Mhz Worldview Programming Highlights February 2013

MHz Worldview Programming Highlights February 2013

PRIME TIME BLOCKS

Mondays

Don Matteo 9 PM and 12 Midnight ET

Don Matteo isn't an ordinary parish priest. This former missionary is blessed with extraordinary intuition and a deep understanding of the human soul, traits which come in handy when a crime has been committed! Directed by Enrico Oldoini, 2000, color. In Italian with English subtitles. Series Rating: TVPG.

2/4 Playing with Fire A fire breaks out in the woods surrounding the village. It’s said to have been started by a young boy, who immediately gets labelled as the town’s “baby arsonist.”

2/11 The Poisoned Apple Many of the villagers get food poisoning caused by the apples produced by organic farmers. Di Giacomo, who owns the orchard, declares it sabotage.

2/18 Snakebite During a town procession, one of the men carrying the statue of the patron saint is bitten by a snake and falls into a coma. The snake belongs to a dangerous Asiatic species and the man will die if the antidote is not quickly found

2/25 Heart of Ice A socialite gives a party for former school friends, and during the evening her husband is murdered. All clues point to an employee who was recently fired. Captain Anceschi cannot investigate because he was one of the guests.

Inspector Coliandro 10 PM ET

2/4 Inspector Coliandro: Into a Trap (TVPG) (Unedited Rating: TVMA) Original Title: In Trappola A Nigerian girl is killed, apparently as punishment for wanting to quit the prostitution racket. After a series of blunders, Coliandro is accused of being racist. He is taken off the case and assigned to escort Kiru, the victim's sister from Nairobi. The two wind up having a passionate affair as Coloiandro discovers that the victim was actually a maid killed by Kiru's sister, who was trying to get her hands on a large sum of money. Directed by Manetti Bros., 2005, color. In Italian with English subtitles.

2/11 Inspector Coliandro: Chinese Revenge (TVPG) (Unedited Rating: TV14) Original Title: Vendetta Cinese A Chinese child vanishes, leaving behind a dragon key ring. Urged on by his sweet but insistent niece, Inspector Coliandro, theoretically on leave to look after the little girl, begins an investigation of his own within Bologna's Chinese community. Working with a Chinese lady police inspector who also becomes a love interest, he uncovers a child trafficking network, once again winning his superiors' begrudging praise. Directed by Manetti Bros., 2005, color. In Italian with English subtitles.

2/18 Inspector Coliandro: The Pistol (TV14) (Unedited Rating: TVMA) Original Title: La Pistola Melena, a young woman of Slavic origin, steals Coliandro's pistol while he is trying to arrest her for theft. Unable to let his superiors know what has happened to his weapon, Coliandro sets off on yet another personal investigation. In his search for the pistol, he uncovers an alliance between the merciless "Balkans Mafia" and the Neapolitan Camorra, as well as a racket involving the recycling of toxic waste. Directed by Manetti Bros., 2008, color. In Italian with English subtitles.

2/25 Inspector Coliandro: Sex and Secrets (TV14) (Unedited Rating: TVMA) Original Title: L’Escort A minor murder case would go unnoticed, were it not for the escorts, or high-class call girls, involved. Plus the fact that the investigation is being sandbagged from on high. Though Coliandro is told to work on other matters, he naturally begins a counter-investigation of his own. With the help of Simona, also an escort, he uncovers a complex plot that incriminates deviant portions of the secret service and strongholds of economic and political power.Directed by Manetti Bros., 2008, color. In Italian with English subtitles.

Tuesdays

Maigret 9 PM and 12 Midnight ET

Based on the series of books by the legendary Belgian crime writer Georges Simenon, these detective stories feature the mythic character Maigret. Each murder is investigated by Maigret in his own singular unhurried manner, leading inevitably to the truth. Which he often finds in the least likely place. Deeply embedded in their environment whether Paris, Belgium or the French countryside, these films are a worthy tribute to one of the most famous detectives of the century.

2/5 Maigret and the Reluctant Witness (TVPG) Original Title: Les Temoins Recalcitrants Though a drunken bargeman hears shots from a riverside house, none of the seven people in the house corroborate the story -- of course, one of the passengers is dead! Nobody's talking to Inspector Maigret,who must navigate this particularly difficult case. Directed by Michel Sibra, 1993, color. In French with English subtitles.

