The Heat: Middle East Conflict

November 15, 2019

Protests become battlefields in Chile

As protests around the world intensify, medical workers are also feeling the pressure as they run into protests that are turning into battlefields.

November 15, 2019

Author Iris Chang honored with California park in her name

Chinese-American author’s memory lives on in San Jose, California with the opening of Iris Chang Park.

November 15, 2019

The Heat: China-Brazil ties

Expanding relations between China and Brazil; a look at the road ahead

November 15, 2019

Hong Kong protests: Volunteers help clear streets of aftermath

Some Hong Kong locals are taking it upon themselves to help return order in the city.

November 15, 2019

Roger Stone guilty of witness tampering, lying to Congress

Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of President Donald Trump, was found guilty Friday of witness tampering and lying to Congress about his pursuit of Russian-hacked emails damaging to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 election bid.

November 15, 2019

The St. Louis ‘Red Line’ of poverty and violence

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St. Louis, a once prosperous American city, has been ravaged by decades of chronic poverty and violent crime. We’re joined by producer Danny Gold, whose latest feature, ‘The Red Line’, examines the lives of those caught in a cycle of social neglect – and what some are trying to do about it.

November 14, 2019

BRICS leaders speak out against protectionism

The leaders of the world’s major emerging economies wrapped up a two-day summit in Brazil Thursday. The culmination was the signing of a lengthy declaration focused on the importance of mechanisms to allow the nations of the world to better work together.

November 14, 2019

US pork industry works to keep out African swine fever

American pig farmers prepare in case a global outbreak of African swine fever spreads to the U.S.

November 14, 2019

Cuban capital prepares for 500th anniversary

Havana. Declared one of the world’s “New Seven Wonders Cities,” in 2014, is now showcasing its best side and colors on its 500th birthday.

November 14, 2019

China’s measures to reduce pork costs

The days of high pork prices may be winding down. The Chinese government has released measures to stabilize the costs of key farm produce after consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in almost eight years.

November 14, 2019

The Heat: BRICS 2019 Wrap

Leaders from the five BRICS nations take their places in Brasilia on the final day of their annual meeting.

November 14, 2019

Athletic Org: Over training in a single sport can be harmful to children

A major athletic training organization in the U.S. has a warning for child athletes hoping to turn pro. They say children playing too much of a single sport risk burnout and major injuries.

November 14, 2019

Morales’ supporters clash with Bolivian police as interim government takes office

Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales clash with police in La Paz as interim President Jeanine Anez swears in her new, transitional, administration.

November 14, 2019

Spanish King and Queen visit Cuba

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain traveled to Cuba for a state visit this week. This is the first official visit by a king of Spain to the former colony of that European country in the past 500th years.

November 13, 2019

What do Trump and Erdogan want out of the US-Turkey relationship?

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After the offensive against Syrian Kurds and hostile actions towards NATO – many say Turkey’s President Erdogan did not deserve the honor of a White House visit with U.S. President Trump. Professor Hossein Askari of GWU joins us to discuss what Trump and Erdogan hope to gain from their controversial relationship.

November 13, 2019

How to talk to children about climate change

Awareness about climate change is growing thanks mainly to younger people who have been marching around the world to draw attention to the issue. Schools and the media have been discussing it more, too.

November 13, 2019

Morales urges end to violence in Bolivia

Former an current Bolivian leaders call for an end to violent protests and urge their countrymen to unite, but disagree on who should be in charge.

November 13, 2019

The Heat: BRICS 2019

The BRICS 2019 summit in Brazil. What’s on the agenda? And, what do five world leaders hope to accomplish?

November 13, 2019

BRICS 2019: Alliance enters new ‘golden decade’ of cooperation

Over the last 10 years, the BRICS nations have worked toward finding mutual areas of interest, from trade to science and technology.

November 13, 2019

Tech giants subject of antitrust investigations

When it comes to big tech – how big is too big? That’s the question a number of state officials are asking, as they look into possible anti-trust violations by Google.

November 13, 2019

Environmentalist in Mexico try to stamp out cigarette butts

Environmentalists point to cigarette butts as the most littered item in the world. Trillions are indiscriminately tossed each year, their toxic compounds leaching into the land and water. Around the world, there are initiatives to tackle this problem. One company in Mexico is even turning this waste into a resource.

November 13, 2019

US charity provides creative outlet for those with disabilities

The art gallery is dedicated to creating opportunities for disabled artists to earn an income from their original artwork.

November 13, 2019

Russia gearing up for more tech innovations

Accelerating into the world of automation, Russia is driving for a share of what’s being called the ‘robotaxi’ market.

November 13, 2019

Trump and Erdogan meet at White House

The Kurds had been U.S. allies in the fight against ISIL, but sitting next to the Turkish President, Trump again expressed sympathy for Ankara’s position.

Watch Live: Trump impeachment hearing in US

November 13, 2019

Trump impeachment hearing begins in US

The U.S. House launched the first public hearing Wednesday of Donald Trump’s impeachment investigation, the extraordinary process to determine whether the 45th president of the United States should be removed from office.

