Richard Quest hosts today's show. CNN's Matthew Chance reports from Moscow on the funeral of Putin critic Alexey Navalny as thousands turn out to see him laid to rest. President Joe Biden says the U.S. will begin airdropping aid to Gaza, Richard talks to CNN's Kevin Liptak. Will Ripley is on the coast of Taiwan's frontline islands with China as tensions rise on the seas. And, Richard speaks to the founder & CEO of Bokksu, a company hoping to bring Japanese inspired treats to the world. Learn...
Mar 02, 2024•49 min
First: More than 100 people have been killed after Israeli forces opened fire as crowds were waiting for food in Gaza, according to the Palestinian health ministry in Gaza. Julia Chatterley speaks to CNN's Jeremy Diamond in Tel Aviv and Sean Carroll, the president & CEO of Anera, an aid agency that's been helping Palestinians since 1968. Plus: We bring you live reporting from Texas as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both head to the border between the US and Mexico. And...
Mar 01, 2024•49 min
Paula Newton speaks to the former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Ivo Daalder, after French President Emanuel Macron floated the idea of deploying troops inside Ukraine. Among the stories is a live report on Shohei Ohtani's debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers after his $700 million deal. And, CNN's Fred Pleitgen goes inside secretive Iran ahead of their elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 28, 2024•50 min
Julia Chatterley speaks to businessman Bernard Chan, the chairman of “Our Hong Kong Foundation,” about the challenges facing the city and how it can diversify its economy. She also speaks to Ashwath Kaushik, the 8-year-old chess prodigy who made history after beating a 37-year-old grandmaster. And, Paula Newton brings you up to date with all the latest headlines, including Sweden clearing the final hurdle to NATO membership, and a water shortage in one of the world’s largest cities. Learn more a...
Feb 27, 2024•49 min
One of the most incredible business stories we've covered on First Move was the GameStop saga of 2021. It was a David vs. Goliath story where a bunch of smaller investors, many of them over the internet, took on some of the biggest hedge funds in the world. Now that saga has been turned into the movie Dumb Money featuring an ensemble cast that includes Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vinent D'Onofrio, Nick Offerman, Shailene Woodly, and Seth Rogen. Joining Julia to discuss are the film's cowriters, Re...
Sep 15, 2023•46 min
Shipping giant Maersk recently unveiled the world's first green methanol-powered container vessel. It's a key part of the company's drive to become fully net zero climate neutral by 2040. Maersk is also making waves with its investments into AI-driven fulfillment centers for ecommerce. Joining Julia to discuss is Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 14, 2023•47 min
Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and other tech titans are coming together for a private meeting on the future of artificial intelligence, which will be moderated by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Mike Rounds. One person who's particularly interested in this is Martin Kon, the president of Cohere, a firm that builds and customizes the models other businesses can use to deploy chatbots and other AI-driven products. He joins Julia to discuss. To learn more about how CNN pro...
Sep 13, 2023•38 min
Former CIA officer Sue Mi Terry discusses Kim Jung Un's recent diplomatic visit to Russia, saying that it will be beneficial to both countries' governments. Flooding has killed more than 2000 people in Libya, and an estimated 10000 people are missing. Ben Wedeman reports that hospitals in Derna are out of service, and the true extent of the unprecedented catastrophe is unknown. Friday's Morocco earthquake has killed more than 2900 people. Nada Bashir reports from Moulay Brahim in the Atlas Mount...
Sep 12, 2023•47 min
What do the following have in common: a wind turbine, an MRI machine, a stereo speaker, and a washing machine? They all rely on magnets to work. But there's a problem. The rare earths that make up magnets will come under increasing demand as the world's population grows, and the United States is heavily dependent on China for production. Plus, traditional mining methods aren't good for the environment. And that's where Noveon Magnetics comes in. The Texas-based company says it's found a way to r...
Sep 11, 2023•50 min
TIME just revealed its list of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence. It includes well-known names in the space, plus scientists, government officials, musicians, and even a Japanese author who produced the first completely AI-generated comic. Joining the show to discuss the list is TIME Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 08, 2023•49 min
Representatives from many of the world's largest oil consumers and producers will be attending the G20 summit in New Delhi this weekend. G20 members Saudi Arabia and Russia announced this week that they will keep voluntary production cuts in place through the end of the year. That news helped push oil prices substantially higher. Tighter supplies and continued strong demand could keep gas prices elevated this fall, a key political concern for President Biden as the 2024 vote nears. Joining Julia...
Sep 07, 2023•40 min
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Sep 06, 2023•49 min
You may not have heard of ZF Group but you certainly have heard of its clients, which include Mercedes and BMW in Europe, GM and Ford in North America, and Bird and Lotus in China. ZF calls itself the world's largest provider of mobility technology and says there are virtually no cars now that don't contain at least some of its parts. Joining Julia to discuss is the company's chairman and CEO Holger Klein. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ab...
Sep 05, 2023•49 min
You may have heard about 3D-printed rockets, prosthetics or even toys, but what about a 3D-printed building? Well, that's exactly what Team4UA is doing right now, building a primary school in Lviv, Ukraine. The project is part of its initiative to help build essential infrastructure. Joining Julia to discuss is Team4UA founder Jean-Christophe Bonis. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 04, 2023•48 min
Using artificial intelligence in education has been quite controversial in certain quarters. Some schools see it as a teaching aid while others are banning it completely. One firm that wants teachers to embrace AI as an ally is CYPHER Learning. The company uses AI to create personalized learning experiences for schools, individuals and staff in the workplace. Its latest product is called Copilot which allows educators to design and curate courses, tests and games for students. CYPHER claims that...
