This week: 123 days into a "ceasefire", Israel has killed at least 524 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel reopened the Rafa Crossing as Israeli strikes continued to claim lives. Israel is continuing to destroy cemeteries in Gaza. Israel has killed more than 71,769 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Ibrahim al-Khalili, ( @_ibrahimalkhalili ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders. Our sound d...
Feb 01, 2026•5 min•Ep. 1503
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 25, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. TikTok’s feed is famous for knowing users better than they know themselves. Now, a US deal could put that power in the hands of Trump allies and tech giants. What might change for the 170 million Americans on the app – and what does this fight reveal about control of speech and data? In this episode: Robert Rogowsky, P...
Jan 31, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1502
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? This is a story from the archives. This originally aired on April 11, 2025. None of the dates, titles or other references from that time have been chan...
Jan 30, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1501
What's behind the organization of protests in Minneapolis? The city has seen the mobilization of local rapid response networks, mutual aid groups, and observers like Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal immigration agents. Organizers are drawing on lessons from movements that emerged after the 2020 police killing of George Floyd, building a sustained movement for community defense. In this episode: Marcia Howard ( @marciahoward38thstreet ), President of Minneapolis Federation of Educator...
Jan 29, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1500
Yemen’s conflict is entering yet another volatile chapter, not towards peace, but into a sharper power struggle. Former partners Saudi Arabia and the UAE are drifting apart, local factions are recalculating, and control of the south and east hangs in the balance, while the Houthis hold firm in the north. As alliances fracture and air power looms, millions of civilians remain hungry and displaced. What future is being decided over their heads? In this episode: Abubakr Al-Shamahi, Al Jazeera Edito...
Jan 28, 2026•20 min•Ep. 1499
The remains of the final Israeli captive have been returned from Gaza. For months, the Israeli government has cited the remaining bodies of captives as a reason for limiting crossings, delaying aid deliveries and slowing the implementation of the agreed ceasefire. With this justification now gone, what will change for Palestinians in Gaza? In this episode: Maram Humaid ( @MaramGaza ), Al Jazeera Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sar í el-Khalili and Melanie Marich, with Ta...
Jan 27, 2026•21 min•Ep. 1498
US federal immigration raids continue in Minnesota, and the operation has set the stage for a standoff between state officials and the federal government. Governor Tim Walz has readied Minnesota's national guard, while the Pentagon has ordered troops to be on standby. A 2024 University of Pennsylvania simulation warned that similar state-federal standoffs could escalate into broader armed conflict. In this episode: Claire Finkelstein ( @COFinkelstein ), Center for Ethics and Rule of Law, Univers...
Jan 26, 2026•21 min•Ep. 1497
This week: 116 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 481 Palestinians in Gaza. Redevelopment plans for the Gaza Strip were met with skepticism by people there. Palestinians also questioned whether Israel intends to follow through with the next Phase of the US-brokered ceasefire plan in Gaza. Israel has killed more than 71,654 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Hind Khoudary, ( @hindkhoudary ), Al Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim, ( @nida_aljazeera ) Al J...
Jan 25, 2026•5 min•Ep. 1496
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on January 20, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. The World Economic Forum is known for glitzy parties, exclusivity, and dealmaking – in addition to panels on topics ranging from climate change to ‘stakeholder capitalism’. The theme of this year’s annual meeting in Davos is “cooperation in a fragmented world,” and Davos mainstays are the world’s most powerful networkers...
Jan 24, 2026•26 min•Ep. 1495
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump announced that a “framework” for a future deal on Greenland is taking shape. Tied to missile defense and mineral rights, the framework eases concerns about Trump's earlier threats of tariffs and military intervention. So, how would an eventual deal affect the future of Greenlanders and US-Europe relations? In this episode: Jonah Hull, Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khan...
Jan 23, 2026•22 min•Ep. 1494
The Oscars are planning a move to YouTube, ending a decades-long run on broadcast television in 2029. Audiences are continuing to change how they watch even the biggest cultural events. But reports of ‘the death of live TV’ have been premature before – so how will it survive? In this episode: Angela Palumbo ( @angelapalumbo98 ), Technology Reporter, Barron’s Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Fatima Shafiq, with Farhan Rafid, Tamara Khandaker, Tracie Hunte, and our...