2/12 Maigret and the Ghost (TVPG) Original Title: Maigret et le Fantome After a hardluck colleague is shot while on a private mission in Finland, Inspector Maigret sets out to unravel multiple mysteries on foreign soil, aided by a bilingual Finnish cop. Where is the missing mistress? Who are the art collector's nocturnal visitors? And how do these mysteries connect to the dead police officer? Directed by Hannu Kahakorpi, 1996, color. In French with English subtitles.

2/19 Maigret and the Number 1 Lock (TVPG) Original Title: Maigret et L’ecluse Maigret must find the connection between the mugging of a rich businessman, the suicide of the businessman’s son and the murder of the keeper of the #1 Lock. The key may lie with simple- minded Aline, who lives near the lock. Directed by Oliver Schatzky, 1994, color. In French with English subtitles.

2/26 Maigret and the Spinster (TVPG) Original Title: Cecile est Morte Each day, Cecile comes to Inspector Maigret’s office, vainly trying to convince him that a stranger has been sneaking into the home she shares with her aunt. When both Cecile and her aunt end up dead, it s a guilt-ridden Maigret who pursues the killer. Directed by Denys de La Patelliere, 1996, color. In French with English subtitles.

Wednesdays

Don Matteo 9 PM and 12 Midnight ET

2/6 The Coach During a bus tour for senior citizens, Dpm Matteo witnesses a crime; someone pushes one of the ladies taking the tour down an escarpment. Don Matteo, however, was too far away to identify the murderer.

2/13 Heavyweight A young amateur boxer dies on the ring during a training session. His trainer is instantly accused, and asks Father Matteo to help him find another pupil.

2/20 It Takes Guts Nerino accidentally falls into an undiscovered Etruscan tomb. By the time the authorities have been notified the treasure in the tomb has already vanished…

2/27 Revenge Don Matteo’s good friend and policeman Maresciallo is accused of double-crossing as he works undercover to nab some local drug traffickers. It is in fact a terrible trap.

Spiral 10 PM and 1 AM ET

This gritty crime drama set in the dark underbelly of Paris follows police captain Laure Berthaud, her two lieutenants, a judge, a prosecutor and a lawyer as they investigate and prosecute crimes. In French with English subtitles.

2/6 Episode 105 Elina Andrescu's missing sister, Sophia, is found in a freezer. Directed by Pascal Chaumeil, 2005, color.

2/13 Episode 106 Pierre Clemente initiates divorce proceedings from his wife. Directed by Pascal Chaumeil, 2005, color.

2/20 Episode 107 Pierre Clemente finally resolves to have his friend Benoit Faye arrested. Directed by Pascal Chaumeil, 2005, color.

2/27 Episode 108 Benoit Faye is in intensive care following an assassination attempt. Directed by Pascal Chaumeil, 2005, color.

Thursdays

Fat Friends 9 PM and 12 AM ET

Fat Friends is a modern British situation comedy/drama about a group of people who meet every week at a weight loss club. The series looks at the world of weight control with pathos and humor. You will not lose weight watching this program, unless you are cycling on an exercise bike wearing thermal fat busters and eating a stick of celery. But you will laugh and be moved from time to time as you meet the characters and learn a few psychological truths about what makes people fat. A Tiger Aspect/Yorkshire TV production. Broadcast in English.

2/7 Healthy Options NETWORK PREMIERE! Carol convinces the group to take part in a photo shoot, as part of her plan to set up a modeling agency for plus-size women. As the friends head off for a free weekend at a health spa, Carol learns the truth about Max’s past... 2005.

2/14 Icing on the Cake NETWORK PREMIERE! Series Finale! Lauren's wedding day approaches, and she gets a shot at the job of a lifetime. But neither her parents nor her fiancee are quite as supportive as she might have hoped... Directed by John Anderson, 2005.

2/21 Second Helpings As Kelly struggles with feelings of jealousy over her mother’s relationship with Simon, she throws herself with renewed vigor into her weight-loss. With Kevin having a new assistant in the chip shop, will Kelly be able to hold their marriage together? Directed by Lance Kneeshaw, 2005.

