The Take
854 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 324 ratingsThe 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 Nasser Hospital ‘out of service’ after Israel raid
February 18, 2024 22:57 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBWe 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 MBEvery 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 MBWill 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 MBVisa-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 MBMore 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 MBTexas 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 MBOver 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 MBWe 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 MBEvery 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 MBNigeria 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 MBUS 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 MBFormer 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 MBFebruary 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 MBWe 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 MBEvery 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 MBNayib 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 MBAre “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 MBAfter 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 MBPlanning 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 MBThe 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 MBWe 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 MBEvery 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 MBTourism 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 MBWhen 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 MBThe 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 MBOne 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 MBMore 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 MBWe 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 MBEvery 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 MBGermany 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 MBThe 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...
Ecuador’s president declared a war on gangs. Can it succeed?
January 17, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBEcuador is experiencing unprecedented levels of violence. The most visible attack was on a TV station during a live broadcast last week. President Daniel Noboa says the country is in a state of war with gangs. But is it one that he can win? In this episode: Alessandro Rampietti (@rampietti), Al Jazeera English Andes Correspondent Marcel Mettelsiefen (@marcelmettelsiefen), Director, Ecuador: A Narco State Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, David Enders and So...
OSIRIS-REx: The space mission to find the origins of life
January 16, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBWhy did life happen on Earth? And how did it begin? Even the world’s most advanced space scientists still don’t fully understand these questions, but a mission by NASA called OSIRIS-REx hopes to fill in the missing chapters from Earth’s origin story. The spacecraft traveled billions of kilometers to the asteroid Bennu, which researchers describe as a time capsule from the earliest days of the solar system. In this episode: Colin Baker (@airlockben), Al Jazeera News Editor Zack Gainsfor...
The discontent brewing in the Biden administration over Gaza
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBUS President Joe Biden is facing dissent from all corners as Israel’s war on Gaza rages on and regional tensions escalate. As the 2024 election season gets into gear, protesters are targeting both the president and his cabinet members. The Take goes behind the scenes of the Biden administration, where diplomatic staff privately say their expertise is being ignored, while a feud between two of the team’s most public faces is bubbling to the surface. In this episode: Kimberly Halkett (@Kim...
After 100 days of war in Gaza, eyes on the International Court of Justice
January 14, 2024 14:00 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBWe are coming to you on Sundays as Israel's war on Gaza continues. As Gaza marks 100 days of war, Israeli bombing brought the death toll near 24, 000 Palestinians. And there was another communications blackout. Demonstrators worldwide called again for a ceasefire. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent in Gaza Mansour Shuman, Khan Younis Resident Stephanie Dekker (@StefanieDekker), Al Jazeera Correspondent in Occupied East Jerusalem Paul Brennan, Al Jazeera Correspon...
Another Take: Why Yemen’s Houthis spent 29 days on a US ‘terror’ list
January 13, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBEvery Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. This originally aired on February 17, 2021. Designating Yemen’s Houthi rebels as a “foreign terrorist organization” was one of the last foreign policy decisions of the Trump administration. It was a move that many aid agencies feared would push the worst humanitarian crisis in the world into further chaos. Now, weeks later, the new administration under President Joe Biden has walked it back. So just how big a shift is this for US ...
Why South Africa is suing Israel for genocide in Gaza
January 12, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBThe International Court of Justice is now hearing a case brought by South Africa, accusing Israel of genocide. Rulings by the ICJ are legally binding, but the court has no way of enforcing them. So, will it make a difference as the Israeli war on Gaza goes on? In this episode: Thamsanqa Malusi (@MalusiThami), South African Lawyer James Bays (@baysontheroad), Al Jazeera Diplomatic Editor Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sarí el-Khalili, and Fahrinisa Campan...
The last keffiyeh factory in Palestine
January 11, 2024 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBAs the world sees the largest pro-Palestine protests on record, the interest in owning a keffiyeh is skyrocketing. Hirbawi is the last known factory making keffiyehs in Palestine. So how is that changing Hirbawi and the meaning behind the keffiyeh? In this episode: Wafa Ghnaim (@tatreezandtea), Palestinian Dress Historian Azar Aghayev (@hirbawiusa), US Distributor for Hirbawi Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li with our host Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan and Zaina ...
The Houthis’ grip on Red Sea trade
January 10, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBYemen’s Houthi rebels have shown no sign of backing down with their attacks in the southern Red Sea on ships they say are linked to Israel. Despite warnings from the US, UK, and other countries, the Houthis vowed to continue attacks in solidarity with Palestine and against Israel’s military assault on Gaza. So, how much of an impact does this have on the global and Israeli economy? In this episode: Laleh Khalili (@LalehKhalili), Professor of Gulf Studies at University of Exeter Episode ...
