Britain's embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a confidence vote today. That's where lawmakers from his own Conservative party will decide if they still want him as leader. It requires 180 votes -- a simple majority -- to oust Johnson. CNN's Nada Bashir joins the show from Downing Street to explain the process and discuss what is likely to happen. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Jun 06, 2022•47 min
Today's show begins just moments after the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest jobs report -- a crucial piece of information for economists looking at signs of slowing growth as the Fed begins hiking rates. 390,000 jobs were added last month, a bit higher than anticipated, showing that the US job market remains very healthy but may be beginning to ease a bit. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%. We take a deep dive into the numbers with CNN's Rahel Solomon. To lear...
Jun 03, 2022•39 min
Jamie Dimon, CEO of America's largest bank, issues a stark warning, saying it's time to brace yourself for an economic "hurricane. We just don't know if it's a minor one or Superstorm Sandy. You better brace yourself." Dimon adds that that JPMorgan Chase is preparing for a "non-benign environment" and "bad outcomes." His dire forecast comes amid a turbulent time for investors increasingly worried about a recession. Our in-depth analysis of Dimon's remarks begins with CNN global business correspo...
Jun 02, 2022•47 min
A Ukrainian official says Russian forces now control 70% of Severodonetsk in the country's east, and that evacuations have been suspended as it's become impossible to import humanitarian aid. A thick orange cloud was visible over the city following an explosion at a chemical plant. Local militia claim the cloud contains nitric acid and blamed Ukrainian forces. Our coverage begins with CNN's Melissa Bell in Zaporizhya. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy L...
Jun 01, 2022•38 min
EU leaders are holding a second day of talks after they already agreed on an almost total ban on Russian oil imports. The council is now looking to finalize such a ban by the end of the year. Our coverage of this key development begins with CNN's Anna Stewart. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 31, 2022•51 min
Putin's invasion is now targeting the city of Severodonetsk in the Luhansk region. Ukrainian officials say at least two people were killed, and five others were injured in the latest attacks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky visited troops on the front lines in Kharkiv on Sunday. It was his first trip outside the capital region since the invasion began in late February. Our coverage begins with a live report from CNN's Matthew Chance in Kyiv. To learn more about how CNN protects listener ...
May 30, 2022•45 min
Authorities now say the 18-year-old gunman who killed 21 Tuesday in Texas was not confronted by a school resource officer before he entered the building, contradicting previous police accounts. Questions are also growing around why officers were not able to stop him sooner. The shooter was inside the school for about an hour before he was killed by law enforcement. Frantic parents arriving at the scene say that they were held back by police. Building an accurate timeline is now a focus of the in...
May 27, 2022•47 min
Following an emotional update on the Texas school shooting tragedy, Julia continues CNN's extensive coverage of the World Economic Forum from Davos. Among the key topics: the consequences of phasing out reliance on Russian oil, and how to avoid a global recession. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 26, 2022•47 min
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May 25, 2022•2 min
First Move's extensive coverage of the World Economic Forum continues in this episode. Today's top story from Davos: how the war in Ukraine has led to a global food crisis and what to do about it. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told attendees that Russia is "weaponizing not only energy supplies but food supplies" as well. She believes Europe must begin talks with Russia on getting wheat and other food exports flowing again to ensure global hunger doesn't worsen. To learn more...
May 24, 2022•47 min
Julia is in Davos for the first-ever springtime meeting of the World Economic Forum, and the first in-person WEC since the pandemic began. The key items on the agenda include the war in Ukraine, the global recessionary threat, worsening food shortages, and the Covid-19 pandemic. First Move will have it all covered for you this week, beginning with today's episode. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
May 23, 2022•48 min
President Joe Biden is in South Korea, kicking off his first trip to Asia since taking office. He joined the new South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl at a Samsung semiconductor plant. The main goal of his trip is to reassure America's Asian allies of its commitment to counter and contain China. The President is also bracing for the possibility of a nuclear test by North Korea. Our coverage begins with CNN's Paula Hancocks in Seoul. Also in today's show: Rising recession fears -- how great is th...
May 20, 2022•47 min
As today's show began, US stock futures pointed to deeper losses a day after a major selloff on Wall Street -- the biggest one-day decline since June 2020. Investors are increasingly worried about rising inflation -- and a possible recession -- after dire earnings reports from giants like Walmart and Target. CNN's Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains what's going on and what we can expect moving forward. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/priva...
May 19, 2022•47 min
A new report from Human Rights Watch details numerous alleged crimes by Russian forces against civilians in northern Ukraine. Among them are 22 apparent summary executions and nine other unlawful killings. Meantime, in Kyiv, the first Russian war crimes trial since Moscow's invasion has begun. A 21-year-old Russian soldier accused of killing a 62-year-old man has pleaded guilty. CNN's Melissa Bell begins today's show from outside the courthouse. Also: Finland and Sweden officially apply to join ...
May 18, 2022•47 min
Russia continues artillery attacks across northeast Ukraine, targeting border villages. Why Putin's invaders chose this strategy isn't clear. Meanwhile, Ukraine says its combat mission in Mariupol is over, with commanders at the massive Azovstal plant ordered to save the lives of their personnel. More than 260 people left the plant Monday, but some Ukrainian forces remain there, and efforts are underway to get them out. CNN correspondent Melissa Bell begins today's coverage in Lviv. To learn mor...