2/28 Angel’s Delight Norma throws herself into the world of speed dating. It's not long before the dashing Eddie captures her heart. Romance ensues, but is Eddie all he seems? Directed by Lance Kneeshaw, 2005.

THOSE IN POWER- THE SACRIFICE 10 PM ET

Those in Power is a mini series of three parts: The Crown, The Regicide and The Sacrifice. It is based on the bestselling trilogy by Hanne Vibeke Holst about women in politics. Political intrigue, the use (and abuse) of media, and what really goes on in the corridors of power.

2/7 The Sacrifice Part 2 (90 min) (TVPG) Party leader Elizabeth Meyer's battle with Alzheimer’s has been a secret - until now. Realizing she that she cannot handle a demanding political campaign on her own, Elizabeth Meyer has one final plan. To win the election, and to pass on the leadership to her Crown Princess... Directed by Kathrine Windfeld, 2010. In Swedish with English subtitles.

Detective De Luca NETWORK PREMIERE! 10 PM ET

During the tumultuous postwar period, as Italy moves out of the grip of the Fascist regime to the Christian Democrat electoral victory in 1948, Detective De Luca investigates and solves crimes in Bologna and along the Adriatic coast. His brutal honesty and his solitary, uncompromising character may help him solve cases, but combined with his love of women, they also conspire to get him in trouble on more than one occasion. Directed by Antonio Frazzi, 2008. In Italian with English subtitles. Series Rating: TVPG

2/14 An Unauthorized Investigation A call girl is found dead on the beach, discovered by schoolchildren and right in front of the house where il Duce is vacationing. When the case gets solved too easily, Detective DeLuca smells a sham and continues with his own investigation. His case hits a wall, however, when what he discovers leads to the highest levels of Fascist society. Directed by Antonio Frazzi, 2008. In Italian with English subtitles.

2/21 Carte Blanche When a wealthy Fascist bachelor is found stabbed in his home, the spotlight gets put initially on his busy social life which is replete with drugs, bored socialite wives and young single groupies. De Luca interrogates everyone in an attempt to get at the truth, from the victim’s peasant maid to personal friends of Mussolini. Directed by Antonio Frazzi, 2008. In Italian with English subtitles.

2/28 Cloudy Summer Posing as rural partisans in their flight from the allied invasion, De Luca and his fellow policeman get caught in a checkpoint skirmish and flee into the countryside. When he stumbles into the small village of Sant’Alberto, a country policeman befriends De Luca but he won’t give him back his credentials until he helps him solve a troubling murder case. Directed by Antonio Frazzi, 2008. In Italian with English subtitles.

Fridays

HENNING MANKELL’S WALLANDER 9 PM ET

Rolf Lassgård stars as Kurt Wallander in the original Swedish film adaptations of Henning Mankell’s best-selling mystery novels. In Swedish with English subtitles. Series Rating: TV14

2/1 The Pyramid Kurt Wallander is called in to investigate when a light plane crashes near a beach, and a detonated armor-piercing shell is found in the wreckage. A few days later, two elderly sisters are killed when a sewing supplies shop blows up. Traces of advanced explosives are found in the ruins, and evidence soon mounts to indicate that both events are tied to a showdown between rival drug gangs. Wallander makes a strange discovery about one of the suspects, which leads him back to a traumatic experience from his early days on the police force... Based on the short story by Henning Mankell. Directed by Daniel Lind Lagerlöf, 2007, color.

2/8 The Man Who Smiled Kurt Wallander is contacted by an old friend who suspects his father’s accidental death wasn’t really an accident at all. In a desperate quest for the truth, Wallander manages to betray those he loves the most.... Based on the novel by Henning Mankell. Directed by Leif Lindblom, 2003, color.

2/15 Firewall Part 1 A taxi is found abandoned, smashed up and full of blood. Two young girls are brought in for questioning, and confess to murdering the taxi driver - but they refuse to say where the body is. The next day a man named Falk is found dead at an ATM, receipt in hand. Two apparently unrelated cases – or are they? Based on the novel by Henning Mankell. Directed by Lisa Siwe, 2006, color.

2/22 Firewall Part 2 As Kurt Wallander searches for answers, he finds himself facing a personal crisis... Based on the novel by Henning Mankell. Directed by Lisa Siwe, 2006, color.