How Sheikh Hasina’s journey to power transformed Bangladesh
January 09, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBSheikh Hasina has won a fourth straight term as Bangladesh’s prime minister. The daughter of the country’s founding father earned her own reputation as a pro-democracy leader. But in recent years she has been accused of cracking down on critics, with the opposition boycotting this year’s elections and calling them a sham. In this episode: Tanvir Chowdhury (@tanvirbengal), Al Jazeera Bangladesh Correspondent/Producer Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra and Miran...
In a new space race, who’s in and who’s out?
January 08, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBAre we entering a new space race? Later this month, Japan aims to land a probe on the moon’s south pole. If it’s successful, it would be the fifth nation ever to have a successful moon landing. Just months earlier, India became fourth. Is the next generation of the space race heating up, and what will it mean for democratic access to space? For more: Listen to Necessary Tomorrows, a new podcast from Al Jazeera and Doha Debates. In this episode: Namrata Goswami (@namygoswami), Professo...
Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera journalist Hamza Dahdouh
January 07, 2024 14:48 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBWe are coming to you on Sundays as Israel's war on Gaza continues. An Israeli strike in has killed Al Jazeera journalist Hamza Dahdouh. Palestinians in Gaza are going hungry. Israel's wounded soldiers are overwhelming its veterans care facilities. And residents of Gaza City say Israeli soldiers desecrated a cemetery. In this episode: Hind Khoudary (@Hind_Gaza), Al Jazeera Correspondent in Gaza Anas Al Sharif, Al Jazeera Correspondent in Gaza Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent in G...
Another Take: The ignored warnings of the US Capitol insurrection
January 06, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThis Saturday, we’re revisiting a story that’s in the news again. This episode was originally published on January 8, 2021. Much of the United States, and the world, is shocked over the storming of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 6. In this episode, journalists and activists describe their experience covering and witnessing the insurrection. In this episode: Journalists reporting from the US Capitol – Patty Culhane and John Hendren for Al Jazeera, and Tia Mitchell from the...
After a Hamas leader is killed, what’s the state of play in the Middle East?
January 05, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBWith the assassination of a top Hamas leader in Lebanon, twin blasts in Iran, and Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza, 2024 is already off to a turbulent start in the Middle East. So what’s the state of play in the region? In this episode: Rami Khouri (@RamiKhouri), Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at American University of Beirut Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Ashish Malhotra, and our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li and Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode. ...
Israel, Palestine, BDS, and the right to boycott in the US
January 04, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn the US, the history of the boycott as a protest movement dates back at least as far as the Boston Tea Party. Yet today, many states have legislation designed to penalize those boycotting. What does Israel have to do with the right to protest in the United States? In this episode: Julia Bacha (@juliabacha), Filmmaker and Creative Director at Just Vision (@JustVisionMedia) For more: Watch the film – Boycott Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana and our host ...
Is artificial intelligence the future of music?
January 03, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBArtificial intelligence is no longer a fantasy of the future, especially in the music world. Music professionals are already calling it the next tech revolution. But how will the industry and the artists adapt? In this episode: Ben Camp (@BenCampMusic), Associate Professor of Songwriting, Berklee College of Music Episode credits: This episode was produced by Shrijan Pandey, Sarí el-Khalili and our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra and Khaled Soltan fact-checked this episode. Our sound...
Are Hezbollah and Israel close to an all-out war?
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThere’s been a regular exchange of fire between Hezbollah and the Israeli army for more than two months. Now, the fight is intensifying, with Israel carrying out ‘wide-scale’ airstrikes into South Lebanon, pushing both sides closer to an all-out war. So what does the future look like as tensions escalate? In this episode: Ali Hashem (@alihashem_tv), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lynn fact-check...
What lies ahead for the world in 2024?
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBReady or not, a new year is underway, and Al Jazeera's correspondents around the world are prepping for the news to come. In this episode: Tony Cheng (@TLCBkk), Al Jazeera Correspondent Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera White House Correspondent Nicolas Haque (@nicolashaque), Al Jazeera West Africa Correspondent Sara Khairat (@sarakhairat), Al Jazeera Correspondent Lucia Newman (@lucianewman), Al Jazeera Latin America Editor Anealla Safdar (@anealla), Al Jazeera Online ...
Netanyahu calls for control of Egypt-Gaza corridor
December 31, 2023 15:10 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the war on Gaza continues. Israel's Prime Minister has called again for his military to take control of a corridor between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. The ongoing bombardment of Gaza has destroyed more than 70 percent of homes there. And in 2023, Israel killed more children in the occupied West Bank of any year on record. In this episode: Alan Fisher (@AlanFisher) Al Jazeera Correspondent in Occupied East Jerusalem Hind Al Khoudary (@H...