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THE HEAT PODCAST

Producer, writer, and editor for CGTN's The Heat Podcast

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.

Why are the Amazon's indigenous being killed?

Why are the Amazon’s indigenous being killed?
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Who lives and who dies? A harrowing decision for doctors

COVID-19: Who lives and who dies? A harrowing decision for U.S. doctors
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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.

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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

Background

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

Food shortages in Venezuela for some to fish in polluted waters