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The Take

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,

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25:03

Is AI headed for a breaking point?

The Take ·

2026/01/07

Artificial intelligence is moving fast - from chatbots to autonomous systems and physical machines. As investment surges, so do concerns about job losses, surveillance, warfare and whether the boom can last. We take a look at where AI is headed in 2026 and the growing resistance against unchecked technological power. In this episode: Brian Merchant (@bcmerchant), Writer of Blood in the Machine newsletter Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Chloe K. Li with Phillip

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23:09

What does Israel’s recognition of Somaliland mean for...

The Take ·

2026/01/06

Israel has become the first country in the world to recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland since it declared independence in 1991. What does the move mean for regional tensions around the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, and what will aligning with Israel mean for Somaliland? In this episode: Faisal Ali (@FaisalAHAli), Journalist, Al Jazeera English Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tracie Hunte, Sarí el-Khalili, and Melanie Marich, with Fatima Shafiq, Farhan Rafid, Tamara

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23:34

After the shock of Maduro’s capture, what’s next for...

The Take ·

2026/01/04

What happens when the US says it will “run” a country? President Donald Trump says the US will take control of Venezuela after arresting President Nicolas Maduro. The move has few modern parallels and raises urgent questions about sovereignty, oil, and regional stability. Why now? In this episode: Lucia Newman, Al Jazeera’s Latin America editor Episode credits: This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and David Enders with Farhan Rafid and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by

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5:34

Brief: New Israeli restrictions on NGOs in Gaza take...

The Take ·

2026/01/04

This week: 95 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 418 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel placed new restrictions on NGOs operating in Gaza. As a new year began, Palestinians in Gaza continued to put hopes in a fragile ceasefire. Israel has killed at least 71,384 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@abuoazzum) Al Jazeera Correspondent Sinem Koseoglu, (@sinemkoseoglu) Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode

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24:33

Another Take: Twitch to politics – Hasan Piker on...

The Take ·

2026/01/03

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 19, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. With nearly 3 million Twitch followers, Hasan Piker is one of the internet’s biggest political streamers. He blends humor, culture and masculinity talk with sharp political commentary, drawing young men away from the US alt-right. And on Gaza, he has become one of the loudest US voices for Palestine. In this episode:

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24:16

2025 in Review: Is ICE in the US operating as secret...

The Take ·

2026/01/02

We’re looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on November 19. None of the dates or references have been changed. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is operating in an unprecedented way during US President Donald Trump’s second term. The agency has existed for over 20 years, but now operates as a masked force. Imposters posing as agents have committed crimes such as kidnapping and sexual assault. The FBI has urged ICE officers to

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23:12

2025 in Review: What Charlie Kirk’s death says about...

The Take ·

2026/01/01

We’re looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on September 11. None of the dates or references have been changed. Shot while answering a question about mass shootings, outspoken gun-rights advocate and conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed on a university campus. What does this moment signal for escalating political violence and the state of US politics? In this episode: Matthew Boedy (@MatthewBoedy), Professor of Rhetoric, University of

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23:49

2025 in review: What does survival look like in Gaza...

The Take ·

2025/12/31

We’re looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on September 3. None of the dates or references have been changed. Inside Gaza City, as the Israeli military escalates its takeover, Al Jazeera continues to report from the ground on the day-to-day reality for more than a million Palestinians still there. As top scholars declare that Israel is committing genocide and US plans for a "Gaza Riviera" continue to circulate, how are Palestinians bracing for

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23:11

2025 in Review: Is Trump trying to start a war with...

The Take ·

2025/12/30

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on August 28. None of the dates, titles, or other references has been changed. Thousands of US troops are on warships stationed near Venezuela. President Donald Trump says the move is to fight drug cartels that the US has labelled “terrorist” organizations. In response, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ordered troops to the border and called on citizens to

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23:15

2025 in Review: Is ChatGPT hurting our critical...

