The Take
Al Jazeera
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.
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.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 18min
Israel signals a shift in the war on Gaza
Daniel Levy, former Israeli peace negotiator, discusses Israel's shift in focus from Gaza to the northern border with Lebanon. The podcast explores Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions, challenges in his coalition, and the human cost of the war in Gaza.
Jun 25, 2024 • 16min
What triggered the protests in Kenya?
Al Jazeera Journalist Zein Basravi discusses the violent protests in Kenya triggered by a new tax bill. The protests highlight deep-seated frustrations about corruption and mismanagement. The youth-led movement demands accountability and a better future, challenging the government's decision to increase taxes amid economic challenges.
Jun 25, 2024 • 18min
Will France’s election gamble pay off for Macron - or backfire?
Tristan Redman, Al Jazeera Senior Producer, discusses the upcoming French snap election, far-right National Rally's rise, Macron's dissolution of parliament, potential implications of a Marine Le Pen victory, and debates on France's stance on the Schengen Zone and Brexit comparisons.
Jun 24, 2024 • 22min
Can Lula save the shrinking Amazon?
Journalist Constance Malleret discusses Brazilian President Lula's efforts to combat deforestation in the Amazon. They explore the progress made, challenges faced, and the importance of protecting the world's largest tropical rainforest. Topics include tackling organized crime, international police centers, environmental protection efforts, and the influence of political and agribusiness interests.
Jun 23, 2024 • 6min
Brief: Israel torturing prisoners, Israel-Hezbollah war escalates
Journalist Akram Al Satarri and Al Jazeera Correspondent Hamdah Salhut discuss Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza, torture of Palestinian prisoners, and escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. They highlight Hezbollah's ability to evade Israeli air defenses and the extreme destruction in Gaza, with over 37,550 Palestinians killed. The conflict is on day 261, with reports of Israeli soldiers attacking Palestinians seeking aid and conflicting views within the Israeli government on defeating Hamas.
Jun 22, 2024 • 21min
Another Take: What is the risk of wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah?
Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Zeina Khodr discusses the risk of wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, exploring escalating tensions, casualties, economic hardship in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah's strategic calculations, and the emotional toll on journalists reporting on the conflict.
Jun 21, 2024 • 19min
An inside look at how Israeli settlers are blocking aid to Gaza
Human rights lawyer Sapir Sluzker Amran discusses Israeli settlers blocking aid to Gaza. Topics include settlers obstructing aid trucks, justifying actions, challenges in delivering aid, government's role in impeding assistance, settlers' blockade impact, and a heartfelt conversation on aiding Palestinians for equality.
Jun 20, 2024 • 23min
Dumped in the middle of nowhere: Black migrants in North Africa
Investigative journalist Beatriz Ramalho da Silva exposes the systemic police abuse against Black migrants in North Africa, supported by the EU. Topics discussed include desert dumping, racial profiling, EU funding, and collaboration between Spanish and Mauritanian authorities in migrant expulsion.
Jun 19, 2024 • 17min
How your content could soon feed Meta’s AI machine
Luca Bertuzzi, Senior AI Correspondent at MLex, discusses Meta's controversial plan to train AI on social media posts. They explore challenges in opting out, legislative responses in Europe, and Meta's access to user data for AI and advertising. The episode raises concerns about user control over data and the commercial use of online activities by Meta.
Jun 18, 2024 • 15min
Daily life in southern Lebanon under threat of escalation
Ali Hashem, Al Jazeera Correspondent, discusses the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, including the use of drone strikes and white phosphorus in southern Lebanon. The episode covers daily life challenges, resilience, and hopes for a peaceful future amidst the threat of wider war.
