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As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on November 21. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. 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. Joe Plourde mixed this update. 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. 

We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria continues. Israeli forces set fire to a hospital. Mass displacement from northern Gaza continues. Palestinians in Gaza are freezing to death for the second winter in a row. It is day 450 of the war in Gaza, where more than 45,587 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Ibrahim Al Khalili, (@hema.alkhalili) Al Jazeera Correspondent  Hamdah Salhut, (@hamdahsalhut) Al Jazeera Correspondent Rami Abu Tuayma, 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 Feb. 16, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Six-year-old Hind Rajab spent three hours on the phone with Palestinian emergency services, crying for help, stranded in a car under Israeli fire in Gaza. Her relatives were killed while trying to escape. 12 days later, she was found dead. What happened after Hind’s phone line went dark? In this episode: Nebal Farsakh (@FarsakhNebal), Director of Media at the Palestine Red Crescent Society Rana Faqih, Dispatcher for the Palestine Red Crescent Society Hisham Mhanna (@MhannaHesham), ICRC Spokesperson in Gaza    Episode credits: This episode was updated by Noor Wazwaz. The original production team was Amy Walters, Fahrinisa Campana, Sarí el-Khalili, Miranda Lin, 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

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on August 23. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Hope and dissent met at the 2024 DNC, from the electric atmosphere inside the Democrats’ convention to the frustration of those fighting to convince the party to change course on unwavering support for Israel. With Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s supporters, protesters and uncommitted delegates, we’re bringing you voices from the party often referred to as the Big Tent. In this episode: LaToya Greenwood (@greenwoodrep), Former Member, Illinois House of Representatives Kathleen Purdy, Ohio Delegate, Democratic National Convention Henry Cline, Nebraska Delegate, Democratic National Convention Alex Melendrez (@ACMelendrez), California Delegate, Democratic National Convention  Abbas Alawieh (@AZAlawieh), Uncommitted Delegate, Democratic National Convention Maya Berry (@iMayaBerry), Executive Director, Arab American Institute  Lexis Zeidan (@lexisdenazeidan), Co-Chair, Uncommitted National Movement Jenin Alharithi (@amp_chicago), Coordinator, American Muslims for Palestine, Chicago Chapter Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, Tamara Khandaker, Veronique Eshaya, and Shraddha Joshi, with Spencer Cline, Phillip Lanos, Hisham Abu Salah, Mohannad al-Melhem, and our host Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. 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

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on August 6. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled to India. This happens after a month of student-led protests calling for her resignation. Nearly 300 have died as a result of clashes between protesters and security forces. What will this mean for Bangladesh?  In this episode: Zulkarnain Saer Khan (@ZulkarnainSaer), Investigative Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Chloe K. Li, with Duha Mosaad, Veronique Eshaya, Spencer Cline, Phillip Lanos, Mohannad al-Melhem, Hisham Abu Salah, and our host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this update. 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

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on April 25. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. University encampments have spread across the US since New York police first came onto Columbia University’s campus last week. In the second of a two-part series, The Take takes a look inside the Columbia encampment and its impact on campus. In this episode: Fadi Shuman, Columbia University Student Talia Jane (@taliaotg), Freelance Journalist Jonathan Ben-Menachem (@jbenmenachem), Columbia University Student Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Fahrinisa Campana, Tabish Talib, Negin Owliaei, Khaled Soltan, and Chloe K. Li, with Spencer Cline, Phillip Lanos, Mohannad al-Melhem, Hisham Abu Salah, and our host Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this update. 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. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on March 15. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Thirteen years ago, Syrians took to the streets to stand up against the government of Bashar al-Assad. The war that followed has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced more than 12 million. Today, al-Assad is still in power. Has the world abandoned Syria? In this episode: Alia Malek (@AliaMalek), journalist, lawyer, and author of The Home That Was Our Country: A Memoir of Syria Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, Chloe K. Li, Negin Owliaei and Amy Walters Khaled Soltan, and Ashish Malhotra, with Spencer Cline, Phillip Lanos, Mohannad al-Melhem, Hisham Abu Salah, and our host Malika Bilal.  Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this update. 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. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024. This originally aired on February 27. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in resources, from gold and diamonds to coltan, used to power mobile phones. It’s also the site of recent heavy fighting between government forces and the rebel group, M23, and whoever emerges on top will have control of the region’s wealth. But trapped in the middle are Congolese civilians. As the fighting intensifies, where will they go? In this episode: Catherine Soi (@cate_soi), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Sarí el-Khalili, and Chloe K. Li, with Spencer Cline, Phillip Lanos, Hisham Abu Salah, Mohannad al-Melhem, and our host Malika Bilal.  Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this update. 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. 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 443 of the war in Gaza, where more than 45,097 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Lina Abu Akleh, (@linaabuakleh) Al Jazeera Correspondent  Mohamed al-Attab, Al Jazeera Correspondent  Resul Serdar, (@ResulSerdarAtas) Al Jazeera Correspondent Mohammed Haji, (@hxji99) Al Jazeera Producer  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 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