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The Take is a daily interview-driven international news podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal. Each episode focuses on conversations with journalists and people directly impacted by the news of the day, offering our listeners the context necessary to understand what's in the headlines.
With millions of global listens, it's clear the conversations we're having on The Take are worth hearing. And critics think so too. The show has won the Online Journalism Awards, the Signal Awards, Lovie Awards, and Anthem Awards, among others.
- 1111 - What it means to give birth in Gaza
Lubna Al Rayyes dreamed about having a child. When she found out that meant having a Caesarean section in Gaza, her dream became a nightmare. Israel’s war on Gaza meant maternity wards were shut down. She had two choices: deliver on her own, or find a way out.
In this episode:
Gabrielle Berbey (@gabrielleberbey), Reporter and Producer, Reveal Salman Ahad Khan (@salmanahadk), Reporter and Producer, RevealEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Chloe K. Li with our host Natasha Del Toro, in for Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr, Catherine Nouhan, and Manahil Naveed fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 1110 - US approves $14 billion to Israel, blocks Palestine UN membership
We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. The US voted against granting Palestinians full UN membership. Israel attacked Iran. The US Congress approved more military aid to Israel.
It is day 198 of the war. More than 34,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.
In this episode:
Gabriel Elizondo, (@elizondogabriel), Al Jazeera Correspondent Akram Al Satarri, Freelance journalist Dorsa Jabbari, (@DorsaJabbari), Al Jazeera Correspondent Shihab Rattansi, (@shihab_rattansi) Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 21 Apr 2024 - 1109 - Another Take: No war with Iran — but no peace, either
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on February 3rd, 2020. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
At the beginning of 2020, under the presidency of Donald Trump, the US and Iran stepped back from the edge of war. But Trump did bring more than a thousand sanctions, and for Iranians, that has meant normal life often feels like war.
In this episode:
Dorsa Jabbari (@DorsaJabbari), Al Jazeera Correspondent Lili Ghazian, Founder and Owner at AroosiEpisode credits:
This episode was updated by Amy Walters. The original production team was Alexandra Locke, Dina Kesbeh, Amy Walters, Ney Alvarez, Priyanka Tilve, and host, Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 1108 - What would a third Modi term mean for India?
The world’s largest election begins Friday in India, with close to one billion registered voters. Narendra Modi, the incumbent, remains extremely popular, but his Hindu nationalist agenda has come at the expense of minority rights. So, what would a third term of Modi mean for India?
In this episode:
Sidharth Bhatia (@bombaywallah), Founding Editor, The WireEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra and Fahrinisa Campana with Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Manahil Naveed and Catherine Nouhan fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 1107 - After Iran struck Israel, how did Jordan and Lebanon react?
As the world awaits Israel’s reaction to Iran’s attacks, we look at two of its neighbors: Lebanon and Jordan, and their very different responses to what's already happened. What can they tell us about what’s to come?
In this episode:
Nabih Bulos (@nabihbulos), Middle East Bureau Chief, Los Angeles TimesEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders and Sonia Bhagat with our host Malika Bilal. Catherine Nouhan fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 1106 - As missiles fly above, settler violence surges in the West Bank
While Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank watched Iranian missiles flying overhead en route to Israeli targets, they also had to contend with another fire on the ground. Armed Israeli settlers stormed Palestinian villages on Saturday night. The attacks are part of a wider escalation of violence Palestinians in the West Bank have faced since October 7.
In this episode:
Nida’ Ibrahim (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera Correspondent Hamdah Salhut (@hamdahsalhut), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Fahrinisa Campana with our host Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr, Catherine Nouhan, and Manahil Naveed fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 1105 - Remembering one year of war in Sudan
April 15 marks one year since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and its paramilitary rival the Rapid Support Forces. The war has caused the largest displacement crisis in the world and a looming famine. We hear from previous guests to find out what the past year has been like, and what they still hold on to.
In this episode:
Hamid Khalahfallah (@HamidMurtada), Policy Analyst Nisrin Elamin (@minlayla77), Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of Toronto Mat Nashed (@MatNashed), Journalist Kholood Khair (@KholoodKhair), Founding Director, Confluence AdvisoryEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Miranda Lin with our host Natasha Del Toro, in for Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin, Catherine Nouhan, and Manahil Naveed fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 1104 - How Iran’s attack on Israel unfolded
Iran launched a direct attack on Israel on Saturday for the first time, firing more than 300 drones and missiles. Most were intercepted by Israel and its allies. What exactly happened, and how might Israel respond?
In this episode:
Dorsa Jabbari (@DorsaJabbari), Al Jazeera Correspondent Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent Alex Gatopoulos (@AlexGatopoulos), Al Jazeera Defense Editor Ali Harb (@HarbPeace), Al Jazeera Journalist Maziar Motamedi (@MotamediMaziar), Al Jazeera JournalistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei, Amy Walters and David Enders with Natasha Del Toro in for Malika Bilal. Amy Walters fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 1103 - Iran attacks Israel, Gaza’s second city is destroyed
We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Iran directly attacked targets in Israel. Gaza's second largest city is destroyed.
It's day 191 of the war. More than 33,600 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.
In this episode:
Imran Khan (@ajimran), Al Jazeera Correspondent Dorsa Jabbari, (@DorsaJabbari), Al Jazeera Correspondent Heidi Zhou-Castro, (@HeidiZhouCastro) Al Jazeera Correspondent Akram Al Satarri, Freelance journalistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 1102 - Another Take: Why was Iran’s top nuclear scientist assassinated?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on December 7, 2020. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Many Iranians had no idea who Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was when he was assassinated at the end of November 2020. But intelligence services in Israel and the United States had been tracking Iran’s top nuclear scientist for years.
So what happened that day, and what will it mean for Iran? We are exploring Fakhrizadeh’s story and the future of US-Iran relations.
In this episode:
Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera journalist in Tehran, Iran.Episode credits:
This episode was updated by Amy Walters. The original production team was Amy Walters with our host, Malika Bilal
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Sat, 13 Apr 2024 - 1101 - Ten years after ‘Bring Back Our Girls,’ Nigeria’s kidnappings continue
Since the armed group Boko Haram kidnapped nearly 300 students in 2014 at an all-girls school in the town of Chibok, abductions have become a recurrent fixture in Nigeria, especially in the northern regions. Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and has one of the strongest military forces on the continent, so why does the government still grapple with mass kidnappings?
In this episode:
Bukky Shonibare (@BukkyShonibare), Co-Founder of Bring Back Our Girls MovementEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili andKhaled Soltan with our host Natasha Del Toro, in for Malika Bilal. Sonia Bhagat, Catherine Nouhan, and Manahil Naveed fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 1100 - How much of Americans’ tax money funds war?
Interest in tax resistance is spiking in the US, ahead of the April 15 deadline when most Americans’ tax bills will come due. How many of them know where those tax dollars go, and how much of those taxes fund wars around the world?
