Data collected from millions of entrepreneurs all around the world has been pulled together for the first time in a global index measuring their economic benefits. The information was collated by Shopify, the global commerce platform that says it's effectively a one-stop shop for retailers selling online and beyond. Joining Julia to discuss is Shopify President Harley Finkelstein. Also on today's show: Sheila A. Smith, the John E. Merow senior fellow for Asia-Pacific studies at the Council on Fo...
May 18, 2023•47 min
Around a fifth of 12-19-year-olds in the US are obese, according to the CDC, which also warns that adolescent mental health remains in crisis. Both issues are on the radar of the gym chain Planet Fitness, which markets itself as a "judgment-free zone." It's allowing high school teens to work out for free in its clubs in the US and Canada over the summer. Joining the show to discuss is Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau. Also on today's show: Eswar Prasad, Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy at...
May 17, 2023•39 min
Whether it's a conversation with an AI interface like ChatGPT or a computer-generated video telling us the news, recent leaps in artificial intelligence have given humans new powers of creativity. But with it comes new risks, particularly when it comes to "deepfakes," defined as synthetic media that have been digitally manipulated to replace one person's likeness convincingly with that of another. Joining the show to discuss is former Google CEO and Chairman Eric Schmidt, who tells Julia it's in...
May 16, 2023•45 min
Since the emergency of ChatGPT and Google's Bard there's been plenty of talk -- and certainly some warnings -- about the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on education. Pearson, the British publishing and education company, says AI has been a big part of its work for years. Then last week it announced plans to further integrate AI into its products. Joining Julia to discuss is Pearson CEO Andy Bird. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/...
May 15, 2023•47 min
Venus Aerospace is determined to make the world a much smaller place with a promise to fly you from San Francisco to Tokyo or Houston to London in just an hour. The US startup is working on a rocket-powered, hypersonic plane called the Stargazer. It will be designed to carry 12 passengers within the Earth's atmosphere at nine times the speed of sound. Joining Julia to discuss is Venus cofounder/CEO Sarah "Sassie" Duggleby. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/priv...
May 12, 2023•47 min
Disney posted a mixed earnings report for the second quarter. The company said it lost four million paid subscribers for Disney+ but narrowed its financial losses for the streaming channel to just under $660 million -- the result of charging more for subscriptions, cutting marketing expenditures, and looking to boost advertising. Joining Julia to discuss is Tim Nollen, senior media tech analyst at Macquarie. Also on today's show: Vonn Christenson, cofounder/CEO of ZeroNox, a California-based ele...
May 11, 2023•47 min
Zero-emission truck maker Nikola has made a major shift in strategy. It's selling operations in Europe and refocusing on demand in North America. Production of its hydrogen-fueled trucks is set to begin this summer, and the company is also promising to deliver mobile refueling stations to get around the lack of hydrogen supply. Nikola stock fell nearly 13% yesterday after the company announced a quarterly loss of $170 million. Joining Julia to discuss all this is Nikola CEO Michael Lohscheller. ...
May 10, 2023•46 min
Fears of a potential debt default by the United States continue to rise as a deadline to get a deal done approaches. President Joe Biden is meeting with Republican lawmakers today to try to get the issue resolved. Joining us to discuss is Greg Valliere, chief US policy strategist at AGF Investments. Also on today's show: Melinda Haring, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center; Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President, Modern Work & Business Applications at Microsoft...
May 09, 2023•47 min
The clock is ticking toward a possible US debt default. President Joe Biden is expected to meet congressional leaders tomorrow after the vast majority of Senate Republicans said they'd refuse to raise the debt ceiling unless there are spending cuts. Joining the show to discuss is Kristina Hooper, the Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco. Also on today's show: A.K.M. Musha, Sudan Country Director at Concern Worldwide. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/priva...
