Al Jazeera’s Youmna ElSayed was on the frontlines of Israel’s war on Gaza, reporting live on air with air strikes behind her and facing threats to her life. A year after October 7, she shares the toll of what she witnessed, as a correspondent and as a mother, and reveals the impacts of war that linger long after reaching physical safety. In this episode: Youmna ElSayed ( @YoumnaElSayed17 ), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat, and...
Oct 07, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1021
As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: The Israeli military besieged as many as 400, 000 people in northern Gaza. Israel has attacked UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. Independent voters in the US are weighing their options. Today is Sunday, October 13. Twenty-two days remain until the US presidential election. It is day 373 of the war in Gaza. At least 42,126 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazee...
Oct 06, 2024•7 min•Ep. 1020
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on October 2, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Leaders from both Saudi Arabia and Israel have been working toward normalizing relations. The Saudi Kingdom, which supports Palestinian statehood, says it hopes normalization would ease Palestinians' lives. But during an address at the United Nations General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said peace can onl...
Oct 05, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1019
Hurricane Helene and its aftermath left a trail of destruction through the southeastern United States. Many families are left without power or communication. We look at the impact in North Carolina and the new lifelines people are relying on as the extent becomes fully known. In this episode: Brett Jensen ( @Brett_Jensen ), Senior Reporter at WBT Radio Megan Carroll, “BeLoved Asheville” Volunteer Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, Amy Walters and Ashish ...
Oct 04, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1018
What’s going on behind the scenes in the Biden administration as violence escalates further in the Middle East? In response to the recent assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Iran sent nearly 200 missiles into Israel, most of which were intercepted. The US has stayed the course with ironclad support for Israel – so how far will Israel go? In this episode: Akbar Shahid Ahmed ( @AkbarSAhmed ), Senior Diplomatic Correspondent at HuffPost Episode credits: This episode was produced by ...
Oct 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1017
As conflict with Israel intensifies, Lebanon is in shock with more than a million people displaced after orders from Israel for ‘evacuation’. How have people relied on each other – and what do they do when there is nowhere safe to go? In this episode: Sally Abou AlJoud ( @JoudSally ), Journalist, L'Orient Today Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters and Sarí el-Khalili with Phillip Lanos, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, Cole van Miltenberg and our host Malika Bilal. Our sound design...
Oct 02, 2024•17 min•Ep. 1016
Lebanon is preparing as the threat of an Israeli ground invasion becomes reality. This follows the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and a bombardment that has killed 1,000 people and wounded more than 6,000 in recent weeks. How could his assassination reshape the region? In this episode: Ali Hashem, ( @alihashem_tv ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Sami Hermez ( @HermezSami ) Associate Professor, Northwestern University in Qatar Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Mal...
Oct 01, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1015
What does it mean for the world to forget your country? In Sudan’s civil war, a surprise push by the army could break the RSF’s hold on Khartoum. For Sudanese forced to flee their homeland, the journey is far from over. One woman shares her take on the world’s indifference to a conflict that has faded from the attention of many, and the hope she refuses to give up on for Sudan’s future. The Take is now a daily video podcast. Check us out on YouTube . Please tell us what you think about our shows...
Sep 30, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1014
As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: On Friday, Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon. It is day 359 of the war in Gaza, where at least 42,586 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Zeina Khodr, ( @ZeinakhodrAljaz ) Al Jazeera CorrespondenT Imran Khan, ( @ajimran ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Ali Hashem, ( @alihashem_tv ) Al Jazeera Correspondent This episode was produced and mixed by David Ende...
Sep 29, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1013
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 16, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Farmers forced to leave their fields, children out of school, and white phosphorus devastating lives – all this hangs over life in southern Lebanon, where the ongoing threat of escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah has been a constant presence for decades. How do residents continue to cope with these challenges...
