Forbes Talks

Nobody’s made quite as much as Donald Trump after serving as president—but all of them have found ways to cash in on the world’s most powerful office. Forbes money in politics reporter Kyle Khan-Mullins joins "Forbes Talks" to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christine Cox, Artistic and Executive Director of BalletX, has led the company to the forefront of contemporary ballet since its founding in 2005. This season, the company brings three New York premieres to The Joyce Theater, featuring bold works by Takehiro Ueyama, Jodie Gates, and Loughlan Prior.Through Cox's innovation in the contemporary ballet space, BalletX has become a leader in pushing the boundaries of what the art form and dancers are capable of by producing 130 ballets by over 70 choreographers in under 20 years. That is an average of six per year, a feat few companies can match. Looking back at it now, that stat seems unthinkable when the modest company was established in 2005. But over the years BalletX has grown sustainably as an institution growing the ensemble of dancers from 10 to 16, providing annual salaries to dancers and becoming a fundraising powerhouse, having received a $7.4 million transformational gift this year which will allow the company to grow into a global force.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After her celebrated run at Mena in Tribeca, Chef Victoria Blamey has returned to New York’s culinary scene, taking the helm at Blanca in Brooklyn—a restaurant revered for its daring tasting menu and intimate 12-seat setting. With support from Carlo Mirarchi, Blanca’s original founder, Blamey brings her inventive, globe-trotting techniques and Chilean heritage to a new chapter at the once Michelin-starred gem.Set behind Bushwick’s famed Roberta’s, Blanca offers an immersive, nearly three-hour culinary journey that pushes the boundaries of fine dining. Each course showcases Blamey’s meticulous attention to detail. The menu doesn’t reveal how much work each course entails; that the fermentation process takes days; that before the end of an evening’s service Blamey is preparing dough which needs 19 hours to process; that the spinach leaves take hours to press and wrap; there are shells to shuck; the Donabe rice pot has to be continuously stirred; and a wood oven outside needs regular attention. Beyond the kitchen, Blanca’s experience is enhanced by an extensive natural wine list and music as eclectic as the food.Executive Chef Victoria Blamey and Chef and Co-owner Carlo Mirarchi sit down with Forbes editor Maggie McGrath to discuss Blanca’s revival, their creative process, and what’s next for the iconic restaurant.Read more on Forbes:https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinwolfe/2024/01/26/stars-have-aligned-chef-victoria-blamey--blanca-in-brooklyn-are-reborn/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Neha Kumar is the cofounder and COO of Full Glass Wine Co., a direct-to-consumer wine retailer that owns brands like Winc and Splash Wines. In an interview with ForbesWomen editor Maggie McGrath, Kumar talks about her company's two newest acquisitions and how--despite not having a background in wine--she came to run a digital wine seller.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Black voters making up at least 10 percent of the population in several swing states, Larry Adams, Founder and CEO of XStereotype sat down with Ali Jackson-Jolley to talk about why authenticity and representation in content and political ads are crucial in winning this demographic’s vote.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lots of rich people pour a fortune into their political careers. But no American has used politics to create as much personal wealth as Donald J. Trump. With throngs of people now willing to buy almost anything from him, including stock, regardless of the cost, he has turned his political fame into billions. However, Trump could need cash fast. He currently has an estimated $413 million of liquid assets on his balance sheet after selling a hotel in D.C. and a golf course in New York. But a New York judge, who found that the billionaire exaggerated his net worth in acquiring both properties, ruled that he must pay back profits from both deals, accounting for some of the $566 million that he owes in legal liabilities. The former president is appealing multiple cases. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexander/2024/09/18/how-donald-trump-made-billions-from-politics/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DEI faced another setback last week, as the Fearless Fund announced it would drop its grant program for Black women founders—part of a settlement agreement with the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), the conservative think tank spearheading anti-DEI legal efforts against several business and non-profit institutions. Alphonso David, co-lead counsel to the Fearless Fund and president and CEO for the Global Black Economic Forum sat down with Ali Jackson-Jolley to discuss what's next for the Fearless Fund and other race-based programs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The mayors of Boston, Paris, Freetown, Sierra Leone, and Quezon City, Philippines, made the cut for Forbes’ first Sustainability Leaders list. We spoke with two of them about their cities’ climate problems – and possible solutions.Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman/2024/09/19/video-how-the-mayors-of-quezon-city-and-freetown-are-fighting-the-climate-crisis/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On "Forbes Talks," criminal defense lawyer Lauren Johnson Norris discussed the charges faced by Sean "Diddy" Combs, how much prison time he might face should be convicted.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.