May 08, 2023•47 min
Among the dignitaries taking part in Saturday's historic coronation ceremony of King Charles will be the Lord Mayor of London, Nicholas Lyons. He leads the City of London Corporation and is a global ambassador for the UK's financial and professional services industry. He joins Julia in London. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 05, 2023•49 min
A "radically changed business environment." That's the standout phrase from the earnings report for the shipping giant Maersk, whose operating profits in the last quarter fell by over two-thirds. While the results weren't as bad as many expected, they came with a warning of weaker numbers perhaps to come -- all this as industry capacity is increasing just as demand is changing course. Joining Julia to discuss is Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vis...
May 04, 2023•47 min
The US Federal Reserve is set to release an important interest rate decision later today against the backdrop of fresh tremors in the banking sector and the still-unresolved debt ceiling crisis. Joining the show to discuss is Michael Gapen, managing director and head of US economics at BofA Global Research. Also on today's show: Pandora CEO Alexander Lacik. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
May 03, 2023•32 min
US investors are gearing up for a host of significant indicators on the economy this week, including new data on job openings today, the Fed's policy meeting tomorrow (with another interest rate decision due), a fresh reading on jobless claims Thursday, and a critical jobs report Friday. Joining the show to discuss all this and more is John Petrides, portfolio manager at Tocqueville Asset Management. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about yo...
May 02, 2023•47 min
US investors were greeted early this morning with the news that JPMorgan Chase is buying most assets of First Republic Bank after the nation’s second-largest bank failure ever. While the deal protects First Republic's depositors, it will surely spark new concerns about consolidation in the US banking industry and how recent banking uncertainties will affect industry lending. Joining the show to discuss is Gerard Cassidy, head of US bank equity strategy at RBC Capital Markets. Also on today's sho...
May 01, 2023•46 min
In a time of inflation, stock market volatility, slowing economic growth, and bank failures, an increasing number of investors are turning to art. According to Statistica, global art sales rose 3% last year to nearly $68 billion. Artsy connects almost 4,000 galleries, auction houses, art fairs and institutions in over 100 countries with art collectors. Joining the show to discuss is Artsy CEO Mike Steib. Also on today's show: Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. To learn more about ...
Apr 28, 2023•47 min
Citroën has set its sights, or rather its headlamps, on Southeast Asia, India, and South America. The French automaker, which has been part of Stellantis since 2021, sees the regions as high-potential, fast-growing markets. Citroën is launching a brand-new model and spearheading the effort is a new brand CEO. His name is Thierry Koskas and he joins the show live from the launch in New Delhi. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad cho...
Apr 27, 2023•47 min
The Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle, with over 7,000 locations across North America, served up better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter. The chain, which expanded its footprint with 41 new restaurants this year, says that higher menu prices have helped it increase revenue by 17% year-on-year. Joining the show to discuss is Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung. Also on today's show: International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy,...
Apr 26, 2023•47 min
Barnes & Noble is the world's largest retail bookseller and is in the middle of its largest expansion in over a decade. The chain plans to open 30 new stores this year, including two that are former Amazon stores. It also plans to remodel at least 90 existing stores. Joining Julia to discuss is Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt. Also on today's show: His Royal Highness Prince Constantijn van Oranje, Special Envoy of Techleap, the Netherlands’ startup ecosystem accelerator. To learn more abo...
Apr 25, 2023•47 min
While Moscow is threatening to terminate the crucial Black Sea grain export deal if the G7 bans exports to Russia, the G7 itself wants to see the deal extended and expanded. Business executive and major philanthropist Howard Buffett knows full well the consequences of failure. He's just returned from his seventh trip to Ukraine since Russia's invasion and promised to double his humanitarian support for the country. He joins Julia to discuss. Also on today's show: Sumant Sinha, founder and CEO of...
Apr 24, 2023•47 min
IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer with a presence in 31 countries, opened its first US store in 1985. It recently announced it will beef up its efforts in America with an investment of $2.2 billion in new stores and pickup sites, creating an estimated 2,000 new jobs. Joining Julia to discuss his company's expansion plans is Javier Quiñones, CEO/CSO at IKEA US. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Apr 21, 2023•47 min
A huge task for the people of Ukraine is helping those injured in the war rebuild their lives. The Superhumans Center, a state-of-the-art medical center, opened its doors last weekend. It will provide prosthetic limbs, rehabilitation, PTSD treatment and reconstructive surgery to wounded soldiers and civilians -- all for free. Joining Julia to discuss is Superhumans cofounder Andrey Stavnitser. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad c...
