The Take

By: Al Jazeera
  • Summary

  • The Take is a daily interview-driven international news podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal. Each episode focuses on conversations with journalists and people directly impacted by the news of the day, offering our listeners the context necessary to understand what's in the headlines.

    With millions of global listens, it's clear the conversations we're having on The Take are worth hearing. And critics think so too. The show has won the Online Journalism Awards, the Signal Awards, Lovie Awards, and Anthem Awards, among others.

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Episodes
  • ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant. What’s next?
    Nov 22 2024

    The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif. These arrest warrants will now be sent to all 125 member states of the ICC. What does it mean for the men who have been charged – and the future of the ICC?

    In this episode:

    • Mark Kersten (@MarkKersten), Assistant Professor of Criminology & Criminal Law, University of the Fraser Valley

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat, and Amy Walters with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, Cole van Miltenburg, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.

    Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

    Connect with us:

    @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

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    22 mins
  • Is the Russia-Ukraine war entering uncharted territory?
    Nov 21 2024

    A new phase in the Russia-Ukraine war is continuing to escalate. Ukraine sent US and UK-made missiles into Russia this week, while the Kremlin has loosened its policy for using nuclear weapons. Where does the war go from here?

    In this episode:

    • Yulia Shapovalova, Al Jazeera Correspondent

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, and Chloe K. Li with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Cole Van Miltenburg, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.

    Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

    Connect with us:

    @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

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    21 mins
  • The faces behind Trump’s Cabinet picks
    Nov 20 2024

    President-elect Donald Trump is quickly naming his Cabinet, set to shape his agenda for the next four years. While some Americans are eager for change, others are dismayed by his picks. So how will Trump’s cabinet carry out his vision and navigate the challenges ahead?

    In this episode:

    • Matthew Bartlett (@MRBartlettNH), Republican Strategist and Former US State Department Appointee

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Sarí el-Khalili with Cole Van Miltenburg, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, and our host, Natasha Del Toro. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.

    Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

    Connect with us:

    @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

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    23 mins

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