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Liz revisits her conversation with notorious attorney, Ira Lee "Ike" Sorkin, who shares the story of how he ended up representing "The Monster of Wall Street," Bernard "Bernie" Madoff. In 2009, Bernie pleaded guilty to perpetrating the largest investor fraud ever committed by a single person, and Ike shares why he chose to work with him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

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 dive...

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 Handle...

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 an...

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...

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 sh...

Jordan Nathan was fresh out of college when he started leading the kitchen brand Vremi, successfully launching over 200 products. But everything changed one night, when testing one of the company's non-stick pans led him to suffer Teflon poisoning. From that point forward, Jordan began a deep dive into cookware materials, uncovering a dangerous truth that many Americans know but often ignore — poo...

History is packed with untold stories, and tragically, most remain that way. For quite some time, the life of Elizabeth Van Lew—a Southern belle turned revolutionary spymaster—was among them, until FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis discovered her story while searching for something to inspire young women during the COVID lockdown. Today, Gerri reveals how, after five years of painstaking res...

Before smartphones and computers, kids begged for cash to see a movie or buy some candy. In 2025, they’re asking for more Roblox credits. Roblox, a social gaming platform where users create and play games, has taken the world by storm. Today, co-founder and CEO David Baszucki joins Liz to share how it all started, how it went viral, and what’s next for one of the biggest names in gaming. Learn mor...

In the last couple of months, Starbucks has undergone some noticeable changes — from removing the extra charge for non-dairy options to removing 13 drinks from their menu. The reason? A new CEO is in town. Liz speaks with Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol live from the 'Starbucks Leadership Experience 2025' to discuss the thought process behind Starbucks' recent major adjustments, how they're trying to i...

It's something we all need, yet rarely get enough of. Sleep can make or break our day, impact our immune system, and affect our bodies and brains in a host of other ways. Yet, many of us are only getting 5 or 6 hours on a good day. Well, a movement is emerging among those who are tired of feeling tired, and a new product is revolutionizing the way it's done. Oura Ring CEO Tom Hale breaks down how...

If you can transform your passion into a lucrative business, what's stopping you? Certified public accountant and attorney Mark Kohler joins Liz to discuss why turning that side hustle idea that's been brewing in the back of your mind into a reality is always worth it, even if it feels incredibly daunting. Kohler walks through how to realistically start up a small business, what risks to consider,...

We all make excuses. Eventually we need to see them for what they truly are: delay tactics. On today's ETTL encore, CEO of Food52 Erika Ayers Badan shares how she shepherded the sale of Barstool Sports to Penn Entertainment for more than half $1 billion, made no excuses, and wrote her new book, ⁠Nobody Cares About Your Career: Why Failure Is Good, the Great Ones Play Hurt, and Other Hard Truths⁠....

Imagine driving over 1,000 miles each week for work, surviving on nothing but gas station snacks and fast food from whatever drive-thru happened to be nearby. For traveling salesman Luke Saunders, that was often his reality. But rather than accept it as his new normal, he saw an opportunity: What if healthy food could be just as quick, affordable, and accessible as grabbing a bag of M&Ms from a ve...

It's a universal experience: running late for work and getting dressed in a hurry only to realize the button-up you threw on is wrinkled beyond repair. When there isn't enough time to pull out the ironing board or the steamer, the solution is oftentimes just accepting defeat. However, the founders of Nori are changing that with their new, handheld steam iron — that requires no board, fits in a sui...

The global technology company IBM recently announced plans to invest $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years -- with more than $30 billion being dedicated to the research and development of quantum computers and mainframe systems.  To discuss the 'why' behind this major decision, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna joins Liz to explain why this investment was crucial to leverage "American ingenuity a...

"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" is far easier said than done, yet if anyone's story exemplifies why we shouldn't let failure stand in our way, it's Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani. From applying to Yale Law School three times before being accepted, to becoming the first Indian American woman to run for Congress, Reshma refused to let "no" stop her from succeeding.  Saujani jo...

Ahead of Logan Paul's WrestleMania 41 appearance, listen to his 2019 conversation with Liz on this special encore episode. Logan discusses his family, his social media stardom, the value of making mistakes, and how he acts responsibly with the money he's earned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brady Bunch was a sitcom beloved by millions—America enjoyed the hilarious and heartwarming stories of a blended family. Actor Barry Williams tells Liz about the moment he landed the role of Greg Brady, the eldest son. "Greg Brady" himself, Barry Williams joins Liz to talk about ‘growing up Brady’ and how he first persuaded his parents to let him pursue a career in acting. He shares his memor...

After playing Tetris at a 1988 video game conference, video game designer Henk Rogers knew he’d encountered something special. The only problem? The game was designed and owned by a coder in the Soviet Union. So in 1989, Henk set off for Soviet Russia on an adventure game of his own to bring the beloved game to the masses. Founder of Blue Planet Software and The Tetris Company, Henk Rogers talks t...

With Mother’s Day approaching, folks are sure to be on the hunt for their flowers to gift, but tariffs may just impact which blooms end up in your bouquet. UrbanStems CEO Meenakshi Lala joins Liz Claman to scent the room with the sweet smell of tariff education so you can better understand how an international flower business works and how her company is wisely navigating the tariff landscape. Lea...

In this special encore episode, we’re revisiting a listener favorite: Liz’s interview with Heather Dubrow, the dynamic actress and reality TV personality from The Real Housewives of Orange County. Back in December, Liz had the chance to sit down with Heather and learn about the woman behind the TV stardom. Heather Dubrow shares how she fought tooth-and-nail in her pursuit of a media career and lat...

Super Micro Computers has become a go to supplier for the hyperscaling tech companies, who are all rushing to build the next generation of infrastructure: AI data centers. On this Claman Countdown Encore, we revisit Liz’s conversation with Super Micro Computer CEO and founder Charles Liang. Charles talks to Liz about how Super Micro’s past troubles are behind them and his confidence that the AI bo...

Many Americans think that they have to spend a fortune to look fabulous, but one woman made it her mission to show that you can dress for success, for less. Caroline Baudino was a stay at home mom when she came to a revelation searching for clothes on Amazon, that there was a plethora of 'dupes' that were just as high quality as the expensive designer items. Social media influencer & founder of Be...

Which came first, the friendship or the business idea? First meeting in a business class at Tulane University, Adam Millman and Danny Neeson became fast friends. With their passion for entrepreneurship, they saw an opportunity. In New Orleans--a city with endless bars--they couldn’t find a quality tequila brand that prioritized the values important to their generation. De Nada Tequila founders Ada...