Apr 20, 2023•53 min
The controversy and confusion over artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rise. Just this week a winner in the Sony World Photography Awards refused his award because the image was made using AI. And a song using AI-generated vocals replicating the voices of Drake and the Weeknd was pulled from several streaming platforms, raising questions about copyright laws. Amid calls from some industry leaders to pause AI development, what's best for our society at large and how do we learn to better us...
Apr 19, 2023•38 min
As smoke and gunfire fill the air in Sudan's capital Khartoum, CNN is hearing that Germany is preparing for a possible evacuation operation. A spokesman tells us special forces are on standby. Watching the situation closely is international security firm Global Guardian, which provides emergency services for Sudan's largest cities. Joining Julia to discuss is Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner. Also on today's show: CNN's Vedika Sud's special report on the opening of Apple's first physical store i...
Apr 18, 2023•47 min
Opening statements in Fox News' high-stakes trial were supposed to start today. But in a surprise twist Sunday night, the judge pushed back the start of the $1.6 billion case until Tuesday. Dominion Voting Systems has accused Fox of knowingly broadcasting lies and conspiracy theories about its voting machines after Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Fox has denied wrongdoing, saying the US Constitution protects the rights to free speech. Joining Julia to discuss the case is renowned First Amen...
Apr 17, 2023•48 min
Today's show comes to you live from the Washington, DC headquarters of the International Monetary Fund, where finance ministers, central bank governors, and thought leaders are meeting amid what the IMF called "a fog of economic uncertainty." Among Julia's guests are World Bank President David Malpass, Allianz adviser Mohamed El-Erian, and Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Apr 14, 2023•47 min
The New York International Auto Show is underway in Manhattan and one big theme is the future of electric vehicles. It comes as the US government is preparing to issue new emission standards that could make about two thirds of new passenger vehicles sold in the US all-electric in less than a decade. Nissan is speeding ahead with electrification, recently announcing a plan to have 27 electrified models by 2030. Joining the show to discuss is Jérémie Papin, senior vice president of Nissan Motor an...
Apr 13, 2023•47 min
The concept of "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) is firmly embedded in the global shopping landscape. Apple is the latest to join the fray in letting consumers pay for purchases over time. Back in 2020 the sector was worth around $90 billion. That number is set to explode to nearly $4 trillion by 2030. Klarna is a leader in BNPL and is now incorporating ChatGPT functionality to improve the shopping experience. Joining Julia to discuss is Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski. To learn more about how CNN ...
Apr 12, 2023•38 min
What started out as a kitchen disaster turned into a kitchen gadget with plans to reshape food waste in the home. After Viktor Nicholas' garbage disposal broke during a party he quickly discovered a number of issues surrounding disposals. Soon after, Sepura Home was born. Joining Julia to discuss is Sepura cofounder and CEO Victor Nicolov. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 11, 2023•47 min
With warm weather finally on the horizon and the pandemic in the rearview mirror, travel companies are gearing up for a further surge in demand. Booking Holdings, with brands including Booking.com, Priceline, Rentalcars.com, Kayak and Open Table, says it had a record month in January with over 90 million room nights booked. The company says gross bookings soared 58% last year to $121 billion. Joining Julia to discuss is Booking CEO Glenn Fogel. To learn more about how CNN protects listener priva...
Apr 10, 2023•48 min
We're heading into a big weekend for foodies with the holidays of both Easter and Passover taking place at the same time. Countless consumers will be snapping up produce to make feasts for their families. But how is food inflation, post-Covid changes and tightening budgets changing the dynamic this year? Joining Julia to discuss is Stew Leonard Jr., President/CEO of supermarket chain Stew Leonard's. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about you...
Apr 07, 2023•42 min
