The Heat

The Heat


Latest Episodes

How coronavirus is infecting the world economy
February 24, 2020

With the world’s economy more interdependent than ever - how are governments and business leaders handling the crisis? And will we be prepared if the virus - and its economic effects - continue to spread? We speak to Arthur Dong,

Will Syria’s Idlib offensive spark the war’s worst refugee crisis?
February 18, 2020

Syrian forces continue their advance to retake Idlib province - an opposition held area on the border of the two countries. Many fear a new refugee and security crisis will overtake Turkey and the region. Edmund Ghareeb,

Why is the Democratic establishment afraid of Bernie Sanders?
February 17, 2020

Does growing support for Bernie Sanders defy critics who say he's unelectable? And, in the year 2020, what is it about the word “socialist” that has establishment Democrats so worried? We're joined by Nomiki Konst,

Does Trump’s Mideast peace plan normalize ‘apartheid’?
February 13, 2020

Does Trump's Mideast peace plan favor Israel at the cost of normalizing oppression on the Palestinian people? Is there any hope for a settlement moving forward? For a Palestinian view, we're joined by Ali Abunimah - co-founder of The Electronic Intifad...

Why Chinese cinema is on the rise
February 10, 2020

China's movie market is booming - and doesn't need Hollywood for the next big blockbuster. If you’re an explorer of good films around the world, China may be your next destination. With us to talk about the rise of China’s movie industry is Janet Yang....

After Trump’s acquittal, can Americans have faith in Congress?
February 06, 2020

After the U.S. Senate's near party-line vote to acquit, what’s next for Donald Trump’s presidency? The Democratic lawmakers that tried to end it? And Americans faith in their own government? We're joined by conservative Alex Vogel,

Coronavirus: Is a global pandemic near?
February 04, 2020

Coronavirus has spread to at least 23 countries - with infections and related deaths exceeding 2003’s SARS epidemic. Is a full blown pandemic near? We spoke to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease...

Brexit is NOW: What’s next?
January 31, 2020

After years of contentious debate among politicians and citizens - the United Kingdom is no longer a part of Europe. But how will business, trade, immigration, and British identity be transformed? And who's ready? We were joined by Steven McCabe,

Coronavirus: Inside China’s quarantined Wuhan
January 28, 2020

As China scrambles to end the Coronavirus outbreak, those in Wuhan and other cities kept under quarantine are asking: Are we safe? To talk about life under quarantine, we're joined by Zhao Yunfei. He’s a CGTN correspondent who’s been inside Wuhan since...

Will the voices of Auschwitz be forgotten?
January 27, 2020

Seventy five years after the liberation of Auschwitz, anti-semitism is on the rise. With many survivors passing on from old age, many worry their voices - and lessons - may be forgotten. To examine the legacy of the holocaust,