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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.

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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.

    Can Trump become president with a criminal conviction?

    Can Trump become president with a criminal conviction?

    Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts by a New York court, making him the first former US president ever convicted of criminal charges. But polls have shown most Republican votes will not be swayed by the prospect of electing a convicted felon to the country’s highest office. So, can he make it to the White House?

    In this episode: 


    Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera Correspondent

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Sarí el-Khalili, with Duha Mosaad, Tamara Khandaker and our host Kevin Hirten, 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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    • 17 min
    A coup attempt’s aftermath in the DR Congo

    A coup attempt’s aftermath in the DR Congo

    It was easily thwarted, but Christian Malanga’s amateurish alleged coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to overthrow the government made it as far as President Felix Tshisekedi’s official residence. How are the government and Congolese citizens making sense of the aftermath?

    In this episode: 


    Shola Lawal (@Shollytupe), Independent Journalist 

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, with Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, Sonia Bhagat, Manahil Naveed, Duha Mosaad, and 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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    • 22 min
    Biden presses truce agreement, Israel pounds Gaza

    Biden presses truce agreement, Israel pounds Gaza

    We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. The US pressed Israel and Hamas to agree to a truce as heavy bombardment continued across Gaza. It is day 240 of the war. More than 36,300 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.

    In this episode:


    Akram Al Satarri, Freelance journalist
    Kimberly Halkett, (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera White House Correspondent
    Imran Khan, (@ajimran), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent

    Episode 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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    • 6 min
    Another Take: What was Donald Trump convicted of?

    Another Take: What was Donald Trump convicted of?

    Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. Here are all the details you need to know for now on the case behind Donald Trump's conviction. 

    It’s the Donald Trump trial made for the tabloids. Accused of an affair with an adult film star and a payment allegedly made to cover it up ahead of the 2016 US election. Eight years later, Trump is seeking the presidency again. What’s the impact of the scandal this time?

    This originally aired on May 22, 2024. None of the dates or references from that time have been changed. 

    In this episode: 


    Kristen Saloomey (@KSaloomey), Al Jazeera Correspondent 

    Episode credits:

    This episode was updated by Ashish Malhotra. The original production team was Ashish Malhotra, Manahil Naveed, Zaina Badr and Sarí el-Khalili with Marcos Bartolomé 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.

    Connect with us:

    @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

    • 20 min
    Mexico will elect its first woman president. What will it mean for women?

    Mexico will elect its first woman president. What will it mean for women?

    Mexico is on the verge of electing its first female President. But there have been historic levels of violence in this election and violence against women still rampant across the country. What difference will either Claudia Sheinbaum or Xochitil Galvez make for Mexican women?

    In this episode: 


    Lucia Newman (@lucianewman), Al Jazeera Senior Latin America Correspondent

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Ashish Malhotra, and Sonia Bhagat, with Duha Mosaad, Catherine Nouhan and 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.

    Connect with us:

    @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

    • 19 min
    Inside the rebel fight for Myanmar

    Inside the rebel fight for Myanmar

    A conscription campaign by Myanmar’s military appears to be backfiring, with the country’s youth deciding they’d rather fight against it. Al Jazeera goes inside the country to speak to rebel groups. 

    In this episode: 


    Tony Cheng (@TLCBkk), Al Jazeera English Correspondent 

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and David Enders, with Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed and host Kevin Hirten, 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.

    Connect with us:

    @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

    • 19 min

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