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
  • What is Jimmy Carter’s global legacy?
    Jan 9 2025

    At the end of a six-day funeral service, former US President Jimmy Carter will be laid to rest next to his wife in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. The 39th president died at 100 years old on December 29. How did his legacy impact the world?

    In this episode:

    • Hamid Dabashi (@DabashiHamid), Professor of Literature, Columbia University

    • Shawan Jabarin (@SJabaren), General Director, Al-Haq

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Miranda Lin with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Hagir Saleh, Khaled Soltan, Melanie Marich, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.

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

    Connect with us:

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

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    23 mins
  • Why is the Palestinian Authority targeting Palestinians?
    Jan 8 2025

    The Palestinian Authority is intensifying operations in the occupied West Bank, with violent crackdowns in Jenin and efforts to silence dissent, including shutting down Al Jazeera’s bureau. What’s driving this escalation?

    In this episode:

    • Dalia Hatuqa (@DaliaHatuqa), Journalist

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Baghat, Ashish Malhotra, and Sarí el-Khalili with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Hagir Saleh, Melanie Marich, and our host, Malika Bilal.

    Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. 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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    20 mins
  • Identity politics gone wrong (and how to fix it)
    Jan 7 2025

    Identity politics has become a defining buzzword in US politics, coming under fire for being a type of political representation without real change. But what was the intention of the people who first came up with the term – and what kind of power does that original intention wield today?

    In this episode:

    • Olufemi Taiwo, Political Philosopher, @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social

    Episode credits:

    This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé,  with Manny Panaretos, Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, and our host, Kevin Hirten.

    Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. 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

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