Sep 28, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1012
It’s the first UN General Assembly since October 7, in a year marked by the unprecedented escalation of violence in Gaza and war throughout the world. As world leaders take their time on the world stage, how has it all exposed the weaknesses of the United Nations? In this episode: Biesan Abu-Kwaik ( @BiesanAK ), Al Jazeera Arabic UN Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Amy Walters, and Sonia Bhagat with Sarí el-Khalili, Phillip Lanos, Hisham Abu Salah, Duha Mo...
Sep 27, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1011
Falsely accused of eating pets by Donald Trump and JD Vance, migrants in Springfield, Ohio are now living in a climate of fear – including many Haitians. With more than 30 bomb threats targeting schools and government buildings, how are the migrants, who arrived seeking work and safety, dealing with the growing tensions? In this episode: Anar Virji ( @anarvirji ), Al Jazeera Journalist Sophia Pierrelus, Community Organizer and Consultant Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malho...
Sep 26, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1010
The world's largest diaspora of international adoptees comes from South Korea. Among them are mixed-race children who were forcibly sent for adoption due to the country's racist laws. One Black adoptee's search for a home reflects hard truths about the past of hundreds of thousands of international adoptees. In this episode: Anna Kook ( @annakook ), AJ+ Reporter Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters and Sarí el-Khalili, with Khaled Soltan, Chloe K. Li, Duha Mosaad, Sonia Bhag...
Sep 25, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1009
Israel’s assault on Lebanon has led to more deaths in one day than any time since the end of Lebanon’s civil war in 1990. What is the calculus in what happens next? In this episode: Makram Ouaiss, Executive Director, Lebanese Center for Policy Studies Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Amy Walters with Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenburg, Phillip Lanos, Hisham Abu Salah, and our host Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex...
Sep 24, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1008
The lens is now in Palestinian hands, capturing their reality at the heart of occupation and war. Their powerful images are exposing the horrors of conflict and leading people to turn to new media sources for information and redefine narratives. We hear how a new film distribution company run by Palestinians is empowering a new generation. In this episode: Badie Ali ( @watermelon_pics ), Co-founder, Watermelon Pictures Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Marcos Bartol...
Sep 23, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1007
As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel shut down Al Jazeera's bureau in the Occupied West Bank. US presidential candidates sought to win over voters. Forty-three days remain until the U.S. presidential election. It is day 352 of the war in Gaza, where at least 42,391 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Zeina Khodr, ( @ZeinakhodrAljaz ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Walid al-Omari, Al Jazeera Occupied West Bank...
Sep 22, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1006
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 25th, 2023. None of the references from that time have been changed. English rivers are polluted. Could giving them legal rights clean them up? In the town of Lewes, the answer to that question was yes. In February, the town’s council voted yes to a rights of river motion, the first in the UK. This motion is the first step in a two-year long journey to give the River Ouse legal representation and rights. The UK is...
Sep 21, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1005
Less than 1% of the Jamaican coastline is accessible to the public. People's livelihoods and leisure rely on access to the waters, but locals are prevented from beach access to make room for more all-inclusive resorts for foreign tourists. How are Jamaicans fighting back? In this episode: Devon Taylor, Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Veronique Eshaya, with Duha Mossad, Manahil Naveed and Kevin Hirten, in for Malik...
Sep 20, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1004
Lebanon is reeling after two days of coordinated attacks attributed to Israel that detonated thousands of pagers and devices used by Hezbollah members. The simultaneous explosions – in indiscriminate locations across the country – left deaths and thousands of injuries in their wake. Does this unprecedented attack signal a new reality? Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey to fill out our survey. It only takes a few minutes, and it's anonymous. In t...
Sep 18, 2024•16 min•Ep. 1003
Assassination attempts used to be catalysts for gun reform in America. But even with two apparent attempts on Donald Trump’s life, the issue of gun control has barely surfaced in political discussions. As Trump courts the NRA and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris tries to balance gun rights with regulation, what has shifted in the US’s stance on guns? Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey to fill out our survey. It only takes a few mi...
