The Heat

The Philippines has officially ended the VFA, which allows U.S. troops in the country for joint exercises and training. How will this affect regional balance of power moving forward? With us to discuss the Philippines decision is Brian Becker, Executive Director for the ANSWER coalition based in Washington, D.C..

With the world’s economy more interdependent than ever - how are governments and business leaders handling the crisis? And will we be prepared if the virus - and its economic effects - continue to spread? We speak to Arthur Dong, professor at Georgetown University’s School of Business in Washington, D.C. and advisor to U.S. firms operating in China.

Between voter apathy, boycotts, and fears of Coronavirus - turnout for Iran's parliamentary elections was the lowest since the founding of the Islamic Republic in 1979. With us to talk about disillusionment among Iran's voters is Ghanbar Naderi. He's an Iranian journalist and political commentator in Tehran.

Syrian forces continue their advance to retake Idlib province - an opposition held area on the border of the two countries. Many fear a new refugee and security crisis will overtake Turkey and the region. Edmund Ghareeb, a professor at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs joins us to discuss where the latest crisis will lead.

Does growing support for Bernie Sanders defy critics who say he's unelectable? And, in the year 2020, what is it about the word “socialist” that has establishment Democrats so worried? We're joined by Nomiki Konst, a political strategist and host of “The Nomiki Show.”

Does Trump's Mideast peace plan favor Israel at the cost of normalizing oppression on the Palestinian people? Is there any hope for a settlement moving forward? For a Palestinian view, we're joined by Ali Abunimah - co-founder of The Electronic Intifada website and author of The Battle for Justice in Palestine.

China's movie market is booming - and doesn't need Hollywood for the next big blockbuster. If you’re an explorer of good films around the world, China may be your next destination. With us to talk about the rise of China’s movie industry is Janet Yang. She’s a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning producer with deep roots in China.

After the U.S. Senate's near party-line vote to acquit, what’s next for Donald Trump’s presidency? The Democratic lawmakers that tried to end it? And Americans faith in their own government? We're joined by conservative Alex Vogel, former general counsel for the National Republican Senatorial Committee and CEO of the Vogel Group.

Coronavirus has spread to at least 23 countries - with infections and related deaths exceeding 2003’s SARS epidemic. Is a full blown pandemic near? We spoke to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health.

After years of contentious debate among politicians and citizens - the United Kingdom is no longer a part of Europe. But how will business, trade, immigration, and British identity be transformed? And who's ready? We were joined by Steven McCabe, Associate Professor and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Brexit Studies at Birmingham City University.