In this episode:
Lindsay Koshgarian (@lindsaykosh), Program Director of the National Priorities Project at the Institute for Policy StudiesEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders and Fahrinisa Campana with our host Natasha Del Toro, in for Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr and Sonia Bhagat fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 1099 - How do the hungry mark Eid al-Fitr in Gaza?
In Gaza, Palestinian Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday while enduring the ongoing violence and starvation of Israel’s war. We revisit memories from the Ramadan season one year ago to see what has changed and what remains.
In this episode:
Maram Humaid (@MaramGaza), Al Jazeera Journalist Banias Humaid, Daughter of Maram Humaid Siham Abu Shaaban, Displaced Palestinian in GazaEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Khaled Soltan with our host Natasha Del Toro, in for Malika Bilal. Sonia Bhagat, Catherine Nouhan, and Manahil Naveed fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 1098 - Behind the Dior bag at the center of South Korean politics
South Korea’s First Lady has been surrounded by scandal since before her husband, Yoon Suk-yeol, was elected president in 2022. Most recently, she’s come under fire after a secretly-recorded video showed her accepting a lavish gift from a controversial pastor. Will the Dior bag scandal affect the ruling party in Wednesday’s parliamentary elections?
In this episode:
Raphael Rashid (@koryodynasty), Freelance JournalistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana and Chloe K. Li with our host Natasha Del Toro. Zaina Badr and Sonia Bhagat fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 1097 - Where in the world is Jair Bolsonaro?
Jair Bolsonaro, facing legal troubles at home, is looking for help abroad. Since his passport was seized earlier this year, the former Brazilian president has spent the night in the Hungarian Embassy in Brazil and requested his passport to visit Israel. What's behind his transnational relationships?
In this episode:
Guilherme Casarões (@GCasaroes), Political Scientist, Getulio Vargas FoundationEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin, Zaina Badr, and Manahil Naveed fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 1096 - Biden calls for ceasefire as war enters sixth month
We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. U.S. President Joe Biden said an immediate ceasefire was necessary in Gaza, where people were preparing for the end of Ramadan.
Israel's further use of AI in choosing military targets was revealed. The war is in its 184th day. More than 33,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.
In this episode:
Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera Correspondent Akram Al Satarri, Freelance journalist Hind Al Khoudary (@Hind_Gaza), Journalist for Al Jazeera Hamdah Salhut (@hamdahsalhut), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 07 Apr 2024 - 1095 - Another Take: Revisiting Spain’s Luis Rubiales resignation
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 11th, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Spain won a historic victory at the Women’s World Cup, marking the country’s first-ever win. But in the weeks since, there’s been nothing but controversy. On Sunday, that culminated in a highly-publicized resignation from head of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales. Calls for him to resign first started after he gave an unwanted kiss to player Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup. Now, with all eyes on Spanish football, how much further can Spain’s women's football players get to scoring proper treatment?
In this episode:
Gemma Soler (@gemma_soler), Sports JournalistEpisode credits:
This episode was updated by Amy Walters. The original production team wasChloe K. Li, with Ashish Malhotra and our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 - 1094 - Did Israel intentionally target a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza?
An investigation by Al Jazeera’s Sanad verification agency found that Israeli drones intentionally hit three vehicles carrying members of the charity group World Central Kitchen. The killing of these foreign volunteers adds to a death toll of hundreds of Palestinian aid workers killed since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza.
In this episode:
Alex Gatopoulos (@alexgatopoulos), Al Jazeera Defense EditorEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Miranda Lin with our host Kevin Hirten. Fahrinisa Campana and Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 1093 - Layoffs are decimating the media industry. Who profits?
Journalists are calling it a bloodbath. The US media industry has been decimated by some of the worst layoffs in decades. At the center of these changes are the private equity companies whose investments can make or break an outlet. What do these layoffs mean for the future of journalism?
In this episode:
Andy Hirschfeld (@andyreports), Business JournalistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana and Chloe K. Li with our host Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr and Sarí el-Khalili fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
Read Andy's article here.
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Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 1092 - Will Israel’s protests change Netanyahu’s calculus?
Massive anti-government protests in Israel are putting pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the release of captives and early elections. Netanyahu has staked his political future on the war on Gaza. Will his career survive it?
In this episode:
Hamdah Salhut (@hamdahsalhut), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Khaled Soltan with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin and Zaina Badr fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 1091 - Where are Hong Kong’s protesters now?
Many of Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy activists have been arrested, intimidated, or forced into exile in recent years as mainland China tightens its control. The latest security law to be passed, known as Article 23, has been called the “last nail in the coffin” for Hong Kong’s civil society. But those who still hold hope for change in the region are searching for new ways to keep the protest movement alive.
In this episode:
Patrick Fok (@PaddyFok), Journalist Samuel Chu (@SamuelMChu), Exiled Activist Anna Kwok (@AnnaKwokFY), Exiled ActivistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Miranda Lin with our host Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 1090 - Tracing the illicit trail to shark fin soup
One bowl of shark fin soup can cost hundreds of dollars, but the illegal practice of poaching those fins comes at an even steeper price. More than a hundred million sharks are killed annually. We dive in to find out how this is happening and what’s being done to save the sharks.
In this episode:
Josh Rushing (@joshrushing), Senior Correspondent for Al Jazeera’s Fault Lines (@AJFaultLines)Watch the Fault Lines documentary The Shark Fin Hunters here.
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Zaina Badr with guest host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra and Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik, and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 01 Apr 2024 - 1089 - US approves more arms to Israel, Palestinians drown for aid
We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. The war is in its 177th day. Palestinians in Gaza again died seeking aid. The U.S. approved further arms for Israel. Israel intensified strikes in Syria and Lebanon. More than 32,700 Palestinians in Gaza have now been killed.
In this episode:
Akram Al Satarri, Freelance journalist Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Imran Khan (@ajimran), Journalist for Al JazeeraEpisode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 1088 - Another Take: Can Korean sea women survive climate change?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 9th, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Korean “sea women,” or the Haenyeo, have made a living freediving off Jeju Island for centuries. Many of them supported entire families with their harvest and became part of an ancient tradition of female breadwinners in Korea since the 17th century. They played a vital role in the island’s recovery through colonialism and the Cold War. But now, with rising sea temperatures and decreasing harvests, will we see this tradition disappear?
In this episode:
Anna Kook, (@annakook), AJ+ Field ReporterEpisode credits:
This episode was updated by Fahrinisa Campana and Joe Plourde. The original production team wasKhaled Soltan with Miranda Lin and host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 1087 - The meaning of Easter in Palestine
Easter holds special meaning for Christian Palestinians. For Good Friday, we speak to a Palestinian pastor raised in Bethlehem who underlines the parallels between the Israeli oppression of his people and the crucifixion of Jesus at the center of his faith.
