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The Take

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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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Gaza’s starvation looms over Biden’s State of the Union address

March 07, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Will airdrops of food help people of Gaza on the brink of famine? That’s the case the Biden administration is making to the public as Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz visited Washington this week. Meanwhile, as Israel blocks aid, Palestinians are being forced to take extreme measures to avoid starvation. In this episode:  Ali Harb (@Harbpeace), Al Jazeera Senior Producer Omar Abdel-Mannan (@Dr_Omar_AM), Pediatric Neurologist & Co-Founder, Health Workers 4 Palestine (@HealthWorkers...

Have Haiti’s gangs launched a coup?

March 06, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Gangs freed thousands of prison inmates and attacked the country’s main airport, all while Prime Minister Ariel Henry is absent from the country. Haiti is under a state of emergency. What comes next? In this episode:  Harold Isaac (@haroldisaac), Freelance Journalist  For more: Has Haiti been kidnapped by gangs?   Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, Khaled Soltan and Chloe K. Li with our host Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr and Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this episode...

From India to Ukraine: the South Asians fighting in Russia’s war

March 05, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Hundreds of South Asians are fighting Russia’s war on Ukraine, including from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. They face physical danger and a language barrier, and some have disappeared or died. How did they end up there? And what are their governments doing to find out what happened to them? In this episode:  Minelle Fernandez, Al Jazeera Correspondent  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Sarí el-Khalili with our host Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr and Ashish Malhotra f...

Super Tuesday: Will an 'uncommitted' vote risk Biden's reelection?

March 04, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

In Michigan, 100,000 protest votes have made waves across Democrats’ primary elections nationwide, just as the presidential election season is starting in earnest. The 'uncommitted' vote was far more successful than organizers expected. Now that this protest vote is here, and not going away, we look at why these votes matter and where it leaves President Joe Biden going into Super Tuesday. In this episode:  Andy Levin (@RepAndyLevin), Former Michigan Congressman Ali Harb (@Harbpeace), Al ...

Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Egypt without Israel

March 03, 2024 19:05 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MB

We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Desperately needed food and aid supplies are being airdropped into Gaza, but Palestinians and global aid groups say they’re far from enough. Israeli attacks on aid convoys are worsening the threat of widespread famine. And ceasefire negotiations resume in Cairo, though hopes for a lasting deal remain dim. In this episode: Akram Al Sattari, Freelance Gaza Journalist Willem Marx (@WillemMarx), Al Jazeera Jo...

Another Take: When it comes to Gaza, when is it a war crime?

March 02, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again.  In October, Israel issued its first evacuation order in Gaza, demanding all Palestinians in Gaza’s largest city move south. Today, we’re revisiting what that meant under international humanitarian law.  This episode originally aired on October 18, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. In this episode:  Taghreed El-Khodary (@Taghreed1), Journalist  Giulia Marini, International ...

Palestinians were seeking food in Gaza City. Israeli forces opened fire.

March 01, 2024 03:42 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

Hundreds of Palestinians in desperate need of food were gathered waiting for aid trucks on Gaza City’s Al-Rashid Street. Israeli forces fired on the crowd, killing more than 100 people. Some 700 others have been wounded. The Israeli military says their troops felt threatened. We hear how one of Gaza’s bloodiest days unfolded. Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters and Sarí el-Khalili with our host Malika Bilal. Sarí el-Khalili and Amy Walters fact checked this episode. ...

After local elections in Israel, what comes next?

February 29, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

In Israel’s first election since the October 7 attacks by Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not on the ballot. But Netanyahu’s party, Likud, did well, even as Israelis are out on the street protesting against him. What does this tell us about Israeli public opinion and the direction of the war ahead?  In this episode:  Willem Marx (@WillemMarx), Al Jazeera Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters and Khaled Soltan with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K...

‘An extreme act’: Why Aaron Bushnell self-immolated for Gaza

February 28, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Aaron Bushnell, a member of the US air force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an act of political protest over Israel’s war in Gaza. Bushnell livestreamed his death, saying he no longer wanted to be complicit in genocide. How will his message resonate? In this episode:  Talia Jane (@taliaotg), Independent Journalist Lupe Barboza, Friend of Aaron Bushnell Archana Kaku, Assistant Professor, The College of William & Mary Episode credits: This epis...

What’s behind the armed conflict in eastern DR Congo?

February 27, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in resources, from gold and diamonds to coltan, used to power mobile phones. It’s also the site of recent heavy fighting between government forces and the rebel group, M23, and whoever emerges on top will have control of the region’s wealth. But trapped in the middle are Congolese civilians. As the fighting intensifies, where will they go? In this episode:  Catherine Soi (@cate_soi), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode w...

