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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People in Gaza defy evacuation orders, US approves more weapons
December 30, 2023 16:28 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the war on Gaza continues. Palestinians in Gaza were refusing further displacement despite Israeli military orders. The US approved further weapons sales to Israel. A report on what it's like to give birth in Gaza, and a record number of Palestinian homes in the West Bank have been demolished. In this episode: Akram Al Satarri, Freelance Journalist in Khan Younis, Gaza Patty Culhane (@PattyCulhane), Al Jazeera Correspondent in Washin...
2023 in Review: Diaries of Israel’s war on Gaza
December 29, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAs the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on November 8. We’ve been receiving voice notes from our journalists in Gaza for just over a month, since Israel’s war on Gaza began following Hamas’s attack on October 7. They’ve endured a shortage of water, fuel, electricity, and food during constant Israeli bombardment. Today, what it means to report from Gaza one month into the war. In this episode: Youmna ElSayed...
2023 in Review: Will Niger succeed in pushing France out?
December 28, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAs the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on September 5. Protests in Niger are bigger than they’ve ever been. Only a month after overthrowing the president, protesters are now focusing their anger on their former colonial power, France. And it’s not just the protesters – Niger’s top court also approved the expulsion of France’s ambassador. France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, insists the ambassador will stay. So...
2023 in Review: What’s behind Israel’s ‘judicial coup’?
December 27, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBAs the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on July 28. Israel’s ruling coalition has pushed through the first part of their controversial judicial overhaul plan, despite months of protests. It was a major victory for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while critics are calling the move a judicial coup. Members of the opposition walked out of the vote, and protestors took to the streets again this week. The...
2023 in Review: ‘Orca uprising’: Why are orca whales targeting boats?
December 26, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBAs the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on June 28. Off the Portuguese coast in the Strait of Gibraltar, a pod of orca whales has been ramming commuter boats and ripping off boat rudders. At least three sailboats have sunk in the past year. Now, it’s happened again off the Shetland Islands, the first ever in that area. There’ve been more than 200 reports of these types of encounters since 2020. And if you’ve be...
2023 in Review: Will a short-lived mutiny be the end of Russia’s Wagner Group?
December 25, 2023 06:52 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBAs the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on June 27. After the events of the last few days, there seems to be no place for Wagner anymore in President Vladimir Putin’s Russia. This weekend, the mercenaries began a shocking new march, not towards Ukraine, but to Moscow. While an apparent compromise has been reached, questions remain about how this happened as quickly as it did, what it means for Russia's leadersh...
War overshadows Christmas in Palestine, Lebanon
December 24, 2023 17:30 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the war on Gaza continues. Palestinian Christians began holding subdued Christmas celebrations as Israeli strikes in Gaza killed hundreds. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire despite a UN resolution calling for more aid, and Christians in southern Lebanon prepared to celebrate elsewhere as fighting continued. In this episode: Nida Ibrahim (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera Correspondent in Occupied West Bank Anas Al Sharif, Al Ja...
Palestinians have little hope in UN as situation worsens
December 23, 2023 15:10 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the war on Gaza continues. Palestinians in Gaza have little hope in a UN resolution as Israeli strikes on areas once deemed safe and a communications blackout continue. In this episode: Akram Al Satarri, freelance journalist in Khan Younis, Gaza Lana Nuseibeh, UAE representative to the UN Gabriel Elizondo, (@elizondogabriel) Al Jazeera correspondent in New York Episode credits: This episode was produced, mixed and hosted by David...
2023 in Review: The US-Mexico border in a post-Title 42 world
December 22, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBAs the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on May 18. It’s a new era for US migration. The controversial policy known as Title 42 expired last week after three years. It allowed border authorities to reject people looking to seek asylum in the US on the spot and turn them back, on the grounds that they might be carrying COVID-19. The end of Title 42 has many expecting an increase in migration in the next few month...
2023 in Review: How close is Sudan to civil war?
December 21, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBAs the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on April 19. Al Jazeera is on the ground in Sudan as days of fighting have consumed the capital, Khartoum. The violence is between the country’s army and a powerful paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The two forces’ uneasy alliance broke down during negotiations involving the transition from a military government to civilian rule. Will that transi...
2023 in Review: What one city lost in Turkey’s earthquakes
December 20, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBAs the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on February 17. What happens when you can’t go home? The city of Antakya, one of Turkey’s cultural centers, was destroyed after the February 6 earthquake. Thousands were killed, and the city is no longer recognizable to many who called it home. Turkey’s government says rebuilding in the region is about to begin – but many residents are still trying to understand what they...
2023 in Review: The human cost of ChatGPT
December 19, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBAs the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on February 1. ChatGPT is taking the world by storm with AI-generated text that rivals actual literature – but there’s a price. For its parent company, OpenAI, to get this quality product, human beings are paid to help teach it to identify the bad stuff: hate speech and violence of all kinds. We hear about the good, the bad, and the ugly of ChatGPT, including from one per...
2023 in Review: Drones have shaped the Ukraine war. Are ‘killer robots’ far off?
December 18, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBAs the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on January 13. In Russia's war in Ukraine, the use of drones – for surveillance, correcting artillery fire and dropping weapons on the enemy – has become increasingly important, especially for the Ukrainian army. The drones used so far are believed to have all been controlled by humans but experts say the technology for fully autonomous weapons exists. Are so-called ‘kil...
New Zealand’s Indigenous Maori in battle for their rights
December 17, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThousands across New Zealand are protesting in opposition to the new right-leaning government, and policies they say reverse gains made on Indigenous rights. So what’s at stake for New Zealand’s Maori community? In this episode: Claire Charters, Professor of Law, University of Auckland Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Sonia Bhagat and our host Natasha Del Toro in for Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. ...
Israel kills Al Jazeera’s Samer Abudaqa in latest attack on media
December 16, 2023 16:04 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday as the war on Gaza continues. The slain Al Jazeera cameraman was killed in an Israeli attack in the southern Gaza Strip after the Israeli army prevented medics from reaching him. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera English Gaza Correspondent Wael Dahdouh, Al Jazeera Arabic's Bureau Chief in Gaza Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr and mixed and hosted by David Enders, in for Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex ...
What do Israelis think of the war on Gaza?
December 15, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIt’s more than two months into the war on Gaza and Israelis have shown overwhelming support. But not everyone feels that way, and some Israelis who oppose the war are feeling ostracized or even endangered. Where is Israeli public opinion on the war on Gaza – and what will that mean as the war goes on? In this episode: Gaia Dan, Anti-war Activist Nils Adler (@nilsadler1), Freelance Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Fahrinisa Campana and our host Malik...
Can the UN do anything to stop Israel’s war on Gaza?
December 14, 2023 06:28 - 20 minutes - 19 MBDiplomats at the United Nations are reaching deep into their toolbox in an effort to broker a lasting ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza. As they invoke various articles and resolutions, The Take asks whether any of them are capable of bringing an end to the war, and if not, what will that mean for the UN’s credibility going forward? In this episode: Gabriel Elizondo (@elizondogabriel), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei, Fahrinisa Campan...
Is loneliness the next global health threat?
December 13, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBIs there a cure for the loneliness epidemic? Loneliness is as harmful to a person’s health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The World Health Organization has even declared it a ‘global public health concern,’ echoing a warning by the top US health authority. But despite the alarm, experts say there are ways to cultivate a new culture of connection. In this episode: Niobe Way (@niobe_way), New York University Professor of Developmental Psychology Episode credits: This episode was produce...
At the end of COP28, what was accomplished?
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBHeads of state, royalty and activists gathered at COP28 to make deals and discuss the state of the climate crisis. But what did COP28 look like from the inside – and the outside? In this episode: Ndileka Mandela (@mandela_ndileka), Founder, Thembekile Mandela Foundation Disha Ravi (@disharavii), Founder, Fridays For Future India Jesús Vázquez, General Coordinator, Organización Boricuá of Ecological Agriculture of Puerto Rico Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, ...
Who is Argentina’s new Libertarian president, Javier Milei?
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBJavier Milei, Argentina’s new president, won an election for his far-right policies – and his eccentricities. As he takes office, how will his decisions affect one of the largest economies in Latin America, and the people dependent on it? In this episode: Teresa Bo (@TeresaBo), Senior Correspondent, Al Jazeera English Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Fahrinisa Campana and our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex ...
Israel accused of staging Gaza videos as world leaders meet in Doha
December 10, 2023 15:45 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the war on Gaza continues. World leaders meet in Qatar, and videos of Palestinians taken prisoner by Israel emerge. In this episode: Alan Fisher, Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Akram Al Satarri, Freelance Journalist Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General Yasser Abou Assi, Displaced Palestinian in Gaza Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr and mixed and hosted by David Enders, in for Malika Bilal. Ou...
Starvation in Gaza as US vetoes UN ceasefire resolution
December 09, 2023 16:39 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBWe 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 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 mixed and hosted by...
Asylum seekers left in limbo under UK-Rwanda treaty
December 08, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThousands 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 Ma...
Venezuela voted to take over part of Guyana. Could it happen?
December 07, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBVenezuela’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 fac...
The role of Israeli AI in Gaza’s massive death toll
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIsrael 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 Bi...
The war on Gaza looms over COP28
December 05, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBAs 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 Rolda...
US shooting of Palestinian students sparks climate of fear
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBThe 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 Studi...
US warns against displacement in Gaza as bombing continues
December 03, 2023 17:01 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the truce has come to an end - the Israeli bombardment on Gaza continues. More Palestinians in Gaza are being displaced each day, and the lack of aid will lead to disease outbreaks. In the occupied West Bank, raids continue and many are arrested. And the United States’ Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her government’s expectations for Gaza. We have updates from Khan Younis, Gaza and Hebron, occupied West bank. In this episode: A...
As Israeli operations resume in Gaza, where will people go?
December 02, 2023 16:07 - 7 minutes - 6.48 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the truce has come to an end - the Israeli bombardment on Gaza continues, and fighting between Hezbollah and Israel resumes. We have updates from Khan Younis, Gaza and Marjayoun, Lebanon. In this episode: Akram Al Satari, freelance journalist in Gaza Hind Al Khoudary, freelance journalist in Gaza @Hind_Gaza Zeina Khodr, Al Jazeera Lebanon correspondent @ZeinakhodrAljaz Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr and ...
The world Henry Kissinger built
December 01, 2023 00:03 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBHenry Kissinger was a giant of our world order for half a century. The former US secretary of state died at the age of 100 on Wednesday. He left a mark on every region – often not for the better of those left in the wake of his controversial policies. We look at the legacy that many fear could be forgotten. In this episode: Spencer Ackerman (@attackerman), Journalist and Author Sophal Ear (@sophal_ear), Associate Professor, Thunderbird School of Global Management Episode credits: This...
OpenAI at a crossroads: Can AI threaten humanity?
November 30, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBOpenAI opened the door to ChatGPT one year ago and it’s been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. So what does this year of ChatGPT tell us about the risks and the benefits of artificial intelligence? In this episode: Rob Pegoraro (@robpegoraro), Technology Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Amy Walters, and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development an...
With Israel’s release of prisoners, thousands more still detained
November 29, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBPalestinians have seen over a hundred releases from Israeli prisons during Israel and Hamas’s temporary ceasefire deal. But thousands more remain in detention, and Israel continues to arrest more people. So, why were they detained in the first place? In this episode: Nida Ibrahim (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera Correspondent in the Occupied West Bank Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana and Chloe K. Li and our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra fact-checked this ep...
After Israel and Hamas extend their truce, what comes next?
November 28, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThere will be no bombs or drones over Gaza for another two days. Israel and Hamas have largely followed the terms of their ceasefire deal since it came into effect on Friday morning, including prisoner exchanges and the entry of humanitarian aid. But a return to violence and the end of talks remain a constant threat. In this episode: Youmna ElSayed (@YoumnaElSayed17), Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent Rory Challands (@RoryChallands), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode w...
The multiple fronts Ukraine’s women soldiers are battling
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBUkraine’s female soldiers say they’re battling multiple enemies: Russia, sexism, and ill-fitting uniforms and protective gear. Attitudes towards women serving in the military in Ukraine are changing. Still, many wonder if progress is happening fast enough and if this progress will endure after the war with Russia is over. In this episode: Jessica Trisko Darden (@triskodarden), Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University & Director of the Security and Foreign Policy Initiative ...
More prisoners and captives released, but will the truce hold?
November 26, 2023 17:59 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the Israel-Hamas truce holds. Today, more Palestinian prisoners and Israeli captives are expected to be released. We have updates from Gaza, Ramallah, Occupied East Jerusalem, and Jenin. Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan 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 engageme...
Palestinians and Israelis wait for releases to continue as temporary truce holds
November 25, 2023 17:15 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as the Israel-Hamas truce holds. Today, more Palestinian prisoners and Israeli captives are expected to be released. We have updates from Gaza, Ramallah, and Tel Aviv. Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan 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 ...
Why is Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier still behind bars?
November 24, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIndigenous activist Leonard Peltier has been in a United States maximum security prison for nearly 50 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. Over the years, the United Nations, activists, and Amnesty International have all called for his release. In this episode: Nick Tilsen (@NickTilsen), President of NDN Collective Episode credits: This episode was produced by David...
Inside the Hamas-Israel truce deal
November 23, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIsrael and Hamas have reached an agreement for the first time since the war in Gaza began 47 days ago. In a deal mediated by Qatar, the sides agreed to a four-day truce, as well as the release of Israeli captives, Palestinian prisoners, and the resumption of humanitarian convoys. But as Israel’s deadly military strikes on Gaza continue, how will this deal change realities on the ground? In this episode: James Bays (@baysontheroad), Al Jazeera Diplomatic Editor Sara Khairat (@sarakhairat)...
In Guatemala, will a new presidency be ended before it begins?
