The Spanish government is defending the robustness of its economy despite the looming recession. The country's First Deputy Prime Minister Nadia Calviño says employment investment is now higher than before the pandemic and that helps strengthen the economy. She joins the show from New York, where she's meeting with investors. 

Also on today's show: With Russia continuing to pound Ukraine with missile strikes for a second day, we get an update from Alexander Rodnyansky, advisor to President Zelensky.

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