Republican leaders are presenting a united front coming out of this week’s convention. Many supporters of former president Donald Trump are sporting ear bandages in solidarity after the attempt on his life. With his running mate, Ohio senator JD Vance, by his side, and former political opponents rallying behind him, what’s the strength of the ticket heading into the election?  

In this episode: 
Rina Shah (@RinainDC), Political Strategist

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This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Tamara Khandaker and Sonia Bhagat, with Veronique Eshaya, Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed, Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan, 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.

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Republican leaders are presenting a united front coming out of this week’s convention. Many supporters of former president Donald Trump are sporting ear bandages in solidarity after the attempt on his life. With his running mate, Ohio senator JD Vance, by his side, and former political opponents rallying behind him, what’s the strength of the ticket heading into the election?  
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li>Rina Shah (<a href="https://twitter.com/RinainDC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@RinainDC</a>), Political Strategist</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Tamara Khandaker and Sonia Bhagat, with Veronique Eshaya, Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed, Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan, 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.
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The Take is a daily interview-driven international news podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal. Each episode focuses on conversations with journalists and people directly impacted by the news of the day, offering our listeners the context necessary to understand what's in the headlines.
With millions of global listens, it's clear the conversations we're having on The Take are worth hearing. And critics think so too. The show has won the Online Journalism Awards, the Signal Awards, Lovie Awards, and Anthem Awards, among others.

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After a show of unity at the RNC, what’s ahead for Trump?

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on April 28, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Two new reports – one commissioned by the French government and one by Rwanda’s government – have underscored the role France played in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

But one critic says Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s response to the reports may have more to do with his grip on power than it does on justice. That critic was once part of Kagame’s government but now, he has gone into hiding. That is this week’s episode of The Take.

In this episode: 

David Himbara (@DavidHimbara), educator, political economist, & development strategist

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production team was Amy Walters, with Ney Alvarez, Alexandra Locke, Dina Kesbeh, Negin Owliaei, Priyanka Tilve, Thomas Fenton, Stacey Samuel, and our host Malika Bilal. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on April 28, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Two new reports – one commissioned by the French government and one by Rwanda’s government – have underscored the role France played in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
But one critic says Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s response to the reports may have more to do with his grip on power than it does on justice. That critic was once part of Kagame’s government but now, he has gone into hiding. That is this week’s episode of The Take.
In this episode: 
David Himbara (<a href="https://twitter.com/DavidHimbara">@DavidHimbara</a>), educator, political economist, &amp; development strategist
Episode credits:
This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production team was Amy Walters, with Ney Alvarez, Alexandra Locke, Dina Kesbeh, Negin Owliaei, Priyanka Tilve, Thomas Fenton, Stacey Samuel, and our host Malika Bilal. 
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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Another Take: Duelling narratives on the Rwandan genocide

Schools run by UNRWA, the UN refugee agency for Palestinian refugees, have been havens for civilians fleeing Israeli bombing in Gaza. But a string of UNRWA-run schools sheltering displaced Palestinians have been bombed and the agency’s headquarters in Gaza City was destroyed. Where can Palestinians find safety?

In this episode: 
Maram Humaid (@MaramGaza), Al Jazeera Reporter
Mahmoud Alshawa (@mahmoud_alshawa), Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Khaled Soltan, and Ashish Malhotra, with Veronique Eshaya, Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan, Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed, 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.

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Schools run by UNRWA, the UN refugee agency for Palestinian refugees, have been havens for civilians fleeing Israeli bombing in Gaza. But a string of UNRWA-run schools sheltering displaced Palestinians have been bombed and the agency’s headquarters in Gaza City was destroyed. Where can Palestinians find safety?
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Maram Humaid (<a href="https://x.com/MaramGaza">@MaramGaza</a>), Al Jazeera Reporter</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mahmoud Alshawa (<a href="https://x.com/mahmoud_alshawa">@mahmoud_alshawa</a>), Journalist</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Khaled Soltan, and Ashish Malhotra, with Veronique Eshaya, Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan, Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed, 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.
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In Gaza, schools and ‘safe zones’ under Israeli attack

A local politician’s comments connecting a rise in male suicide attempts to women being in the workforce is part of a broader backlash to a feminist awakening in South Korea. The fight against rampant sexism and gender-based violence includes the growing 4B movement, which calls for women to refuse marriage, childbirth, dating, and sex with men.

In this episode: 
Haein Shim, (@HaeinShim) Freelance Journalist 
Lee Yeeun, 4B Movement Activist and Escape The Corset Movement Activist 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, and Ashish Malhotra, with Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed, Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan, Veronique Eshaya, 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al-Jazeera’s head of audio. 

Connect with us:

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A local politician’s comments connecting a rise in male suicide attempts to women being in the workforce is part of a broader backlash to a feminist awakening in South Korea. The fight against rampant sexism and gender-based violence includes the growing 4B movement, which calls for women to refuse marriage, childbirth, dating, and sex with men.
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li>Haein Shim, (<a href="https://twitter.com/haeinshim">@HaeinShim</a>) Freelance Journalist </li>
<li>Lee Yeeun, 4B Movement Activist and Escape The Corset Movement Activist </li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, and Ashish Malhotra, with Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed, Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan, Veronique Eshaya, 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al-Jazeera’s head of audio. 
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