Jan 22, 2026•22 min•Ep. 1493
A billion dollars buys a seat at the table shaping Gaza’s future, and Palestinians aren’t invited. As the US moves into phase two of a ceasefire, a so-called “Board of Peace” promises reconstruction while conditions in Gaza remain unchanged and control stays firmly in outsiders' hands. In this episode: Nour Odeh (@ nour_odeh ), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Melanie Marich with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Tamara Khandaker, Sari el-Khalii,...
Jan 21, 2026•24 min•Ep. 1492
US President Donald Trump is threatening to annex Greenland, framing it as protection against China and Russia, but the autonomous Danish territory holds strategic Arctic value as climate change opens new shipping routes and mineral access. Its 57,000 Inuit residents are rejecting his threats as insulting and colonial. How do Greenlanders see their future amid this geopolitical storm? In this episode: Sara Olsvig, International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council Episode credits: This episode...
Jan 20, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1491
Nobel Laureate Dr. Omar Yaghi joins The Take after winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), materials that can capture carbon and store hydrogen. Born to a Palestinian refugee family in Amman, Yaghi tells the story of how hardship shaped his imagination, from getting fresh water only once a week to inventing systems that pull water from desert air. In this episode: Dr. Omar Yaghi, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Professor at University of California,...
Jan 19, 2026•27 min•Ep. 1490
This week: 109 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 646 Palestinians in Gaza. The US announced phase 2 of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Israeli forces kill a young boy in the Occupied West Bank. Israel has killed more than 71,548 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Osama Bin Javid, (@osamabinjavaid), Al Jazeera Correspondent Michael Appel, (@TheMikeAppel), Al Jazeera Senior Producer Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@abuoazzum) Al Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim, (@nidaibr...
Jan 18, 2026•6 min•Ep. 1489
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 29, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Unit 8200, Israel’s elite cyber-intelligence division, has long been compared to the US National Security Agency. Its veterans are now embedded in US tech companies, shaping how the world’s data is managed, and making deals worth billions. What does it mean for privacy and security? In this episode: Murtaza Hussain (@ maz...
Jan 17, 2026•23 min•Ep. 1488
Back in 2022, protests in Iran were bolder than at any time since the 1979 revolution — and that time, it was teenage girls leading the way. Gen Z used their TikTok and Instagram skills to draw the world’s attention to their demand for freedom. But with almost 300 hashtags under #MahsaAmini, their movement was also being co‑opted for others’ purposes. How could anyone tell which was which? This is a story from the archives. It originally aired on October 19, 2022. None of the dates, titles or ot...
Jan 16, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1487
US President Donald Trump says removing President Nicolas Maduro is about reclaiming Venezuela’s oil. But as Washington pushes for access, major oil companies are hesitating. Why is Venezuela being labeled “uninvestable,” and what does that skepticism reveal about power, instability and the future of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves? In this episode: Anneke Ball ( @annekeball ), Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Melanie Marich, with Tamara Khandaker, and ...
Jan 15, 2026•20 min•Ep. 1486
Iran’s protests started with economic demands. Now, the Iranian government says it’s ready for war. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has told Iranian protesters that “help is on the way,” as Washington discusses military options. Could tension spread far beyond Iran? In this episode: Negar Mortazavi ( @NegarMortazavi ), Center for International Policy Senior Fellow and Host of The Iran Podcast Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Chloe K. Li, and Melanie Marich with...
Jan 13, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1485
A ceasefire in Aleppo has halted days of deadly fighting, after clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters. With civilians displaced and trust deeply shaken, questions are growing about whether Syria’s post-war transition can survive long term. In this episode: Bernard Smith ( @JazeeraBernard ), Correspondent, Al Jazeera Episode credits: This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Melanie Marich, with Tamara Khandaker, David Enders and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kyle...