Saturdays

DONNA LEON: THE COMMISSARIO BRUNETTI MYSTERIES Saturdays at 9PM and 12Midnight ET

Murder, Venice, relationships...it's a delicious concoction in the hands of crime novelist Donna Leon. Venice provides the backdrop for the lush film versions of the bestselling novels, which features the indelible Commissario Guido Brunetti, canal boat rides instead of car chases, fine cuisine and crime investigations in one of Europe's most beautiful locations. Joachim Król plays Guido Brunetti, a police inspector with a keen mind, razor-sharp wit, and a touch of melancholy. He strives to bring criminals to justice, but experience has taught him that countless things work against that - human frailty, corruption, and incompetence in the force being chief among them. He takes refuge from the job in the company of his loving wife Paola, a university literature professor, and two teenage children, Raffi and Chiara. Series Rating: TVPG

2/2 Doctored Evidence Original Title: Beweise, Dass es Böse Ist The murder of a mean-spirited old woman seems to be an open-and-shut case when the woman's cleaning lady flees the scene of the crime and is fatally injured. Inspector Brunetti believes the cleaning lady was innocent and discovers that the old woman had a much deadlier enemy in a high place. Directed by Sigi Rothemund, 2005, color. In German with English subtitles.

2/9 Suffer the Little Children NETWORK PREMIERE! Original Title: Lasset die Kinder zu mir Kommen Like many illegal aliens in Italy, Rozafa Krasnic lives in permanent fear of being caught and sent back to her native Albania. After the birth of her child, she is told that the baby has died and that she should ask no further questions. Fourteen months later, Rozafa is found dead, apparently murdered. One of the last people she contacted was the wealthy pediatrician Dr. Pedrolli. He and his wife Bianca adopted Rozafa's child through an agency, allegedly unaware of the child's origins. For Commissario Brunetti's colleague Marvilli, the case is clear: Rozafa wanted her child back, and Pedrolli killed her. Acting upon his conviction, Marvilli breaks into the doctor's home one night with two police colleagues and brutally beats him up. Repelled by Marvilli's brutality, Brunetti pursues his own investigations and comes across a trail of contradictory clues... Directed by Sigi Rothemund, 2010. In German with English subtitles.

2/16 The Girl of His Dreams NETWORK PREMIERE! Original Title: Das Madchen Seiner Traume Two deaths within one week weigh heavily on Commissario Brunetti: that of his dearly beloved mother, and that of a 10-year-old Roma girl found floating in a Venetian canal. Responding to the call of duty, Brunetti pays his last respects to his mother before concentrating fully on the case at hand: did the girl fall into the canal by accident or was she pushed? Perhaps her little brother knows more. But Brunetti’s attempts to speak with the Roma community in their encampment are futile; the Roma are so used to the police pinning felonies on them that they can’t imagine an inspector who actually wants to help them. It appears that the girl had broken into a luxurious palazzo and was caught stealing jewels and other valuables. Could it be that someone in the house grabbed her and threw her into the canal? Several prominent suspects begin to emerge. But more chilling is another discovery that Brunetti makes: the girl and her little brother were being pressured by someone to give him a share of the stolen goods. The identity of this person makes it all too clear to Brunetti why the Roma were so reluctant to talk to him... Directed by Sigi Rothemund, 2010. In German with English subtitles.

2/23 Looks Are Deceiving NETWORK PREMIERE! Original Title: Schoner Schein Commissario Brunetti usually loathes formal dinners with his blue-blood father-in-law, Count Falier. But this time, he meets Franca Cataldo, a fascinating woman whose face seems stuck in place after one too many facelifts. Brunetti is impressed by her literary acumen, however, and is eager to keep debating Dante and Ovid with her, to the distress of his wife Paola. Unfortunately, the Commissario has a murder to look after, however: Trucking entrepreneur Ranzato, who was involved in shady garbage-disposal deals with Franca's husband Maurizio, is found murdered. Brunetti is shocked to discover his father-in-law is somehow involved as well, with all clues pointing to the Mafioso Antonio Barbaro, ostensibly a greengrocer - who's having an affair with Franca Cataldo! Brunetti suspects he's blackmailing her, and proposes she turn state's witness against her lover. But Brunetti doesn't realize he's already in too deep in this fishy case, which is about much more that just a pile of garbage… Directed by Sigi Rothemund, 2012. In German with English subtitles.