‘Where globalism goes to die’: inside the US right at CPAC

February 26, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

It’s billed as the most influential gathering of conservatives in the world: CPAC, or the Conservative Political Action Conference. In the past, it’s brought US Republican leaders together with activists on the right. In recent years, though, it’s catered to one particular leader – former US President Donald Trump. In this episode:  Will Sommer (@WillSommer), Washington Post Media Reporter Episode credits: This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei and Chloe K. Li with our host Malika Bi...

Starvation in Gaza as Israelis protest against Netanyahu's government

February 25, 2024 17:04 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MB

We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Hunger is killing Palestinians in Gaza. Protests continue in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and its handling of the war. There were reports of a possible breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. And the International Court of Justice will continue to hear testimony on Israel's occupation of Palestinian land.  In this episode: Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahS...

Another Take: Why did Honduras extradite its former president to the US?

February 24, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. This week, a criminal trial started for the former president of Honduras. This originally aired on April 4, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.  Less than three weeks after he finished his presidency, Juan Orlando Hernandez was arrested. United States prosecutors accused the former president of Honduras of being involved in a drug-trafficking ring with his younger brother, Tony. S...

What will happen to Julian Assange if he is extradited?

February 23, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Stella Assange is now waiting for a decision on the extradition of her husband Julian, the founder of WikiLeaks, from the United Kingdom to the United States on charges of espionage. If he’s transferred to the US, Stella says it's not just Julian that faces grave consequences, but journalism itself.  In this episode:  Stella Assange (@Stella_Assange), Human Rights Lawyer  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Sonia Bhagat with our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Mal...

What could a ruling on Israeli occupation mean for Palestine’s future?

February 22, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Will the International Court of Justice declare Israel’s occupation of Palestine illegal? The case, brought by Palestinian representatives, is the second time in as many months that the court has heard a case on Israel and Palestine. 52 countries are participating. What will the ICJ do? In this episode:  Bernard Smith (@JazeeraBernard), Al Jazeera Correspondent  Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders and Zaina Badr with our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra fact-chec...

As US faith leaders call for a ceasefire, will the Biden administration listen?

February 21, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

As the US government resists calls for a ceasefire, a coalition of faith leaders, artists and activists in the US are on a 240-kilometer journey to Washington DC, in what they’re calling a “Pilgrimage for Peace.” Their goal is to convince the Biden administration to halt all weapons funding to Israel and push for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine. In this episode:  Rev. Stephen A. Green (@greentherev), Faith for Black Lives Chair Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sonia Bhaga...

Two years on: When will the Ukraine war end?

February 20, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

“Outnumbered and outgunned.” With Russian forces firmly planted in Ukraine and half a million people dead and wounded, one Ukrainian journalist takes stock of all she’s seen, two years after Russia invaded. So when and how will this war end? And what happens if Ukraine loses? In this episode:  Kateryna Malofieieva (@KatyaMalofeyeva), Freelance Journalist  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and our host Kevin Hirten in for Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin and Zaina Badr ...

The story of Hind Rajab

February 19, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Six-year-old Hind Rajab spent three hours on the phone with Palestinian emergency services, crying for help, stranded in a car under Israeli fire in Gaza. Her relatives were killed while trying to escape. 12 days later, she was found dead. What happened after Hind’s phone line went dark? In this episode:  Nebal Farsakh (@FarsakhNebal), Director of Media at the Palestine Red Crescent Society Rana Faqih, Disaster Preparedness and Response Coordinator Hisham Mhanna (@MhannaHesham), ICRC Spo...

Gaza’s Nasser Hospital ‘out of service’ after Israel raid

February 18, 2024 22:57 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MB

We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. The largest hospital still functioning in Gaza is ‘completely out of service’ after a raid by Israeli forces. Deadly air strikes in Lebanon threaten to shift Israel’s fight with Hezbollah. Protesters rally around the world, including inside Israel. In this episode: Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinaKhodrAlJaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent  Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, World H...

Another Take: Who is Alexey Navalny?

February 17, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. On Friday, Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny died in an Arctic prison while serving 19 years behind bars. Today, we look back at his history. This originally aired on March 26, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.  Alexey Navalny is a man with many titles: Russian dissident, opposition leader, activist, investigator, lawyer. Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly refus...

As Israel attacks Rafah, how will Egypt respond at the border?

