
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 wor... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 750 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsPolitics | |||

This week: 319 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,260 Palestinians in Gaza. Israeli settlers continued their siege of a Palestinian home in the occupied West Bank. The ceasefire process in Gaza remains stalled. Israeli attacks kille... more
This week: 312 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,254 Palestinians in Gaza. A mass funeral was held in Gaza. Israel raided Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Israel escalated strikes in Lebanon. Israel has killed at le... more
This week: 305 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,222 Palestinians in Gaza. The US announced a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza as Israel continued its strikes there.
Israel has killed at least 73,305 Palestinians in Gaza since Oct... more
This week: 298 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,191 Palestinians in Gaza. The US announced a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza as Israel continued its strikes there.
Israel has killed at least 73,305 in Gaza since October 7, 2023.... more
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Excellent production quality, highly accurate, compelling stories of struggle, listening in the US
Excellent production quality, highly accurate, compelling stories of struggle
So refreshing to have a less western POV on the worlds global events (even though I live in a western country).
No boing sound behind a report about displaced Lebanese would be better. Five stars still!
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The show delivers daily, in-depth conversations with correspondents and firsthand voices from conflict zones and global hotspots, offering clear context behind the headlines. Episodes frequently center on civilian impact, regional power dynamics, and geopolitical maneuvering, with on-the-ground reporting from Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Tehran, and elsewhere, plus expert commentary from diplomats, journalists, and medical professionals. A standout strength is delivering human-centered perspectives alongside rigorous analysis, often integrating personal narratives with policy implications, and maintaining a steady focus on underreported regional angles and humanitarian issues.
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Recent guests on The Take include:
1. Rosiland Jordan
2. Hamada al-Banna
3. Ibrahim al-Khalili
4. Nour Odeh
5. Heidi Zhou-Castro
6. Moad al-Khalout
7. Moath Al Kahlout
8. Mehdi Hasan
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