In this episode:
Reverend Dr. Munther Isaac (@MuntherIsaac), Evangelical Lutheran Pastor in BethlehemEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 1086 - October 7: Al Jazeera investigates
After a months-long forensic analysis into the events of October 7, Al Jazeera’s investigative team reveals its findings. What happened that day?
In this episode:
Richard Sanders, Director of ‘October 7’, Al Jazeera Investigative UnitWatch the film:
October 7 – Al Jazeera InvestigationsEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei and Amy Walters, with guest host Kevin Hirten in for Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 1085 - UN Security Council votes for a Gaza ceasefire. Will it happen?
The United Nations Security Council has demanded an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. After vetoing three previous resolutions, the US abstained this time around. The Take looks into the politics of the vote, and whether or not it will change the reality on the ground in Gaza.
In this episode:
Anade Situma (@Anade_Situma), Al Jazeera Senior UN Producer Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera White House CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and David Enders with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li, Zaina Badr, and Fahrinisa Campana fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 1084 - What does the Moscow attack mean for Vladimir Putin?
Russia has charged four men for the attack on Friday that killed at least 137 people in Moscow. ISIL-K has claimed responsibility, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed Ukraine. Putin is just coming off another election victory, and has long promised the country security. Will the worst attack on civilians in Moscow in more than a decade have an effect on his power?
In this episode:
Dorsa Jabbari (@DorsaJabbari), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders and Fahrinisa Campana with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 1083 - SpaceX spy satellites are coming to Earth's orbit
A US intelligence agency has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to build a vast network of spy satellites, according to exclusive reporting by Reuters, and sparking criticism from rival space powers China and Russia. What does this new agreement mean for the global space race?
In this episode:
Joey Roulette (@joroulette), Reuters Space ReporterEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra and Chloe K. Li with our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 1082 - In Gaza, hospital siege continues as US resolution vetoed at UN
We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. The war is in its 170th day. The Israeli military siege of Gaza's largest hospital continued. A vote on a new UN ceasefire resolution is expected. Israeli forces once more shot and killed Palestinians seeking aid. More than 32,000 Palestinians in Gaza have now been killed.
In this episode:
Anas Al Sharif (@AnasAlSharif0), Journalist for Al Jazeera Gabriel Elizondo (@elizondogabriel), Al Jazeera Correspondent Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 24 Mar 2024 - 1081 - Another Take: Is the 4-day week the future of work?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. This week, we're revisiting a global study that found a 4-day working week resulted in a high level of satisfaction on the part of both employers and employees.
This originally aired on May 31, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Are we on the verge of another workplace revolution? It’s possible to work fewer hours and keep the same level of pay and productivity, according to results of the largest-ever trial of a four-day workweek held in the United Kingdom. Traditional work routines were upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, and there’s increased demand for more flexible schedules. But in many parts of the world, even a five-day week is a luxury. So can a four-day workweek work for everyone?
In this episode:
Juliet Schor (@JulietSchor), Sociology Professor at Boston College and Lead Researcher, 4-Day Week Global Wen Fan, Associate Professor at Boston College and Researcher, 4-Day Week Global Kıvanç Eliaçık (@Diskinsesi), International Director for the Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DISK) Ignacia López, Chilean Labor Lawyer Jaya Dass (@Randstad_SG), Managing Director of Permanent Recruitment in Asia Pacific at RandstadEpisode credits:
This episode was updated by Fahrinisa Campana and Joe Plourde. The original production team was Miranda Lin, Khaled Soltan, Tim St. Clair, and our host, Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Sat, 23 Mar 2024 - 1080 - Senegal won back its election, but who will win the vote?
Senegal’s democracy was teetering after the presidential election was postponed. Now, it’s back on track and slated for this Sunday, but what will the country’s voters choose for their future?
In this episode:
Nicolas Haque (@nicolashaque), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, David Enders and Amy Walters with our host Malika Bilal. David Enders and Khaled Soltan fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 1079 - The strength and agony of Gaza’s mothers
Finding enough diapers has become an almost impossible task in Gaza, nearly six months since Israel’s war began. As much of the Arab world celebrates Mother’s Day, we learn what raising a family in a war zone is really like.
In this episode:
Eman Basher (@sometimespooh), Teacher, Writer and Mother from Gaza
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Miranda Lin with our host Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr and Sarí el-Khalili fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
Special shoutout to Eman’s mother, Rehab Kullab.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 1078 - Why has Israel launched an attack on al-Shifa Hospital again?
Israeli forces attack Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital for the fourth time Monday, beating and detaining Al Jazeera correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul, in the process. Why is this hospital a target this time?
In this episode:
Biesan Abu-Kwaik (@BiesanAK), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders, Fahrinisa Campana, and Amy Walters with our host Malika Bilal. Sarí el-Khalili and Zaina Badr fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 1077 - Is Romania's labor shortage fueling exploitation?
Migrant workers, mainly from countries like Nepal, India, and Pakistan, are moving to Romania as Romanians leave for higher-paying jobs in the European Union. But many must repay massive debts to agents who helped them get the work. And often, it’s a story of dashed hopes and expectations.
In this episode:
Radu Stochita (@stochita_radu), JournalistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin andSarí el-Khalilifact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 1076 - Is a US bill to ban TikTok a step down a slippery slope?
A potential US TikTok ban is edging closer into becoming law. The House of Representatives passed a bill that would effectively ban the app, citing national security concerns. If the bill makes it through the Senate, President Joe Biden has indicated he would sign it into law. But protesting TikTok users say targeting one app also targets freedom of information and creators’ livelihoods.
In this episode:
Alexander Howard (@digiphile), Author & Analyst of Digital Government Issues Callie Goodwin (@CallieGoodwin), Founder of Sparks of Joy CoEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Ashish Malhotra, Negin Owliaei and Amy Walters with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K Li and Khaled Soltan fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 1075 - Aid reaches Gaza by ship, Israeli attacks against aid continue
We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Aid reached Gaza by ship as Israel continued to prevent significant delivery by land crossings. Hamas presented a plan for a truce and ceasefire. Israel widened its strikes in Lebanon. The war is now in its 163rd day.
In this episode:
Hind Al Khoudary (@Hind_Gaza), Journalist for Al Jazeera Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@TareqAzzom), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, in for Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 1074 - Another Take: Will Vladimir Putin go nuclear?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin seems set to win his fifth term as president as voters head to the polls this weekend. Days before the voting began, Putin confirmed that Russia was prepared for nuclear war. Today, we’re going back to an episode digging into similar statements made by Putin.
It originally aired on October 21st, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
In this episode:
Alex Gatopoulos (@alexgatopoulos), Al Jazeera Defence Editor Gerhard Mangott (@gerhard_mangott), Professor of International Relations, University of InnsbruckEpisode credits:
This episode was updated by Amy Walters. The original production team was Ashish Malhotra, Chloe K. Li, Ruby Zaman, Negin Owliaei, Amy Walters, Alexandra Locke, Ney Alvarez, and our host, Halla Mohieddeen in for Malika Bilal. Tim St. Clair mixed this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 1073 - Thirteen years later, has the world forgotten Syria?
