Libya’s civil war continues to escalate as the international community scrambles to find a political solution. Though a recent summit in Berlin did result in an agreement to stop the flow of arms into the war-torn country, will it be enough to kickstart peace negotiations - and steer Libya away from a complete collapse? Hafed Al Ghwell, Senior Fellow at SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, joins us to talk about the latest.

Can Libya be saved from a complete collapse?

The world currently produces enough food to feed the planet. Yet, 1 in 9 people go hungry, and at the same time, more than 2 billion are obese.  What accounts for what the United Nation calls a “double burden” of malnutrition? Author, professor and activist […]

Full Frame: Global Hunger with Raj Patel

Every year, Buenos Aires hosts the largest tango festival and competition in the world. Dancers from around the globe come to Argentina’s capital to compete in what has been called the “Tango World Cup.”

Following an Argentinean tango team on their quest to win the World Cup

Acapulco, a beach resort town located on the Pacific coast of Mexico, is known for its beautiful vistas and beaches. It became famous during Hollywood’s Golden Age when famous entertainers would head across the border for a glamorous escape.  But in recent years, it’s become […]

Acapulco – from Hollywood’s playground to murderous city

A new process, successfully tested in laboratories and on the fields, has the potential to extract hydrogen from abundant underground resources, like the Oil Sands in Canada, while leaving the carbon monoxide emissions below the surface.

Researchers claim they’ve developed cheap and clean hydrogen fuel

There are about 5,000 gun shows in the U.S. every year, and we’re at one in Virginia, a state where many would like to see tighter gun control laws. CGTN’s Yang Tanli spoke with both private gun sellers and gun store owners about the ease […]

How easy can it be to buy a gun in the U.S.?

Climate champion Greta Thunberg has motivated a new generation of activists to come to Davos and make their voices heard.

How are climate activists impacting Davos?

The Heat
The Heat: Libyan Civil War

Some progress but no end to the civil war after a Sunday summit in Berlin.

The Heat: Trump impeachment trial

For only the third time in US history, the Senate prepares to hear an impeachment case against a president.
The Heat: Bolsonaro presidency 1 year after he took office

His popularity is plummeting, despite victories on the economy. We will take a look at the first year of Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency in Brazil.
The Heat: China-U.S. Trade Deal

China and the United States ease nearly two years of trade tensions with the signing of a phase one trade agreement.
The Heat Podcast
Rebel fighters run for cover in front of a burning gas storage terminal during a battle
Can Libya be saved from a complete collapse?

Libya’s civil war continues to escalate as the international community scrambles to find a political solution. Though a recent summit in Berlin did result in an agreement to stop the flow of arms into the war-torn country, will it be enough to kickstart peace negotiations – and steer Libya away from a complete collapse? Hafed Al Ghwell, Senior Fellow at SAIS Foreign Policy Institute, joins us to talk about the latest.
What does Phase One of the China-U.S. trade deal accomplish?
What does Phase One of the China-U.S. trade deal accomplish?

On Wednesday, U.S. President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu signed a “Phase One” trade deal at the White House. But what does it accomplish? To break down the agreement, we were joined by James P. Moore, Jr., CEO and Founder of the Washington Institute for Business, Government and Society. PLUS: CGTN’s Nathan King shares his observations from the signing and the nearly two-year trade dispute.

Americas Now
Following an Argentinean tango team on their quest to win the World Cup

Every year, Buenos Aires hosts the largest tango festival and competition in the world. Dancers from around the globe come to Argentina’s capital to compete in what has been called the “Tango World Cup.”
Acapulco – from Hollywood’s playground to murderous city

Acapulco, a beach resort town located on the Pacific coast of Mexico, is known for its beautiful vistas and beaches. It became famous during Hollywood’s Golden Age when famous entertainers would head across the border for a glamorous escape.  But in recent years, it’s become […]
Chile is a front-runner in Latin America’s Artificial Intelligence race

Chile is making its mark in the world, and specifically in the Latin America, with its focus on technology. But as the the country moves closer to its goal, it sees the need for more coordinated policies. That and the desire to build a more […]
Researchers claim they’ve developed cheap and clean hydrogen fuel

A new process, successfully tested in laboratories and on the fields, has the potential to extract hydrogen from abundant underground resources, like the Oil Sands in Canada, while leaving the carbon monoxide emissions below the surface.
Full Frame
Full Frame: Global Hunger with Raj Patel

The world currently produces enough food to feed the planet. Yet, 1 in 9 people go hungry, and at the same time, more than 2 billion are obese.  What accounts for what the United Nation calls a “double burden” of malnutrition? Author, professor and activist […]
Full Frame: Epigenetics with Dr. Moshe Szyf

Nature or nurture?  For well over a century, the dominant understanding of inheritance was our traits are passed down to us through the DNA code from our parents.
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BIG STORY – The New Germans

The New Germans takes an in-depth look at the efforts to integrate and welcome the country’s newest residents as well as the growing political movement to prevent further immigration.

BIG STORY – Deserted

Separating the United States from Mexico is a border spanning nearly 2000 miles. Much it is covered by vast swaths of deserts; making entry difficult even where no man-made barriers stand. Deserted explores the peril of this crossing, and the work done by humanitarians to prevent deaths.