Sep 18, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1002
Mexico is shaking up its judicial system by moving from appointed judges to ones chosen through elections. Supporters say this will clean up corruption and make judges more accountable to the public. But critics worry that electing judges could lead to political influence and weaken their independence. What’s at stake for Mexicans? Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey to fill out our survey. It only takes a few minutes, and it's anonymous. In this...
Sep 17, 2024•13 min•Ep. 1001
Ayşenur Eygi, an American-Turkish peace activist in the occupied West Bank, was shot in the head and killed by Israeli forces earlier this month. Her name joins the list of American activists and journalists killed by Israeli forces over the past two decades. What does her death mean for the fight for accountability from Israel and from the US? In this episode: Mariam Dag, Volunteer, International Solidarity Movement Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh ( @ameer) Friend of Ayşenur Eygi Prem Thakker ( @prem_thakk...
Sep 16, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1000
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Palestinians in North Gaza returned to a destroyed neighborhood. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debated. Haitians in the US feared for their safety after that debate. Fifty days remain until the U. S. presidential election. It is day 345 of the war in Gaza, where at least 41,182 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Moath Al Kahlout, ( @kahlout_moath ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Kimberly H...
Sep 15, 2024•7 min•Ep. 999
‘Now You Know’ is the latest addition to the Al Jazeera Podcast family. Hosted by Samantha Johnson, the show is dedicated to amplifying women's voices, delving into stories and sometimes uncomfortable topics. When the odds feel stacked against you, how do you come out swinging and winning? Former TV producer Sam McAlister went from working behind the scenes to hitting the headlines after securing the high-stakes interview with Prince Andrew following the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. In her autobiogr...
Sep 14, 2024•36 min•Ep. 998
At least 19 Palestinians have been killed by an Israeli attack in the crowded al-Mawasi refugee camp. The area had been designated a safe zone by the Israeli military. The attack left craters that were 30 feet deep and 50 feet wide, leading many to believe US-made 2,000 pound bombs were used. What are the fates of the Palestinians with nowhere left to go after this attack? Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey to fill out our survey. It only takes ...
Sep 13, 2024•16 min•Ep. 997
French President Emmanuel Macron took two months to appoint a new prime minister. Did Macron's move indicate a turn towards authoritarianism, or has Macron been moving in that direction for years? Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey to fill out our survey. It only takes a few minutes, and it's anonymous. In this episode: Rokhaya Diallo ( @RokhayaDiallo ), Writer and Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolome and Ash...
Sep 12, 2024•16 min•Ep. 996
Doctors and health officials are struggling to manage a recent surge in mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Vaccine shipments recently arrived, but they fall far short of the 3 million doses needed. Is the world responding quickly enough to prevent another global health crisis? Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey to fill out our survey. It only takes a few minutes, and it's anonymous. Please do not tell your friends/family or yourself...
Sep 11, 2024•17 min•Ep. 995
As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris prepare for a high-stakes presidential debate, the nation holds its breath. With polls razor-thin in key swing states, who has the advantage, and what will it mean for the US presidential race? Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey to fill out our survey. It only takes a few minutes, and it's anonymous. In this episode: Kimberly Halkett ( @KimberlyHalkett ), Al Jazeera White House Correspondent Episode credits: Thi...
Sep 10, 2024•15 min•Ep. 994
After nine years of conflict, 18 million Yemenis need aid as the country grapples with human rights violations and economic instability. Now, the Houthis' Red Sea attacks in support of Palestinians have brought Yemen back into focus, but with no peace deal in sight, can the country recover from one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises? In this episode: Afrah Nasser ( @Afrahnasser ), Non-Resident Fellow, Arab Center Washington DC Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé ...
Sep 09, 2024•22 min•Ep. 993
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: More children have been killed in Gaza. A 10-day Israeli operation in the occupied West Bank came to and end. And school started for students around the world -- but not in Gaza. It is day 338 of the war. At least 40,939 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed. In this episode: Tareq Abu Azzoum, ( @TareqAzzom ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim, ( @nida_journo ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Kristen ...
Sep 08, 2024•5 min•Ep. 992
