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    A New Year's Message from Carlo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 9:42


    For last year's words belong to last year's language, and next year's words await another voice. — TS Eliot

    Ghislaine Guilty, Covid Closures & 10-Year Divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 28:10


    Carlo and Baker cover the verdict in the Ghislaine Maxwell case, piecemeal Covid closures spreading across the country and more.

    Remembering Harry Reid and John Madden, Omicron Cases & Talent War

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 27:16


    Carlo and Baker discuss the lives of two iconic Americans who rose from nothing to the top of their fields, and more.

    Isolation Guidelines, News Hangover & Top Albums

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 26:57


    Carlo and Baker cover the new CDC quarantine guidelines, the prospects of a vax mandate for air travel and more.

    Travel Mess, Pediatric Hospitalizations & American Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 27:15


    Carlo and Baker kick off the weirdest week of the year with all the news you missed over the holiday weekend, including calls for the CDC to shorten its isolation window as Omicron sweeps through the country.

    An Omicron Christmas, Student Loans & Love, Hate, Ate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 28:08


    Carlo and Baker cover the heartening news on the Covid front ahead of the holiday, plus President Biden punting student loan repayments again, a new space telescope and Love, Hate, Ate: Christmas Eve Eve Edition!

    Where to Find Covid Tests, Colorado Truck Boycott & The Matrix Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 27:20


    The boys discuss President Biden's plans to send out free rapid tests as the testing supply chain starts to buckle ahead of the holidays. Also, why aren't Americans having more babies, and The Matrix returns.

    Omicron Dominant, Trump Booed for Booster & First Puppy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 25:07


    Carlo and Baker preview President Biden's address to the nation as Omicron becomes the new dominant Covid strain. Plus, Trump gets booed for getting his booster and the White House gets a new puppy.

    Omicron Ripping, Build Back Never & Spidey to the Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 24:48


    Carlo's joined by a quarantining Baker to discuss the headlines from the weekend as Omicron spreads like wildfire, Manchin kills Biden's signature bill and Spider-Man throws a lifeline to the box office.

    J&J Vaccine, Build Back Later & Love, Hate, Ate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 26:33


    Carlo and Baker wrap up another week discussing the latest explosion in new Covid cases in the Northeast, President Biden's stalled agenda and more. Plus, Love, Hate, Ate featuring the question: why did movie dialogue get so hard to understand?

    Rate Hikes Coming, Omicron Spread & NFT Boom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 23:37


    The boys talk Fed decision, Omicron spread, NFTs and more. Plus Carlo expands on his exasperation with new Covid restrictions.

    Omicron Wave Begins, Haiti in Crisis & Spidey to the Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 23:47


    Carlo and Baker cover the latest data showing the Omicron wave has likely started, Pfizer's Covid pill, Jan. 6 and a box office rescue attempt courtesy of Spider-Man.

    Tornado Victims, Jan. 6 Texts & Golden Globe Noms

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 27:15


    Carlo and Baker discuss the latest revelations from the Jan. 6 investigation, the Biden administration's efforts to cut government red tape and more.

    Tornado Recovery, Box Office Disappointment & Peloton Strikes Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 27:38


    Carlo and Baker cover the latest developments after a devastating tornado outbreak over the weekend, plus an eye on Omicron and inflation, and not even Spielberg can save the box office.

    Biden Boom, Jussie Guilty & Love, Hate, Ate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 27:57


    Carlo and Baker wrap up the week talking about the Biden economic boom that no one seems to notice, a verdict in the Jussie Smollett case, the first Starbucks union in America and the pleasures of the "dude nod."

    Tech-Driven Sportswear; The Most Advanced Space Telescope

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 23:19


    Cheddar Innovates gets a look at the satellite that's searching for the earliest light from the big bang, plus a former Nike executive breaks down what the new era of sportswear looks like.

    'Omorpho' Explains Why Your Workout Clothes Need an Overhaul

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 5:43


    Stefan Olander, co-founder of sportswear company Omorpho, joins Cheddar Innovates to talk about his 'gravity sportswear' concept and why our workout clothes need an overhaul.

    'Cool Beans' Looks to Innovate the Plant-Based Burrito Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 6:25


    Research finds that the market for plant-based foods is worth $7 billion, but a lot of the plant-based and vegan options on our shelves aren't as healthy as they seem. Enter 'Cool Beans.' Tyler Mayoras joins Cheddar Innovates to talk about his whole-food, plant-based burrito brand.

