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Latest Episodes

Can Brazil recover from COVID-19?
March 13, 2021

Brazil's future after COVID-19

Former U.S. Amb. to China speaks on the future of Sino-US relations
February 12, 2021

One of the biggest challenges for U.S. President Joe Biden is how to repair ties with China. What are the key areas of cooperation and conflict? On the latest episode of The Heat podcast, we spoke with former U.S. ambassador to China, Gary Locke.

How dangerous are right-wing militias in the US?
October 23, 2020

The recent arrest of 13 men, some accused of plotting to kidnap the governor of Michigan has drawn attention to the threat posed by right-wing militias in the United States. 

What is the UN doing to help combat COVID-19?
September 25, 2020

Global poverty levels are rising for the first time in 20 years as a result of COVID-19. Over 4 billion people around the world still do not have access to social protections such as basic healthcare

UN General Assembly: Interview with Saudi Ambassador to UN
September 10, 2020

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Abdallah Al Mouallimi discusses the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, Saudi’s role in Yemen, its ties with Iran, the Israel-United Arab Emirates agreement and much more.

COVID-19 is worsening hunger in India and sub-Saharan Africa
September 03, 2020

COVID-19 is disproportionately hurting the poorest people in India and sub-Saharan Africa. Millions are on the brink of extreme poverty. How can their governments handle this crisis?

NBA star David West talks protests, U.S.-China ties, Hong Kong and more
August 28, 2020

Two time NBA champion David West talks about protests for racial justice, anti-China sentiments in the U.S., the western media's skewed coverage of Hong Kong and much more.

COVID-19 rages across Latin America
August 21, 2020

Coronavirus cases are surging in Latin America which has now passed Europe as the region with the most fatalities. How will governments help those affected and ensure their overburdened healthcare systems don't collapse?

How COVID-19 is adding to global poverty
August 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating global poverty, especially in middle and lower income nations. More than 100 million people are likely to join those living in extreme penury - that's surviving on $1.90 or less per day.

COVID-19: The search for a vaccine
August 04, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is raging across the United States with more than 151,000 dead and around 4.5 million infected. But there may be some hope on the horizon with scientists reporting encouraging results in their search for a vaccine.