Sundays

Private Eye Vares 9PM ET

Private investigator, ladies' man, hard-drinking pub regular - Jussi Vares is a hero poised between rock-hard determination and laid-back nonchalance. Created by bestselling Finnish crime author Reijo Maki, Vares has become the immensely popular protagonist of a series of crime novesl that have now found their way onto the screen. As played by Antti Reini, Vares radiates all the vulnerability, loneliness and death-defying dedication of a man who may not have found his place in life, but can pretty much do without it. His outward appearance alternates between scruffy - which helps him win the trust of the lowlifes he needs for his information - and spiffy - which helps him win the hearts of the ladies he wants to seduce. Vares can rely on the support of Lieutenant Hautavainio, who knows better than to rein him in, and the valuable assistance of ex-con Antidote, who still has underworld connections. Pretty blonde cab driver and exotic dancer Anna rounds off Vares' gallery of friends and helpers. Based in Turku on Finland's southwestern coast, Vares takes on cases that run the gamut from intimate family score-settlings to big-time Russian Mafia trouble. Distributed by Global Screen. In Finnish with English subtitles. Series Rating: TV14

2/3 Gambling Chip NETWORK PREMIERE! Vares has fallen in love with a woman who is soon found murdered. He's hired by her brother Timo to find the killer, but Timo himself starts acting suspiciously after he catches his wife in the arms of a dubious bank manager who's involved in a gigantic financial scam. Directed by Anders Engström, 2012.

2/10 Tango of Darkness NETWORK PREMIERE! Things aren't going well for Vares: he's in the crossfire of two vindictive men, his friend Ruuhio has disappeared, and he's getting nowhere in his investigation of the death of a famous tango singer. As his enemies close in on him, a car bomb explodes, changing everything... Directed by Lauri Törhönen, 2012.

Blood of the Vine 9PM ET

An eminent wine expert leads the investigation...

Benjamin Lebel is a leading light in his field: an internationally reputed wine expert, he publishes a keenly-awaited new guide every year. So it’s only natural that Police Inspector Barbaroux turns to him when he finds himself hunting a serial killer who combines murders and... Grand Crus! Aided by his assistant, young wine expert Virgile, and Mathilde, the head of his lab, Benjamin joins in the hunt. Benjamin’s intuition and his nose makes him want to solve the puzzling case, leading him to carry out a parallel investigation. In the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards, in the region of Cognac or in Champagne, Benjamin’s expertise goes way beyond liquors and the finest wines: having caught the investigative bug, Benjamin answers present for each new case. Whether it’s to find out who intentionally contaminated the vats at Château Erlange, who killed Baptiste Alulel, a highly gifted assembler of Cognac vintages, or who’s prepared to kill to get their hands on a plot of miraculous land, Benjamin, in the company of his two trusty partners, uses his nose to unravel the cases.

Pierre Arditi fills the role with elegance and virtuosity, a new kind of investigator in the heart of the vineyards and in the sumptuous settings of the loveliest wine-growing regions in France. Every conclusive episode features a guest who completes the team: Marisa Berenson, Judith Magre or Feodor Atkine, for example. Adapted from the crime collection published by FAYARD, THE BLOOD OF THE VINE is a series of full-bodied yet light thrillers! In French with English subtitles.

2/17 The Tears of Pasquin NETWORK PREMIERE! As eminent wine expert Benjamin Lebel prepares his new guide, Police Inspector Barbaroux requests his help with a very unusual case. The body of an old man has been discovered, lying next to a glass of wine – alongside eleven other empty glasses. Lebel is asked to identify the vintage, and before long he is running his own parallel investigation. Directed by Marc Rivière, 2010.

2/24 Le Coup de Jarnac NETWORK PREMIERE! Benjamin Lebel and his faithful assistant Silvere go to Jarnac to audit the Castle Aludel. The owner questions Benjamin’s expertise and turns him away, but the very next day a body is discovered on the castle grounds. Was this audit really the result of chance? Directed by Marc Rivière, 2011.