    Trial Watch, Partygate & Fleeting Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 28:43


    A packed Thursday pod: Carlo and Baker cover the latest developments in the Ghislaine Maxwell, Jussie Smollett and Elizabeth Holmes trials. Plus, Dems are losing the Hispanic vote, Boris Johnson in trouble again, and is it possible that Adele has peaked?

    Ukraine Tensions, Mental Health Crisis & America's Worst Statue

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 25:51


    Biden warns Putin not to move on Ukraine, the first data on Omicron breakthrough cases is in, pay raises coming, Confederate statue removal and more.

    NYC Vax Mandate, Biden-Putin Summit & Death, Disrupted

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 22:38


    Carlo and Baker discuss the sweeping new vaccine mandate in NYC that will target all private businesses. Plus, Trump's media venture gets its CEO and more.

    Waiting for Omicron, Remembering Bob Dole & Moon Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 22:49


    Carlo and Baker catch you up on what you missed over the weekend, starting with the latest, somewhat encouraging, developments re: Omicron.

    Possible Omicron Superspreader, Shutdown Averted & Love, Hate, Ate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 23:22


    It's Friday at long last. Jill and Carlo cover the latest on Omicron, including a possible superspreader event in NYC. Plus, previewing the November jobs report, a new Zoom feature no one asked for, and when it's no longer a good idea to eat Thanksgiving leftovers.

    Abortion Rights, School Shooting Hero & Overdraft Fees

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 20:36


    Jill and Carlo discuss what appears to be the beginning of the end of Roe v. Wade, another victim dies following the school shooting in Michigan, Omicron in the U.S., Trump's Covid chronology and more.

    Omicron Spread, School Shooting & Cuomo Suspended

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 23:27


    Jill and Carlo cover the latest on Omicron, another school shooting in America and more. Plus, bidding farewell to 'transitory' inflation, and the controversy surrounding 'Lovely Bones' author Alice Sebold.

    Omicron Risk, Barbados Drops Queen & Jack Logs Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 22:19


    Jill and Carlo cover the latest developments with the Omicron variant that are spooking markets once again. Twitter's @Jack is leaving, SCOTUS takes up abortion rights and the world has a brand new republic.

    The Omicron Variant, People vs. Ghislaine Maxwell & Cyber Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 25:41


    Carlo and Baker cover the latest developments with the Omicron variant, and break down what we know and what we still don't. Plus, a relatively tame Black Friday, and more.

    Holiday Travel, Opioid Verdict & Love, Hate, Ate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 26:38


    Jill and Carlo talk travel, Covid, Grammy nominations and what they're thankful for this year. Plus, a special pre-Thanksgiving Love, Hate, Ate!

    Parade Ramage, Booster Campaign & 'Black Friday Creep'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 25:29


    Jill and Carlo are a bit delayed today on account of Carlo's internet not working. Better late than never, they discuss what we know about the suspect in the Christmas parade crash, closing arguments in the Arbery killing trial, and more.

    Christmas Parade Horror, Bay Area Looting & Adele Kills 'Shuffle'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 20:40


    Jill and Carlo cover the developing story out of suburban Milwaukee, where a speeding SUV careened through a Christmas parade. Looters get more brazen in San Francisco, the missing Chinese tennis star resurfaces, and more.

    Verdict Watch, Patient Zero & Love, Hate, Ate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 26:44


    Jill and Carlo are back to cover the latest in the Rittenhouse trial, new information on the origins of Covid, return-to-office and more. JOIN US FOR THE YOUTUBE WATCH PARTY @ 9aET: http://www.youtube.com/cheddarnow

    Bipartisan Push for Family Leave, Sweetgreen IPO & Where is Tennis Star Peng Shuai

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 22:33


    Jill Wagner is joined by Baker to talk about kids and vaccines: we finally know how many young kids are getting vaccinated. Plus, Democrats are working on a Plan B for paid family leave. And the salad chain Sweetgreen goes public.

    Boosters For All, Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics & The Perfect Hug

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 24:37


    Jill is joined by “Friend of the Pod” Mosheh Oinounou to talk booster shots, and whether “fully vaccinated” will eventually mean three shots, not two. Plus, the latest on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. And the research is in: we know now the perfect way to hug. Also, Jill and Mosheh debate whether Airpods are passé.

    World's New Covid Epicenter, Biden's Infrastructure Pkg & Sesame Street's New Muppet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 21:38


    Jill is joined by Baker Machado to talk all things infrastructure: where will the money go and who's in charge? Plus, Sesame Street has its first Asian-American muppet. And a trailer for the trailer for Spiderman. Huh?

