The Take

Guatemalans have elected Bernardo Arévalo as their next president. His promise is to fight poverty, corruption and to improve governance in the country. But now, his supporters say Guatemala’s ruling class is trying to prevent Arévalo from taking office in January. So, why has the tide turned on newly elected Arévalo, and will his presidency be over before it even begins? In this episode:  John Holman (@johnholman100), Al Jazeera Correspondent Jose Carlos Zamora (@jczamora), Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Sarí el-Khalili, 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

A lawsuit accuses Joe Biden and other top officials of complicity in genocide in Gaza. The podcast explores the criteria for genocide, US officials' involvement, concrete steps to stop the alleged genocide, and the impact on defendants. It also discusses the impact of the Israeli assault on Gaza and shares a story of resilience.

'Darkest days' in history, says a doctor who once worked at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Patients, medical staff, and displaced people were evacuated from the complex following an Israeli military order, according to Palestinian officials. Besieged and raided by Israeli forces for days with no water, food, fuel or medical supplies - Gaza’s largest hospital has turned into a mass grave. In this episode:  Dr. Mads Gilbert (@DrGilbert), Emergency Physician and Activist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Miranda Lin, and our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Tim St Clair 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza continues. Updates on Khan Younis in southern Gaza, al-Shifa Hospital’s refugees, raids in the occupied West Bank, and rumors of a deal for Israeli captives. In this episode: Akram al-Sattari, Gaza Journalist Zein Basravi (@VirtualZein) Al Jazeera Ramallah Correspondent Rory Challands (@rorychallands) Al Jazeera Occupied East Jerusalem Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, 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

Guests include Youmna El Sayed and Tareq Abu Azzoum, Al Jazeera correspondents, and Zein Basravi, Al Jazeera Ramallah correspondent. Topics include the impact of Israel's war on Gaza on Alshifa Hospital, struggles and forced evacuations at the hospital, and Israeli airstrikes and bombing of refugee camp schools.

The Sudanese Armed Forces have set up base in east Sudan - with the opposing Rapid Support Forces setting up in the west. With the war escalating, will Sudan be formally divided? And what does that mean for those living in the country already pushed to the brink of disaster?  In this episode:  Kholood Khair (@KholoodKhair), Founding Director at Confluence Advisory Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, 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

While hundreds of sick and wounded Palestinians are actively seeking shelter at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, Israeli forces have launched a full-scale military raid. We ask what, if anything, is under the hospital, and as global outcry for a ceasefire grows louder, what will it take for the fighting to end?  In this episode:  Zoran Kusovac (@zkusovac), Military Analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Zaina Badr and Amy Walters with our host Kevin Hirten, in for 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

"The Take" podcast discusses the detention, torture, and banishment of Palestinian workers from Gaza in Israel. Tania Hary, Executive Director of Gisha - Legal Center for Freedom of Movement, sheds light on the mistreatment, abuse, and deaths of these workers. The lack of protection for workers and the economic impact of restrictions are also explored. The podcast highlights the ongoing suffering and collapsed health system in Gaza.

Activists in the United States got a tip that a US military cargo ship was transporting arms to Israel and tried to stop it. As US President Joe Biden proposes $14.3 billion to Israel we hear from protesters putting their lives on the line trying to block the military assistance. In this episode:  Mohamed Shehk (@AROCBayArea), Organizer with AROC and National Campaigns Director for Critical Resistance  Sarah Yager (@YagerSarahH), Washington Director at Human Rights Watch Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, 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

Four million Afghans seeking refuge in Pakistan have been caught up in a government crackdown on immigration. What choices are left for those being forced to leave? In this episode:  Abid Hussain (@abidhussayn), Al Jazeera Digital Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat 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