The Take ·

2025/12/29

We’re looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on July 3. None of the dates or references have been changed. Are AI chatbots dulling our brains? A new MIT study suggests critical thinking skills are at risk from tools like ChatGPT. What does scientific research say about what happens to brains that rely on artificial intelligence? And how can you use AI tools while protecting your ability to think for yourself? In this episode: Celia Ford

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6:34

Brief: Netanyahu to visit US, Winter continues to...

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2025/12/28

This week: 88 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 411 Palestinians in Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet Donald Trump. Palestinians mourned actor and director Mohammad Bakri. Israel has killed more than 71,266 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Ibrahim Al Khalili, (@_ibrahimalkhalili) Al Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo) Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz) Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This

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26:20

Another Take: What is Iran’s right to resist regime...

The Take ·

2025/12/27

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on June 24, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Israel claims Iran is closer than ever to building a nuclear weapon. But as it targets Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his nation’s attacks will also “liberate” Iranians. In a civilization shaped by millennia of empire and resistance, those words land differently. What

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24:56

2025 in Review: How Zohran Mamdani shocked New York

The Take ·

2025/12/26

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on June 27. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Thirty-three years old, socialist, Muslim and now, the likely Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani was barely known a few months ago. Today, he may be the most popular political voice of a generation. How did he get here, and could he be here to stay? In this episode: Max

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22:09

2025 in Review: Can India and Pakistan avoid a fourth...

The Take ·

2025/12/25

As 2025 wraps up, we're looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on May 8. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. It’s the biggest military escalation between India and Pakistan in decades. Missile strikes, drone attacks and deadly shelling have struck on both sides of the border in the disputed region of Kashmir. With dozens of civilians dead and both countries trading blame, can the two nuclear powers contain the

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22:42

2025 in Review: How Elon Musk’s Trump alliance...

The Take ·

2025/12/24

As 2025 wraps up, we're looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on March 21. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Backlash to Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s alliance is hitting Tesla hard. The company is facing boycotts, protests, and attacks on cars, showrooms and charging stations. Tesla stock is plummeting. The US attorney general and Trump called the attacks “domestic terrorism”. In this episode, we

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26:27

2025 in Review: Why did Bad Bunny's anthem to Puerto...

The Take ·

2025/12/23

We’re looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on February 10. None of the dates or references have been changed. Bad Bunny’s new album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, became the number-one streamed album worldwide. It mixes different Puerto Rican music genres and touches on themes of gentrification and a loss of cultural identity. How is the album bringing the Puerto Rican fight for survival to the world? In this episode: Jorell

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22:54

2025 in Review: Rwanda, M23, and the battle for Goma

The Take ·

2025/12/22

We're looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on January 30. None of the dates or references have been changed. Bodies are lining the streets of Goma and hospitals are overwhelmed after an escalation in the long-simmering conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Rwandan-backed M23 group claims it took control of the city, and the DRC has called it a declaration of war by Rwanda. But why is Rwanda involved and what are its interests? In this

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Brief: Mediators say Israeli ceasefire violations...

The Take ·

2025/12/21

This week: 81 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 394 Palestinians in Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza continued to struggle to find food. Israel further expanded its presence in Syria. Israel has killed more than 70,925 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@abuoazzum) Al Jazeera Correspondent Gabriel Elizondo, (@elizondogabriel) Al Jazeera Correspondent Gemma Nash, (@GemmaNash10) Al Jazeera Presenter

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24:36

Another Take: What US tariffs mean for Shein and Temu...

The Take ·

2025/12/20

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 6. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Are US tariffs about to end the “add to cart” era? United States President Donald Trump’s move to end the de minimis exemption closes a loophole used by Shein, Temu and others to ship duty-free. With costs likely passed to shoppers, consumers are starting to rethink the real price of ultra-cheap clothing. In this

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22:07

What’s driving Cuba’s largest exodus in decades?

The Take ·

2025/12/19

Beset by food shortages, blackouts, and severe inflation, a growing number of Cubans are leaving the island. What’s driving them, where are they going, and why is the government no longer trying to stop it from happening? In this episode: Andrés Pertierra (@ASPertierra), historian Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Fatima Shafiq, Farhan Rafid, and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene

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