Drones struck the Conscience, a ship carrying humanitarian aid in international waters, after more than two months of blockade by Israel of aid into Gaza. Freedom Flotilla Coalition organizers believe Israel, which has attacked their ships in the past, is responsible. Israel has not commented on the strikes. What does this attack mean for Palestinians in Gaza – and activists trying to break the siege? In this episode: Huwaida Arraf ( @huwaidaarraf ), Human Rights Lawyer Episode credits: This epi...
May 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1232
TikToks claiming luxury brand goods are manufactured in Chinese factories have gone viral in shoppers’ feeds. This comes after the closure of a major import loophole and 145% tariffs on Chinese goods. What do these videos reveal about American consumer culture and the course of this trade war? In this episode: Caiwei Chen ( @CaiweiC ), Reporter at MIT Technology Review Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Chloe K. Li, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Ashish Malhotr...
May 05, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1231
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza have starved to death. Drones struck a ship in the Mediterranean with aid bound for Gaza. Israel attacked Syria. It is day 576 of the war in Gaza, where more than 52,495 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Ibrahim al Khalili, ( @hema.alkhalili ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Imran Khan, ( @ajimran ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits:...
May 04, 2025•5 min•Ep. 1230
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on April 24, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Tensions have been mounting at Columbia University for months, even before the school called police to clear a Gaza solidarity encampment. Pro-Palestine students say the administration hasn’t prioritized their safety. In the first of a two-part series, The Take goes behind the protests at Columbia. In this episode: Asiya A...
May 03, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1229
Australia heads to the polls facing a cost-of-living crisis and two familiar faces: Labor’s Anthony Albanese and the Conservative Coalition’s Peter Dutton. But United States President Donald Trump has emerged as having an unforeseen impact on Australian political discourse. How will the candidates navigate the political realignment across the Pacific? In this episode: Tom McIlroy ( @TomMcIlroy ) Chief Political Correspondent, Guardian Australia Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashis...
May 02, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1228
US President Donald Trump boasted that he could broker a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in his first 24 hours in office. 100 days later, fighting continues, and both sides are questioning the plan the Trump administration has laid out. Why is there still no agreement on a ceasefire proposal, and what does it reveal about the limits of American power? In this episode: Anatol Lieven ( @Lieven_Anatol ), Director of Eurasia Project at Quincy Institute Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara K...
May 01, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1227
As the administration of US President Donald Trump continues its immigration crackdown across the United States, children are often caught in the middle. Some are deported with their parents to countries they never knew, while others are separated from their parents and remain in the US. What happens to them? In this episode: Mariana Blanco, Director of Operations, Guatemalan-Maya Center Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Ashish Malhotra, with Phillip La...
Apr 30, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1226
Tensions are growing between India and Pakistan after an attack killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir. As the exchange of accusations and gunfire continues, Kashmiris fear for what is to come. In this episode: Assed Baig (@ AssedBaig ), Al Jazeera correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Chloe K. Li, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Kisaa Zehra, Kingwell Ma, Mariana Navarrete, and our guest host, Manuel Rapalo. It was edited by Kylene Kiang. Our s...
Apr 29, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1225
Canadians head to the polls in an election that could change the country by redefining its relationship with the United States. The leading candidate, Prime Minister Mark Carney, has already faced off with US President Donald Trump over tariffs, while Conservative Party candidate Pierre Poilievre has drawn comparisons with the US leader. So, who will Canadians choose? In this episode: Supriya Dwivedi, Former senior adviser to Prime Minister Trudeau Episode credits: This episode was produced by T...
Apr 28, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1224
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: The UN announced its food stocks in Gaza are completely depleted. Israel further isolated Jenin refugee camp. The world bid Farewell to a pope who advocated for Palestinians. It is day 569 of the war in Gaza, where more than 51,495 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Rylee Carlson, ( @RyleeCarlson ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Zei...