November 12, 2019

Bolivia’s Evo Morales arrives in Mexico for political asylum

Evo Morales, who led Bolivia for nearly 14 years as president, flew to exile in Mexico on Tuesday after stepping down. He left behind a country in turmoil and a power void in the Andean nation.

November 12, 2019

Xi Jinping arrives in Brazil for BRICS summit

President Xi Jinping has arrived in Brasilia, Brazil to attend the 11th BRICS summit.

November 12, 2019

The Heat: China and Greece ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping hails a new era in bilateral ties between two of the world’s oldest civilizations.

November 12, 2019

US Supreme Court hears arguments on DACA

The US Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on a key Trump policy. It will decide whether the president can end a program that stopped the deportations of thousands, brought to the United States illegally as children.

November 12, 2019

Chinese app usage spreading across Brazil

Chinese apps are appearing on more and more smartphones in Brazil, though many users don’t even realize it.

November 12, 2019

American and Australian to be freed by Taliban in rare exchange

A rare prisoner swap in Afghanistan. An American and an Australian in exchange for two senior Taliban commanders and a leader of the Haqqani militant group.

November 12, 2019

Chile positioned to supply salmon to China

Demand for salmon in China is expected to double in the next five years and one of the countries positioned to supply that demand is Chile.

November 11, 2019

US ranch readies ‘doomsday preppers’ for catastrophes

Survivalism is a growing trend in the United States. So-called “doomsday preppers” spend thousands of U.S. dollars per year getting ready for natural catastrophes, nuclear war or the collapse of society.

November 11, 2019

Mexico grants asylum to Bolivia’s former president Morales

Mexico grants asylum to former Bolivian president Evo Morales in hopes of quelling unrest in the South American nation.

November 11, 2019

The Heat: Spain Election

Voters in Spain went to the polls on Sunday in the country’s second general election since April. It was also Spain’s fourth general election in the last four years.

November 11, 2019

Hong Kong unrest: Tense standoff following violent protests

Hong Kong Protesters took to the streets to disrupt transport. Online forum posts called on people to go on strike and boycott classes. Rioters smashed traffic lights and vandalized the subway.

November 11, 2019

Spain election: Socialists win with no majority as far-right makes gains

Acting Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez and his socialist party have won Sunday’s general election but failed to secure a majority.

November 11, 2019

Cuban non-state coop signs international business deal

Two non-state cooperatives are exhibiting their products at the fair, proving how the private initiative can help contribute to the country’s economy.

November 11, 2019

Chile’s Vice Minister of Trade, Rodrigo Yanez, on the violent unrest in his country

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Chile has been in the grips of mass demonstrations and violence. Scores dead, thousands arrested, and no ending in sight. Chilean Vice Minister of Trade Rodrigo Yanez joined us to talk about the growing crisis in his country and what, if anything, the government is doing to address it.

November 10, 2019

New app brings Chinese cinema to new audiences

A new mobile app is bringing a long list of Chinese cinema and TV productions to the American audience. It’s called “Smart Cinema U.S.A.” And it’s being launched on the sidelines of the Chinese American Film and TV Festival going on in Los Angeles.

Brazil to begin diary exports to China for the first time

November 10, 2019

Brazil to begin dairy exports to China for the first time

Brazilian dairy producers are enthusiastic about a new deal that allows them for the first time to export their products to China. If all goes well, that means a rise in demand and additional income for a struggling sector.

Police in Bolivia desert posts, join demonstrations

November 9, 2019

Police in Bolivia leave posts, join demonstrations

Police guarding the presidential palace in Bolivia have abandoned their posts, in the latest blow to President Evo Morales as he tries to calm weeks of unrest. At least 3 people have been killed in protests focused on allegations of fraud in the October 20th […]

Demonstrators in Chile demand greater share of country's prosperity

November 9, 2019

Chileans demand greater share of country’s prosperity

Protesters in Chile demand a greater share of the country’s “economic miracle”

November 9, 2019

Climate change becomes more politicized in US

When it comes to climate change the United States often seems to be going solo. It’s the only nation to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement. U-S greenhouse gas emissions are rising. And the government is rolling back environmental regulations. Climate change is a polarizing issue in the United States.

November 9, 2019

Full Frame: Urban Violence in the U.S. with Roseanna Ander

While Chicago’s homicide rate is not the highest in the U.S., the city has consistently had more total killings than any other U.S. city. But why? And how do we reverse this horrific trend? “Urban Violence in the U.S. with Roseanna Ander,” this week on Full Frame.

November 9, 2019

Scholarship access drives boom in school e-sports leagues

The E-sports industry is expected to rake in more than one billion dollars this year, setting a new record. Professional games are frequently broadcast on major sports networks and universities are actually offering scholarships to top gamers. And like many other sports, high school is a critical training ground.

November 8, 2019

Make-or-break time nears for some Democratic presidential candidates, Bloomberg weighs bid

A crowded field of candidates could get more crowded as former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg considers joining the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination