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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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    • 4.8 • 9 Ratings

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.

    The biggest rivalry in sports: India and Pakistan in cricket

    The biggest rivalry in sports: India and Pakistan in cricket

    Whenever India and Pakistan meet in cricket, it's one of the world’s most-watched sports events. This past weekend, we headed to a highly anticipated T20 match, played on neutral ground in New York, to capture one of the world’s biggest sporting rivalries.

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Tabish Talib, and Tamara Khandaker, 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 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

    • 16 min
    The aftermath of Israel’s raid on Nuseirat refugee camp

    The aftermath of Israel’s raid on Nuseirat refugee camp

    An Israeli raid on Nuseirat camp in central Gaza to rescue four captives killed hundreds of Palestinians. Alongside the celebrations in Israel and abroad for the captives’ return, Palestinian doctors described the scenes inside the nearby Al-Aqsa Hospital as a “complete bloodbath.” 

    In this episode: 


    Hind Khoudary (@Hind_Gaza), Journalist
    Sara Khairat (@sarakhairat), Al Jazeera Correspondent

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Sarí el-Khalili, with Duha Mosaad, Chloe K. Li, 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.

    Connect with us:

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

    • 16 min
    Ukraine desperately needs new soldiers

    Ukraine desperately needs new soldiers

    Stories are spreading from the front lines about lack of basic training for Ukrainian troops sent into battle. This is just one of the challenges Ukraine faces as it tries to address a critical shortage of soldiers amid a Russian offensive.

    In this episode: 


    Mansur Mirovalev (@mirovalev), freelance journalist covering Ukraine for Al Jazeera

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, with Marcos Bartolomé, Sarí el-Khalili, and our host, Malika Bilal.

    The Take production team is Amy Walters, Ashish Malhotra, Catherine Nouhan, Chloe K. Li, David Enders, Duha Mosaad, Khaled Soltan, Manahil Naveed, Marcos Bartolomé, Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, and Tamara Khandaker.

    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
    Israel kills 200 to free four captives, Rafah offensive continues

    Israel kills 200 to free four captives, Rafah offensive continues

    We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Israel killed more than 200 people as it rescued four captives. Fighting again escalated on the Israel killed more than 200 people as it rescued four captives. Israel's offensive in Rafah continued. Fighting again escalated on the Lebanese Israeli border.. It is day 247 of the war. More than 37,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.

    In this episode:


    Hind Khoudary, (@HindGaza), Journalist
    Akram Al Satarri, Freelance journalist
    Sara Khairat, (@sarakhairat), Al Jazeera Correspondent
    Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera 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.

    Connect with us:

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

    • 8 min
    Another Take: Native American activist Leonard Peltier

    Another Take: Native American activist Leonard Peltier

    Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on November 24, 2023. None of the dates or references from that time have been changed. 

    Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has been in a United States maximum security prison for over 47 years. The US government says he aided in the murder of two FBI agents. But since his trial, allegations of false evidence and coerced testimony have come up. His parole hearing on June 10 might be his last opportunity for freedom. 

    In this episode: 


    Nick Tilsen (@NickTilsen), President of NDN Collective

    Episode credits:

    This episode was updated by Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was David Enders, Amy Walters, Chloe K. Li, Sonia Bhagat, Ashish Malhotra, Alexandra Locke, 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
    What is the role of traditional healers in South Africa?

    What is the role of traditional healers in South Africa?

    Seeking traditional healers in South Africa has grown as a popular method for dealing with mental health issues. They have come a long way - from being criminalized to being preferred by many today over psychologists. An Al Jazeera reporter discovers and experiences the methods of traditional healers and what it means for mental health.

    In this episode: 


    Drew Ambrose (@drewambrose), Presenter and Series Producer

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan with Sarí el-Khalili and Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. It was edited by Amy Walters. 

    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

    • 17 min

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