The Take

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 10, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. There’s an island in the Indian Ocean that’s part of France, called Mayotte – and it’s become a front line in the story of EU migration. Mayotte was part of neighboring Comoros until 1975. Now, Comorans and others migrate to Mayotte by boat, seeking asylum or a better life. 1,800 French security forces have deployed from mainland France as part of Operation Wuambushu, which means “take back” in Mayotte’s local language. The government says that the shantytowns full of people are becoming an economic, safety, and health concern. The move has sparked protests both for and against the operation. In this episode: Dawud Bumaye (@dawudbumaye), Afro-Feminist and Comorian Activist Episode credits: This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production team was Chloe K. Li, Khaled Soltan and our host, Malika Bilal.  Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

What happens when people feel they’ve reached capacity as witnesses? For writer and clinical psychologist Hala Alyan, her work is to preserve the archive of Palestinian stories and pass down resistance through generations. As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, her work on the complexities of displacement, trauma, and the Palestinian diaspora has reached audiences around the world.  In this episode: Hala Alyan, (@hala.n.alyan), writer and clinical psychologist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Sonia Bhagat, and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, Sarí el-Khalili, and our host, Malika Bilal.  Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. 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

When a new kidney could save your life, every minute counts. When Jazmin Evans discovered she could have received a kidney four years earlier, she was shocked. When she found out the delay was due to a racially biased testing process, she tried to warn others. In this episode: Jazmin Evans, Kidney transplant patient, PhD student of Africology at Temple University Episode credits: This episode was produced by Manahil Naveed and Amy Walters, with Veronique Eshaya, Shraddha Joshi, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. 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

Protests have erupted across Mozambique, where a disputed election has sparked a powerful movement for change. Thousands are defying a violent government crackdown, demanding an end to decades of dominance by the governing party. But this isn’t just about politics—it’s about a generation fighting for their future. What’s driving the unrest, and how might it reshape the country’s path forward? In this episode: Zenaida Machado-Ezinteje (@zenaidamz), Senior Researcher at Human Rights Watch Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Sarí el-Khalili with Khaled Soltan, Chloe K. Li, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, 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

As Syria navigates a fragile political transition, Israel has wiped out much of Syrian military assets, pushed further into Syrian territory, and approved a plan to expand settlements in the occupied Golan Heights. How will Syria’s new leadership respond? In this episode: Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi (@ajaltamimi), Research Fellow, Middle East Forum Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, Chloe K. Li, 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

As tech companies increase their AI production, the environmental costs are coming to light. What are the resources fuelling the AI revolution? And how does AI impact the tech industry’s climate goals? In this episode: Sophie Bushwick (@sophiebushwick), New Scientist Senior Tech Editor Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li with Manahil Naveed, Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan, Doha Mosaad, and our host Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers. 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

We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war in Gaza and Lebanon continues. Israel killed dozens in north Gaza. Israel escalated its bombing of Syria. Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial continued. It is day 436 of the war in Gaza, where more than 44,835 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Ibrahim Al Khalili, (@hema.alkhalili) Al Jazeera Correspondent  Muntasir Abou Nabout, Al Jazeera Correspondent  Resul Serdar, (@ResulSerdarAtas) Al Jazeera Correspondent Nour Odeh, (@nour_odeh) Al Jazeera Correspondent  This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 8, 2020. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Syria’s inner circle of power was dominated by the al-Assad family for more than 50 years, but over a decade of war exposed its cracks. Journalist Sam Dagher was based in Damascus in the early years of the war, and after the government kicked him out, he used his access to write the inside story of the family that’s become synonymous with Syria. In this episode, we pull the curtain back on the inner circle to hear the story of President Bashar al-Assad who wasn’t meant for power, but was lifted up by the family name that consumed him. In this episode: Sam Dagher (@samdagher), Journalist and Author of ‘Assad or We Burn the Country’ Episode credits: This episode was updated by Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was Alexandra Locke, Dina Kisbeh, Priyanka Tilve, Ney Alvarez, Amy Walters, Natalia Aldana, Stacey Samuel, Graelyn Brashear, and our host, Malika Bilal.  Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Centuries after the first Muslims stepped foot in America, the United States is home to nearly 4 million Muslim Americans. In ‘American Muslims: A History Revealed,’ a six-part PBS docuseries that premiered in October, journalists and historians uncover the stories of American Muslims spanning over 200 years from past to present. In this episode: Maytha Alhassen (@MaythaAlhassen), Executive Producer, ‘American Muslims: A History Revealed’ For More: Watch: ‘American Muslims: A History Revealed’ Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Chloe K. Li, Cole van Miltenburg, and Sonia Bhagat, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, and our host, Malika Bilal.  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

In recent months, tens of thousands of Haitians have fled escalating gang violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis in their home country. Most of those who make the gruelling journey to the US-Mexico border are denied asylum in the US. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to deport Haitian recipients of Temporary Protected Status. What does the future hold for Haitians under the Trump administration? In this episode: Imaeyen Ibanga (@iiwrites), Presenter, AJ+ Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat and Cole van Miltenburg with Manny Panaretos, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh and our host, Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal.  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