Thirteen years ago, Syrians took to the streets to stand up against the government of Bashar al-Assad. The war that followed has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced more than 12 million. Today, al-Assad is still in power. Has the world abandoned Syria?
In this episode:
Alia Malek (@AliaMalek), Journalist, Lawyer, and Author of The Home That Was Our Country: A Memoir of SyriaEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders, Chloe K. Li, Negin Owliaei and Amy Walters with our host Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan and Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 1072 - What the manipulated Kate Middleton photo says about UK media
Where is Kate Middleton? Aside from a pair of paparazzi shots, the Princess of Wales hasn’t been seen in public since Kensington Palace announced she was having surgery in January. A doctored photo released on Sunday only fueled more rumours over her public absence. What does the public relations debacle say about the state of the royal family, and the media that covers it?
In this episode:
Afua Hagan (@afuathescot), Journalist and Royal CommentatorEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Khaled Soltan and Chloe K. Li, with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 1071 - Why are millions scanning their eyes for Worldcoin?
Worldcoin has people lining up all over the world to let silver orbs scan their eyes for the promise of free cryptocurrency. But governments are now shutting down operations. There are concerns about collecting data and blurry lines around consent. So where will Worldcoin go next?
In this episode:
Russell Brandom (@RusselBrandom), Rest of World US Tech Editor David Gerard (@davidgerard), Author of Attack of the 50 Foot BlockchainEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra and Sarí el-Khalili with our guest host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin and Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 1070 - Why is Mexico City running out of water?
Mexico City’s residents are approaching a “day zero” where the government will no longer be able to provide them water. A city that was once built on water is now nearly dried up. How did this happen and what is being done to fix it?
In this episode:
Alejandra Cuellar (@ale_cuellar), Environmental Reporter, Dialogo Chino Addi Palacios, Indigenous ActivistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Ashish Malhotra with our host Malika Bilal. Negin Owliaei fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 1069 - Observing Ramadan against the backdrop of war
Ramadan this year for Palestinian Muslims looks different around the world. In the US and in Gaza, we hear how people have found solace in faith during Israel’s war, and what it means to refocus during a holy month.
In this episode:
Deanna Othman (@deannaothman), Freelance JournalistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 1068 - US announces more aid to Gaza as falling air drops fail to open
We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. At least 25 people have starved to death in Gaza. The US said it would provide more aid as aerial drops killed at least five people. Palestinians prepared for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, despite the war, which is now in its 156th day.
In this episode:
Akram Al Sattari, Freelance Journalist Imran Khan (@ajimran), Al Jazeera Correspondent Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, in for Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 10 Mar 2024 - 1067 - Another Take: Can Portugal confront its racist history?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. Portugal is holding its general election on Sunday.
This originally aired on October 7, 2020. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Portugal’s antiracist movement had its largest protest in recent memory after George Floyd was killed by US police. The protest wasn’t only about an injustice an ocean away, but part of an ongoing struggle in a country that looks back fondly on its colonial past. What’s behind Portugal’s rosy view of history, and how does that affect Black activists fighting for their rights today?
In this episode:
Cristina Roldão, Sociologist and Activist Helena Vicente (@helenavicente__), Researcher and Activist with Grupo EduCAR (@grp.educar)Episode credits:
This episode was updated by Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was Negin Owliaei, Ney Alvarez, Dina Kesbeh, Alexandra Locke, Priyanka Tilve, Amy Walters, Stacey Samuel, Natalia Aldana, and our host Malika Bilal..
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 - 1066 - Sudan's new normal
Sudan’s civil war is nearly one year old, with no end in sight and the UN warning that five million people are at risk of starvation.
In this episode:
Hiba Morgan (@hiba_morgan), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders and Sonia Bhagat with our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra and Sarí el-Khalili fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 1065 - Gaza’s starvation looms over Biden’s State of the Union address
Will airdrops of food help people of Gaza on the brink of famine? That’s the case the Biden administration is making to the public as Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz visited Washington this week. Meanwhile, as Israel blocks aid, Palestinians are being forced to take extreme measures to avoid starvation.
In this episode:
Ali Harb (@Harbpeace), Al Jazeera Senior Producer Omar Abdel-Mannan (@Dr_Omar_AM), Pediatric Neurologist & Co-Founder, Health Workers 4 Palestine (@HealthWorkers4Pal)Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Miranda Lin and Sarí el-Khalili with our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra and Zaina Badr fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 1064 - Have Haiti’s gangs launched a coup?
Gangs freed thousands of prison inmates and attacked the country’s main airport, all while Prime Minister Ariel Henry is absent from the country. Haiti is under a state of emergency. What comes next?
In this episode:
Harold Isaac (@haroldisaac), Freelance JournalistFor more:
Has Haiti been kidnapped by gangs?
Episode credits:This episode was produced by David Enders, Khaled Soltan and Chloe K. Li with our host Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr and Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 1063 - From India to Ukraine: the South Asians fighting in Russia’s war
Hundreds of South Asians are fighting Russia’s war on Ukraine, including from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. They face physical danger and a language barrier, and some have disappeared or died. How did they end up there? And what are their governments doing to find out what happened to them?
In this episode:
Minelle Fernandez, Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Sarí el-Khalili with our host Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr and Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 1062 - Super Tuesday: Will an 'uncommitted' vote risk Biden's reelection?
In Michigan, 100,000 protest votes have made waves across Democrats’ primary elections nationwide, just as the presidential election season is starting in earnest. The 'uncommitted' vote was far more successful than organizers expected. Now that this protest vote is here, and not going away, we look at why these votes matter and where it leaves President Joe Biden going into Super Tuesday.
In this episode:
Andy Levin (@RepAndyLevin), Former Michigan Congressman Ali Harb (@Harbpeace), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana and Sonia Bhagat with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 1061 - Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Egypt without Israel
We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Desperately needed food and aid supplies are being airdropped into Gaza, but Palestinians and global aid groups say they’re far from enough. Israeli attacks on aid convoys are worsening the threat of widespread famine. And ceasefire negotiations resume in Cairo, though hopes for a lasting deal remain dim.
In this episode:
Akram Al Sattari, Freelance Gaza Journalist Willem Marx (@WillemMarx), Al Jazeera Journalist Ramesh Rajasingham (@rajasingham_UN), OCHA Deputy Head Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Miranda Lin and mixed by Amy Walters, in for Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 1060 - Another Take: When it comes to Gaza, when is it a war crime?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again.
In October, Israel issued its first evacuation order in Gaza, demanding all Palestinians in Gaza’s largest city move south. Today, we’re revisiting what that meant under international humanitarian law.
