

First Move with Julia Chatterley
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Digging into the big stories that will shape the day for viewers in Asia as they wake up, tapping into CNN’s network of correspondents around the globe, alongside news-making guests and expert analysis to provide a comprehensive briefing on what matters and why.First Move takes on a broad palate, covering news, finance, business, technology, AI, art, travel, fashion, sports & entertainment. Plus, exploring the frontier science, cutting-edge technologies and innovations driving 21st century societies, while analyzing their impact on the climate, health, wealth and geopolitical competition.New episodes drop Monday - Friday.
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Feb 23, 2023 • 48min
Featured interview: Malala Yousafzai & Joe Gebbia
In 2013, a year after she survived a brutal attack by the Taliban, activist and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai founded the Malala Fund with her father to improve access to education for young women around the world. Three years later, Malala and airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia traveled to Kenya and Rwanda to work on girls' education in refugee camps. That trip began a multiyear partnership between the two. Gebbia just announced a $25 million donation to the Malala Fund -- its largest donation to date. They both join the show to discuss their efforts. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 2023 • 34min
Featured interview: Ukraine Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko
After one year of war the economic cost to Ukraine continues to mount. Since the Russian invasion began, Ukraine's economy has seen a 30% decline, average inflation last year was around 28%, and the unemployment rate hit 30%. Even with major support from the US, the EU and others, the government may still need about $10 billion more to meet its financial needs. Joining the show to discuss is Ukraine Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023 • 48min
Featured interview: Atlantic Council Director Ben Judah
Vladimir Putin announced today that Russia is suspending its participation in the new START nuclear arms reduction treaty. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the decision "deeply unfortunate and irresponsible." Joining Julia to discuss is Ben Judah, director and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and author of Fragile Empire: How Russia Fell in and Out of Love with Vladimir Putin. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2023 • 28min
Featured interview: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda
As Ukraine continues its defense against Russia's nearly yearlong invasion, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says "red lines must be crossed" when it comes to sending military support to the country. He's been a staunch supporter throughout the war and has urged the west to consider sending fighter jets. Nausėda joins the show to discuss. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2023 • 47min
Featured interview: UN Refugee Agency's Kelly Clements
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine, the UN Refugee Agency just released its response plan for this year. They say more than $1.1 billion is needed: $600+ million to fund needs inside Ukraine and another $500+ million for those nations that are hosting displaced Ukrainians. Joining the show to discuss is UN Refugee Agency Deputy Commissioner Kelly Clements.
Also on today's show: Julia interviews Michael Norcia, cofounder/CEO of Pyka, a San Francisco-based startup that makes autonomous electric aircraft. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 16, 2023 • 47min
Featured interview: World Bank President David Malpass
Julia Chatterley returns with an exclusive interview with World Bank President David Malpass, who announced yesterday that he's stepping down early -- almost a year before his term expires. Among the many issues he dealt with was support for the Covid-19 pandemic, record financing for climate change, the war in Ukraine and the devastating earthquake in Turkey (for which the World Bank has pledged nearly $1.8 billion for emergency assistance).
Also on today's show: Dan Ives, managing director of equity research at Wedbush Securities. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 2023 • 39min
Featured interview: Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami
Despite facing global economic challenges including a pandemic and a spike in supply chain-related costs, Japanese beverage giant Suntory Holdings -- home to such iconic brands as Maker's Mark and Jim Beam -- just reported record full-year revenue and profit. Joining the show to discuss is Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2023 • 45min
Featured interview: Godiva CEO Nurtaç Afridi
Normally we would spend Valentine's Day talking to a company like Godiva about chocolate. But the Turkish-owned firm, like thousands across the region, has also been affected by the deadly earthquake and is now stepping in to help, providing more than $10 million of aid through shipments of supplies and financial donations as well as specially produced products. Joining us to provide details of the company's efforts is Godiva CEO Nurtaç Afridi. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2023 • 45min
Featured interview: Allianz Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El-Erian
Last week the S&P 500 posted its first down week of the year, confirming fears among those who feel that stocks rose too far and too fast in January, especially given ongoing uncertainties with borrowing costs. Fed officials are now warning that interest rates may have to head higher than expected if inflation doesn't cool fast enough. Joining the show to discuss is Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz and president of Queens College at Cambridge University.
Also on today's show: World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres joins us live from Turkey to discuss his team's efforts to feed those impacted by last Monday's devastating earthquake. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 2023 • 48min
Featured interview: UNICEF representative Angela Kearny
Rescue efforts continue in Turkey and Syria following Monday's massive earthquake, where the death toll now exceeds 22,000. UNICEF says its immediate focus in Syria is to ensure children and families have access to clean drinking water and sanitation, and that separated and unidentified children can be reunited with their families as soon as possible. Joining the show to discuss is Angela Kearny, the UNICEF representative in Syria.
Also on today's show: An estimated $16 billion will be wagered on this Sunday's Super Bowl, and betting site FanDuel is a big part of the action. We check in with FanDuel CEO Amy Howe. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices