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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Arrests and harassment threaten Palestinians in Israel
November 10, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBProminent Palestinians in Israel were arrested on Thursday for planning a small anti-war protest. For the last month, people have grappled with rising threats, harassment, and restrictions. Where does the post-October 7 world leave Palestinians? In this episode: Amjad Iraqi (@aj_iraqi), +972 Magazine Senior Editor Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Miranda Lin and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Ro...
Gaza hospitals on the brink of collapse
November 09, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBAs Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip shows no signs of abating, humanitarian organizations warn of an imminent and total collapse of Gaza’s healthcare system. In this episode: Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan (@tee_haj), Pediatric Intensive Care and Humanitarian Doctor, Médecins Sans Frontières Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li and our host Natasha Del Toro, in for Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Rold...
Diaries of the war on Gaza
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWe’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 (@YoumnaElSayed17) Al Jazeera Correspondent Safwat al Kahlout (@safwatkahlout) Al Jazeera Journalist Episode credits: This episode wa...
US protestors show up for Palestine. What will Biden do next?
November 07, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBUS President Joe Biden’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza has prompted the biggest protests in support of Palestine in US history, all while support in the polls for Biden appears to have dropped. But will US support for the war change? In this episode: Ali Harb (@Harbpeace), Al Jazeera Senior Producer Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, David Enders and our host, Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Fahranisa Campana fact-checked this episode. Our sound design...
A history of Gaza’s worst and best days
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBOn the coast of the Mediterranean Sea lies Gaza, a land that insists on living. Gaza is currently facing a war like nothing its people have seen before, but its history stretches far longer. Today, a brief history of Gaza and its people, on its worst and best days. For more: The Past, Present and Future of Hamas. In this episode: Jehad Abusalim (@JehadAbusalim), The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development Executive Director Episode credits: This episode was produced by...
Demonstrations in US as Gaza refugee camps bombed again
November 05, 2023 15:12 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza evolves. In this episode: Updates from Gaza, the Occupied West Bank, Washington, D.C. 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 Locke is The Take’s executive p...
Palestinians in Gaza say nowhere is safe
November 04, 2023 15:14 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBWe are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza evolves. In this episode: Updates from Gaza, the Occupied West Bank, Lebanon and Jordan. 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 executive producer, an...
Inside the West Bank’s surging settler violence
November 03, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB‘Wait for the Great Nakba’ – a warning of forced mass displacement that vigilante settlers have been spreading, as Israeli violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank reaches levels not seen in decades. The Take speaks to Palestinian activist Issa Amro, who was kidnapped, tortured, and assaulted by armed settlers and soldiers in the city of Hebron. In this episode: Issa Amro (@Issaamro), Activist and Human Rights Defender Nida Ibrahim (nida_journo), Al Jazeera Correspondent...
What do Russia and China think of the Israeli war on Gaza?
November 02, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBRussia and China have staked a careful position in the war between Israel and Hamas. Both have complex relationships with Israel and Palestine and their own foreign policy to consider. So, how does Israel’s war on Gaza impact them, and what do they stand to gain from it? In this episode: Niko Vorobyov (@Narco_Polo420), Russian-British Freelance Journalist Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow Taihe Institute and Chairman Asia Narrative Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Solta...
What is the risk of wider conflict between Israel and Hezbollah?
October 31, 2023 23:12 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBSince Hamas rebels launched a surprise assault against Israel on October 7th, Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia and Israel have been regularly exchanging fire across the border. So, could mounting tensions between them start yet another war, and what might that mean for Lebanon? In this episode: Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, Sonia Bhagat and our host Natasha Del Toro. Miranda Lin fact-checked this e...
Are the captives a priority in Israel’s war on Gaza?
October 31, 2023 00:08 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThere are two objectives in phase two of Israel’s war on Gaza, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: the destruction of the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas, as well as the release of the captives, some of which were seen in a Hamas video on Monday. But how will the hostages affect Israel's calculus, and how much of a priority are they? In this episode: Haggai Matar (@Ha_Matar), +972 Executive Director Oren Ziv (@OrenZiv_), +972 News Journalist and Photographer ...
Israel’s ground war on Gaza begins
October 30, 2023 00:01 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIsrael’s war on Gaza is entering its second phase, and a new level of fear is descending. After more than a day of communications blackout, Palestinians assess the damage and loss. In this episode: Sara Khairat (@sarakhairat), Al Jazeera Reporter Taghreed El-Khodary (@Taghreed1), Journalist For more: 'Hearing her voice was like having my soul returned to me again' – Joy and horror as communications come back on in the Gaza Strip Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinis...
With communications cut off, Gaza goes dark
October 28, 2023 02:39 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIt was after 7pm local time in Gaza on Friday when we heard that most people there lost contact with the world. Internet and phone services went down as bombardment intensified. Then, Israel's military said it was “expanding” ground operations. Despite the internet blackout, Al Jazeera is still able to broadcast to the world. So what do we know so far? In this episode: Tareq Abu Azzoum, Al Jazeera Correspondent Safwat al Kahlout (@safwatkahlout), Al Jazeera Journalist Marwan Bishara (@M...
Wael Dahdouh’s family was killed in Gaza. He kept reporting.
October 27, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBAl Jazeera bureau chief Wael Dahdouh was reporting live in Gaza when he discovered an Israeli air raid had killed his wife, son, daughter, grandson, and at least eight other relatives. Today, we tell Wael’s story through the eyes of his colleagues, about facing death to report through war. In this episode: Wajd Waqfi (@Wajdwaqfi), Al Jazeera Correspondent Youmna ElSayed (@YoumnaElSayed17), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sarí el-Khal...
Ukraine and Gaza wars: Is there a double standard at play?
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe US and EU have assisted Ukraine in defending itself from invasion and occupation. But what does the war on Gaza mean for the war on Ukraine? In this episode: Rob McBride, Al Jazeera Correspondent Zein Basravi (@virtualzein), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, Sonia Bhagat and our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li and Sonia Bhagat fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engag...
Why is Israel delaying a ground invasion of Gaza?
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBAn Israeli ground invasion seemed imminent almost as soon as Hamas attacked. Hundreds of thousands of Israeli troops have been mobilized. So why hasn’t it happened yet, and where does that leave the people of Gaza? In this episode: Youmna ElSayed (@YoumnaElSayed17), Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent Teresa Bo (@TeresaBo), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Zoran Kusovac (@zkusovac), Military Analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, Sarí el-Khalili and our host Mali...
Special episode: A new era of solidarity for the Palestinian cause
October 24, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBHundreds of activists filled the domed hall of the US Capitol last week to call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the Israeli bombardment of Gaza. In this roundtable discussion, we look at how activists are challenging mainstream narratives surrounding Palestine and Israel – both online and on the streets. What does solidarity look like for them? You can find this on YouTube here. In this episode: Iman Abid (@imanabid_), Director of Advocacy, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights B...
Censorship and disinformation: The online war on Gaza
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBSocial media has been one of the very few available ways for Palestinians to tell their stories, first hand, under the Israeli occupation. But, censorship and account suspensions threaten that venue. As the war on Gaza escalates, social media companies have tightened their grip further. This is mixed with rapid spread of disinformation and conflicting narratives, like those about the Al-Ahli hospital deadly blast in Gaza. So, how far is disinformation and censorship steering the conflict? ...
Another Take: In Gaza, berries under blockade
October 22, 2023 14:32 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIntroducing 'Another Take' – joining you now every Saturday and Sunday, revisiting stories we’ve done that are in the news again. Today’s Another Take is from Gaza, but it’s a side we rarely see. This episode was originally published on February 14, 2020. When the so-called deal of the century normalized relations between Israel and Bahrain and the UAE – in Gaza, all that felt a world away. But back in 2020, there was a moment of relief – an understanding between Israel and Hamas, the gro...
Another Take: Why do so few Israelis refuse the draft?
October 21, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBEvery Saturday and Sunday, we revisit stories we’ve done that are in the news again. This episode was originally published on June 14, 2021 The number of Israelis who openly refuse military service due to the occupation is low; earlier this year, four teenagers refusing together was notable. The low numbers persist despite multiple international human rights groups recognizing Israel’s treatment of Palestinians as apartheid. Now, army violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Ban...
The backlash to supporting Palestine
October 20, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBFor those protesting against Israel’s war in Gaza, free speech is becoming more and more dangerous. The backlash is hitting students at Harvard University, protestors in France, and Palestinians in Israel. Now, with the murder of a six-year-old in the United States, there are fears of increased violence. Racism toward Arabs and Muslims is nothing new. But will the war in Gaza make things worse? In this episode: Moustafa Bayoumi (@BayoumiMoustafa), author of “How Does It Feel to Be a Prob...
Will the Gaza hospital attack be a turning point for the world?
October 19, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBFrom the streets to world leaders, there’s been widespread outrage over the deadly attack on the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Nearly 500 people were killed in the strike, making it the deadliest single incident since the start of Israel’s war. It came just hours before US President Joe Biden arrived in Tel Aviv for meetings with top Israeli officials. While Biden once again affirmed Washington’s support for Israel, others are distancing themselves from the unprecedented violence. Jordan’s king ...
When it comes to Gaza, when is it called a war crime?
October 18, 2023 01:34 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBAn Israeli air strike hit Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday night, according to officials there. The Israeli military denies responsibility, but Gaza’s health ministry puts the blame squarely on them, saying at least 500 people are dead. The Palestinian Civil Defense said the attack was unprecedented. The hospital is in the area where the Israeli military had ordered all Palestinian residents to leave – prompting discussions of war crimes even before the air strike. So as Israel’s si...
The other blockade: As Gaza escalates, so does the West Bank
October 17, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBWhile Israel’s attacks have been concentrated on Gaza, violence has also increased in the occupied West Bank. Dozens of Palestinians have been killed since October 7, with Israel clamping down security restrictions even more and Israeli settlers arming themselves and opening fire on Palestinians. Although Gaza and the West Bank have been divided by distance and politics in the past, the past ten days have galvanized Palestinians in both places to unite their voices and resist. In this episo...
Facing ‘total collapse,’ Gaza doctors fight to remain a lifeline
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBGaza’s hospitals are under immense stress as patients and doctors grapple with the unprecedented Israeli order for 1.1 million people to leave Northern Gaza, all during massive bombardment. The scale of carnage would put any health system in the world under stress, but the situation is even more dire for Gaza’s hospitals, which have been deprived for over a decade of basic supplies, staff and maintenance due to years of Israeli blockade. Now with the electricity grid shut down and fuel and w...
Another Take: The past, present, and future of Hamas
October 15, 2023 06:45 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIntroducing 'Another Take' – joining you now every Saturday and Sunday, revisiting stories we’ve done that are in the news again. This episode was originally published on June 14, 2021. The Palestinian group Hamas doesn't fit neatly into the labels some try to fit them into — terrorist, freedom fighter, armed group, political party. On the anniversary of Hamas’s takeover of the Gaza Strip, we're looking at the past, present, and future of the group, and most importantly, its impact on peo...
How an Israeli ‘intelligence failure’ informed the war on Gaza
October 13, 2023 22:38 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBAn Israeli ground invasion of Gaza appears all but set to begin. It’s an invasion that the military has been preparing for since October 7, when Hamas launched an unprecedented attack. That attack was described as a massive failure for a country touted to have some of the best intelligence in the world. So where was that Israeli intelligence? And how did that same intelligence inform Israel's decision to invade Gaza now? In this episode: Youmna ElSayed (@YoumnaElSayed17), Al Jazeera Gaza ...
Special episode: What media outlets get wrong on Israel and Palestine
October 13, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAs the war on Gaza rages, we’re looking at how the media covers it, in conversation with three people in the US, UK and Canada, all with media experience in those countries. We discuss the struggles they’ve faced when it comes to accurate information and narratives on Palestine and Israel, and what has and has not changed in this latest escalation of violence. You can find this on YouTube here. In this episode: Omar Baddar (@OmarBaddar), Political analyst Ash Sarkar (@AyoCaesar), Contrib...
As Israel unifies, Gaza pays the price
October 11, 2023 23:57 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThe new Israeli unity government is the clearest sign yet of how the Hamas offensive has brought together a fractured political scene. It put a stop to weekly anti-government protests that threatened to topple a government among the most radical in its history, and for Israelis, it's prompted grief, outrage, and an unrestrained military response. Now, Israel’s military is preparing a record 300,000 army reservists for a ground war in Gaza. But anger over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan...
'The US has Israel's back.' How far could the war spread?
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBUS President Joe Biden has declared ‘rock-solid’ support for Israel and its right to self-defense, American military ships and aircraft have been sent to Israel, and US positions in the region are also being bolstered. But Hamas has its own allies, and the regional shockwaves of the attack are still transmitting. In Lebanon, Hezbollah has fired rockets across the border into Israel, while Iran has denied allegations of its involvement in Hamas’s attack. So how likely is the escalating violen...
Where do you go when Israel strikes down your home in Gaza?
October 10, 2023 02:30 - 16 minutes - 15 MBMaram Humaid is an Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza. Her home was hit in an Israeli air strike on Saturday. She lived in an apartment building with her husband, eight-year-old daughter, and infant son. When Hamas fighters broke through Israel's fence, everything changed for them. As Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip ramps up and the death toll rises, Maram shares what it's like to live in Gaza today. In this episode: Maram Humaid (@MaramGaza), Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza Episode credits...
October 7, 2023
October 08, 2023 22:38 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIt’s a date that is now history. Saturday’s Hamas attack sent shockwaves through Israel, Palestine, and the world, 50 years and one day after a war that is etched in memory across the Middle East. Thousands of rockets, followed by an assault by Hamas fighters from land, air, and sea, caught Israel almost completely by surprise. We hear from Al Jazeera journalists in both Gaza and southern Israel about these unprecedented events. We’ll be back with more this week. In this episode: Hoda Ab...
Why Ukraine wants women conscripts for war
October 06, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBA new wave of conscription is affecting Ukrainian women, going into effect for women with a medical or pharmaceutical education. When this new law was first proposed last year, it was postponed because of the public outcry. But with Ukraine’s soldiers, volunteers and conscripts alike, going through months of grueling war, there’s a growing awareness in Ukraine that the country is in for the long haul. The optimism that the war could end this year is ebbing away. So, what does this law say ab...
Kevin McCarthy is out as US House Speaker. What’s next?
October 05, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIt took fifteen rounds of voting for the US House of Representatives to elect Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy as its leader in January. It was the longest vote for Speaker of the House since the US Civil War and it was fraught with political divisions. Nine months later, McCarthy’s tenuous leadership came crashing down this week, as he became the first Speaker of the House to be voted out. The move was led by members of his own party. So how did things get to this point, and what does ...
Can foreign intervention save Haiti from gang violence?
October 04, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBSince last year, Haiti’s government has been asking the international community for help to restore peace and security. This week, the United Nations Security Council approved sending an international police force led by Kenya to Haiti. Kenya signed on to send 1,000 police officers, with Washington pledging $100 million and logistical support. The Caribbean country has been gripped by spiraling gang violence as well as poverty and food insecurity. And if assistance does succeed in pushing ba...
What’s behind soaring crossings at the US-Mexico border?
October 03, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBShelters are filled to the brim on both sides of the US-Mexico border with people seeking asylum in the United States. The US government says there have been at least 230,000 encounters with migrants since August. Families and other groups have waded through the Rio Grande to eventually get across. They are part of a wave of people making the dangerous trek through Central America. So, what do their journeys look like and why are they happening now? In this episode: John Holman (@johnhol...
As Arab-Israeli normalisation expands, where do Palestinians fit?
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBLeaders from both Saudi Arabia and Israel have been working toward normalising relations. The Saudi Kingdom, which supports Palestinian statehood, says it hopes normalisation would ease Palestinians' lives. But during an address at the United Nations General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said peace can only prevail in the Middle East when Palestinians have full, legitimate and national rights. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right wing coalition has been adamant i...
Tragedy strikes Iraq after fire at a wedding
September 29, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBA fire broke out during a wedding in Nineveh governorate, Northern Iraq, in al-Hamdaniya’s Christian community. Within hours, the death toll had risen above 100 people, and over 150 have been injured. Fire extinguishing and rescue operations began soon after the blaze erupted, with victims being transferred to hospitals nationwide to be treated. Authorities expect the death toll to continue rising. Could this latest fire in Iraq have been prevented? And what does it mean for a community that...
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Nagorno-Karabakh's mass exodus
September 28, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThe fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh, recognized internationally as part of Azerbaijan, goes back decades. But last week, after a battle that lasted less than 24 hours, Azerbaijan declared victory over the territory and invited the ethnic Armenians who weren’t involved in the fighting to stay. Now, tens of thousands of them are leaving their homeland without any hope of returning. So how did this happen, and what does this mean for the people most affected as an era comes to an end? In this...
What’s it like going back to school in Turkey’s earthquake zone?
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBAn estimated four million children in Turkey were affected by the earthquakes in February. The disaster forced them to see death and tragedy up close - many for the first time. As the new school year begins, there’s hope that the classroom will bring back a sense of routine and normalcy. But the trauma of the past eight months has not gone away, with children continuing to deal with displacement, grief, and anxiety. Experts warn that if the mental health of these children is not handled care...
Gold, arms, Egypt – will an indictment bring down a US Senator?
September 26, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBA US federal court has indicted New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine on corruption-related charges. The couple have reportedly accepted gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash in exchange for providing sensitive information about US foreign policy and other favors for Egyptian officials. It’s not the first time Menendez, who heads the Senate’s foreign relations committee, has been accused of corruption — but the detailed nature of the charges this time could ...
In the Taiwan Strait, tensions leave Kinmen with piles of garbage
September 25, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe archipelago of Kinmen in the Strait of Taiwan is small, barely visible on a map. Despite being under Taiwanese governance, it’s actually closer to the shores of mainland China, only a 30-minute ferry ride away. It’s been dealing with a garbage problem, with tons of trash washing up on its shores. But Kinmen has long been dealing with the consequences of Beijing and Taipei’s conflict, including recent military activity. So, where does this geopolitical dispute leave the Kinmenese? In thi...
In a fractured world, what role can the UN General Assembly play?
September 22, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBFrom ‘The Great Fracture’ to Ukraine to migration, a look at the ins and outs of the UN General Assembly. Want to hear your voice on The Take? Record a voice message for International Podcast Day about why you listen and it could be featured on the show. In this episode: Mike Hanna (@mjahanna), Al Jazeera senior correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat, Miranda Lin and our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra and David Enders fact-checked this episode. Ou...
Debanking: How UK Muslims found common cause with Nigel Farage
September 21, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBA bank account can be everything in an increasingly cashless society. In the UK, banks closed more than 343,000 accounts in the last financial year. The practice is known as ‘debanking,’ and clients are given no notice or recourse after they’re flagged as potential risks. Muslim groups have complained for years that they are unfairly targeted. Their cause recently got an unexpected boost from far-right politician Nigel Farage after he uncovered that his account had also been shut down over h...
What’s behind the US-Iran prisoner swap?
September 20, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBFive Iranian citizens and five US citizens were released on Monday in the highest-level diplomatic efforts between the two countries in years. What does this mean for Iran-US relations? And what could it mean for geopolitics in the Middle East? In this episode: Dorsa Jabbari (@DorsaJabbari), Al Jazeera correspondent in Tehran Imran Khan (@ajimran), Al Jazeera senior correspondent in Doha Heidi Zhou-Castro (@HeidiZhouCastro), Al Jazeera correspondent in Washington Want to hear your voic...
From ‘The War Room’ to Romania, what’s Andrew Tate’s appeal?
September 19, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBAndrew Tate is a self-proclaimed sexist and disgraced social media influencer currently facing criminal charges in Romania. He currently has 7.8 million followers on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, and had billions of views on TikTok. Tate and his brother face charges of organized crime, human trafficking, and rape, but his young fans continue to support and buy into his brand of toxic masculinity. So what does Andrew Tate’s appeal in Romania say about where the pheno...
After Morocco’s earthquake: are politics impeding aid?
September 18, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBOffers of help have poured into Morocco from across the world after a deadly earthquake killed thousands. But so far, Rabat has only accepted aid from four countries, Spain, Qatar, Britain, and the United Arab Emirates, leaving offers from many others without a response. Moroccan officials say their goal is to ensure coordination, but critics and some survivors say help is desperately needed, especially in more remote areas, regardless of the source. So, is this just politics or a matter o...
‘Woman, life, freedom’: Iran one year after Mahsa Amini’s death
September 15, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThis week marks the one-year anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death while in police custody, which sparked mass protests across Iran. The government has since quashed street demonstrations through deadly crackdowns and the threat of executions. But the slogan ‘Woman, life, freedom’ has become ingrained in Iranian culture and other pushbacks against the strict Islamic laws have been achieved. So one year on, where does the fight for change in Iran stand? In this episode: Dorsa Jabbari (@DorsaJ...
Why did Libya’s floods leave so many people dead?
September 14, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBFlooding in eastern Libya centered around the city of Derna has left about 6,000 dead and thousands more missing. With deep divisions between Libya’s two rival governments, questions are being asked about how prepared Libya was for such a disaster. We speak to Libyans and a climate change expert to get the latest on the disaster. In this episode: Ayat Mneina (@AMneina), Libyan writer and researcher Malik Traina (@libyanmind), Al Jazeera Libya correspondent Ahmed Tarabolsi, doctor from B...
What do new protests in Syria mean this time around?
September 13, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBRare anti-government protests are taking over Syria’s southern city of Sweida, home to the country’s Druze minority. Four weeks ago, the failing economy and falling wages brought protesters onto the streets. Now, they’re calling for regime change more than a decade after Syria’s uprising in 2011. Could this new movement against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad spread? Or will it be violently extinguished, like the protests more than a decade ago? In this episode: Shadi Abou Karam (@shadi_...