Apr 27, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1223
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on February 11, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Journalist Fahad Shah's arrest is the latest in a string of attacks on press freedom in Indian-administered Kashmir. Reporters there say the government is actively trying to shut down any independent media. In this episode: Rifat Fareed, Al Jazeera Journalist Episode credits: This episode was updated by Amy Walters. The...
Apr 26, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1222
The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is defined by “biological sex” under equality law. The decision could limit transgender women’s access to essential services and set a lasting legal precedent. As hate crimes rise, what will this mean for the daily lives and rights of transgender women in the UK? In this episode: Jess O’Thomson, Journalist and legal researcher Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Sonia Bhagat, and Amy Walters with Sarí el-Khalili, Ph...
Apr 25, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1221
Approximately 1,500 former banana workers in Costa Rica say a US-made pesticide has left them sterile. Though banned in the United States in the 1970s, the chemical DBCP was still used by US fruit companies in countries with lax regulations. Decades later, those affected are still fighting for justice. In this episode: Yara Elmjouie ( @yelmjouie ), AJ+ presenter Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Remas Alhawari, Khaled Soltan, Sarí e...
Apr 24, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1220
Iran and the United States are holding indirect nuclear talks, mediated by Oman, with the next round set for Saturday. Both sides report progress, but major gaps remain. Iran seeks sanctions relief and civilian uranium enrichment, while the US insists on stricter limits. Could this be the moment the long-stalled negotiations finally produce a breakthrough? In this episode: Dorsa Jabbari ( @DorsaJabbari ), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia B...
Apr 23, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1219
Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff, has died at age 88. His papacy broke barriers and redefined the Catholic Church’s global image — but also left tough questions unanswered. We look back on his legacy, the controversies that followed him, and what comes next for the church. In this episode: Virginia Pietromarchi ( @vpietromarchi ), Al Jazeera journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Khaled Soltan, Chloe K. Li, Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhag...
Apr 21, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1218
The United States military is ramping up its presence in Japan, Guam and Hawaii as tensions with China grow over Taiwan. A new documentary reveals how this buildup is affecting local communities. In a region that is also a staging ground for potential conflict, how are some residents pushing back? In this episode: Dan Ming ( @DanMing ), Evident Media correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, and Sarí el-Khalili, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, ...
Apr 21, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1217
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel continued to bomb Palestinians in Gaza sheltering in tents. The US and Iran met again to negotiate. A picture of a Palestinian amputee won a major award. It is day 562 of the war in Gaza, where more than 51,065 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Hind Khoudary, ( @Hind_Gaza ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Moath Al Kahlout, ( @kahlout_moath ) Al Jazeera Corresponde...
Apr 20, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1216
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on March 29, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Easter holds special meaning for Christian Palestinians. For Good Friday, we speak to a Palestinian pastor raised in Bethlehem who underlines the parallels between the Israeli oppression of his people and the crucifixion of Jesus at the center of his faith. In this episode: Reverend Munther Isaac ( @MuntherIsaac ), Evangel...
Apr 19, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1215
What happens when the US ignores its own courts? Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported despite a judge’s order and imprisoned in El Salvador in one of the most notorious prisons in the world. The case reveals how gang allegations – often baseless – are still being used to deport immigrants. We unpack the decisions making it possible to turn Abrego Garcia’s life upside down. In this episode: Nayna Gupta, ( @nayna_gupta ), American Immigration Council Policy Director Episode credits: This episode was ...
Apr 18, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1214
As Israel continues its assault on Gaza and military raids in the occupied West Bank, thousands of Palestinians - including children - remain in Israeli prisons, many without charge. It’s not a new phenomenon, with more than 800,000 Palestinians detained by Israel since the occupation began in 1967. On the 51st Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, we speak to a former prisoner about his experience. In this episode: Walid Habbas ( @walidhabbas ), Researcher, Palestinian Forum for Israeli Studies (Madar) E...