February 16, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Will Israel invade Rafah? 1.5 million Palestinians are trapped at Gaza’s southernmost point, after being pushed there during months of relentless Israeli attacks. That’s put the spotlight on Egypt, which shares a border and complicated history with Gaza. In this episode:  Mirette F. Mabrouk (@mmabrouk), Middle East Institute Senior Fellow Youmna ElSayed (@YoumnaElSayed17), Al Jazeera Correspondent Reem, Family member of Palestinians trapped in Gaza Episode credits: This episode was pro...

As Africa’s visa restrictions fall, what will it mean for Africans?

February 15, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Visa-free travel is on the rise in Africa, with Malawi the latest country to ease restrictions. Earlier this year, Kenya took an even bigger step, going visa-free for all visitors. The move left Kenyans asking if this will lead to more accessible travel. Travel restrictions have been labeled by some as a "new apartheid" rooted in racism. But if more countries follow suit, could that change? In this episode:  Parselelo ole Kantai, Politics & Society Editor at African Arguments Episode cred...

How much change can Indonesia’s ‘festival of democracy’ bring?

February 14, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

More than 100 million fingers are expected to take a dip in purple ink across Indonesia, as voters turn out for the world’s largest single-day election. But the person who might have the most sway is someone who isn’t even on the ballot: Indonesia's current president, Joko Widodo. So how much change can Indonesians expect? In this episode:  Jessica Washington (@JesWashington), Al Jazeera Asia Correspondent in Jakarta  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Fahrinis...

Why the Texas border crisis is sparking a political showdown

February 13, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is testing how far he can go to enforce immigration on the US southern border. His policies have led to a stand-off with the Biden administration and the US Supreme Court, and that’s playing out in the small border town of Eagle Pass, Texas. So what does it mean for migrants caught between razor wire and the Rio Grande? In this episode:  Heidi Zhou-Castro (@HeidiZhouCastro), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and...

Is Israel replacing Palestinian workers with Indians?

February 12, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Over 100,000 Palestinian workers are banned from entering Israel amid the ongoing War on Gaza. Now, Israeli companies are recruiting in India. What is India’s relationship with Israel four months into its war? In this episode:  Arbab Ali (@arbabali_jmi), Freelance Journalist Clifton D’Rozario (@clifroz), National Secretary, All India Central Council of Trade Unions Azad Essa (@azadessa), Author, “Hostile Homelands: The New Alliance Between India and Israel” Episode credits: This episod...

Gaza toll reaches 28,000 as Israel threatens Rafah

February 11, 2024 12:13 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MB

We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Palestinians fear further Israeli attacks on the city of Rafah as the death toll from Israel's war rose above 28,000 people. Truce negotiations appeared to have hit an impasse. A six-year-old in Gaza was confirmed dead along with those who tried to rescue her. In this episode: Akram Al Sattari, Freelance Journalist Thomas White, Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza Mohammed Nazzal, Member of Hamas Political...

Another Take: Did a Kenyan cult leader convince his followers to die?

February 10, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. This originally aired on May 3, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.  In a shocking discovery on a ranch hidden in Kenya’s Shakahola Forest, more than 100 people – including children – have been found dead in mass graves. Pastor Paul Mackenzie convinced followers of his Good News International Church that the world was ending, though he denies telling them to starve themselves to d...

Nail-biting wins, devastating defeats at AFCON

February 09, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Nigeria will square off against the Africa Cup of Nations host, Ivory Coast, capping a tournament that’s been full of surprises. Among them: the rise of South Africa and a nail-biting match that kept football fans guessing until the final whistle. South Africa’s wins, and then loss, follow its “moral victory” on the world stage at the International Court of Justice. So, how else did politics show up on the pitch? In this episode:  Sean Jacobs (@_ElevenPeople), Founder, Africa is a Country ...

As Israel strikes Gaza’s Rafah, what can US diplomacy achieve?

February 08, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the Middle East this week for the fifth time since October 7. There were hopes he could seal a truce for Gaza. But by the end of his trip, Israel had stepped up attacks on Palestinians in southern Gaza, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed no end to the war without ‘victory.’ So what progress has the US made? In this episode:  Ali Harb (@Harbpeace), Al Jazeera Senior Producer Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera White House Co...

Pakistan prepares to vote, with Imran Khan in jail

February 07, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Former cricket star turned prime minister, Imran Khan, is one of Pakistan’s most popular politicians. But he’s in jail, and was just handed three more jail sentences days before a general election. He’s barred from the ballot, though his party is still running and has called his trials a sham. So what’s on the line in Pakistan’s election this week? In this episode:  Benazir Shah (@Benazir_Shah), Geo Television Journalist Osama Bin Javaid (@osamabinjavaid), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episod...

