The Heat

The Heat: China’s 5 year plan

August 15, 2020

The Heat: U.S. presidential politics

The U.S. presidential race heats up as Democrats prepare to formally anoint Joe Biden in the race for the White House.

August 14, 2020

The Heat: UAE-Israel agree to normalize relations

The UAE and Israel announce an historic peace deal establishing diplomatic relations after more than four decades.

August 13, 2020

The Heat: U.S. congress investigates Big Tech companies

Are America’s big tech companies TOO big? So much so that they violate antitrust laws? We will take a look at the U.S. Congressional inquiry that could force Silicon Valley giants to break up.

August 12, 2020

The Heat: Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate

Democrat Joe Biden has chosen Kamala Harris as his running mate to take on Donald Trump in the U.S. Presidential election.

August 11, 2020

The Heat: Race for White House as Trump battles Democrats

The race for the White House heats us as Trump and Democrats battle over economic aid.

August 8, 2020

The Heat: U.S. targets China

No deal yet. Talks still in limbo over an economic rescue package providing financial relief to millions of Americans as the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge across the United States.

August 6, 2020

The Heat: The new normal — millions working remotely due to global pandemic

In the wake of the global pandemic millions now work remotely. It’s a seismic shift that could have profound economic implications.

August 5, 2020

The Heat: China-U.S. relations take another hit

China and U.S. relations take another hit after President Trump threatens to shut down TikTok.
What is driving Washington’s attacks on Beijing?

August 4, 2020

The Heat: Race for the White House

Just three months away from the presidential election in the U.S., what does it look like for the two major candidates?

August 1, 2020

The Heat: China’s Navigation System & U.S. Politics

China charts its own course with a new satellite navigation system. And, the surge of COVID-19 cases in the United States. Why health experts say it may only get worse in the weeks ahead.

July 30, 2020

The Heat: AIIB 2020 meeting

China reinforces the importance of globalization and international cooperation. We will take a look at the annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

July 29, 2020

The Heat: search for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines

The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States is now over 148,000.

July 28, 2020

The Heat: U.S. presidential election countdown

With fewer than a hundred days to go before Americans head to the voting booths in November, President Donald Trump faces an uphill battle to win reelection.

July 25, 2020

The Heat: China-US tensions

US-China relations face another setback after Beijing tells Washington to close its consulate in Chengdu in a tit-for-tat move.

July 24, 2020

The Heat: China’s historic mission to Mars

China launches a historic mission to explore the red planet. We will set our sights on the journey to Mars.

July 23, 2020

The Heat: U.S.-China relations

Tensions rise as the United States orders the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston, Texas.

July 22, 2020

The Heat: Lebanon’s economy collapses and the pandemic takes a toll in the Middle East

Lebanon faces its worst crisis since the Civil War. Is the country on the brink of financial collapse?

July 21, 2020

U.S. battles COVID-19 and Cuba’s medical aid

Coronavirus cases surge across the United States with the death toll now topping 140,000. And, Cuba’s medical teams fight COVID-19 across the globe.

July 18, 2020

The Heat: Israel’s annexation threat

Israel threatens to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. Will Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu follow through on his controversial plan?

July 17, 2020

The Heat: China’s economic recovery

China’s GDP beats expectations and is the first major economy to record positive growth this year. We will take a look at the country’s recovery and how it impacts the global economy.

July 16, 2020

The Heat: Global view of U.S.

As coronavirus rages across the United States and after weeks of protests against police abuse, has America’s reputation taken a global hit?

July 15, 2020

The Heat: COVID-19 economic impact & youth infection rate grows

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism despite Covid-19 continuing to cut a devastating path across America.

July 14, 2020

The Heat: U.S. political impact of COVID-19

The United States reports record levels of coronavirus cases, with more than 100,000 new cases over the weekend.

July 11, 2020

The Heat: U.S. Politics

As the number of COVID-19 cases goes up in the United States, Trump’s approval and odds of being re-elected are going down.

July 10, 2020

The Heat: U.S.-Russia ties

The Russia factor. How will relations between United States and Russia fare in an all-important election year?

July 9, 2020

The Heat: COVID-19 surges in United States and Brazil

The United States and Brazil lead the world with the highest number of coronavirus cases. The U.S. now topping three million infections – just what’s behind the surge?

July 8, 2020

The Heat: Militarization of US police

The militarization of US police and law enforcement. How pervasive is it? And, what toll is it having?

July 7, 2020

The Heat: U.S. president slams protests

As anti-racism protests continue, U.S. President Donald Trump slams what he calls enemies from within.

July 4, 2020

The Heat: Iran arms embargo

The United States threatens Iran with military force to stop the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear weapons.

July 2, 2020

The Heat: COVID-19 surges in U.S.

Coronavirus is surging in the United States with the death toll now over 127,000.

July 1, 2020

The Heat: Hong Kong national security law

China’s legislature passes a new law designed to protect Hong Kong’s national security.

June 30, 2020

The Heat: U.S. historic monuments controversy

An historic moment. The U.S. state of Mississippi votes to remove Confederate insignia from the flag, a symbol of its racist past.

June 27, 2020

The Heat: Former U.S. Natl. Security Adviser’s controversial memoir

As the title claims – John Bolton was in “the room where it happened.” The Heat goes inside the pages of the former U.S. National Security Adviser’s White House memoir.

June 25, 2020

The Heat: U.S. immigration and DACA ruling

U.S. President Trump temporarily suspends new work visas, barring foreigners from seeking employment in the United States.

June 24, 2020

The Heat: China-EU relations

Chinese and European Union officials meet to boost economic ties amid a global health crisis.

June 23, 2020

The Heat: U.S. election campaign

Amid the ongoing pandemic, U.S. Donald Trump holds his first campaign rally.

June 18, 2020

The Heat: China-U.S. Relations and COVID-19

Top diplomats from the United States and China meet in Hawaii. Could this be a turning point for better relations?

June 17, 2020

The Heat: Trump signs executive order on US police reform

After weeks of nationwide protests, US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on police reform.

June 16, 2020

The Heat: U.S. protests and politics

Tensions on the rise in Atlanta after an African-American man is shot and killed by a white police officer. And, protests for racial justice continue across the United States.

June 13, 2020

The Heat: U.S. Race Relations & COVID-19

As protests against police brutality and racism sweep across the country, the focus is now shifting to police reform.

June 12, 2020

The Heat: Economist Paul Romer and George Floyd case

The brother of George Floyd made an impassioned plea to members of the US House Judiciary Committee.

June 10, 2020

The Heat: Global reaction to U.S. policies

Are protests against racism and police violence in the United States adding to a perception of a country in decline?

June 9, 2020

The Heat: U.S. protests fallout in U.S.

Demands for racial justice and an end to police brutality continue in the United States. As the white police officer accused of killing African American George Floyd makes a court appearance.

June 6, 2020

The Heat: Protests for racial justice in U.S.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are continuing to demand an end to racism and police violence.

June 6, 2020

The Heat: Political Unrest in U.S. Amid Upbeat Economic News

Amid civil unrest and a global pandemic, some positive news in the United States, the economy adding 2.5 million jobs.

June 5, 2020

The Heat: Trump facing criticism for handling of protestors

Donald Trump’s former defense secretary accuses the President of “dividing the country.” In a statement, James Mattis said he was angry and appalled at Trump’s handling of the ongoing protests.

June 4, 2020

The Heat: US President orders crackdown against violence

Chaos in the streets of Washington, D.C. Police forcefully clear out protesters from in front of the White House, firing rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the crowd.