The Heat

CGTN America
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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.

Episodes

  1. 1 day ago

    The Heat: US Race Relations | Is the nation moving in reverse?

    It's been more than six years since George Floyd was murdered in the US state of Minnesota. A video showing a White police officer kneeling on the Black man's neck for several minutes, which eventually killed him, sparked national and international outrage and protests against racial injustice and policy brutality. #Heat #civilrights #blm #georgefloyd #blackhistory

    28 min

  2. 1 day ago

    The Heat: US Pressure on Cuba | Indictment of Raúl Castro

    The United States moved a naval fleet into the Caribbean on the same day the Department of Justice announced charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro. Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the indictment and called it a "political stunt.” #Heat #Cuba #Havana #RaulCastro #Trump #Rubio

    28 min

  3. 23 May

    What will Iran do with its enriched uranium stockpile?

    Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile remains a sticking point in the talks with the United States. But according to reports, there may be some flexibility on the issue.  Analyst Trita Parsi breaks down where the negotiations stand. #Heat #Iran #uranium #nuclear

    15 min

  4. 13 May

    Mohammad Marandi on Iran’s red lines

    Professor Mohammad Marandi says US President Donald Trump's war on Iran has backfired and warns there will be no deal without an end to the Israeli assault on Lebanon, and no normalization until Iran feels completely secure.  #Heat #Iran #War #Trump #Hormuz

    14 min

  5. 13 May

    US war on Iran: costs, lies and insider trading

    Investigative journalist Max Blumenthal breaks down the stalling peace talks between the US and Iran, from the true cost of the war to allegations that Trump insiders have made billions trading on leaked information. #Heat #Iran #war #insidertrading #oilmarkets

    14 min
  • 5 Episodes

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    CGTN America
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 The Heat
  • Show Website
    The Heat

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