

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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Dec 12, 2023 • 18min
At the end of COP28, what was accomplished?
Heads of state, royalty and activists gathered at COP28 to make deals and discuss the state of the climate crisis. But what did COP28 look like from the inside – and the outside? In this episode: Ndileka Mandela (@mandela_ndileka), Founder, Thembekile Mandela Foundation Disha Ravi (@disharavii), Founder, Fridays For Future India Jesús Vázquez, General Coordinator, Organización Boricuá of Ecological Agriculture of Puerto Rico Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, Chloe K. Li and our host Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan and Shrijan Pandey 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. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Dec 11, 2023 • 17min
Who is Argentina’s new Libertarian president, Javier Milei?
Javier Milei, Argentina’s new president, won an election for his far-right policies – and his eccentricities. As he takes office, how will his decisions affect one of the largest economies in Latin America, and the people dependent on it? In this episode: Teresa Bo (@TeresaBo), Senior Correspondent, Al Jazeera English Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Fahrinisa Campana and 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Dec 10, 2023 • 6min
Brief: Israel accused of staging Gaza videos as world leaders meet in Doha
We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the war on Gaza continues. This week: World leaders meet in Qatar, and videos of Palestinians taken prisoner by Israel emerge. In this episode: Alan Fisher, Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Akram Al Satarri, Freelance Journalist Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General Yasser Abou Assi, Displaced Palestinian in Gaza Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr and mixed and hosted by David Enders. 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. Connect with us: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Dec 9, 2023 • 6min
Brief: Starvation in Gaza as US vetoes UN ceasefire resolution
We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's war on Gaza continues. This week: As the truce has come to an end. Israel has killed more than 17,400 Palestinians in Gaza so far as the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution calling for a ceasefire. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Akram Al Satarri, Freelance Journalist Nida Ibrahim, Al Jazeera Correspondent Karl Skau, World Food Program Deputy Director Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr and mixed and hosted by David Enders. 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. Connect with us: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Dec 8, 2023 • 15min
Asylum seekers left in limbo under UK-Rwanda treaty
Qays Sadiqi, a Human Rights Lawyer, discusses the controversial UK-Rwanda Deportation Plan, its racist implications, and the Supreme Court ruling on asylum seekers. The episode also explores conflicting immigration policies in the UK and the need for safe legal routes for asylum seekers. The speaker, a former refugee, provides assurance and support to asylum seekers while acknowledging the uncertainty of the outcome.

Dec 7, 2023 • 17min
Venezuela voted to take over part of Guyana. Could it happen?
Venezuela’s referendum to annex oil-rich territory in Guyana has created tension in Latin America not seen this century. But does the referendum signal possible annexation? Or is it political posturing by Nicolas Maduro, the country’s president, ahead of elections next year? In this episode: Alessandro Rampietti (@rampietti), Al Jazeera Reporter Orin Gordon (@oringordon), Analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana 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. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Dec 6, 2023 • 18min
The role of Israeli AI in Gaza’s massive death toll
Israel is reportedly using artificial intelligence technology to select and expand potential bombing targets in Gaza – and new reporting reveals an apparent loosening of military policies as well. In this episode: Meron Rapoport (@MeronRapoport) Journalist and Editor, Local Call Marc Owen Jones (@marcowenjones), Associate Professor of Middle East Studies at Hamad bin Khalifa University Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Sonia Baghat and 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Dec 5, 2023 • 19min
The war on Gaza looms over COP28
As officials, activists, and scientists meet in Dubai to tackle the climate crisis, the war on Gaza has seen some of its bloodiest days. So, how is Gaza affecting COP28 and how is COP28 affecting Gaza? In this episode: Karim Elgendy (@NomadandSettler), Urban Sustainability and Climate Expert Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Sarí el-Khalili, Fahrinisa Campana, and our host Malika Bilal. David Enders 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. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Dec 4, 2023 • 18min
US shooting of Palestinian students sparks climate of fear
The shooting of three Palestinian students in the US state of Vermont is the latest incident in a surge of attacks against supporters of Palestine since October 7. How are communities coping with what they say is a post–September 11th climate of fear? In this episode: Abed A. Ayoub (@aayoub), National Executive Director, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (@ADC) Wafic Faour (@VTJP1948), Member, Vermonters for Justice in Palestine Beshara Doumani, Professor of Palestinian Studies, Brown University Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana 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. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Dec 3, 2023 • 7min
Brief: US warns against displacement in Gaza as bombing continues
We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's war on Gaza continues. This week: More Palestinians in Gaza are being displaced each day, and the lack of aid will lead to disease outbreaks. In the occupied West Bank, raids continue and many are arrested. And the United States’ Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her government’s expectations for Gaza. We have updates from Khan Younis, Gaza and Hebron, occupied West bank. In this episode: Akram Al Satarri, freelance journalist in Gaza James Elder, UNICEF spokesperson @UNICEF Hoda Abdel-Hamid, Al Jazeera Correspondent @HodaAH Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, and hosted and mixed by David Enders. 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. Connect with us: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube