The Heat

April 20, 2023

The Heat: Globalization

Globalization. Few forces have shaped the world more over the last four decades. But as the world today grapples with geopolitical tensions and economic challenges, has the era of globalization come to an end? 

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April 18, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Gun Violence

Gun violence is an epidemic in the United States. Already this year, families are grieving after mass shootings at a school, the workplace and a birthday celebration. 

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April 13, 2023

The Heat: BRICS Bigger than G7

BRICS countries are now the world’s largest economic bloc. They are the world’s top five emerging economies; Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. 

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March 27, 2023

The Heat: Ibero-American Summit

Climate change, food security and financial “architecture”, the policies connecting banks and other financial institutions. These were key issues discussed at a major summit in the Dominican Republic. 

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March 24, 2023

The Heat: Trump Investigation

Former US President Donald Trump warns of potential ‘death and destruction’ if he’s charged in a criminal case under investigation in New York. 

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March 22, 2023

The Heat: Global Economy

The U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates again in an effort to tackle high inflation. We’ll discuss what the decision means for the U.S. and global markets. 

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March 18, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Politics

A banking crisis. Inflation. And the possible indictment of a former president. We take a look at the latest in U.S. politics. 

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March 13, 2023

The Heat: Iran-Saudi Arabia Ties

The restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia – in a deal brokered by China reflects a changing world order. What can we expect for global diplomacy?   

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March 9, 2023

The Heat: Turkiye-Syria Earthquakes

Unimaginable heartbreak and loss across Turkiye and Syria after powerful earthquakes hit the region.  One month later, we’ll take a closer look at recovery efforts.  

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February 28, 2023

The Heat: Nigeria Elections

The two major opposition parties are calling for a new presidential vote in Nigeria, amid allegations of fraud and violence. We will take a look at the challenges for the largest democracy in Africa.  

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February 24, 2023

The Heat: Haiti Crisis

Political instability, food insecurity and cholera, multiple crises that continue to slam the small Caribbean nation of Haiti.

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February 20, 2023

The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict

U.S. President Biden makes a surprise visit to Ukraine as the conflict with Russia nears the one-year mark.  And, a global security conference is held in Munich.  

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February 11, 2023

The Heat: U.S.-Brazil Ties

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meets with U.S. President Joe Biden. On the agenda climate change and the conflict in Ukraine.

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February 9, 2023

The Heat: State of the Union

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address to Congress, covering a wide range of domestic issues and some international concerns. 

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