Aaron Bushnell, a member of the US air force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an act of political protest over Israel’s war in Gaza. Bushnell livestreamed his death, saying he no longer wanted to be complicit in genocide. How will his message resonate?

In this episode: 
Talia Jane (@taliaotg), Independent Journalist
Lupe Barboza, Friend of Aaron Bushnell
Archana Kaku, Assistant Professor, The College of William & Mary

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Ashish Malhotra with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode.

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

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Aaron Bushnell, a member of the US air force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an act of political protest over Israel’s war in Gaza. Bushnell livestreamed his death, saying he no longer wanted to be complicit in genocide. How will his message resonate?
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Talia Jane (<a href="https://twitter.com/taliaotg">@taliaotg</a>), Independent Journalist</li>
<li aria-level="1">Lupe Barboza, Friend of Aaron Bushnell</li>
<li aria-level="1">Archana Kaku, Assistant Professor, The College of William &amp; Mary</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Ashish Malhotra with our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer.
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.
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‘An extreme act’: Why Aaron Bushnell self-immolated for Gaza

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest in history, with controversies to match. From the US mass deportation campaign and travel restrictions to the war with Iran, football’s biggest stage is raising questions far beyond the game. 

In this episode:
Ashish Malhotra (@amalhotra2), Host, The Soccernomics Podcast

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This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Sarí el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Alex Roldan is our sound designer. Rick Rush mixed this episode.

The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal. 

Our editorial intern is Jana Dabliz. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest in history, with controversies to match. From the US mass deportation campaign and travel restrictions to the war with Iran, football&rsquo;s biggest stage is raising questions far beyond the game.&nbsp;
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Ashish Malhotra (<a href="https://x.com/amalhotra2">@amalhotra2</a>), Host, The Soccernomics Podcast</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Sar&iacute; el-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Alex Roldan is our sound designer. Rick Rush mixed this episode.
The Take production team is Marcos Bartolom&eacute;, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal.&nbsp;
Our editorial intern is Jana Dabliz. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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FIFA World Cup: the politics and profits of the beautiful game

This week: 249 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 951 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel attacks tent camp in Gaza city. 100 days since US and Israel launched war on Iran. Israel continues to strike Lebanon despite ceasefire. Israel has killed at least 72,961 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

 

 

In this episode:

Hani Mahmoud, (Ahaniabuishaiba), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Ali Hashem, (@Alihashem), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Almigdad Alruhaid, (@AlMigdadAruhaid), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera correspondent

Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@abuoazzum) Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent

 

 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

 

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This week: 249 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 951 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel attacks tent camp in Gaza city. 100 days since US and Israel launched war on Iran. Israel continues to strike Lebanon despite ceasefire. Israel has killed at least 72,961 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
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In this episode:
Hani Mahmoud, (Ahaniabuishaiba), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Ali Hashem, (@Alihashem), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Almigdad Alruhaid, (@AlMigdadAruhaid), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera correspondent
Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@abuoazzum) Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent
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Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.
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Brief: Israel attacks Gaza tent camp . 100 days since US-Israel launched Iran war 

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 21, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Los Angeles, California is home to the second largest unhoused population in the United States. As an end to the pandemic and eviction moratoriums draw nearer, we’re asking: what will it take to resolve LA’s crisis of homelessness?

In this episode:
Amina Waheed (@atwaheed), Al Jazeera Journalist
Sammy Sumpter, LA Resident
Joe Buscaino (@JoeBuscaino), LA Councilman 
Martha Escudero (@ReclaimingHomes), Activist, Reclaiming our Homes

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was Priyanka Tilve, Amy Walters, Negin Owlieai, Ney Alvarez, Dina Kesbeh, Alexandra Locke, Stacey Samuel and our host, Malika Bilal. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 21, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Los Angeles, California is home to the second largest unhoused population in the United States. As an end to the pandemic and eviction moratoriums draw nearer, we&rsquo;re asking: what will it take to resolve LA&rsquo;s crisis of homelessness?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Amina Waheed (<a href="https://twitter.com/atwaheed">@atwaheed</a>), Al Jazeera Journalist</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sammy Sumpter, LA Resident</li>
<li aria-level="1">Joe Buscaino (<a href="https://twitter.com/JoeBuscaino">@JoeBuscaino</a>), LA Councilman&nbsp;</li>
<li>Martha Escudero (<a href="https://twitter.com/reclaiminghomes?lang=en">@ReclaimingHomes</a>), Activist, Reclaiming our Homes</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was updated by Sar&iacute; el-Khalili. The original production team was Priyanka Tilve, Amy Walters, Negin Owlieai, Ney Alvarez, Dina Kesbeh, Alexandra Locke, Stacey Samuel and our host, Malika Bilal.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.
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‘An extreme act’: Why Aaron Bushnell self-immolated for Gaza

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