Greta Van Susteren

Racing Huawei to 5G

The U.S. and China are racing to build the next information superhighway, called 5G. What is it, what does it mean for your digital future, and who is leading the race? Will it be Chinese tech company Huawei or a U.S. tech giant? We'll speak to experts and VOA reporters about what's really at stake in the race to 5G on Plugged In with Greta Van Susteren.

The Mueller Report

Special counsel Robert Mueller concluded his two-year investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Was it a complete and total exoneration, as President Donald Trump claims? Or is this just the start of a new round of congressional investigations? We speak to legal analysts and VOA reporters about what we can expect to see next.

Safety in the Skies

Two airplane crashes involving Boeing 737 MAX planes: Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Lion Air Flight 610, happen five months apart. More than 350 people are killed. Could it be pilot error or a defective aircraft?

HIV: Hope for a Cure

Are scientists any closer to finding a cure for AIDS? Research suggests the answer may be yes, after news that a third infected person is now HIV-free following a procedure involving stem cell transplants. We speak to experts and front-line providers about the latest treatments and medical advances and what they might mean for the millions of people infected with the HIV virus.

Unfinished Business

This week on Plugged In with Greta Van Susteren – fallout from the breakdown of talks between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. VOA correspondents who were in Hanoi analyze the situation and former U.N. Ambassador Bill Richardson explains the art of negotiation with North Korea.

Defeating Islamic State

This week on Plugged in with Greta Van Susteren, we ask if the game is over for the Islamic State terrorist group, and what should be done about Americans who sided with the enemy? We’ll speak to reporters, analysts and lawmakers for the answers.

VOA Interview: Debra Tice

The Tice family knows all too well the heartache of having a loved one detained or held hostage by hostile forces. Greta Van Susteren interviewed Debra Tice, the mother of missing journalist Austin Tice, who was detained by Syrian Forces in 2012 while covering the ongoing conflict in Syria.

American Hostages

This week on “Plugged In with Greta Van Susteren” Greta takes a look at the missing casualties of war – Americans held hostage by foreign governments or enemy combatants. Who are they, what is the government doing to free them, and what is it like for their families? The show features interviews with the families of detained Americans, lawmakers and a reporter who was held captive by Iran for 544 days.

2019 State of the Union

On this week’s show, we dissect President Donald Trump’s second State of the Union address. Did the president succeed in his call for unity and bipartisanship amid the deep political divisions surrounding his presidency? You will find analysis and insight from political experts and VOA reporters who cover politics and the White House.

US/China – 40 Years

This week Plugged In takes a look back at 40 years of diplomacy, as the United States and China mark the 40th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations.

Who is Your Smarthome Talking To?

Plugged In takes viewers inside this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for a look at the latest electronic devices and technology. Many promise to make our homes and our lives more efficient and more fun. But do these products really do what they claim, and what risks do they pose to your family’s privacy and security?

Myths and Realities of Climate Change

This week's Plugged In talks to climate experts and reporters from around the world on the myths and realities of climate change.

2018: In Memoriam

We remember some of the newsmakers we lost in 2018, including the 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush; Sen. John McCain; the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin; America's Pastor, Rev. Billy Graham; and other leaders and personalities from around the world. Our guests include Presidential historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin and VOA Africa 54 host Vincent Makori.

Brexit/Rohingya Update

This week Plugged In delves into the global impact of Britain’s plan to withdraw from the European Union. But the high profile divorce, called “Brexit” just got messier after UK Prime Minister Theresa May postponed a vote on her exit plan. Plus, we bring you an update on the Rohingya refugee crisis in Myanmar.

Death of President H.W. Bush; G-20 Summit in Argentina

This week's Plugged In looks at two major stories: the death of the 41st U.S. president, George Herbert Walker Bush, and the assembly of world leaders at the G-20 summit in Argentina. VOA’s Plugged In team was there to cover the major developments. The show includes exclusive interviews with U.S. President Donald Trump and Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, as well as analysis from VOA correspondents around the world.

VOA Interview: President Trump

President Donald Trump spoke to VOA contributor Greta Van Susteren in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he is taking part in the G20 Summit.

VOA Interview With President Trump

Highlights From VOA Contributor Greta Van Susteren's Interview With President Trump

Trump spoke to VOA contributor Greta Van Susteren in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pakistan's Bibi Blasphemy Case

This week, Plugged in with Greta Van Susteren looks at the case of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman who was jailed and sentenced to death for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad. Her acquittal last month sparked violence and protests in major Pakistani cities and renewed the debate over blasphemy laws around the world.

2018 US Midterm Elections

Plugged In looks at the results of the 2018 Midterms. What do the results mean for the Trump administration's political and international agenda? Our guests are: spokesperson for former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Justin Sayfie; former Florida Congressman Patrick Murphy; Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty; VOA Correspondent Jim Malone, plus several VOA correspondents around the world.