A year of survival: Life in the Turkey-Syria earthquake zone

February 06, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

February 6, 2024 marks one year since a pair of devastating earthquakes killed more than 50,000 people in Turkey and Syria. For survivors, the recovery has been slow and painful with many question marks still left about what their future holds. Here at The Take, we’ve been following the lives of people affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquakes over the past year. We created an online interactive experience where you can hear the voices of survivors and see what they’ve gone through. Check it...

Biden leans into abortion rights for US election race

February 05, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

“Chaos.” “Confusion.” Ever since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, doctors, activists and abortion-seekers have had to navigate a new reality for reproductive care. It’s made finding care in states like Texas, with a near-total ban on abortions, especially challenging. As the US prepares for an election, the Biden campaign has vowed to restore abortion rights. Can it? In this episode:  Dr. Jessica Rubino, Family Medicine Physician Specializing in Abortion Care Holly Bowles, Direc...

As Palestinians hope for ceasefire, nowhere left to go

February 04, 2024 12:58 - 4 minutes - 4.59 MB

We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Israel targeted all areas of Gaza, as some people refused further evacuation orders. Palestinians are hoping a ceasefire could be reached soon. And Gaza's educational infrastructure is being decimated as schools become graveyards. In this episode: Mohamed Shahin, Al Jazeera Correspondent  Abubaker Abed, Freelance Journalist  Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent  Hind Khoudary (@Hind_Gaza), Al Jazeera ...

Another Take: Iran, the US and the standoff in the strait

February 03, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again.  This originally aired on May 24, 2019. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.  It seemed like a recipe for conflict: Take the Iran nuclear deal, add a dash of John Bolton and some US warships, and top it off with a mysterious sabotage of oil tankers near one of the most sensitive stretches of water in the world. We take you there to examine just how close the US and Iran have come to the...

‘World’s coolest dictator’ set for reelection in El Salvador

February 02, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s millennial president, governs with an "iron fist." Under his leadership, 74,000 people have been imprisoned since 2022 as part of a massive crackdown on crime. Rights groups say he’s suspended civil liberties in the process. But polls show voters approve, putting Bukele on track for a landslide reelection victory. So, at what cost? In this episode:  Manuel Rapalo (@Manuel_Rapalo), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Ma...

Shoot first, walk free: how US ‘stand your ground’ laws spread

February 01, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Are “stand your ground” laws helping people get away with murder? Thirty-eight US states have laws allowing people the right to use deadly force if they claim to be in fear of their lives. Critics call them "shoot first" laws. Al Jazeera’s documentary program Fault Lines joins us to explore two homicide cases and two families’ fights for answers. In this episode:  Amina Waheed, Producer, Al Jazeera’s Fault Lines (@AJFaultLines)  Watch the Fault Lines documentary License to Kill: How ‘stan...

‘Lost trust’: Gaza residents await ceasefire deal

January 31, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

After more than 100 days of war, Palestinians in Gaza are exhausted. But hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas rest on talks mediated by the US, Egypt, and Qatar. From leaked audio with criticism of the negotiations to public statements of progress, the likelihood of a deal and relief for Gaza’s residents remains uncertain. In this episode:  Hoda Abdel-Hamid (@HodaAH), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Maram Humaid (@MaramGaza), Al Jazeera Journalist Episode credits: This episode...

Boeing 737 Max planes are back in the air. Are they safe?

January 30, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Planning a flight? Boeing’s 737 Max-9 is back in rotation, weeks after the US company came under fire for a near-catastrophic incident aboard one of its planes. Alaska Airlines 1282 was forced to make an emergency landing when part of its wall blew off mid-flight. It’s not the first time a 737 Max has had problems. So what’s being done? In this episode:  Alex Macheras (@AlexInAir), Aviation Analyst, Host, On-Air with Dan and Alex Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malho...

As US and UK airstrikes land, Yemenis wonder what's next

January 29, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

The US and the UK have launched airstrikes in Yemen, in the name of stopping Houthi actions in the Red Sea. But the Houthis have continued their attacks on ships off Yemen’s coast, in the name of ending Israel’s war on Gaza. So as strikes shake Sana’a and the potential for escalation looms, where does that leave the Yemeni people? In this episode:  Sama’a Al-Hamdani (@Yemeniaty), Yemen Analyst and Media Commentator Hakim Almasmari (@HakimAlmasmari), Yemen Political Mediator and Former Yem...

As ICJ rules, Israel accused of further war crimes

January 28, 2024 14:33 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MB

We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war on Gaza continues. The International Criminal Court issued a ruling in a case brought against Israel last month as further allegations of war crimes by Israeli soldiers in Gaza emerged. Hamas's ability to fight still appears significant. And more than half a dozen countries cut off funding for UNRWA. In this episode: Hoda Abdel Hamid, Al Jazeera Correspondent  Stephanie Dekker, Al Jazeera Correspondent @StefanieDekker ...

