
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 52 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentaryPolitics | |||

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 #... more
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 ... more
Chef Aline Kamakian works with World Central Kitchen in Beirut. She describes a humanitarian crisis unfolding in Lebanon, where Israeli bombardments have devastated homes, farmland, and vital infrastructure. #Heat #Lebanon #Beirut #War #WCKitchen
China's zero-tariff policy took effect across Africa on May 1st. The new measure removes import duties on all products from 53 African nations that have diplomatic ties with Beijing. #Heat #China #Africa #trade #zerotariffs
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Interviews are too soft.
Their podcasts are thoughtful. The points of view heard here are not reflected in Western media. Also, the length is short — between 20 and 20 minutes.
Consistently insightful coverage of world events that apply to both Americans and Chinese. I really appreciate The Heat's approach: they get both deeply knowledgable as well as very digestable interviewees. You can tell they stick to the facts and do a great job of letting people tell their own story and how they see things without leading them on. Because this podcast is really just trying to let knowledgable people share their story or insights, I find it is more objective than most news sourc... more
Solid, thoughtful interviews that go deep.
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The show centers on a single major news topic per episode, unpacking its implications with expert voices from geopolitics, economics, and journalism. Episodes blend on-the-ground reporting with rigorous analysis to illuminate how global events affect ordinary people, from policy shifts to economic repercussions. Its breadth—ranging from China and the Middle East to technology regulation—offers listeners diverse perspectives, often challenging mainstream narratives. The format tends to attract professionals in policy, academia, and business who appreciate in-depth, globally minded discourse and a willingness to entertain critical viewpoints.
A notable strength is the ability to pair regional case studies with broader systemic analysis, givi... more
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Recent guests on The Heat include:
1. Mohammad Marandi
2. Max Blumenthal
3. Aline Kamakian
4. Ibrahim Rasool
5. Bram Rousseau
6. Abdullahi Boru Helake
7. Chen Chenchen
8. Victor Gao
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