Jan 12, 2026•21 min•Ep. 1484
A deadly ICE operation in Minneapolis has sparked protests and political conflict. US officials say a federal immigration agent acted in self-defense, while local leaders, citing video evidence, reject that narrative and demand accountability. With investigations ongoing and trust fractured between federal and local authorities, what does this moment reveal about who controls oversight when federal force turns lethal? In this episode: Jon Collins ( @JonSCollins ), Senior Reporter, Minnesota Publ...
Jan 12, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1483
This week: 102 days into a cease fire, Israel has killed at least 439 Palestinians in Gaza. Weather continued to threaten the lives of displaced Palestinians in Gaza. Israel issued demolition orders for a playground in the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed more than 71,409 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Hind Khoudary, ( @hindkhoudary ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum, ( @abuoazzum ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Resul Serdar, ( @ResulSerdarAtas ) Al Jazee...
Jan 11, 2026•7 min•Ep. 1482
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 7, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. When AI data centers come to town, companies promise jobs and opportunity. But what about all the water needed to keep data centers running? In one drought-stricken community in Brazil, residents must weigh the choices. How do communities balance the economic boost and environmental cost of hosting water-reliant data centers...
Jan 10, 2026•23 min•Ep. 1481
Iranians have taken to the streets in nationwide protests against the country's economic crisis. During a police crackdown on protesters, dozens of people have been killed and more have been arrested. US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that if the brutality continues, Iran would be “hit very hard by the United States.” Why is the US threatening intervention? In this episode: Narges Bajoghli ( @nargesbajoghli ), Associate Professor of Middle East Studies, Johns Hopkins University Episode c...
Jan 08, 2026•24 min•Ep. 1480
In the three months since the US unveiled a 20-point Gaza plan, more than 400 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured in near-daily Israeli attacks. Gaza has been fragmented, with Israel controlling over half its territory. Is this "peace plan" truly about peace? In this episode: Mohammed Mhawish ( @mohamhawish ), Journalist and Writer Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Noor Wazwaz, and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Fatima Shafiq, and ou...
Jan 08, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1479
Artificial intelligence is moving fast - from chatbots to autonomous systems and physical machines. As investment surges, so do concerns about job losses, surveillance, warfare and whether the boom can last. We take a look at where AI is headed in 2026 and the growing resistance against unchecked technological power. In this episode: Brian Merchant ( @bcmerchant ), Writer, Blood in the Machine Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Chloe K. Li, with Phillip Lanos, Spe...
Jan 07, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1478
Israel has become the first country in the world to recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland since it declared independence in 1991. What does the move mean for regional tensions around the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, and what will aligning with Israel mean for Somaliland? In this episode: Faisal Ali ( @FaisalAHAli ), Journalist, Al Jazeera English Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tracie Hunte, Sarí el-Khalili, and Melanie Marich, with Fatima Shafiq, Farhan Rafid, Tamara Khandaker...
Jan 06, 2026•23 min•Ep. 1477
What happens when the US says it will “run” a country? President Donald Trump says the US will take control of Venezuela after arresting President Nicolas Maduro. The move has few modern parallels and raises urgent questions about sovereignty, oil, and regional stability. Why now? In this episode: Lucia Newman, Al Jazeera’s Latin America editor Episode credits: This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and David Enders with Farhan Rafid and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke...
Jan 04, 2026•24 min•Ep. 1476
This week: 95 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 418 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel placed new restrictions on NGOs operating in Gaza. As a new year began, Palestinians in Gaza continued to put hopes in a fragile ceasefire. Israel has killed at least 71,384 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum, ( @abuoazzum ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Sinem Koseoglu, ( @sinemkoseoglu ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode c...
Jan 04, 2026•6 min•Ep. 1475
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 19, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. With nearly 3 million Twitch followers, Hasan Piker is one of the internet’s biggest political streamers. He blends humor, culture and masculinity talk with sharp political commentary, drawing young men away from the US alt-right. And on Gaza, he has become one of the loudest US voices for Palestine. In this episode: Hasa...
Jan 03, 2026•25 min•Ep. 1474