This episode originally aired on October 18, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
In this episode:
Taghreed El-Khodary (@Taghreed1), Journalist Giulia Marini, International Advocacy Officer at Al Mezan Center for Human RightsEpisode credits:
This episode was updated by Negin Owliaei. The original production team was Fahrinisa Campana, Amy Walters and our host, Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 1059 - Palestinians were seeking food in Gaza City. Israeli forces opened fire.
Hundreds of Palestinians in desperate need of food were gathered waiting for aid trucks on Gaza City’s Al-Rashid Street. Israeli forces fired on the crowd, killing more than 100 people. Some 700 others have been wounded. The Israeli military says their troops felt threatened. We hear how one of Gaza’s bloodiest days unfolded.
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Amy Walters and Sarí el-Khalili with our host Malika Bilal. Sarí el-Khalili and Amy Walters fact checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 1058 - After local elections in Israel, what comes next?
In Israel’s first election since the October 7 attacks by Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not on the ballot. But Netanyahu’s party, Likud, did well, even as Israelis are out on the street protesting against him. What does this tell us about Israeli public opinion and the direction of the war ahead?
In this episode:
Willem Marx (@WillemMarx), Al Jazeera JournalistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Amy Walters and Khaled Soltan with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li and Zaina Badr fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 1057 - ‘An extreme act’: Why Aaron Bushnell self-immolated for Gaza
Aaron Bushnell, a member of the US air force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an act of political protest over Israel’s war in Gaza. Bushnell livestreamed his death, saying he no longer wanted to be complicit in genocide. How will his message resonate?
In this episode:
Talia Jane (@taliaotg), Independent Journalist Lupe Barboza, Friend of Aaron Bushnell Archana Kaku, Assistant Professor, The College of William & MaryEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Ashish Malhotra with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 1056 - What’s behind the armed conflict in eastern DR Congo?
Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in resources, from gold and diamonds to coltan, used to power mobile phones. It’s also the site of recent heavy fighting between government forces and the rebel group, M23, and whoever emerges on top will have control of the region’s wealth. But trapped in the middle are Congolese civilians. As the fighting intensifies, where will they go?
In this episode:
Catherine Soi (@cate_soi), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana and Sarí el-Khalili with our host, Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li and Sarí el-Khalili fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 1055 - ‘Where globalism goes to die’: inside the US right at CPAC
It’s billed as the most influential gathering of conservatives in the world: CPAC, or the Conservative Political Action Conference. In the past, it’s brought US Republican leaders together with activists on the right. In recent years, though, it’s catered to one particular leader – former US President Donald Trump.
In this episode:
Will Sommer (@WillSommer), Washington Post Media ReporterEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei and Chloe K. Li with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin and Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 1054 - Starvation in Gaza as Israelis protest against Netanyahu's government
We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Hunger is killing Palestinians in Gaza. Protests continue in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and its handling of the war. There were reports of a possible breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. And the International Court of Justice will continue to hear testimony on Israel's occupation of Palestinian land.
In this episode:
Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent Bernard Smith (@JazeeraBernard), Al Jazeera Correspondent James Bays (@baysontheroad), Al Jazeera Diplomatic EditorEpisode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, in for Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 25 Feb 2024 - 1053 - Another Take: Why did Honduras extradite its former president to the US?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. This week, a criminal trial started for the former president of Honduras.This originally aired on April 4, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Less than three weeks after he finished his presidency, Juan Orlando Hernandez was arrested. United States prosecutors accused the former president of Honduras of being involved in a drug-trafficking ring with his younger brother, Tony. So how did Hernandez and his family become entangled in a cocaine and weapons trafficking scandal that may lead to his extradition to the US?
In this episode:
Manuel Rapalo, Al Jazeera Correspondent in Mexico (@Manuel_Rapalo)Connect with The Take:
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Sat, 24 Feb 2024 - 1052 - What will happen to Julian Assange if he is extradited?
Stella Assange is now waiting for a decision on the extradition of her husband Julian, the founder of WikiLeaks, from the United Kingdom to the United States on charges of espionage. If he’s transferred to the US, Stella says it's not just Julian that faces grave consequences, but journalism itself.
In this episode:
Stella Assange (@Stella_Assange), Human Rights LawyerEpisode credits:
This episode was produced bySarí el-Khaliliand Sonia Bhagat with our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra and Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 1051 - What could a ruling on Israeli occupation mean for Palestine’s future?
Will the International Court of Justice declare Israel’s occupation of Palestine illegal? The case, brought by Palestinian representatives, is the second time in as many months that the court has heard a case on Israel and Palestine. 52 countries are participating. What will the ICJ do?
In this episode:
Bernard Smith (@JazeeraBernard), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders and Zaina Badr with our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 1050 - As US faith leaders call for a ceasefire, will the Biden administration listen?
As the US government resists calls for a ceasefire, a coalition of faith leaders, artists and activists in the US are on a 240-kilometer journey to Washington DC, in what they’re calling a “Pilgrimage for Peace.” Their goal is to convince the Biden administration to halt all weapons funding to Israel and push for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine.
In this episode:
Rev. Stephen A. Green (@greentherev), Faith for Black Lives ChairEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li, Ashish Malhotra and Miranda Lin with our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 1049 - Two years on: When will the Ukraine war end?
“Outnumbered and outgunned.” With Russian forces firmly planted in Ukraine and half a million people dead and wounded, one Ukrainian journalist takes stock of all she’s seen, two years after Russia invaded. So when and how will this war end? And what happens if Ukraine loses?
In this episode:
Kateryna Malofieieva (@KatyaMalofeyeva), Freelance JournalistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and our host Kevin Hirten in for Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin and Zaina Badr fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 1048 - The story of Hind Rajab
Six-year-old Hind Rajab spent three hours on the phone with Palestinian emergency services, crying for help, stranded in a car under Israeli fire in Gaza. Her relatives were killed while trying to escape. 12 days later, she was found dead. What happened after Hind’s phone line went dark?
In this episode:
Nebal Farsakh (@FarsakhNebal), Director of Media at the Palestine Red Crescent Society Rana Faqih, Disaster Preparedness and Response Coordinator Hisham Mhanna (@MhannaHesham), ICRC Spokesperson in GazaEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Fahrinisa Campana and Sarí el-Khalili with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 1047 - Gaza’s Nasser Hospital ‘out of service’ after Israel raid
We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. The largest hospital still functioning in Gaza is ‘completely out of service’ after a raid by Israeli forces. Deadly air strikes in Lebanon threaten to shift Israel’s fight with Hezbollah. Protesters rally around the world, including inside Israel.
In this episode:
Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinaKhodrAlJaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, World Health Organization Representative for Occupied Palestinian TerritoryEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Miranda Lin and mixed by Amy Walters, in for Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 18 Feb 2024 - 1046 - Another Take: Who is Alexey Navalny?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. On Friday, Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny died in an Arctic prison while serving 19 years behind bars. Today, we look back at his history.
This originally aired on March 26, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Alexey Navalny is a man with many titles: Russian dissident, opposition leader, activist, investigator, lawyer. Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly refuses to say his name. But this larger-than-life persona leaves out a crucial part of Navalny’s past — his history of nationalism.
