Episodes

For more than six months, Cuba has faced a deepening energy crisis after Washington imposed an oil blockade. Blackouts are now routine, hospitals are struggling, and water supplies are being affected. Meanwhile, U.S. threats against the island continue. #heat #cuba #blockade #us

The path to a U.S.-Iran deal just got more complicated. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed unless Washington lifts sanctions, eases military pressure, and ends attacks on Tehran's allies. At the same time, President Trump is calling for tougher economic measures against Iran, raising the stakes for talks that are already on shaky ground. #iran #us #war #heat

Japan released its defense white paper for 2026 emphasizing “new ways of warfare” and “defense production.” Analysts believe the plan is a roadmap for Japanese military expansion.#Heat #Japan #Military #Defense

What happens this November will likely determine what US President Donald Trump and the Republican Party can accomplish over the next two years. With three months left, what’re key issues for voters? #Heat ##USMidterms #Michigan #Democrats #Republicans

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

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

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

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

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

A protest campaign against African immigrants living and working in South Africa has forced thousands of people to flee the country. Organizers blame migrants for the country’s high unemployment, deteriorating public services and crime. #Heat #SouthAfrica #Protests #Immigration

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges traces America's history of military interventions and argues that, unlike past administrations, Washington's imperial project now operates with no self-reflection, no accountability, and no ability to read its adversaries or its allies. #Heat #US #imperialism #military #interventions

China released its 15th Five-Year Plan for education development. Over the next five years, it hopes to build a high-quality system that encourages lifelong learning and global competitiveness. #Heat #China #Education #AI #innovation

The US Supreme Court ended its term with major decisions on some issues closely watched around the world. The justices ruled against President Trump’s attempt to limit automatic birthright citizenship for those born in the United States, while clearing the way for tougher asylum and deportation policies. #Heat #USSupremeCourt #birthrightcitizenship #Trump #USimmigration

The UN reports Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Gaza Strip. We spoke with Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar, Chair of the Independent Commission of Inquiry, about the details of the investigation. #Heat #UN #Gaza #Palestine #Israel

Income and wealth disparity in the US are at all time high levels with the rich getting richer while working and poor Americans are struggling to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has also become the world’s first trillionaire. #Heat #USEconomy #inflation #ElonMusk #SpaceX

Data show Americans are leaving the United States at once-in-a-century levels, fleeing divisive politics and an affordability crisis. The Wall Street Journal reports that an estimated 150,000 people emigrated last year, leading to a negative net migration. That hasn’t happened since the Great Depression of 1929. #Heat #migration #Europe #digitalnomad #remotework #expats

Every four years, the world stops for the World Cup, the biggest sports event that got even bigger with 48 nations participating in the games. But the buildup to the tournament has been marked by tensions and controversies. #Heat #FIFA #WorldCup #Football

As El Niño threatens to amplify the already devastating effects of climate change, the gap between political commitment and meaningful action has never felt wider. Climate policy expert Lisa Sachs explains how the solutions are closer than we think and what the US stands to lose by turning its back on the world's most urgent crisis. #Heat #ClimateCrisis #ElNino #ExtremeWeather

Professor Vali Nasr explains why Iran suspended talks with the US, who's really to blame, and what it means for the future of diplomacy between Tehran and Washington. #Heat #Iran #US #war #Lebanon

For nearly a century, Palestinians and Israelis have lived in a perpetual war marked by violence, grief, and competing claims over land, security, and national identity. Now, two peace activists are working to end that cycle. Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon call themselves peacebuilders. Both have experienced pain and heartbreak, first hand. #Heat #Israel #Palestine #Gaza

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

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

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

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