Show overview
The Heat has published 16 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 5 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 13 min and 25 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 16 episodes already out so far this year. Published by CGTN America.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
Mohammad Marandi on Iran’s red lines
US war on Iran: costs, lies and insider trading
Lebanon's agriculture and food supply under threat
China rolls out zero-tariff policy for Africa
Why is Japan easing restrictions on arms exports?
The Heat: China | Moving Forward
Jeffrey Sachs: Iran exposed the limits of American power
Spring Meetings 2026 | Malaysia's Finance Minister II
Spring Meetings 2026 | Egypt’s Vice Minister of Finance
Spring Meetings 2026 | Lebanon’s Finance Minister
Spring Meetings 2026 | Pakistan’s Finance Minister
The Heat: Trump's mixed messages on Iran war
No relief for the global economy in the wake of US President Trump’s address on the war against Iran. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed to shipping as the world watches whether the conflict is ending or whether it escalates. #Heat #Trump #Iran
The Heat: U.S. ground forces arrive in Middle East
The U.S. and Israel are continuing to target Iran with airstrikes as Tehran hits back. Meanwhile, thousands of U.S. troops have arrived in the Middle East, raising the prospect of a ground assault. #Heat #Iranwar #USSTripoli #USmarines #USgroundforces #USwar #MiddleEast #Trump
Trump's Iran peace plan: Real diplomacy or a setup to fail?
Analyst Trita Parsi breaks down why Iran is refusing a ceasefire, whether U.S. President Trump's 15-point plan is a serious offer or a setup to fail, and why a land invasion may now be more likely than a diplomatic deal. #Heat #IranWar #Trump #MiddleEast
The Heat: U.S. oil blockade of Cuba is ‘collective punishment’
The ongoing U.S. oil blockade of Cuba is causing an energy crisis and severe hardship on the island of about 10 million people. Washington continues to threaten Cuba but Havana is also responding. #heat #Cuba #Trump #oilembargo
The Heat: Middle East Conflict | Trump's shifting objectives
The U.S. backed down after threatening to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure. Trump said Washington and Tehran have had constructive conversations. Iran denied any direct dialogue and suggested the announcement is aimed at calming rattled energy markets. #Heat #Iran #war #MiddleEast