DAYTIME PROGRAMMING

News Morning News Block- 5:30 AM-Noon ET Weekdays Afternoon News Block- 1-3 PM ET Weekdays Evening News Block- 5-9 PM ET Weekdays

VTV4 News in English (TVPG) Daily at 4:30AM ET Domestic news and information distributed by VTV VietNam Television. Broadcast in English.

Health & Prevention Hablemos de Salud Saturdays, 2 PM ET Nationally-renowned cancer specialist and radio personality Dr. Elmer Huerta hosts this innovative, Spanish-language medical program. Produced at the MHz Networks studios just outside the nation’s capital, Hablemos de Salud features commentary from Dr. Huerta on general health topics, medical news, answers to viewer calls and interviews with guests from various health-related fields. In Spanish, with English captions.

Deutsche Welle Magazine Programs

Euromaxx Monday-Friday 12:30 PM ET DW-TV's magazine show bringing you the latest on lifestyle and entertainment in Europe. Distributed by Deutsche Welle TV, broadcast in English, CC.

Euromaxx Highlights Wednesday 5:00 AM ET The top stories from a whole week of euromaxx. The best and most exciting reports on lifestyle and culture across Europe. Make a regular date with euromaxx highlights - television for connoisseurs.

Global 3000 Monday 5:00 AM ET DW-TV’s new globalization magazine looks at the issues that are moving us today, and shows how people are living with the opportunities and risks of globalization. GLOBAL 3000 gives globalization a face. In English.

European Journal Wednesday 5:00 AM ET Direct from the DW-TV studio in Brussels, "European Journal" focuses on political and economic developments in the EU and the rest of Europe. European integration and Nato enlargement, EU reaction to the latest Basque terrorist attack, or a look at life on the divided island of Cyprus - "European Journal" brings you background analysis plus interviews with the experts and the people shaping events at the European level. Distributed by Deutsche Welle TV, broadcast in English.

Tomorrow Today Thursday 5:00 AM ET DW-TV’s science program TOMORROW TODAY focuses on current topics in research, and is aimed at anyone who is interested in ongoing projects in Germany and Europe. Our reports use terms and concepts that are easily understood, portrayed in interesting ways, and address the core issues at stake. The show presents a comprehensive overview of the latest trends in science and research. In English.

Drive it! Friday 5:00 AM ET drive it! brings you all the major new arrivals on the automobile market. What car's going to be available when, which cars are worth the money and what's really original about the new cars on the block? Produced by DW-TV. In English.

Saturdays

Deutsche Welle Magazine Programs Block 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET

Global 3000 DW-TV’s new globalization magazine looks at the issues that are moving us today, and shows how people are living with the opportunities and risks of globalization. GLOBAL 3000 gives globalization a face. In English.

European Journal Direct from the DW-TV studio in Brussels, "European Journal" focuses on political and economic developments in the EU and the rest of Europe. European integration and Nato enlargement, EU reaction to the latest Basque terrorist attack, or a look at life on the divided island of Cyprus - "European Journal" brings you background analysis plus interviews with the experts and the people shaping events at the European level. Distributed by Deutsche Welle TV, broadcast in English.

Tomorrow Today DW-TV’s science program TOMORROW TODAY focuses on current topics in research, and is aimed at anyone who is interested in ongoing projects in Germany and Europe. Our reports use terms and concepts that are easily understood, portrayed in interesting ways, and address the core issues at stake. The show presents a comprehensive overview of the latest trends in science and research. In English.

Drive it! drive it! brings you all the major new arrivals on the automobile market. What car's going to be available when, which cars are worth the money and what's really original about the new cars on the block? Produced by DW-TV. In English.

CCTV Documentary 3 PM ET Documentary programming featuring topics such as: History, Archeology, Natural Geography, Science and Society. Distributed by CCTV Documentary. Broadcast in English.

Sundays

After 10 (TVPG) Sundays at 12 PM ET Specialists from a variety of fields analyze the political, economical, social and cultural issues of Korean society. Distributed by Arirang TV and Radio Korea Media Group. Broadcast in English.

The Heat (TVPG) Sundays at 12:30 PM ET Tune in each week to this half-hour news and current affairs talk show as newsmakers and expert guests discuss issues with a global impact. Distributed by CCTV News. Broadcast in English.