Thousands of prisoners held in Syria’s notorious prisons remain unaccounted for, days after President Bashar al-Assad fled for Russia. Families face an agonising search for their loved ones during a bittersweet moment of freedom. We dive into the emotional toll and the ongoing fight for answers. In this episode: Wafa Ali Mustafa (@WafaMustafa9), Syrian activist Justin Salhani (@JustinSalhani), Journalist Ammar Alselmo, White Helmets volunteer Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Sarí el-Khalili with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh and Cole Van Miltenburg, and our host, Malika Bilal.  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

When everything is lost, what remains? For Mosab Abu Toha, it’s poetry. He shares how his verses capture the grief and resilience of Gaza in the midst of destruction. In this episode: Mosab Abu Toha (@MosabAbuToha), Palestinian Poet Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, and Amy Walters, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenburg, and our host, Malika Bilal.  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

In an 11-day offensive, Syrian opposition fighters have ended more than 50 years of Assad family rule. President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow. As the Syrian people celebrate the fall of the regime, where will their country go from here? In this episode: Arwa Damon (@IamArwaDamon), President and Founder of INARA  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Sarí el-Khalili, and Alexandra Locke, with Hagir Saleh, Manny Panartous, and our host, Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. It was edited by Sarí el-Khalili.  The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Ashish Malhotra, Khaled Soltan, and Amy Walters. Our editorial interns are Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, and Cole van Miltenburg. Our host is Malika Bilal. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement. 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. We’ll be back tomorrow. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war in Gaza and Lebanon continues. Syrian opposition fighters have declared victory over the government of Bashar Assad. Israel continues to attack medical infrastructure in Gaza. It is day 429 of the war in Gaza, where more than 44,580 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz) Al Jazeera Correspondent This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 22, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. One in six people around the world live with some form of disability and many of them face daily challenges that include just getting around. Al Jazeera’s innovation studio, AJ Contrast, tells the story of three women with different disabilities, in Mumbai, Lagos, and New York City In this episode, we speak with AJ Contrast’s Senior Producer Viktorija Mickute to find out more about these women and what can be done to make the world more accessible for all members of society. In this episode: Viktorija Moquette (@VikVicariously), Senior Producer, AJ Contrast Nidhi Goyal (@saysnidhigoyal), Activist and Comedian Rebecca Lamorte (@RebeccaLamorte), Former New York City Council Candidate Olajumuke Olajide, Athlete Episode credits: This episode was updated by Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was Ruby Zaman, Amy Walters, Alexandra Locke, Ney Alvarez, Negin Owliaei, Chloe K Li and our host, Malika Bilal.  Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Notre Dame of Paris is reopening with great fanfare after a $1bn rebuilding effort following a devastating fire nearly six years ago. But why do some architectural treasures receive attention and resources, while others are overlooked? Who decides what history to preserve? In this episode: Léopold Lambert @TheFunambulist_, Architect and Editor-in-Chief of The Funambulist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Tamara Khandaker and Cole van Miltenburg with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, 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

A wild six hours ensued in South Korea after President Yoon Suk-yeol suddenly declared martial law. Parliament swiftly countered, ending the brief crisis, but Yoon’s political future now hangs in the balance. How did South Korea get here? And how will its brief brush with martial law reshape its political future? In this episode: Se-Woong Koo, Managing Editor of Korea Exposé Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Ashish Malhotra, Tamara Khadaker, and Sonia Bhagat with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, Cole Van Miltenburg, and our host, Malika Bilal.  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

Angola rolls out the red carpet for US President Joe Biden’s last-ditch trip to Africa. With just over a month left in office, what does Biden’s trip reveal about the US scramble to reassert itself in the continent? In this episode: Cláudio Silva (@CaipLounge), Political Analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Sonia Bhagat with Sarí el-Khalili, Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenberg, and our host, Natasha Del Toro, in for Malika Bilal. 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

Over the past week, Syrian opposition fighters have seized control of Aleppo and advanced further south towards Hama. This unexpected move has reignited what was largely a frozen conflict. In response, the Syrian Army, with support from Russia and reportedly, Iraqi militias, has intensified bombing campaigns on opposition-held areas. So, what’s next for Syria’s war? In this episode: Qutaiba Idlbi (@Qidlbi), Director of Syria Initiative at The Atlantic Council Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra and Amy Walters with Sarí el-Khalili, Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, Cole Van Miltenberg, and our host, Natasha Del Toro, in for Malika Bilal. 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

At just 13, Leyan, an amputee from Gaza, travels to the United States for medical treatment. Her journey reflects the immense challenges faced by thousands of children who have lost limbs in the war, underscoring their ongoing struggles and the urgent need for the world’s attention. Our guest, filmmaker Rhana Natour, tells Leyan’s story in All That Remains, a Fault Lines documentary, on Al Jazeera. In this episode: Rhana Natour (@RNatourious), Filmmaker Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li with Sarí el-Khalili, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Ashish Malhotra, Cole van Miltenburg, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.  The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Ashish Malhotra, Khaled Soltan, and Amy Walters. Our editorial interns are Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, and Cole van Miltenburg. Our host is Malika Bilal. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement. 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. We’ll be back tomorrow. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube