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Did the Afghanistan Papers reveal anything new?
December 19, 2019

In a bombshell revelation, government documents show U.S. officials misled the American public about the war in Afghanistan. To discuss the Afghanistan Papers and broader implications for America’s longest war, we were joined by Dr. Ahmad Wais Wardak.

What’s fueling Lebanon’s violent unrest?
December 17, 2019

In Beirut, dozens were injured after anti-government demonstrators and riot police clashed over the weekend. To better understand the cause of Lebanon's latest unrest, we were joined by Habib Battah - an investigative journalist based out of Beirut.

India’s rape problem
December 12, 2019

An interview with Bollywood actress Richa Chadha about India's ongoing rape crisis. She speaks on the danger and frustration faced by India’s women - as they struggle to be heard by law enforcement, the government, and the culture as a whole.

Hong Kong lawmaker on how riots affect the city
December 10, 2019

CGTN’s Nathan King speaks to Regina Ip, member of Hong Kong's Legislative Council, about the destabilizing effect riots have on the city, lessons learned by police - and how actions by the U.S. Congress may have a negative impact on the cause it claims...

Why are the Amazon’s indigenous being killed?
December 06, 2019

Many of the Amazon's indigenous people are being attacked and killed as they try to protect their homes from illegal ranchers and other land grabs. Andrew Miller, Advocacy Director for Amazon Watch, joins us to discuss the current plight of Amazon's in...

Our Thanksgiving impeachment special
November 27, 2019

To discuss all things impeachment - and how to survive political arguments over Thanksgiving dinner - we are joined by Eleanor Clift, a political columnist for The Daily Beast, and Alex Vogel, CEO of the Vogel Group.

Why El Salvador’s women are choosing suicide
November 25, 2019

El Salvador also has one of the highest rates of violence against women. It’s no surprise that many are seeking a permanent solution. Suicide. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez joins us to talk about the Salvadoran women trapped in an endless cycle of despair...

Will Bolivia’s political turmoil continue?
November 22, 2019

Exiled President Morales claims he was victim of an orchestrated coup, but his opponents say he violated the constitution and is inciting his supporters to violence. Bolivian journalist Raul Peñaranda joins us to explain the latest and where this unres...

US & IRAN: Former hostage explores whether diplomacy still has a chance
November 20, 2019

In 1979, student protesters overran the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, seizing the staff there as hostages. Ambassador John Limbert talks about being a hostage during the 1979 #IranRevolution, and his thoughts on U.S.-Iran diplomacy today.

Impeachment hearings: What’s next?
November 18, 2019

Last week's open impeachment hearings investigating President Trump was the first chance for American’s to evaluate the integrity of - not only the witnesses - but those charged with questioning them. We speak to Elie Mystal of the Above the Law websit...