In this episode:
Mansur Mirovalev (@mirovalev), Journalist Natalia Antonova (@NataliaAntonova), JournalistEpisode credits:
This episode was updated by Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was Priyanka Tilve, Negin Owliaei, Alexandra Locke, Ney Alvarez, Dina Kesbeh, Amy Walters, Natalia Aldana, Stacey Samuel, and our host Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Sat, 17 Feb 2024 - 1045 - As Israel attacks Rafah, how will Egypt respond at the border?
Will Israel invade Rafah? 1.5 million Palestinians are trapped at Gaza’s southernmost point, after being pushed there during months of relentless Israeli attacks. That’s put the spotlight on Egypt, which shares a border and complicated history with Gaza.
In this episode:
Mirette F. Mabrouk (@mmabrouk), Middle East Institute Senior Fellow Youmna ElSayed (@YoumnaElSayed17), Al Jazeera Correspondent Reem, Family member of Palestinians trapped in GazaEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, Ashish Malhotra and Zaina Badr with our host Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan and Sarí el-Khalili fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 1044 - As Africa’s visa restrictions fall, what will it mean for Africans?
Visa-free travel is on the rise in Africa, with Malawi the latest country to ease restrictions. Earlier this year, Kenya took an even bigger step, going visa-free for all visitors. The move left Kenyans asking if this will lead to more accessible travel. Travel restrictions have been labeled by some as a "new apartheid" rooted in racism. But if more countries follow suit, could that change?
In this episode:
Parselelo ole Kantai, Politics & Society Editor at African ArgumentsEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan with guest host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 1043 - How much change can Indonesia’s ‘festival of democracy’ bring?
More than 100 million fingers are expected to take a dip in purple ink across Indonesia, as voters turn out for the world’s largest single-day election. But the person who might have the most sway is someone who isn’t even on the ballot: Indonesia's current president, Joko Widodo. So how much change can Indonesians expect?
In this episode:
Jessica Washington (@JesWashington), Al Jazeera Asia Correspondent in JakartaEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Fahrinisa Campana with our host, Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin and Sarí el-Khalili fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 1042 - Why the Texas border crisis is sparking a political showdown
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is testing how far he can go to enforce immigration on the US southern border. His policies have led to a stand-off with the Biden administration and the US Supreme Court, and that’s playing out in the small border town of Eagle Pass, Texas. So what does it mean for migrants caught between razor wire and the Rio Grande?
In this episode:
Heidi Zhou-Castro (@HeidiZhouCastro), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Miranda Lin with our host, Malika Bilal. Sarí el-Khalili fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 1041 - Is Israel replacing Palestinian workers with Indians?
Over 100,000 Palestinian workers are banned from entering Israel amid the ongoing War on Gaza. Now, Israeli companies are recruiting in India. What is India’s relationship with Israel four months into its war?
In this episode:
Arbab Ali (@arbabali_jmi), Freelance Journalist Clifton D’Rozario (@clifroz), National Secretary, All India Central Council of Trade Unions Azad Essa (@azadessa), Author, “Hostile Homelands: The New Alliance Between India and Israel”Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra and Amy Walters with our host Natasha Del Toro.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 1040 - Gaza toll reaches 28,000 as Israel threatens Rafah
We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Palestinians fear further Israeli attacks on the city of Rafah as the death toll from Israel's war rose above 28,000 people. Truce negotiations appeared to have hit an impasse. A six-year-old in Gaza was confirmed dead along with those who tried to rescue her.
In this episode:
Akram Al Sattari, Freelance Journalist Thomas White, Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza Mohammed Nazzal, Member of Hamas Political Bureau Luis Moreno Ocampo, Former ICC ProsecutorEpisode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, in for Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 11 Feb 2024 - 1039 - Another Take: Did a Kenyan cult leader convince his followers to die?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. This originally aired on May 3, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
In a shocking discovery on a ranch hidden in Kenya’s Shakahola Forest, more than 100 people – including children – have been found dead in mass graves. Pastor Paul Mackenzie convinced followers of his Good News International Church that the world was ending, though he denies telling them to starve themselves to death. Could this have been stopped? And how did one man get hundreds of people to follow him down this path?
In this episode:
Hussein Khalid (@husskhalid), executive director of HAKI AfricaEpisode credits:
This episode was updated by Negin Owliaei. The original production team was Ashish Malhotra with Chloe K Li and our host, Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Sat, 10 Feb 2024 - 1038 - Nail-biting wins, devastating defeats at AFCON
Nigeria will square off against the Africa Cup of Nations host, Ivory Coast, capping a tournament that’s been full of surprises. Among them: the rise of South Africa and a nail-biting match that kept football fans guessing until the final whistle. South Africa’s wins, and then loss, follow its “moral victory” on the world stage at the International Court of Justice. So, how else did politics show up on the pitch?
In this episode:
Sean Jacobs (@_ElevenPeople), Founder, Africa is a CountryEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Fahrinisa Campana with our host Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 1037 - As Israel strikes Gaza’s Rafah, what can US diplomacy achieve?
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the Middle East this week for the fifth time since October 7. There were hopes he could seal a truce for Gaza. But by the end of his trip, Israel had stepped up attacks on Palestinians in southern Gaza, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed no end to the war without ‘victory.’ So what progress has the US made?
In this episode:
Ali Harb (@Harbpeace), Al Jazeera Senior Producer Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera White House CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Miranda Lin with our host, Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan and Sonia Bhagat fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 1036 - Pakistan prepares to vote, with Imran Khan in jail
Former cricket star turned prime minister, Imran Khan, is one of Pakistan’s most popular politicians. But he’s in jail, and was just handed three more jail sentences days before a general election. He’s barred from the ballot, though his party is still running and has called his trials a sham. So what’s on the line in Pakistan’s election this week?
In this episode:
Benazir Shah (@Benazir_Shah), Geo Television Journalist Osama Bin Javaid (@osamabinjavaid), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana and David Enders with our host, Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin and Sonia Bhagat fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 1035 - A year of survival: Life in the Turkey-Syria earthquake zone
February 6, 2024 marks one year since a pair of devastating earthquakes killed more than 50,000 people in Turkey and Syria. For survivors, the recovery has been slow and painful with many question marks still left about what their future holds.
Here at The Take, we’ve been following the lives of people affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquakes over the past year. We created an online interactive experience where you can hear the voices of survivors and see what they’ve gone through. Check it out at aljazeera.com/earthquakes
In this episode:
Resul Serdar (@ResulSerdarAtas), Al Jazeera Senior International Correspondent Sami Zeidan (@SamiZeidan), Al Jazeera Presenter and CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders and Miranda Lin with our host, Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 1034 - Biden leans into abortion rights for US election race
“Chaos.” “Confusion.” Ever since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, doctors, activists and abortion-seekers have had to navigate a new reality for reproductive care. It’s made finding care in states like Texas, with a near-total ban on abortions, especially challenging. As the US prepares for an election, the Biden campaign has vowed to restore abortion rights. Can it?
