This week: 277 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,066 Palestinians in Gaza. Iranians gather for funeral processions of the late Ayatollah killed in the Israel-US war. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire being tested in southern Lebanon. Israelis demanding inquiry into October 7 attacks. Israel has killed at least 73,090 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
Tohid Asadi (@tohid_._asadi), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Moath Kahlout (@moath_kahlout), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nour Odeh (@nourodeh), 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. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.

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This week: 277 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,066 Palestinians in Gaza. Iranians gather for funeral processions of the late Ayatollah killed in the Israel-US war. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire being tested in southern Lebanon. Israelis demanding inquiry into October 7 attacks. Israel has killed at least 73,090 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tohid Asadi (@tohid_._asadi), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Moath Kahlout (@moath_kahlout), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nour Odeh (@nourodeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Tareq Abu Azzoum (@abuoazzum), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent</li>
</ul>
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. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera&rsquo;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.

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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Brief: Iran holds funeral processions for late Ayatollah. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tested in the south

What happened inside the White House after October 7, 2023 changed the course of Israel’s war on Gaza and reshaped the Democratic Party. After three primary elections that could indicate the future of the Democratic base, a new book by Akbar Shahid Ahmed reveals the inside story of how the US administration never wavered on its support of Israel and planted roots for the return of Donald Trump.

In this episode: 
Akbar Shahid Ahmed (@AkbarSAhmed), Journalist and Author of ‘Crossing the Red Line’ 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Sonia Bhagat, with Spencer Cline, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, David Enders, Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, 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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What happened inside the White House after October 7, 2023 changed the course of Israel&rsquo;s war on Gaza and reshaped the Democratic Party. After three primary elections that could indicate the future of the Democratic base, a new book by Akbar Shahid Ahmed reveals the inside story of how the US administration never wavered on its support of Israel and planted roots for the return of Donald Trump.
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Akbar Shahid Ahmed (<a href="https://x.com/AkbarSAhmed">@AkbarSAhmed</a>), Journalist and Author of <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324118190">&lsquo;Crossing the Red Line&rsquo;&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Sonia Bhagat, with Spencer Cline, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
The Take production team is Marcos Bartolom&eacute;, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, David Enders, Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, 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. 
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The path from Gaza to Trump's return

Mehdi Hasan has had a front seat to US and UK politics for decades. With the UK facing yet another change in prime minister a decade after Brexit, and the US looking ahead to its next vote with the midterm elections in November, we get his take on this moment and why independent journalism is needed more than ever. 

In this episode: 
    Mehdi Hasan (@mehdirhasan), Editor-in-Chief, Zeteo

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Alexandra Locke, with Tamara Khandaker, Spencer Cline, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Malika Bilal. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

Connect with us:

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Mehdi Hasan has had a front seat to US and UK politics for decades. With the UK facing yet another change in prime minister a decade after Brexit, and the US looking ahead to its next vote with the midterm elections in November, we get his take on this moment and why independent journalism is needed more than ever.&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Mehdi Hasan (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mehdirhasan/?hl=en">@mehdirhasan</a>), Editor-in-Chief, Zeteo</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Alexandra Locke, with Tamara Khandaker, Spencer Cline, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Malika Bilal.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
Connect with us:
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Mehdi Hasan: Disrupting democracy’s decline

This week: 270 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1038 Palestinians in Gaza. Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait. Israel and Lebanon agree on new framework. Iran needs hundreds of billions for reconstruction. Israel has killed at least 73,051 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
Resul Serdar, (@ResulSerdarAtas), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Mohamed Vall, Al Jazeera Journalist
Rob McBride, 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. And Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.

 

Connect with us:

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This week: 270 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1038 Palestinians in Gaza. Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait. Israel and Lebanon agree on new framework. Iran needs hundreds of billions for reconstruction. Israel has killed at least 73,051 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Resul Serdar, (@ResulSerdarAtas), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Mohamed Vall, Al Jazeera Journalist</li>
<li>Rob McBride, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera correspondent</li>
<li>Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@abuoazzum) Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
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. And Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s Head of Audio.
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Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on&nbsp;X,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp;Facebook, and&nbsp;YouTube

Brief: Iran holds funeral processions for late Ayatollah. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tested in the south

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