The Heat
The Heat
CGTN America
The Heat delves into one big news story every episode and breaks down how these stories impact people like you. We are talking to experts and journalists from around the world with the goal of bringing your perspectives based on first-hand accounts. The Heat is a production of CGTN America and is recorded in Washington, D.C. This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.
Deadly ICE shootings in Texas and Maine
There are growing questions over immigration enforcement in the United States after the deadly shootings of two men in Texas and Maine.  #Heat #USimmigration #ICE #shooting
Jul 31
27 min
China surpasses US in global favorability
A new Pew Research Center survey shows China is now viewed more favorably than the United States, across more nations, for the first time in 20 years. Analysts say the shift reflects several factors, including the Trump administration's trade policies, concerns over global economic instability, and US involvement in regional conflicts. #Heat #China
Jul 30
26 min
Iran and the US pause fighting. What now?
The US announced a pause in military strikes to give diplomacy a chance after threatening to escalate the war. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains closed but says it is making progress in talks with Oman on the management of the strategic waterway. #Heat #US #Iran #War
Jul 27
29 min
‘We are in the hands of predatory elites’ | Francesca Albanese
Anand Naidoo spoke to UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese about the crisis in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Albanese has produced a series of reports examining the humanitarian crisis, allegations of international law violations, and questions of accountability. #Heat #Israel #Gaza #Palestine 
Jul 25
16 min
UN warns oceans are facing a ‘deepening crisis’
A new UN report says the world's oceans are in serious trouble. More than 600 scientists from around the world found climate change, pollution, overfishing and the loss of marine life are pushing the oceans deeper into crisis.  #Heat #climatecrisis #oceanwarming #marinelife
Jul 16
11 min