The Heat

The Heat: Latin American going left

July 28, 2021

The Heat: U.S. Capitol investigation

Officers recount the physical and verbal abuse they experienced during the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

July 27, 2021

The Heat: China-U.S. relations

High-level talks between China and the United States in Tianjin. Was any progress made in relations between the two countries?

July 24, 2021

The Heat: Tokyo Olympics

Amid an ongoing pandemic and a near empty stadium, the Olympic Games get underway in Tokyo.

July 23, 2021

The Heat: Global impact of ransomware attacks

From businesses to infrastructure, ransomware attacks are on the rise around the world. We’ll discuss the growing problem and efforts to stop cyber-criminals.

July 22, 2021

The Heat: U.S. might reimpose COVID-19 restrictions

Right now, nearly 30 percent of the US population lives in an area considered to have high COVID-19 transmission. That’s according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

July 21, 2021

The Heat: Biden – Six Months in Office

U.S. President Joe Biden reaches the six-month mark in the White House. What has he achieved so far, and what are some of his biggest challenges ahead?

July 17, 2021

The Heat: Plight of indigenous people in North America

The discovery of almost a thousand unmarked graves of indigenous children at boarding schools in Canada is forcing the continent to take a look at its genocidal past against the indigenous community.

July 16, 2021

The Heat: China’s economy shows continued growth

New economic figures from China. What do they tell us about the strength of its economy? And, could they have a global impact?

July 14, 2021

The Heat: Global leaders agree on 15% minimum corporate tax

Global leaders agree on the most significant overhaul of the international tax system in decades.

July 10, 2021

The Heat: Coronavirus and the Delta variant

The highly-contagious Delta variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the United States. How big of a threat is it?

July 9, 2021

The Heat: China, U.S. compete in Southeast Asia

It’s a key region geopolitically for both China and the United States. We’ll discuss what’s at stake in Southeast Asia.

July 8, 2021

The Heat: Haitian president assassinated

Haiti’s president assassinated at his home in Port-at-Prince.

July 7, 2021

The Heat: U.S. politics

The United States launches airstrikes in Syria and Iraq. While back at home, President Joe Biden faces opposition from both fellow Democrats and Republicans as the administration pushes for infrastructure legislation.

July 7, 2021

The Heat: Ethiopia crisis – UN calls for a negotiated ceasefire to end the conflict

Celebration in the streets of Tigray’s capital in Ethiopia as rebel forces take over the city. But after eight months of fighting can the two sides agree on a ceasefire?

July 6, 2021

The Heat: U.S. politics

U.S. President Joe Biden is pushing Americans to get vaccinated, as the country misses the July 4th vaccine goal.

July 3, 2021

The Heat: U.S. Economy, Afghanistan and voting rights

For nearly 20 years, it was the centerpiece of U.S. operations in Afghanistan. Now the remaining American convoys have rolled out of Bagram Airfield. And the June jobs report delivers encouraging news for U.S. workers.

July 2, 2021

The Heat: CPC 100th Anniversary

The Communist Party of China celebrates its 100th anniversary.

June 30, 2021

The Heat: COVID-19 and the Delta variant

From Russia to Australia, new lock downs are in place in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Why the Delta variant has scientists so concerned.

June 26, 2021

The Heat: Afghanistan-U.S. ties

As the United States pulls out of Afghanistan, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani sits down with U.S. President Joe Biden. On the agenda – his country’s future.

June 25, 2021

The Heat: Communist Party of China to mark 100 years

Beijing is counting down to the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. We’ll discuss what the milestone means for China and the world.

June 24, 2021

The Heat: Latin America turning to the left

Latin America is moving back to the left, politically speaking. We will take a look at the latest developments and what that could mean for the region.

June 23, 2021

The Heat: U.S. Senate Republicans block debate on voting rights bill

Republicans block a voting rights bill in the U.S. Senate. Plus — bipartisan negotiations continue on infrastructure. But can they reach a deal?

June 22, 2021

The Heat: Iran’s presidential election and nuclear talks

Iran’s newly elected president Ebrahim Raisi prepares to take office. What will his victory mean for nuclear negotiations and stability in the Middle East?

June 19, 2021

The Heat: Biden-Putin Summit

What’s ahead for the U.S.-Russia relationship after the Biden-Putin summit in Geneva? And controversy over a U.S. investigation into the origins of the coronavirus.

June 18, 2021

The Heat: Chinese space station

Three astronauts are now safely aboard the Chinese Space Station. Their home for the next three months. We will take a look at China’s space program.

June 16, 2021

The Heat: COVID-19 deaths in U.S. reach 600,000

The United States reaches a tragic milestone. 600,000 Americans now dead from Covid-19. And Africa suffers from a critical shortage of vaccines.

June 15, 2021

The Heat: NATO summit

NATO leaders declare China a global security challenge. We will take a look at why.

June 12, 2021

The Heat: G7 Summit underway in England

Leaders from the Group of Seven nations pledge one billion vaccines to help end the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 11, 2021

The Heat: Impact of COVID-19 in India, U.S. and Peru

The United States to provide half a billion doses of vaccine to developing countries. The Delta variant continues its deadly march. And what will a post-pandemic recovery look like?

June 11, 2021

The Heat: U.S.-China technology race

The U.S. Senate unveils an aggressive new strategy to counter Chinese technology advances.

June 10, 2021

The Heat: Gaza in focus after conflict with Israel

What does the future hold for Gaza after the recent conflict with Israel and its bombardment by Israeli forces?

June 8, 2021

The Heat: U.S. immigration crisis

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris travels to Central America to address the surge of migrants arriving at the U.S. southern border.

June 5, 2021

The Heat: UN launches 10-year effort to restore global ecosystem

With forests, waterways, grasslands and even coffee under assault, the United Nations launches a global effort to reverse the decline of nature.

June 3, 2021

The Heat: Netanyahu set to lose power in Israel

Israel will have a new prime minister after the opposition was able to negotiate a very diverse coalition. But how long will it hold?

June 2, 2021

The Heat: WHO approves second Chinese vaccine

The World Health Organization says it’s a mistake for any country to think the danger of COVID-19 is over. But there is a sliver of hope with the approval of another Chinese-developed vaccine.

June 1, 2021

The Heat: Tokyo Olympics controversy

The race is on to get the pandemic under control ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.

May 29, 2021

The Heat: UN Peacekeepers international day

The United Nations celebrates the 73th anniversary of the start of peacekeeping missions.

May 28, 2021

The Heat: George Floyd and calls for U.S. police reform

The family of George Floyd urges U.S. lawmakers to pass police reform legislation, in memory of their loved one killed at the hands of a Minnesota police officer.

May 27, 2021

The Heat: Coronavirus pandemic — more than 1.7 billion vaccine doses given globally

New Covid-19 cases drop dramatically in the United States. Plus more than 1.7 billion doses of the vaccine have been administered globally – but hot spots still remain. When will it end?

May 26, 2021

The Heat: United Nations and Biodiversity

The United Nations and Biodiversity. What sort of global environmental challenges do we face? And, what needs to be done?

May 25, 2021

The Heat: 70th anniversary of Tibet’s peaceful liberation

China celebrates 70 years after the peaceful liberation of Tibet. We will take a look on what’s changed there.

May 22, 2021

The Heat: U.S.-ROK Relations and Global Health Summit

China pledges three billion dollars to help developing countries recover from the COVID-19 pandemic at the Global Health Summit.
And U.S. President Biden welcomes Republic of Korea President Moon at the White House.