Everyone Talks To Liz Claman

The latest U.S. deadline to ban the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok is quickly approaching. The ban will take place on September 17th, 2025. Previously, President Trump has extended the deadline three times. Now, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has confirmed TikTok will go dark on that date for more than 170 million Americans and 7.5 million U.S. Businesses unless China agrees to divest the app to American ownership.  Earlier this week, the Chairman of O'Leary Ventures and the star of Shark Tank, Kevin O'leary, joined The Claman Countdown on FOX Business to explain what he is doing to try to salvage the app for Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

It is summer, and it's hot, so it's time to cool down. Liz takes a look back at her conversation with Neil Hershman, the CEO of the yogurt brand 16 Handles, about his widely popular frozen dessert company. He describes his career journey, which didn't begin in the yogurt business; it started as a student studying to become an astrophysicist.  Later, Neil shares the most popular flavor at 16 Handles, which might surprise you.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Corn syrup is out; cane sugar is in! Coca-Cola announced in a press release on Tuesday that it will release a new line of its trademark Cola products, sweetened with U.S. cane sugar instead of corn syrup, as a potentially healthier option. In an exclusive interview on The Claman Countdown, Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola, James Quincey, shares the creative process behind the company's new project and their excitement for the brand's fans to taste it. He describes that they're in the final stage of the development stage, with only a few more steps to go. Now, it's up to Americans' taste buds to see which Cola beverage they like better.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

When Founder & CEO of Ithaca Hummus Chris Kirby quit his job to start his own business, he didn’t have a particular product in mind – just a desire to stand out in the competitive restaurant industry. But after enrolling in the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, it didn’t take Chris long to find a gap in the market – hummus. What started as a homegrown, backyard business quickly grew into the most successful hummus business in Ithaca, New York.  Chris joins Liz to tell the story of how he grew his small-town, farmers’ market operation into one of the largest hummus retailers in the country, sold in over 10,000 stores and valued at around $50 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Americans have faced a frustrating reality: processed “junk” food is often far cheaper than fresh fruits and vegetables. For many families, especially those on a tight budget, shopping for organic or non-GMO options just isn’t feasible. But what if there was a way to access healthy, affordable groceries online — without breaking the bank? Enter Thrive Market. Thrive Market co-founder Nick Green shares how growing up with a health-conscious mother planted his passion for wellness and ultimately inspired him to launch a mission-driven grocery service backed by names like Tony Robbins, Jillian Michaels, and Deepak Chopra. He also discusses the journey of falling in love with entrepreneurship, which all started with him tutoring people for the SATs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]