Apr 17, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1213
From scientists to students, travellers to the US are being stopped, searched and sometimes sent home for what is on their phones. What is the new reality at US borders under President Donald Trump – and how should you navigate it? In this episode: Albert Mokhiber ( @albertmokhiber ), lawyer Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Tamara Kandakhar with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Marcos Bartolomé, Sarí el-Khalili, Mariana Navarrete, Kisaa Zehra, Remas Alhaw...
Apr 16, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1212
Sudan’s civil war has entered its third year. The Sudanese military has retaken the capital, Khartoum, but fighting is escalating in Darfur, where the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group is attacking the country’s largest camp for displaced people. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, is there any hope for peace? In this episode: Hiba Morgan ( @hiba_morgan ), Al Jazeera correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer ...
Apr 15, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1211
Betar US claims responsibility for giving names of pro-Palestinian activists, including Mahmoud Khalil, to the Trump administration. We examine Betar’s roots, reach, and the institutions that surround it. Who’s backing this group, and why are students its latest target? In this episode: Jonah Valdez ( @jonahmv ), reporter, The Intercept Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Sarí el-Khalili, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Marcos Bartolomé, Melanie Marich...
Apr 14, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1210
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Video emerged showing Israel killing Palestinian medics, contradicting official Israeli claims about what happened to them. Americans protested at the White House. It is day 555 of the war there, where more than 50,912 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Heidi Zhou-Castro, ( @HeidiZhouCastro ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Tareq Abou Azzoum, ( @TareqAzzom ) Al Jazeera Co...
Apr 13, 2025•6 min•Ep. 1209
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on April 11, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Interest in tax resistance is spiking in the US, ahead of the April 15 deadline when most Americans’ tax bills will come due. How many of them know where those tax dollars go, and how much of those taxes fund wars around the world? In this episode: Lindsay Koshgarian ( @lindsaykosh ), Program Director of the National Prior...
Apr 12, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1208
Many of the images that have been seen from Israel’s war in Gaza have already been seen for the last time. With Gaza under siege from the Israeli military and tech companies censoring and taking down material, the responsibility falls on the people of Gaza to document and archive their own evidence of war crimes and genocide. How will it survive? In this episode: Lila Hassan ( @lilahass ), Investigative Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Melanie Marich and Sonia Bhagat, wit...
Apr 11, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1207
Ecuador heads to the polls gripped by spiraling violence and political uncertainty. Once one of South America’s safest nations, it now has the highest homicide rate in the region. The presidential run-off pits Daniel Noboa, the incumbent who’s militarised the streets, against Luisa Gonzalez, a left-winger promising social reform. Both offer starkly different futures. Which will voters choose? In this episode: Manuela Picq ( @lamanuelapicq ), Professor of International Relations, Amherst College ...
Apr 10, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1206
Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has not halted the surrogacy boom there. Instead, the industry has adapted, despite the war risking surrogate mothers’ physical and mental wellbeing. Why is Ukraine the main surrogacy hub in Europe – and at what cost? In this episode: Patricia Simón ( @patriciasimonn ), journalist, La Marea Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Melanie Marich, Hanah Shokeir, Remas Alhawari, Kisaa Zehra, Ashish Malhotra, and our guest host, Natasha de...
Apr 09, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1205
Spain’s housing crisis has driven hundreds of thousands to the streets, demanding affordable housing. Over the past decade, home prices have increased by almost 50 percent. Rents are soaring, and not enough properties are available for rent. It’s a story that’s echoing in many cities across the world. What will Spain do next? In this episode: Jaime Palomera (@ JaimePalomera ), co-founder of IDRA, the Barcelona Urban Research Institute Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan a...
Apr 08, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1204
United States President Donald Trump has initiated sweeping tariffs against even some of his country’s closest allies. It has caused alarm from analysts, consumers and trading partners. But who will be the biggest loser of Trump’s trade war? In this episode: Vina Nadjibulla ( @VinaNadjibulla ), Vice President of Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Amy Walters, Sarí el-Khalil...
Apr 07, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1203
