First Move with Julia Chatterley

JustAnswer is a Bay Area-based online question-and-answer service that connects users with experts in various subjects. Just about one year ago, Julia spoke with the company's founder/CEO Andy Kurtzig and his daughter Jamie about their decision to travel to the Ukrainian border during spring break to deliver medical supplies and help refugees. Since then, JustAnswer has been in the western city of...

Today is International Women's Day. It's an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the major role women play in leadership and beyond around the world. Today's featured guest is Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a widely respected international finance expert who has shattered many glass ceilings, including becoming the first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization as Director-General.  To...

Danish toy giant LEGO celebrated its 90th anniversary last year by out-gaining its rivals and gaining market share. The iconic company reported a jump in revenue of nearly 17% due to new products, a strong digital presence and resilient supply chains. Joining Julia to discuss is LEGO Group President/CEO Niels Christiansen.  Also on today's show: Aicha Evans, CEO of autonomous vehicle company Zoox,...

The role of indigenous peoples in protecting our planet cannot be overstated. According to the World Bank, they make up about 6% of the world's population but safeguard as much as 80% of the earth's precious biodiversity. On today's show, Julia welcomes Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga, whose Oscar-nominated documentary The Elephant Whisperers highlights the bond that humans have with the earth...

South Korea boasts Asia's fourth-largest economy and is home to familiar global brands like Samsung, LG and Hyundai. It also plays a delicate balancing role in the complex geopolitics between east and west, particularly the US and China. CNN's Richard Quest sat down for an exclusive interview with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vis...

Last April, Julia spoke with entrepreneurs Nikita and Valentina Blanc about their decision to leave their home and family in Moscow due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They're the founders of a startup called HeyEveryone, which offers companies a way to automate investor communications. Today they joined the show from their new home in Georgia.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener pr...

Nigeria, Africa's largest nation, has declared a new leader after a highly disputed presidential election. Officials say Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the contest despite a growing outcry from opposition parties. A top priority of his will be tackling economic issues like inflation, unemployment and the recent bank notes shortage in an economy where 90% of transactions are made in cash. That's something t...

"So far so good." That's what US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told CNN yesterday regarding the fight against inflation. While she acknowledged inflation is still too high, she believes a soft landing is on the radar. Joining the show to discuss is Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics.  Also on today's show: Matt Rogers, who originally pioneered the Nest Learning Thermostat, talks ab...

Nigerians are anxiously waiting to find out who will lead the country after the hotly contested presidential election over the weekend. Like in many countries the last few years have brought on a number of challenges, including the pandemic, volatile energy prices and a currency at an all-time low. Joining the show to discuss is Nigerian Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed.  Also on today's show: CNN's...

Today is the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. And while much of the world is marking this solemn event with very visible displays of solidarity with Ukraine, there is still no obvious path to ending the war. Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has laid out what he calls "The Poroshenko Plan" -- seven steps he believes the world needs to take to cripple Vladimir Putin a...

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...

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 Ukrai...

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...

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,...

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'...

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...

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 Le...

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 th...

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 economi...

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,...

As the death toll from Monday's earthquake approaches 20,000, the desperate task of getting food and supplies to survivors is especially difficult in war-torn Syria. Joining the show to discuss is Rula Amin, Senior Communications Advisor and spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).    To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Le...

The death toll following Monday's devastating earthquake has surpassed 11,000. One of the international organizations helping Turkey and Syria is Direct Relief, a non-profit that provides emergency medical assistance and disaster relief. Joining the show to discuss their efforts is President/CEO Thomas Tighe.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more...

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The latest US jobs report out this morning blew past economists' expectations as the country added another 517,000 jobs in January. The unemployment rate fell to 3.4%, a 50-year low. Joining the show to discuss is ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson.  Also on today's show: Vishen Lakhiani, founder and CEO of Mindvalley, an online personal-growth platform.  To learn more about how CNN protects list...

The Bank of England (BoE) and the European Central Bank (ECB) each raised their interest rates by 50 basis points today. The goal of course is to bring down inflation, but there are other potential consequences, most notably on growth. Joining the show to discuss is Vítor Constâncio, former VP of the ECB and former governor of the Bank of Portugal.  Also on today's show: Alexander Sixt, co-CEO of...