In this episode:
Dr. Jessica Rubino, Family Medicine Physician Specializing in Abortion Care Holly Bowles, Director, Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy at SAFE Alliance (@SAFEatx) Cathy Torres (@_cathythebaddie), Organizing Manager at Frontera Fund (@fronterafundgrv) Amanda Becker (@AmandaBecker), 19th News Washington CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat, with Amy Walters, Chloe K. Li and our host, Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 1033 - As Palestinians hope for ceasefire, nowhere left to go
We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Israel targeted all areas of Gaza, as some people refused further evacuation orders. Palestinians are hoping a ceasefire could be reached soon. And Gaza's educational infrastructure is being decimated as schools become graveyards.
In this episode:
Mohamed Shahin, Al Jazeera Correspondent Abubaker Abed, Freelance Journalist Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Hind Khoudary (@Hind_Gaza), Al Jazeera Correspondent Charles Stratford (@stratfordch), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, in for Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 04 Feb 2024 - 1032 - Another Take: Iran, the US and the standoff in the strait
Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again.
This originally aired on May 24, 2019. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
It seemed like a recipe for conflict: Take the Iran nuclear deal, add a dash of John Bolton and some US warships, and top it off with a mysterious sabotage of oil tankers near one of the most sensitive stretches of water in the world. We take you there to examine just how close the US and Iran have come to the edge of war.
In this episode:
Zein Basravi (@virtualzein) Al Jazeera Correspondent Kimberley Halkett (@KimberleyHalkett) Al Jazeera White House CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was updated by Amy Walters. The original production team was Alexandra Locke, Morgan Waters, Priyanka Tilve, Dina Kesbeh, Ney Alvarez, Amy Walters, Natalia, Aldana, Graelyn Grashear, Seth Samuel was the sound designer.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
Sat, 03 Feb 2024 - 1031 - ‘World’s coolest dictator’ set for reelection in El Salvador
Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s millennial president, governs with an "iron fist." Under his leadership, 74,000 people have been imprisoned since 2022 as part of a massive crackdown on crime. Rights groups say he’s suspended civil liberties in the process. But polls show voters approve, putting Bukele on track for a landslide reelection victory. So, at what cost?
In this episode:
Manuel Rapalo (@Manuel_Rapalo), Al Jazeera CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra and Sarí el-Khalili with our host, Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan and Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 1030 - Shoot first, walk free: how US ‘stand your ground’ laws spread
Are “stand your ground” laws helping people get away with murder? Thirty-eight US states have laws allowing people the right to use deadly force if they claim to be in fear of their lives. Critics call them "shoot first" laws. Al Jazeera’s documentary program Fault Lines joins us to explore two homicide cases and two families’ fights for answers.
In this episode:
Amina Waheed, Producer, Al Jazeera’s Fault Lines (@AJFaultLines)Watch the Fault Lines documentaryLicense to Kill: How ‘stand your ground’ lets shooters go freehere.
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, Khaled Soltan, and our host, Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 1029 - ‘Lost trust’: Gaza residents await ceasefire deal
After more than 100 days of war, Palestinians in Gaza are exhausted. But hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas rest on talks mediated by the US, Egypt, and Qatar. From leaked audio with criticism of the negotiations to public statements of progress, the likelihood of a deal and relief for Gaza’s residents remains uncertain.
In this episode:
Hoda Abdel-Hamid (@HodaAH), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Maram Humaid (@MaramGaza), Al Jazeera JournalistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili with Khaled Soltan, Negin Owliaei, Amy Walters, and our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li and Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 1028 - Boeing 737 Max planes are back in the air. Are they safe?
Planning a flight? Boeing’s 737 Max-9 is back in rotation, weeks after the US company came under fire for a near-catastrophic incident aboard one of its planes. Alaska Airlines 1282 was forced to make an emergency landing when part of its wall blew off mid-flight. It’s not the first time a 737 Max has had problems. So what’s being done?
In this episode:
Alex Macheras (@AlexInAir), Aviation Analyst, Host, On-Air with Dan and AlexEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra and Fahrinisa Campana with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 1027 - As US and UK airstrikes land, Yemenis wonder what's next
The US and the UK have launched airstrikes in Yemen, in the name of stopping Houthi actions in the Red Sea. But the Houthis have continued their attacks on ships off Yemen’s coast, in the name of ending Israel’s war on Gaza. So as strikes shake Sana’a and the potential for escalation looms, where does that leave the Yemeni people?
In this episode:
Sama’a Al-Hamdani (@Yemeniaty), Yemen Analyst and Media Commentator Hakim Almasmari (@HakimAlmasmari), Yemen Political Mediator and Former Yemen Post Editor in Chief Hussain Al-Bukhaiti, Houthi Affairs AnalystEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Fahrinisa Campana with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 1026 - As ICJ rules, Israel accused of further war crimes
We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues.
The International Criminal Court issued a ruling in a case brought against Israel last month as further allegations of war crimes by Israeli soldiers in Gaza emerged. Hamas's ability to fight still appears significant. And more than half a dozen countries cut off funding for UNRWA.
In this episode:
Hoda Abdel Hamid, Al Jazeera Correspondent Stephanie Dekker, Al Jazeera Correspondent @StefanieDekker Tareq Abu Azzoum, Al Jazeera Correspondent @hodaAH Akram al Satarri, Freelance Journalist in GazaEpisode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, in for Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 28 Jan 2024 - 1025 - Another Take: The NRA’s hold on the USA
Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again.
This originally aired on June 6, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Mass shooting after mass shooting, Americans cry out for gun control, but more often than not, nothing is done. Why? Many Americans, including President Joe Biden, blame the gun lobby. We hear how America’s most influential lobbying organization changed tactics in the 1970’s and secret recordings that throw back the curtain on how they get business done.
Ryan Busse (@ryandbusse), Author of Gunfight and Senior Adviser to Giffords@giffordscourage Peter Charley, Manager of Investigative Journalism at Al JazeeraEpisode credits:
This episode was updated by Amy Walters. The original production team was Amy Walters, Ruby Zaman, Alexandra Locke, Ney Alvarez, Negin Owliaei, and Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
A special thanks to Frank Smyth for his help. And Tim Mack at NPR, who put out those secret post-Columbine NRA tapes.
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Sat, 27 Jan 2024 - 1024 - How long can Israel afford its war on Gaza?
Tourism is down, many businesses are empty, and the economic costs of Israel’s war on Gaza are mounting. With a $15bn increased war budget and military spending reaching new heights under Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, how long can Israel’s economy withstand the fight?
