. Hsu notes that HPE ...

  • Why Amazon is a Publisher's Dream

    Why are advertisers flocking to Facebook Watch? Michael Bassik, Exective President of MDC Partners, explains that agencies are ditching the linear, traditional methods of advertising and putting their money online. He also explains how Amazon is joining the Facebook/Google ad game, and why he thi...

  • Honey Deuce Cocktail Takes the Court

    Grey Goose has been a partner of the U.S. Open for the past 11 years, and its Honey Deuce cocktail continues to make a splash on the court. So far, the company has sold over 1 million Honey Deuces. Yann Marois, CMO and Global Vice President of Grey Goose, joins Cheddar with a little vodka to expl...

  • Code Advisors' Quincy Smith on CBS, Skinny Bundles, Spotify, and Snap

    Quincy Smith, founding partner at Code Advisors, talks all things media and tech with Jon out at Cheddar's Hamptons studio, sponsored by Altice. Smith, a former banker who has deep roots in the internet all the way back to his early days at Netscape, discusses his time as head of CBS Digital and ...

  • Itzhak Perlman to Debut at The Hamptons International Film Festival

    This fall, the Hamptons International Film Festival will premiere 'Itzhak' on opening night. The documentary is based on world-renowned violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman, and is directed by Alison Chernick. Itzhak Perlman joins Jon Steinberg at the Altice Studio in East Hampton to discuss t...

  • Kristin Cavallari Unveils New Jewelry Collection

    Kristin Cavallari got her start in the entertainment scene in high school, starring in MTV's hit reality show "Laguna Beach." Now, the TV personality is turning her attention to a new jewelry line called "Uncommon James." The reality star-turned-designer also reveals how she balances life with yo...

  • The "Super Train" of the Future

    The world's fastest train could be headed to a city near you. The superconducting Maglev travels at speeds of more than 300 miles per hour, and could get you from D.C. to New York in just an hour. Wayne Rogers, CEO of The Northeast Maglev, joins to discuss how practical the project is, and what i...

  • Meet the Huntress Proving the Great Outdoors Is Not a "Man's Game"

    Many might say Eva Shockey isn't your "typical" professional hunter. She got her start as a competitive dancer before picking up a bow and arrow like her famous father Jim Shockey.

    Since then, she's risen to the top of her field, becoming the first woman to appear on the cover of Field and St...

  • Fantasy Football Frenzy

    FanDuel CEO Nigel Eccles talks about the crumble of its merger with DraftKings. He looks forward at how FanDuel will differentiate itself from DraftKings and continue to hold its marketshare in the fantasy sports league world. Plus, now fantasy sport lovers can play year-round! FanDuel launches "...

  • Ford Vice President on the State of Autonomous Vehicles

    Kumar Galhotra, Vice President of Ford and President of Lincoln, gives Cheddar an update on its goal to deliver an autonomous fleet of cars by 2021. He talks about the buying habits of millennials and how Ford is giving young adults more of an "experience" in the auto industry to encourage them t...

  • Secrets of the Top CEOs in Tech & Business

    Tom Farley, President of The New York Stock Exchange, joins Cheddar to talk about how the NYSE's parent company, the Intercontinental Exchange, is helping victims of Hurricane Harvey. The exchange will donate $1 million to the Red Cross. Plus, Farley talks about how the storm has impacted the mar...

  • Elevating the Humble Hot Dog

    Snap Dog is a New York City hot dog purveyor that's giving hot dog carts an image makeover. The company makes hot dogs from 100% premium beef, and smokes its hot dogs in a real smokehouse.

    The true signature of a Snap Dog, however, is a heat-activated logo on every single dog and sausage.

    K...

  • Agree to Disagree: Sound Off With us on the Latest Political Headlines

    Sebastian Gorka is out at the White House. Was President Trump's pardoning of Sheriff Joe Arpaio all a cover up? Emma Vigeland, Politics Producer at The Young Turks, and Nick Givas, Media Reporter at The Daily Caller, break down all the latest headlines from inside the Beltway.

  • Landon Donovan on 2018 World Cup: "We All Have Our Concerns About Russia"

    Soccer legend Landon Donovan joins Cheddar live. His LA Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes will face off in this weekend's California Clasico. Donovan tells us about the importance of rivalries in the sport and what needs to happen for the MLS to develop more of them.

    Plus, looking ahead to the ...

  • EXCLUSIVE: YouTube Execs on How "Streampunks" Are Changing the Content Market

    YouTube executives Robert Kyncl and Maany Peyvan, co-authors of "Streampunks," join Jon at our Altice studio at the Palm in East Hampton to talk about the changing state of the media market. Kyncl, chief business officer at the video streaming site, says YouTube stars are building real brands and...

  • Wölffer Estate Joins Cheddar in The Hamptons!

    Roman Roth, head winemaker at Wölffer Estate, stops by our Altice Studio in the Hamptons to talk the latest wines and spirits from the company. Cheddar's Jon Steinberg first taste-tested the "Summer in a Bottle" rosé, classifying it as "beautiful and light." Jon then tested the estate's latest "P...

  • Tennis Pros Karolina Pliskova & Sam Querrey on How They're Prepping for the U.S. Open

    Karolina Pliskova and Sam Querrey stop by Cheddar after ringing the NYSE opening bell to discuss how they're gearing up to take the court at the U.S. Open. How do they feel about being two of the top tennis players in the world right now? They talk about pressure to perform on the court and why t...

  • Congressman Walter Jones: "Afghanistan is the Graveyard of Empires"

    J.D. Durkin chats with Congressman Walter Jones about his recent letter to President Trump, demanding the Commander-in-Chief let Congress vote on America's next steps in Afghanistan. Also, the Representative from North Carolina blames House Speaker Paul Ryan for not holding a debate on Afghanistan.

  • Inside Square's First Brick-and-Mortar Space

    Square opened its first physical store in New York City Wednesday. Business owners can swing by to receive customer service for the company's mobile payment product offerings. Square's Head of Hardware Jesse Dorogusker gave Cheddar a peek inside the space on opening day. Dorogusker says the store...