World Affairs MHz Lecture Series

The Week in France 8 AM ET An in-depth look at the political and social events shaping France and Europe, hosted by Melissa Bell and Christophe Robeet. Produced by France 24. Broadcast in English.

This Week in the Americas 8:15 AM ET An in-depth look at the political and social events shaping The Americas, hosted by Melissa Bell and Christophe Robeet. Produced by France 24. Broadcast in English

CrossTalk (TVPG) 8:30 AM ET “CrossTalk” is the newest addition to the RT program lineup. This TV debate club presents hot- topic discussions on politics, business, newsmakers, global trends, present-day conflicts, dangers and challenges of modern world. Peter Lavelle poses hard, straightforward questions to his guests, and demands concrete answers in response. His guests are politicians, journalists, scientists - anyone who influences the decisions changing our world or plays a key role in forming public opinion. A special part of the “CrossTalk” program is anchored by renowned Russian journalist Elena Khanga. Broadcast in English.

World Affairs Today (TVG) Premieres Sundays at 9 AM ET!

"World Affairs Today" is a public information service of the World Affairs Council – Washington, DC. Each week the program is recorded in front of a live audience in Washington and focuses on a major global issue and foreign policy topic. Speakers include U.S. and foreign government officials, foreign policy experts, authors, journalists, economists, Nobel Laureates, and global business leaders.

Through these programs, viewers gain insights and a better understanding of the most challenging issues facing the United States and the world in the coming years. Join us as we explore World Affairs TODAY. Produced by Adam Krell, Auteur Productions, LTD. Broadcast in English.

2/3 @ 9AM - Beyond Who Won and Who Lost: Reviewing the Presidential Foreign Policy Debate (#414) 2/10 @ 9AM - 50 Years of Nuclear Crisis - From Cuba to Iran (#501) NETWORK PREMIERE! 2/17 @ 9AM - Is the Law of the Seas Treaty in the United States' Best Interests? (#502)NETWORK PREMIERE! 2/124 @ 9AM - Challenges to Society Building in Afghanistan (#503) NETWORK PREMIERE!

Foreign Policy

Global Ethics Forum (TVG) Premieres Sundays at 10:00 AM ET

How do global leaders make decisions? What moral codes guide them – and how do those codes evolve?

Global Ethics Forum is a weekly television show produced by the Carnegie Ethics Studio, a division of the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. Each week, different experts navigate the murky moral landscapes presented by global politics, development, and international business. New episodes often confront challenges relevant to current events, while episodes in the Carnegie Classics series address longer-term ethical topics.

2/3 @ 10AM - America in the 21st Century: A View from America with guest Gillian Tett (#517) NETWORK PREMIERE! 2/10 @ 10AM - No One's World: The West, the Rising Rest, and the Coming Global Turn with guest Charles A. Kupchan (#505) 2/17 @ 10AM - The "How" of Business Ethics in the Financial Sector with guest Mary C. Gentile (#506) 2/24 @ 10AM - Planet Money Tells the Story of Sovereign Debt with guests Caitlin Kenney & Zoe Chace (#507)

Wilson Forum 11:00 AM ET

Recorded live from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., the Wilson Forum explores big ideas through thought-provoking presentations featuring leading thinkers from the arenas of academia and public policy. The Forum features a wide spectrum of influential opinion leaders addressing a range of highly relevant global issues and challenges. The program represents the Woodrow Wilson Center’s mission to build bridges between the worlds of learning and public affairs for the purpose of creating a more informed discussion from which better policy can emerge.

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is the living, national memorial to the nation's 28th President. Established by Congress in 1968, and headquartered in Washington, D.C., it is a nonpartisan institution, supported by public and private funds, engaged in the study of national and world affairs. The Center establishes and maintains a neutral forum for free, open, and informed dialogue.

2/3 @ 11AM - Civil Discourse and A Grand Bargain - Lee Hamilton Lecture Serie (#508) 2/10 @ 11AM - Anticipatory Governance: Upgrading Government for the 21st Century (#509) 2/17 @ 11AM - Twenty Years of Independence: Reflections on Freedom and Democracy (#510) 2/24 @ 11AM - Defining American Priorities in the Middle East (#511)