    Infrastructure Czar, 'Right to Rest' & Taylor Swift Dominates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 20:39


    Jill and Carlo cover the latest with the infrastructure bill, the growing state rebellion over boosters, Trump's dereliction of duty on the pandemic, Taylor Swift's reign of cultural domination and more.

    Rittenhouse Defense Rests, EU Border Standoff & Love, Hate, Ate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 27:11


    A jam-packed Freitag pod with Carlo and Baker: new Covid hotspots, Kyle Rittenhouse trial, Belarus making trouble for Europe, red-hot housing market, and how to manage a PR crisis the right way.

    Inflation Watch, Rittenhouse Takes Stand & NFL Fines

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 28:18


    Carlo and Baker cover the latest inflation print, a climate pledge between adversaries, a dramatic day in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and more.

    Covid Plateau, Starbucks Union Vote & Brian Williams Leaving NBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 20:48


    Some ominous signs as Covid cases stop going down, Kamala Harris' brutal poll numbers, a union drive at Starbucks and more.

    America Reopens to the World, Astroworld Investigation & Viral Hand Gesture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 23:57


    Jill and Carlo discuss the scenes of joy at American airports as borders reopen, another tool in the Covid toolbox, the latest in the Astroworld crowd crush tragedy and more.

    Infrastructure Passes, Astroworld Crowd Crush & Marathon Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 23:23


    Jill and Carlo are back, talking Biden's big infrastructure victory, the end of the pandemic in sight with new anti-Covid pills imminent, and more.

    Vax-or-Test Deadline, Expensive Thanksgiving & Love, Hate, Ate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 26:44


    A Freitag pod with Carlo and Baker, talking about the upcoming federal vax-or-test deadline, the most shocking upset of this week's elections, an incredible story of selflessness and Love, Hate, Ate.

    Election Fallout, Second Amendment Case & Marvel's First Sex Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 26:56


    Carlo and Baker discuss the fallout from Tuesday's election and the flashing warning sign for Dems ahead of the midterms. Also, a big 2A case at the Supreme Court, Aaron Rodgers has Covid and is in big trouble, and a first for the MCU.

    GOP Stunner, Vax for Kids Approved & Braves Win!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 24:56


    Carlo and Baker discuss the election results across the country, including a Republican comeback in Virginia -- and possibly NJ -- plus the CDC gives the go-ahead for child vaccinations, Atlanta wins the World Series and more.

    Election Day, Climate Pledges & Cautionary TV Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 24:48


    Carlo and Baker cover the big races to watch on this off-cycle Election Day, the concrete pledges starting to come out of COP26, Jeffrey Epstein keeps causing CEOs to lose their jobs, and Ryan Murphy's TV hit that wasn't.

    Climate Summit, Rittenhouse Trial & Traffic Deaths

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 14:37


    Carlo's flying solo today, talking COP26 and climate change, another racially charged trial gets underway, SCOTUS takes on abortion and a stunning rise in traffic deaths points to a bigger societal breakdown sparked by the pandemic.

    Facebook Goes Meta, Still No Deal & Love, Hate, Ate - Halloween Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 27:29


    Carlo and Baker cover Facebook's big rebrand, the latest on Biden's economic agenda and more. Plus, ranking the best Halloween candy and the worst couple's costumes.

    Deal or No Deal, ISIS Threat & Memecoin Insanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 21:40


    Dems race for a deal on President Biden's economic agenda ahead of his big foreign trip. What to make of the latest threat assessment in Afghanistan. Plus, the meme cryptocurrency of the moment that's now worth more than many Fortune 500 companies.

    Pfizer Vaccine for Kids, College Enrollment & Prop Gun Investigation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 18:47


    Jill and Carlo discuss the pending approval for Pfizer's vaccine for kids, the state of anti-Semitism three years after Tree of Life, potential criminal charges in the 'Rust' prop gun shooting and more.

    Facebook Profits, Record Emissions & Chappelle Speaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 25:28


    Jill and Carlo cover the news out of Facebook's latest earnings, Tesla's monumental day, Dave Chappelle addresses controversy and the tragedy of the climate emergency.

    Prop Gun Shooting, Inflation Watch & Facebook Papers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 20:22


    Jill and Carlo cover the latest developments in the Alec Baldwin prop gun shooting, when vaccines for kids as young as 5 should be approved, new reporting on Facebook and more.

    Alec Baldwin, Winter Outlook & Love, Hate, Ate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 21:50


    A bizarre developing story out of New Mexico, where Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed a crewmember on a movie shoot. Plus: NOAA predicts a warm winter, WeWork gets its public debut, Trump gets in on the SPAC mania, and Love, Hate, Ate.

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