As 2025 unfolds, the world faces significant shifts. From climate crises in West Africa to continuing wars in Gaza and Sudan, Al Jazeera correspondents share their insights on the key events and challenges shaping the year ahead. In this episode: Kimberly Halkett ( @KimberlyHalkett ), Al Jazeera White House Correspondent Dorsa Jabarri ( @DorsaJabbari ), Al Jazeera Correspondent John Holman ( @Johnhiolman100) , Al Jazeera Mexico and Latin America Correspondent Nicolas Haque ( @NicolasHaque ), Al ...
Jan 06, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1110
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israeli attacks in Gaza kill nearly 200 in three days. The Palestinian Authority has banned Al Jazeera from operating in the occupied West Bank. The Biden administration approves more arms for Israel. Syria is set to resume international flights from Damascus. It is day 457 of the war in Gaza, where at least 45,717 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, A...
Jan 05, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1109
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 4, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Locals are fighting to reclaim their city from tourism in a mass demonstration in Barcelona on July 6. The tourism boom has impacted local life, housing, and culture, pushing the city to the brink. In this episode: Carme Arcarazo ( @carmearcarazo ), Speaker of Barcelona’s tenant union ( @sindicatlloguer ), housing researcher...
Jan 04, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1108
As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on October 22. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh were killed by Israel, leaving the group to debate a successor. And, as Israel’s war on Gaza continues, questions remain about what lies ahead for Gaza’s leadership and its people. In this episode: Diana Buttu ( @dianabuttu ), Lawyer and Al-Shabaka Boa...
Jan 03, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1107
As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on October 1. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. 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...
Jan 02, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1106
As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on September 30. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. 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...
Jan 01, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1105
As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on September 3. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Despite fraud claims and international condemnation, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro remains defiant, a month after a disputed election. He has ramped up repression, arresting thousands, including journalists and activists. Will Maduro withstand the wave of opposition, or will this be a moment of...
Dec 31, 2024•16 min•Ep. 1104
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 credi...
Dec 30, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1103
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: 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 at least 45,587 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Ibrahim Al Khalili, ( @hema.alkhalili ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Hamdah Salhut, ( @hamdahsalhut ) Al Jazeera Corre...
Dec 29, 2024•6 min•Ep. 1095
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 ( @Fa...
Dec 28, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1101
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 d...
Dec 27, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1100
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 Sa...
Dec 26, 2024•17 min•Ep. 1099
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 Tali...
Dec 25, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1098
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 ), ...
Dec 24, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1097
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 mid...
Dec 23, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1096
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: 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 at least 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 Corr...
Dec 22, 2024•6 min•Ep. 1102
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 mai...
Dec 21, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1094
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 prod...
Dec 20, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1093
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, Mal...
Dec 19, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1092
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 Episod...
Dec 18, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1091
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. ...
Dec 17, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1090
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 developmen...
Dec 16, 2024•17 min•Ep. 1089
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: 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 at least 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 Ja...
Dec 15, 2024•6 min•Ep. 1088
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 ...
Dec 14, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1087
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’...
Dec 13, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1086
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 cred...
Dec 12, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1085
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...
Dec 11, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1084
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. A...
Dec 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1083
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 Bil...
Dec 09, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1082
As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: 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 at least 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 ...
Dec 08, 2024•8 min•Ep. 1081
