Hosted by CGTN’s Anand Naidoo, The Heat Podcast takes a fresh and intimate look at what’s behind today’s headlines – and forward to what will lead the news tomorrow.
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THE HEAT PODCAST
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Why are the Amazon's indigenous being killed?
Who lives and who dies? A harrowing decision for doctors
FEATURES
Is Harvard bias against Asian Americans? The current lawsuit explained
Is one of the top private schools in the U.S. systematically discriminating against Asians and Asian Americans? That’s what a trial taking place in Boston, Massachusetts is trying to figure out.
Vanity Ballroom: A Detroit neighborhood restoring its landmarks and livelihood
Since 1950, the peak of the U.S. auto boom, Detroit has lost over 64% of its people. Once a major destination for American music, Detroit’s Vanity Ballroom has been abandoned for over 30 years. But partners in the neighborhood of Jefferson-Chalmers are hopeful they can bring both landmarks and the economy of their community back to life.
Wushu dreams: From sport to screen
Alex Huynh is a NYC based actor and stunt performer who draws on years of competitive Wushu experience for his career in show business. In this profile, Alex speaks on the foundations and principles that have inspired his journey.
4 American losers in the U.S.-China trade war
For some time now, the U.S-CHINA trade war has been dominating headlines. With no end in sight, we decided to take a look at some of the American industries – and companies – hardest hit by this economic crisis.
TEXT ON SCREEN
China sets its sights to the far side of the Moon
A brief history of China's first astronauts
Aznavour: The charmed life of a French pop icon
REFUGEE OLYMPICS: Syrian swimmer Rami Anis
FIELD MOMENTS
Clashes during Trump Inauguration
CES 2019: AI robot Sophia goes deep at Q&A
2A: Voices from March For Our Lives
Seeking reason and faith at an anti-Trump rally
SOCIALS
Veterans of D-Day remember
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World's first #SPACEWALKER turns 85
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Protester confronts police in Venezuela
This Venezuelan woman had a powerful message for a police officer at a protest in Caracas. From CGTN’s @STHGIBBS in #Venezuela pic.twitter.com/91oNKXCMVN
— CGTN America (@cgtnamerica) March 13, 2019
Food shortages in Venezuela for some to fish in polluted waters
WATCH how looting and food shortages after the #VenezuelaBlackout have forced some to fish in polluted waters. pic.twitter.com/mfzD46saDM
— CGTN America (@cgtnamerica) March 18, 2019