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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 • 294 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.

    Starvation in Gaza as US vetoes UN ceasefire resolution

    Starvation in Gaza as US vetoes UN ceasefire resolution

    We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday 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 Gaza 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 hosted and mixed by David Enders, in for 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:

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    • 6 min
    Asylum seekers left in limbo under UK-Rwanda treaty

    Asylum seekers left in limbo under UK-Rwanda treaty

    Thousands of asylum seekers in the UK may soon find themselves expelled to Rwanda. It’s a plan that has been tied up in court since June 2022, but Rishi Sunak’s government has signed a new treaty with Rwanda and is pursuing legislation in the UK to make the deportations happen. What are the chances this latest move will materialize?

    In this episode: 


    Qays Sadiqi (@QaysSediqi), Human Rights Lawyer

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, 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

    • 15 min
    Venezuela voted to take over part of Guyana. Could it happen?

    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

    • 16 min
    The role of Israeli AI in Gaza’s massive death toll

    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

    • 17 min
    The war on Gaza looms over COP28

    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

    • 18 min
    US shooting of Palestinian students sparks climate of fear

    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

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
294 Ratings

294 Ratings

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Top notch journalism

Best source for information and news about the Middle East and beyond. Their reporting is how all journalism should be, humanizing and informative.

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Incredible work on difficult topics

Thank you to all who work on this podcast, especially with the coverage of Gaza. 🇵🇸

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i stand with Palestine

thank you for everything you have to do and see and sacrifice to make this podcast and thank you for the updates and true journalism. Free Palestine 🇵🇸 🫶🏻

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