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Did Canada’s election reveal a more divided nation?
October 23, 2019

After Monday's election, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau managed to keep his own job, but it's clear political regionalism has intensified. Eric Miller of the Wilson Center Canada Institute joins us to discuss deepening rifts in Canadian politics.

What stands between Boris Johnson and a Halloween Brexit?
October 22, 2019

After being forced to request a three-month Brexit delay from the European Union, British PM Boris Johnson still claims it can still happen by October 31. Is that even possible? Garret Martin of American University joins us to untangle the latest route...

Trade war progress? Or deja vu all over again?
October 18, 2019

President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu announced a truce in the trade war. But haven't we seen this before? Will it stick this time? CGTN's Nathan King and Owen Fairclough compare notes on what was actually agreed,

How Russia is becoming the Middle East’s main power broker
October 16, 2019

After U.S. abandoned the Kurds in Northern Syria, the former ally turned Damascus - and Moscow - for protection from Turkish assault. As the U.S. withdraws from Middle East, is it handing over its role as power broker - and peace keeper - to Moscow?

How the US betrayal of Syrian Kurds will impact the region
October 11, 2019

Turkey launched attacks against Kurds in Northern Syria - only days after U.S. President Trump withdrew troops protecting the former ally in the war against ISIS. To help us understand the larger impact, we are joined by Middle East scholar Edmund Ghar...

Egypt’s crackdown: How far will it go?
October 09, 2019

At least 2,300 people in Egypt were imprisoned this month after protests against President el-Sissi's government. Will there be a tipping point? To help us understand the unrest, we were joined by Ahmed Fathi, who covered the Egypt's Arab Spring,

Why can’t the US win in Afghanistan?
October 04, 2019

This week, Afghanistan’s presidential election was marred by violence and charges of fraud, and the Taliban proposed new peace talks with the U.S.. We're joined by CGTN’s Sean Callebs, who was there last Spring talking to everyday citizens about life i...

After 70 years, what does revolution mean to modern China?
October 02, 2019

What does the original revolution mean to China as it takes its place in the modern world? CGTN’s Wang Guan talks to us about coming of age during China’s ascent, and whether revolutionary ideals that founded the nation still have a place.

Could Trump’s presidency actually come to an end?
September 27, 2019

An impeachment inquiry against President Trump is moving forward. But is Congress and the public ready for what's next? For perspective, we're joined by Bruce Fein, who helped draft the articles of impeachment against presidents Richard Nixon and Bill ...

Climate Change: Are we too late?
September 25, 2019

Record breaking heat waves; wildfires in the Arctic; glacier melts flooding Greenland; and July was the hottest month in history. How bad is this going to get? Climate strategist Paul Bledsoe joins us to talk what needs to be done... now.