Economist Kent Owings: The Economy, China and Gas Prices - a Buffet of Frustration
Kent Owings is the founder of Ironstone Financial. He's an economist, a wealth manager and a regular visitor to The CGP. Kent will tell you where the economy is -at, he'll explain China's response to the Biden administration's $18 billion tariff announcement and why gas prices are so volatile in Ca…
CBS Sports' Tommy Tran: College Football 2024 Brings Old Friends and New Enemies
CBS Sports anchor Tommy Tran returns to The CGP to talk Big Ten, SEC and how the two venerable conferences are welcoming new friends, for better or for worse. And, the new 12-team playoff: Good thing, bad thing or... a thing some already want to tweak without having played a game.
Nick Schager: What if "IF" Wanted to Be Something Else
Daily Beast Entertainment Critic and CGP regular Nick Schager, in the first of two segments this week. Here he reviews IF (theaters), The Strangers: Chapter 1 (theaters) and Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal (Netflix).
Nick Schager: When a Streaming Show's Final Season is One Too Many
More with Nick Schager. Does it ever seem like streaming shows (namely the ones on Netflix) go one season too long? It seems that way to Nick and CG. Also, why does Hollywood rush to turn a news story into a documentary or feature film, sometimes within months of the story's conclusion!
Armen Ekezyan: From Armenia to Fresno, a Culinary Success Story
Armen Ekezyan is the owner of Ark Mediterranean Grill in Fresno and Clovis. He owns the restaurants with his wife, brother and sister-in-law. Armen joined the program to talk about his journey to the United States from Armenia, how he got the business started and why the restaurants have become suc…
Janie McCauley: Does Anyone in Oakland Still Care About the A's
Bay Area AP sports writer Janie McCauley returns talking about the Oakland Athletics. Much has been made of the A's impending move to Las Vegas... with a first stop in Sacramento. We've heard from everyone - owner John Fisher, team president Dave Kaval, players - except the fans. Janie fills in the…
Christopher Elliott: Is it Worth Flying This Summer
Author, nationally syndicated journalist and consumer advocate Christopher Elliott is back telling everyone about new airline consumer protection rules! But should travelers be legitimately excited about them?
Nick Schager: "The Last Stop in Yuma County" Should Be Your First Stop
Daily Beast Entertainment Critic and CGP regular Nick Schager reviews Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (theaters), Dark Matter (Apple TV+) and The Last Stop in Yuma County (theaters/VOD).
Derek X: What's Next for Jose Ramirez After Defeating Rances Barthelemy?
Elite boxing analyst and longtime CGP regular Derek X returned to break down the April 27th Jose Ramirez-Rances Barthelemy fight in Fresno. Ramirez won in a unanimous decision - how did he look, was he ever in danger of losing and who's the preferred next opponent.
Derek X: Can Mike Tyson Turn Back the Clock vs Jake Paul?
More on Ryan Garcia testing positive for Ostarine. Also Derek goes A to Z on the July 20 Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight. Can Tyson win or will age catch up to him?