Another Take: The NRA’s hold on the USA

January 27, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again.  This originally aired on June 6, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.  Mass shooting after mass shooting, Americans cry out for gun control, but more often than not, nothing is done. Why? Many Americans, including President Joe Biden, blame the gun lobby. We hear how America’s most influential lobbying organization changed tactics in the 1970’s and secret recordings that throw ba...

How long can Israel afford its war on Gaza?

January 26, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Tourism is down, many businesses are empty, and the economic costs of Israel’s war on Gaza are mounting. With a $15bn increased war budget and military spending reaching new heights under Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, how long can Israel’s economy withstand the fight? In this episode:  Nimrod Flaschenberg (@Nimrod_Flash), Writer and Activist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Ashish Malhotra and Negin Owliaei with our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana fa...

The forgotten Syrian earthquake survivors

January 25, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

When two major earthquakes hit the Turkey-Syria border region on February 6, 2023, there was some hope that the catastrophe would bring renewed attention and aid to war-torn northwestern Syria. But almost a year later, those on the ground say the situation has only grown more dire and they feel more alone and desperate than ever.  In this episode:  Ahmad Hallak (@ahmadkhallak), Aid Worker in Northwest Syria Hiba Ezzideen (@EzzideenHiba), Equity and Empowerment CEO  Episode credits: This...

US presidential race: a 2020 rerun?

January 24, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

The US presidential primary season is underway and a once crowded Republican party field has narrowed in New Hampshire. That's left former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley to go head-to-head with her former boss, Donald Trump. But when the dust settles, will voters have déjà vu? In this episode:  Niambi Carter (@dr_nmcarter), Political Scientist; Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Maryland Alan Fisher (@AlanFisher), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent  Episode credits: This episod...

India’s Ram temple: A 'new era' for Hindu nationalism?

January 23, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

One of India’s most contested holy sites became a place of celebration on Monday. In the city of Ayodhya, at the site of a former mosque torn down by a mob, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Hindu temple. What does it say about the extent to which Hindu nationalism has taken root in India under Modi? In this episode:  Charu Kasturi (@CharuKasturi), Senior Editor, Al Jazeera English Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra and Chloe K. Li with our host Malika...

What will remain of journalism in Gaza?

January 22, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

More than one hundred journalists have been killed in Israel’s war on Gaza. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says 96 were targeted by Israel. Inside Gaza, journalists feel abandoned by the world they are informing. What’s happening to Gaza’s journalists and why? In this episode:  Anan Quzmar (@QuzmarAnan), Volunteer at the Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate Ismael al Dahdouh, Journalist Akram al Satarri, Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters with our...

Gaza deaths top 25,000, Netanyahu rejects Palestinian state

January 21, 2024 15:58 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MB

We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues.  The death toll rose above 25,000 as evidence has emerged of further Israeli war crimes in Gaza. The Israeli Prime Minister rejected a Palestinian state. And Israeli troops killed a 17 year old Palestinian American in the West Bank. In this episode: Akram al Satarri, Freelance Journalist in Gaza Catherine Soi, Al Jazeera Correspondent in Uganda Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by...

Another Take: Why are people disappearing in Balochistan?

January 20, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. As Iran and Pakistan trade military strikes, we look at one side of their shared border: the Pakistani province of Balochistan. This originally aired on May 4, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.  Enforced disappearances have been happening across Pakistan for the last 20 years. And in the southwest province of Balochistan, in particular, some human rights groups say thousands of...

Why is Germany supporting Israel at the ICJ?

January 19, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Germany says it will intervene in the genocide case against Israel, its longtime ally, in front of the International Court of Justice. Some Germans say the country’s defense of Israel goes hand in hand with repression of pro-Palestine voices at home. So what’s behind Germany’s unwavering support of Israel?   In this episode:  Lucas Febraro (@lfebraro), Communications Director, DiEM25  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Ashish Malhotra with our host Malika Bila...

Palestinian joy at the AFC Asian Cup

January 18, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

The Palestinian national football team is at the AFC Asian Cup happening right now in Qatar. They play the United Arab Emirates today and played Iran on Sunday, where Palestinian pride echoed throughout the stadium. We head to the pitch for a look at the team’s challenges and achievements as the cup goes on.  In this episode:  Abdullah Al-Arian, Georgetown University Associate Professor of History, School of Foreign Service in Qatar Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled So...

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