In this episode:
Nimrod Flaschenberg (@Nimrod_Flash), Writer and ActivistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Ashish Malhotra and Negin Owliaei with our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 1023 - The forgotten Syrian earthquake survivors
When two major earthquakes hit the Turkey-Syria border region on February 6, 2023, there was some hope that the catastrophe would bring renewed attention and aid to war-torn northwestern Syria. But almost a year later, those on the ground say the situation has only grown more dire and they feel more alone and desperate than ever.
In this episode:
Ahmad Hallak (@ahmadkhallak), Aid Worker in Northwest Syria Hiba Ezzideen (@EzzideenHiba), Equity and Empowerment CEOEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Miranda Lin with our host Kevin Hirten. Khaled Soltan fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. This episode was mixed by Joe Plourde. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 1022 - US presidential race: a 2020 rerun?
The US presidential primary season is underway and a once crowded Republican party field has narrowed in New Hampshire. That's left former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley to go head-to-head with her former boss, Donald Trump. But when the dust settles, will voters have déjà vu?
In this episode:
Niambi Carter (@dr_nmcarter), Political Scientist; Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Maryland Alan Fisher (@AlanFisher), Al Jazeera Senior CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Sarí el-Khalili with our host Malika Bilal. David Enders and Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 1021 - India’s Ram temple: A 'new era' for Hindu nationalism?
One of India’s most contested holy sites became a place of celebration on Monday. In the city of Ayodhya, at the site of a former mosque torn down by a mob, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Hindu temple. What does it say about the extent to which Hindu nationalism has taken root in India under Modi?
In this episode:
Charu Kasturi (@CharuKasturi), Senior Editor, Al Jazeera EnglishEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra and Chloe K. Li with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li and Alexandra Locke fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 1020 - What will remain of journalism in Gaza?
More than one hundred journalists have been killed in Israel’s war on Gaza. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says 96 were targeted by Israel. Inside Gaza, journalists feel abandoned by the world they are informing. What’s happening to Gaza’s journalists and why?
In this episode:
Anan Quzmar (@QuzmarAnan), Volunteer at the Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate Ismael al Dahdouh, Journalist Akram al Satarri, JournalistEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Amy Walters with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 1019 - Gaza deaths top 25,000, Netanyahu rejects Palestinian state
We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues.
The death toll rose above 25,000 as evidence has emerged of further Israeli war crimes in Gaza. The Israeli Prime Minister rejected a Palestinian state. And Israeli troops killed a 17 year old Palestinian American in the West Bank.
In this episode:
Akram al Satarri, Freelance Journalist in Gaza Catherine Soi, Al Jazeera Correspondent in UgandaEpisode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, in for Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Sun, 21 Jan 2024 - 1018 - Another Take: Why are people disappearing in Balochistan?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. As Iran and Pakistan trade military strikes, we look at one side of their shared border: the Pakistani province of Balochistan.
This originally aired on May 4, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Enforced disappearances have been happening across Pakistan for the last 20 years. And in the southwest province of Balochistan, in particular, some human rights groups say thousands of people are missing. In this episode, The Take talks to the family member of a victim about how her life has been affected.
In this episode:
Mahrang Baloch, (@MahrangBaloch_), Political activist and doctor Osama Bin Javaid (@osamabinjavaid), Al Jazeera English correspondent Anwar Ul Haq Kakar (@anwaar_kakar), Senator of BalochistanEpisode credits:
This episode was updated by Negin Owliaei. The original production team was Ruby Zaman, Alexandra Locke, Ney Alvarez, Negin Owliaei, Amy Walters, and Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Sat, 20 Jan 2024 - 1017 - Why is Germany supporting Israel at the ICJ?
Germany says it will intervene in the genocide case against Israel, its longtime ally, in front of the International Court of Justice. Some Germans say the country’s defense of Israel goes hand in hand with repression of pro-Palestine voices at home. So what’s behind Germany’s unwavering support of Israel?
In this episode:
Lucas Febraro (@lfebraro), Communications Director, DiEM25Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Ashish Malhotra with our host Malika Bilal. Sarí el-Khalili fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 1016 - Palestinian joy at the AFC Asian Cup
The Palestinian national football team is at the AFC Asian Cup happening right now in Qatar. They play the United Arab Emirates today and played Iran on Sunday, where Palestinian pride echoed throughout the stadium. We head to the pitch for a look at the team’s challenges and achievements as the cup goes on.
In this episode:
Abdullah Al-Arian, Georgetown University Associate Professor of History, School of Foreign Service in QatarEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Chloe K. Li with our host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 1015 - Ecuador’s president declared a war on gangs. Can it succeed?
Ecuador is experiencing unprecedented levels of violence. The most visible attack was on a TV station during a live broadcast last week. President Daniel Noboa says the country is in a state of war with gangs. But is it one that he can win?
In this episode:
Alessandro Rampietti (@rampietti), Al Jazeera English Andes Correspondent Marcel Mettelsiefen (@marcelmettelsiefen), Director,Ecuador: A Narco StateEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, David Enders and Sonia Bhagat with our host Malika Bilal. Sarí el-Khalili and Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 1014 - OSIRIS-REx: The space mission to find the origins of life
Why did life happen on Earth? And how did it begin? Even the world’s most advanced space scientists still don’t fully understand these questions, but a mission by NASA called OSIRIS-REx hopes to fill in the missing chapters from Earth’s origin story. The spacecraft traveled billions of kilometers to the asteroid Bennu, which researchers describe as a time capsule from the earliest days of the solar system.
In this episode:
Colin Baker (@airlockben), Al Jazeera News Editor Zack Gainsforth (@zgainsforth), Space Scientist, UC Berkeley Pierre Haenecour (@stardustpierre), Cosmochemist, University of Arizona Ashley King (@ashleyjking85), Planetary Scientist, Natural History MuseumEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Miranda Lin and our host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal.Shrijan Pandey, Zaina Badr and Kara Dauletkanovafact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 1013 - The discontent brewing in the Biden administration over Gaza
US President Joe Biden is facing dissent from all corners as Israel’s war on Gaza rages on and regional tensions escalate. As the 2024 election season gets into gear, protesters are targeting both the president and his cabinet members. The Take goes behind the scenes of the Biden administration, where diplomatic staff privately say their expertise is being ignored, while a feud between two of the team’s most public faces is bubbling to the surface.
In this episode:
Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera White House Correspondent Akbar Shahid Ahmed (@AkbarSAhmed), HuffPost Senior Diplomatic CorrespondentEpisode credits:
This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.
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Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 1012 - After 100 days of war in Gaza, eyes on the International Court of Justice
We are coming to you on Sundays as Israel's war on Gaza continues.
As Gaza marks 100 days of war, Israeli bombing brought the death toll near 24, 000 Palestinians. And there was another communications blackout. Demonstrators worldwide called again for a ceasefire.
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Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent in Gaza Mansour Shuman, Khan Younis Resident Stephanie Dekker (@StefanieDekker), Al Jazeera Correspondent in Occupied East Jerusalem Paul Brennan, Al Jazeera Correspondent in LondonConnect with us:
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