November 22, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBGuatemalans have elected Bernardo Arévalo as their next president. His promise is to fight poverty, corruption and to improve governance in the country. But now, his supporters say Guatemala’s ruling class is trying to prevent Arévalo from taking office in January. So, why has the tide turned on newly elected Arévalo, and will his presidency be over before it even begins? In this episode: John Holman (@johnholman100), Al Jazeera Correspondent Jose Carlos Zamora (@jczamora), Journalist E...
The genocide lawsuit against Joe Biden
November 21, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBA lawsuit against US President Joe Biden and other top officials accuses them of complicity in genocide in Gaza. What will it mean for the US government and Palestinians? In this episode: Laila el-Haddad (@gazamom), Palestinian Journalist and Author Astha Sharma Pokharel (@AsthaSPokharel), Center for Constitutional Rights Attorney Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Chloe K. Li and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana fact-checked this episode. Our sound d...
Piling corpses and dying babies: al-Shifa hospital’s catastrophe
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB'Darkest days' in history, says a doctor who once worked at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Patients, medical staff, and displaced people were evacuated from the complex following an Israeli military order, according to Palestinian officials. Besieged and raided by Israeli forces for days with no water, food, fuel or medical supplies - Gaza’s largest hospital has turned into a mass grave. In this episode: Dr. Mads Gilbert (@DrGilbert), Emergency Physician and Activist Episode credits: This e...
Blood, grief, and checkpoints mark the road out of northern Gaza
November 19, 2023 16:55 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza continues. Updates on Khan Younis in southern Gaza, al-Shifa Hospital’s refugees, raids in the occupied West Bank, and rumors of a deal for Israeli captives. In this episode: Akram al-Sattari, Gaza Journalist Zein Basravi (@VirtualZein) Al Jazeera Ramallah Correspondent Rory Challands (@rorychallands) Al Jazeera Occupied East Jerusalem Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Mir...
Thousands forced to flee from Gaza's largest hospital
November 18, 2023 18:02 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza continues. Updates from al-Shifa Hospital and Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza and the occupied West Bank. In this episode: Youmna El Sayed (@YoumnaElSayed17) Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum, Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent Zein Basravi (@VirtualZein) Al Jazeera Ramallah Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, and hosted and mixed by David Enders, ...
Will a partition bring peace to Sudan?
November 17, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBThe Sudanese Armed Forces have set up base in east Sudan - with the opposing Rapid Support Forces setting up in the west. With the war escalating, will Sudan be formally divided? And what does that mean for those living in the country already pushed to the brink of disaster? In this episode: Kholood Khair (@KholoodKhair), Founding Director at Confluence Advisory Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, Chloe K. Li and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana fact-che...
The Hamas tunnels and al-Shifa Hospital
November 16, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBWhile hundreds of sick and wounded Palestinians are actively seeking shelter at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, Israeli forces have launched a full-scale military raid. We ask what, if anything, is under the hospital, and as global outcry for a ceasefire grows louder, what will it take for the fighting to end? In this episode: Zoran Kusovac (@zkusovac), Military Analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Zaina Badr and Amy Walters with our host Kevin Hirten, in for...
Detained, tortured and banned: Workers from Gaza in Israel
November 15, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBFollowing the events of October 7, thousands of Palestinians who were from Gaza and working in Israel were suddenly labeled illegal and detained without charge. They’ve relayed stories of abuse and beatings. In two cases, the workers died in prison. Many of them have now been released back into Gaza but are left wondering what lies ahead. In this episode: Tania Hary (@taniahary), Executive Director of Gisha - Legal Center for Freedom of Movement This story was suggested to us by a listen...
What can protests do to block military aid from the US to Israel?
November 14, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBActivists in the United States got a tip that a US military cargo ship was transporting arms to Israel and tried to stop it. As US President Joe Biden proposes $14.3 billion to Israel we hear from protesters putting their lives on the line trying to block the military assistance. In this episode: Mohamed Shehk (@AROCBayArea), Organizer with AROC and National Campaigns Director for Critical Resistance Sarah Yager (@YagerSarahH), Washington Director at Human Rights Watch Episode credits:...
Forced to leave Pakistan, where can Afghan refugees go?
November 13, 2023 13:07 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBFour million Afghans seeking refuge in Pakistan have been caught up in a government crackdown on immigration. What choices are left for those being forced to leave? In this episode: Abid Hussain (@abidhussayn), Al Jazeera Digital Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat 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...
Al Shifa Hospital goes dark, UN bombed, West Bank raids continue
November 12, 2023 15:20 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza continues. In this episode: Updates from Al Shifa Hospital and Gaza City, the Occupied West Bank, Lebanon, the US and Tel Aviv. Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, with our host Kevin Hirten 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 Lo...
Tens of thousands trapped in Gaza hospital sieges
November 11, 2023 14:55 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza continues. In this episode: Updates from Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City and Khan Younis in southern Gaza. Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, with our host Kevin Hirten 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 exec...