May 17, 2022•48 min
A Ukrainian unit says it has reached the Russian border and put down a blue and yellow stake with the message, "Mister President, we made it." As Russian forces are repelled near Kharkiv, Moscow is ramping up attacks in other areas. Today's show begins with a live report from Lviv, followed by live coverage of Sweden's Prime Minister announcing her country is pushing forward for NATO membership. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad...
May 16, 2022•46 min
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk announces his $44 billion deal to take Twitter private is now "on hold," then just hours later tweets he's not ready to walk away just yet. Twitter shareholders react negatively to the news as shares initially fall more than 20% before bouncing back a bit. What's Musk's endgame? Is he angling for a better price during this volatile time for tech? Also in today's show: Israeli police use batons against mourners at a Jerusalem funeral; Russian forces pullback from Kharkiv...
May 13, 2022•47 min
In today's show we take an in-depth look at the continued weakness in global financial markets, particularly the highly valued US tech stocks which were hammered in Wednesday's session. It's a massive repricing of risk as investors are slashing expectations of profitability in a world of slower growth and rising inflation. Also in this episode of First Move: the latest from Ukraine, including more accusations of Russian war crimes. And, Finland moves closer to joining NATO. To learn more about h...
May 12, 2022•47 min
Ukraine says its troops have recaptured several areas near Kharkiv, and a video shows signs of a chaotic Russian retreat. According to President Zelensky, "The occupiers are gradually being pushed away from Kharkiv." Meanwhile, a top US intelligence specialist says Vladimir Putin is preparing for prolonged war in Ukraine and that Russian failures could usher in a dangerous new phase. And President Biden has urged Congress to act fast to pass a $40 billion aid package to help shore up Ukraine's d...
May 11, 2022•47 min
Prior to Russia's invasion, Ukraine was the world's fourth largest exporter of maize. But with the country's ports at a standstill and a Russian blockade enforced, President Zelensky urges the international community to step in to prevent a global food crisis. "This is not just a strike at Ukraine," he says. "Without our agrarian exports, dozens of countries in various regions of the world have found themselves on the brink of a food deficit." Also in today's show: we explore the stunning, nerve...
May 10, 2022•47 min
Today's episode starts immediately after a live press conference by European leaders wrapping up their huge conference in Strasbourg, France. French President Macron, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, and EU President Ursula von der Leyen talked about a message of unity regarding Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, especially in terms of how they're implementing sanctions against Russia. They also touched on Ukraine's long-standing goal to become part of the EU. CNN's Nick Roberts...
May 09, 2022•34 min
Zelensky says the bombardment of the Mariupol steel plant is now nonstop. Global financial markets are swimming in a turbulent sea of red. But one bright spot: the US added more jobs in April than expected. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 06, 2022•47 min
Those heartbreaking words are from a Ukrainian official as heavy shelling continues at the steel plant in Mariupol. CNN received new images revealing what hundreds of civilians have endured for weeks and months: relentless bombardment by Russian forces. President Zelensky says more than 340 people were evacuated from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia Wednesday. He called for a ceasefire to allow more civilians to escape. Meanwhile, in the Luhansk and Donetsk region the Ukrainian military says Russia has ...
May 05, 2022•46 min
“Putin must pay a price, a high price, for his brutal aggression,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament as she announced a sixth round of sanctions against Russia. The EU is now proposing a ban on Russian oil imports and the removal of Russia's biggest bank from the SWIFT payment network. Meanwhile in Ukraine, heavy battles are being fought at the Mariupol steel plant according to that city's mayor. He says contact has been lost with the last Ukrainian ...
May 04, 2022•48 min
This episode of First Move begins just after we'd received word that 106 evacuees from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol were on buses making their way to Zaporizhzhia. After waiting all morning for confirmation, we did indeed receive video evidence of those buses arriving and people getting off those buses. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh was there to greet them. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
May 03, 2022•47 min
An attempt to evacuate people from the embattled Ukrainian city of Mariupol is underway. Over the weekend more than 100 civilians were ferried to safety from the besieged Azovstal steel plant, some seeing sunight for the first time in weeks or even months. The plant came under fire again Saturday night, according to Ukrainian forces. Meanwhile, two explosions were reported in Russia's Belgorod region overnight, just a few hours after a large fire broke out at military installation in the area. R...
May 02, 2022•48 min
Only hours after Ukraine said that it would try again to get civilians out of a steel plant in Mariupol, an official there says Russian forces blocked off a potential escape route. An operation to evacuate the plant had been scheduled for today. Hundreds of people are thought to be sheltering inside the plant, which has become symbolic of Ukraine's resistance. Meanwhile, there have been heavy strikes and counter strikes in the Donetsk region. We have it all covered, beginning with CNN's Nick Pat...
Apr 29, 2022•47 min
Today's show begins as a clearly emotional UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seeing for himself the horrors in Ukraine ahead of a meeting with President Zelensky. Guterres told CNN the war will continue unless "Russia decides to end it. And it won't be decided by meetings." Meanwhile, as Russian shelling intensifies across eastern Ukraine, civilians trapped in the region continue to rely on police officers determined to bring them the bare essentials. CNN's Sam Kiley was on the ground wit...
Apr 28, 2022•47 min
As we came on the air today the White House had just confirmed the release of former US Marine Trevor Reed, who'd been detained in Russia since 2019. Reed, who was freed in a prisoner swap, was sentenced to nine years in prison in July 2020 for endangering the "life and health" of Russian police officers in an altercation. Reed and his family have denied the charges against him. Today's show begins with an emotional exchange with Reed's parents. Also in today's episode: The latest on Russia's in...
Apr 27, 2022•48 min
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Apr 25, 2022•2 min
