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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

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This week: 284 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,093 Palestinians in Gaza.  The US attacked Iran multiple times. Israel continued killing Palestinians in Gaza as Hamas dissolved its government there.

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This week: 277 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,066 Palestinians in Gaza. Iranians gather for funeral processions of the late Ayatollah killed in the Israel-US war. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire being tested in southern Lebanon. Israeli... more

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What happened inside the White House after October 7, 2023 changed the course of Israel’s war on Gaza and reshaped the Democratic Party. After three primary elections that could indicate the future of the Democratic base, a new book by Akbar Shahid A... more

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Mehdi Hasan has had a front seat to US and UK politics for decades. With the UK facing yet another change in prime minister a decade after Brexit, and the US looking ahead to its next vote with the midterm elections in November, we get his take on th... more

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Recent Guests

Mehdi Hasan
Editor-in-chief of Zeteo; journalist and broadcaster
Zeteo
Episode: Mehdi Hasan: Disrupting democracy’s decline
Rob McBride
Al Jazeera correspondent reported from Beirut
Al Jazeera
Episode: Brief: Iran launches retaliatory strikes on US targets. Israel and Lebanon agree on new framework
Tareq Abu Azzoum
Al Jazeera reporter from Gaza City
Al Jazeera
Episode: Brief: Iran launches retaliatory strikes on US targets. Israel and Lebanon agree on new framework
Mohamed Vall
Al Jazeera journalist in Tehran
Al Jazeera
Episode: Brief: Iran launches retaliatory strikes on US targets. Israel and Lebanon agree on new framework
Mujahid Bani Mufleh
Palestinian journalist
Unaffiliate
Episode: Brief: Iran launches retaliatory strikes on US targets. Israel and Lebanon agree on new framework
Tony Karon
Editorial Lead at AJ+; football analyst
AJ+ / Al Jazeera
Episode: Another Take: Qatar’s World Cup, from the inside out
Sohail Malik
Dispatch reporter for Al Jazeera English in Qatar
Al Jazeera English
Episode: Another Take: Qatar’s World Cup, from the inside out
Teresa Bo
Senior Correspondent for Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Episode: How did Colombia's election split a nation in two?
Chris Sidoti
Commissioner with the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and Israel
United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry
Episode: The children Gaza lost

Hosts

Malika Bilal
Host of The Take
Kevin Hirten
Host of The Take

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
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    No boing sound behind a report about displaced Lebanese would be better. Five stars still!

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    Appreciate your podcast and rely on it daily, can you please cover the trial of Majid Freeman ongoing in the UK right now, verdict due this week! Reach out to Cage international for the full story please - it’s about freedom of speech and persecution of an innocent Muslim - please cover it

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Critiques note perceived biases but acknowledge strong, vetted guests and rigorous questioning.

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More than $5 trillion in US taxes: Who gets it?
Q: Why frame budget decisions as life-and-death matters rather than mere numbers?
Because cuts to health care and social programs translate directly into real consequences—more people at risk of losing insurance, preventable deaths, and worsened living standards—while war spending has equally tangible, global human costs.
More than $5 trillion in US taxes: Who gets it?
Q: What do you think about the priorities of the United States federal government and how it affects the rest of the world?
Lindsay explains that the budget priorities reveal a deliberate shift of resources toward war and corporate interests, with broad human costs at home and abroad, and emphasizes the need for clear political leadership and public education to shift public opinion.
How did Colombia's election split a nation in two?
Q: Can you walk us through what some of those policies might?
Teresa Bo explains that the new administration plans a hardline security posture, a reversion to aggressive military campaigns against armed groups, closer alignment with the United States, and a willingness to pursue tough measures that critics fear could undermine human rights and negotiations with social groups. This includes the possibility of renewed confrontations in rural zones and the endorsement of policies similar to those seen in other Latin American countries recently.
The children Gaza lost
Q: What are the practical next steps if states want to act on these findings?
The ICJ-based recommendations advocate immediate actions such as comprehensive bans on military-related trade, cutting funds to settlements, and pursuing accountability for individuals through national and international avenues without waiting for the Security Council.
The children Gaza lost
Q: How do you interpret the numbers in the report when some deaths and effects are indirect or uncounted?
The figures represent direct, verified fatalities among children due to violence; indirect effects and undetected cases are acknowledged as larger, making the reported numbers a conservative core that still demonstrates a grave scale of harm.

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The program centers on international news and analysis through in-depth interviews with journalists, researchers, and people directly affected by major events. Episodes frequently tackle Middle East conflicts, global health and humanitarian issues, election dynamics, and investigative reporting, offering listeners nuanced context beyond headlines. Notable strengths include a consistent global perspective, use of on-the-ground reporting, and a mix of expert insights and human stories that illuminate how events unfold across borders. A distinguishing trait is the willingness to challenge dominant narratives by elevating underrepresented viewpoints, making it valuable for audiences seeking well-reasoned, evidence-based discussions on complex i... more

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2. Rob McBride
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5. Mujahid Bani Mufleh
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