Sep 01, 2023•49 min
Two Chinese companies, Baidu and SenseTime, officially jumped on the generative AI bandwagon today, launching their answers to the ChatGPT craze. It's important news as the world's second-largest economy charts its high-tech future. CNN's Michelle Toh joins the show to discuss. Also on today's show: The latest on Hurricane Idalia, the deadly fire in South Africa, and the unwanted kiss controversy in Spain. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more ab...
Aug 31, 2023•48 min
Today's First Move showcast was preempted for CNN live coverage of Hurricane Idalia. You can explore other CNN podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 30, 2023•2 min
From Apple Watches to Fitbits, people have become used to wearable tech to track things like steps and sleep. In the health-tracker market the race to add new features and analytics is fierce. One of those competitors is Finland's Aura, which sells a ring that monitors your heart rate, sleep patterns, body temperature and more. The company says sensors on the ring provide more accurate measurements than a device worn on your wrist. Joining Julia to discuss is Oura CEO Tom Hale. To learn more abo...
Aug 29, 2023•49 min
The US and China today announced a new working group on commercial issues, the latest effort between the two nations to help improve business ties. The news comes on the first day of talks between US Commerce secretary Gina Raimondo and Chinese officials in Beijing. Washington has taken major action recently to cut imports of key technologies to China, but the Biden administration remains hopeful that the two nations can boost trade beyond the sphere of national security concerns. Joining Julia ...
Aug 28, 2023•49 min
As usual, all economic eyes and ears will be on Fed chair Jerome Powell when he speaks at a global central bank meeting later today in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. While Powell's remarks aren't expected to be as gloomy as last year's, no one's expecting a "mission accomplished" moment either. Joining the show to discuss is Ken Rogoff, Professor of Economics and Maurits C. Boas Chair of International Economics at Harvard University. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/p...
Aug 25, 2023•46 min
While it's yet to be confirmed, Russian aviation officials say Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the plane that crashed near Moscow yesterday, killing all 10 onboard. This comes after General Sergei Surovikin was dismissed as head of Russia's aerospace forces. He hasn't been seen in public since Prigozhin's short-lived rebellion, fueling unconfirmed rumors of his detention. Joining Julia to discuss is Russian-American journalist Masha Gessen, an outspoken Putin critic. To le...
Aug 24, 2023•48 min
The five BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are meeting in Johannesburg. Established in 2009, the block was created to help advance the interests of nations not traditionally aligned with the west. But agreeing on common policies has been a challenge to say the least, especially in light of Russia's war in Ukraine. Joining Julia to discuss is Hash Pant, vice president of studies and foreign policy at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi. To learn more about h...
Aug 23, 2023•40 min
What started as a company saw noodles in Ukraine has now turned into one of the newest players in the electric car market. VinFast Auto was founded in 2017 by Vietnam's largest private conglomerate. Its first models were combustion engine cars, but last year switched to producing only EVs. VinFast shares had a red-hot debut on the Nasdaq and recently broke ground on a factory in North Carolina that should start production in 2025. Joining Julia to discuss is VinFast Auto CEO Madam Le Thi Thu Thu...
Aug 22, 2023•48 min
China's economic troubles continue, prompting the country's central bank today to cut interest rates for the second time in three months. However, the bank unexpectedly kept the five-year rate unchanged. Markets were expecting Beijing to offer more support for the property sector which makes up around 25% of the economy. Joining Julia to discuss is Michael Pettis, professor of finance at Peking University’s Guanghua School of Management, where he specializes in Chinese financial markets. To lear...
Aug 21, 2023•48 min
Miniature golf with giant ambitions - the Swingers golf club chain hopes for a hole-in-one as it expands from London to the US and beyond, raising $52 million to fund a third franchise expansion. The question is, can it win over the high-rollers in Las Vegas? Swingers’ co-founder and co-CEO Matt Grech-Smith joins to discuss his company’s ambitious plans for the future. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Aug 18, 2023•50 min
There have been plenty of headlines over the years heralding the demise of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency of choice, with an increasing number of countries looking at alternatives. Not to mention, of course, the rise of crypto and decentralized coins that don't rely on governments at all. In 2001, USD assets represented nearly 73% of global bank reserves. Now that figure has fallen to around 58% according to RBC Wealth Management. Joining Julia to discuss is Valor Capital Group pa...
Aug 17, 2023•49 min
An op-ed published today in Foreign Affairs titled "The AI Power Paradox" warns, among other things, that some AI tech giants will become more powerful than nation-states one day, and that the patchwork approach to regulations will neither be sufficient nor swift and flexible enough. Joining Julia to discuss are the op-ed's authors, Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of Eurasia Group & Gzero Media, and Mustafa Suleyman, CEO and cofounder of Inflection AI. To learn more about how CNN prot...
Aug 16, 2023•40 min
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Aug 15, 2023•2 min
Serious challenges to global food supplies remain, driven in part by the war in Ukraine and the impact of climate change and extreme weather. In the United States in particular, you can add to that a devastating disease that's done serious damage to orange crops. Production is set to fall to its lowest in decades, which would surely put upward pressure on prices. The problem is so severe that some orange growers have decided to give up on the citrus business altogether. Joining Julia to discuss ...
Aug 14, 2023•49 min
Recently a group of teenage hackers managed to breach some of the world’s biggest tech firms last year by exploiting systemic security weaknesses in US telecom carriers and the business supply chain, in what is a cautionary tale for America’s critical infrastructure. Also, researchers from the cybersecurity firm ESET have uncovered a cyber plot targeting foreign embassies in Belarus. The company says at least four countries have been targeted by a cyber espionage group, using advanced techniques...
Aug 11, 2023•49 min
