Up-close view of Kilauea volcano’s eruption

From Cheddar. Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano delivered yet another dramatic display of nature’s raw power this past Saturday, marking its 41st eruption with lava fountains that soared as high as 1,575 feet into the air. For over eight hours, the volcano spewed approximately 14 million cubic yards of lava, blanketing most of Halemaʻumaʻu crater’s floor in…

AI In Your Pocket: These Apps Track Your Every Move

From Cheddar. AI-powered apps are stepping in to make everyday life easier—from helping you move homes more smoothly, to supporting people with memory challenges, to teaching kids how to be more intentional with their screen time. Check out these innovations we got a chance to take a peek at during CES 2026. 00:00 Intro 00:19…

Davos to Dow Drops: Trump, Tariffs, and a Market Whiplash Week

From Cheddar. This week on Big Business This Week… It’s been a whiplash week for global markets as President Trump stirs controversy at Davos, investors react to trade and geopolitical shockwaves, and big policy ideas collide with corporate America. Axios Business Reporter Nathan Bomey joins JD Durkin to break down EU trade backlash, market volatility,…

Digestive Issues? Your Toilet Now Has Answers

From Cheddar. Throne Science has created what might be the most intimate wearable: a smart toilet sensor that analyzes your bathroom business with the scrutiny of a nutrition coach and the discretion of a Swiss bank vault. Their flagship product, Throne One, is essentially a Fitbit for your porcelain throne—it attaches to your toilet rim,…

This AI Tech Understands Your Pet Better Than You Do

From Cheddar. From a Fitbit for your dog, backyard birdwatching tech, to AI-powered health monitoring for cats, artificial intelligence is reshaping how we understand and care for the animals in our lives. These innovations go beyond convenience, offering real-time insights into pets’ health, behavior, and overall happiness—turning data into deeper bonds and better care. At…

Oil, Inflation, And The Fed: Why Geopolitics Is Driving Markets Again

From Cheddar. It’s another high-stakes week on Wall Street as business, politics, and global power dynamics collide, and Big Business This Week breaks down what it all means for markets. Host JD Durkin is joined by Rob Schroeder, Washington Bureau Chief at MarketWatch, to unpack the Trump administration’s investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, growing…

CES 2026’s Wildest Tech: AI & Robotics You Have to See

From Cheddar. This year’s CES offered a revealing look at where AI and robotics stand in 2026, with companies like Realbotix and Boston Dynamics showcasing significant advancements in humanoid technology and autonomous systems. We spent time on the show floor examining these developments up close, speaking with engineers, and testing the capabilities that are moving…

What Wall Street Still Gets Wrong About Retail Investors

From Cheddar. Wall Street still underestimates the modern retail investor… and Jaime Rogozinski knows exactly why. On this episode of Big Business This Week, JD Durkin sits down with the founder of WallStreetBets and Chief Strategy Officer at Wire Network to unpack how retail trading has evolved since the meme-stock era. From shifting risk appetites…