 US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks between Iran and the US failed to produce an agreement. Israel continued to attack Lebanon ahead of planned talks between those two countries on Tuesday. It has been 45 days since the US and Israel attacked Iran.

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Heidi Zhou Castro, (@HeidiZhouCastro) Al Jazeera  Correspondent
Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent 
Heidi Pett, (@heidipett) Al Jazeera  Correspondent

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This episode was produced by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Alexandra Locke is the Take's Executive Producer. 

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US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks between Iran and the US failed to produce an agreement. Israel continued to attack Lebanon ahead of planned talks between those two countries on Tuesday. It has been 45 days since the US and Israel attacked Iran.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Heidi Zhou Castro, (<a href="https://x.com/HeidiZhouCastro">@HeidiZhouCastro</a>) Al Jazeera&nbsp; Correspondent</li>
<li>Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent&nbsp;</li>
<li>Heidi Pett, (<a href="https://x.com/heidipett">@heidipett</a>) Al Jazeera&nbsp; Correspondent</li>
</ul>
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This episode was produced by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Alexandra Locke is the Take's Executive Producer.&nbsp;
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Brief: US plans Hormuz closure, Israel attacks south Lebanon ahead of talks

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 13, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

It's still spring in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, but the world faces scorching hot temperatures. Summer heat has arrived early, setting records, claiming lives, and expected to get worse. Who's responsible and what should be done about it?

In this episode: 
Johan Rockström (@jrockstrom), Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research 
Jeff Goodell (@jeffgoodell), Author of “The Heat Will Kill You First” 

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This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production was Sarí el-Khalili, Khaled Soltan, Ashish Malhotra, Tamara Khandaker 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 June 13, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
It's still spring in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, but the world faces scorching hot temperatures. Summer heat has arrived early, setting records, claiming lives, and expected to get worse. Who's responsible and what should be done about it?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Johan Rockstr&ouml;m<a href="https://x.com/jrockstrom?lang=en"> (@jrockstrom)</a>, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jeff Goodell<a href="https://x.com/jeffgoodell?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"> (@jeffgoodell)</a>, Author of &ldquo;The Heat Will Kill You First&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production was Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Khaled Soltan, Ashish Malhotra, Tamara Khandaker 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&rsquo;s executive producer.
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Another Take: What can humanity do about heat waves? 

Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer has spent years using humor to face pain, break silence, and speak for a people under fire. In a moment of deep loss, he turns to the stage again. What can comedy still cut through?

This is a story from the archives. This originally aired on November, 7 2025. None of the dates, titles or other references from that time have been changed. 

In this episode: 
Mo Amer (@realmoamer), Comedian, Actor & Writer

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Noor Wazwaz. The original production team was Melanie Marich, Sonia Bhagat, Marcos Bartolomé and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Amy Walters, Haleema Shah, Sarí el-Khalili, Farhan Rafid, Fatima Shafiq, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Kylene Kiang.

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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer has spent years using humor to face pain, break silence, and speak for a people under fire. In a moment of deep loss, he turns to the stage again. What can comedy still cut through?
This is a story from the archives. This originally aired on November, 7 2025. None of the dates, titles or other references from that time have been changed. 
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Mo Amer (<a href="https://x.com/realmoamer">@realmoamer</a>), Comedian, Actor &amp; Writer</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was updated by Noor Wazwaz. The original production team was Melanie Marich, Sonia Bhagat, Marcos Bartolom&eacute; and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Amy Walters, Haleema Shah, Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Farhan Rafid, Fatima Shafiq, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Kylene Kiang.
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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s head of audio.
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Why Mo Amer jokes to survive

Israel and Iran may have stepped back from the brink for now, but Lebanon is still under fire. As families remain displaced and Israeli strikes continue, why do Lebanese civilians remain caught in the crossfire with no end in sight? 

In this episode:
Ali Hashem (@Alihashem), Al Jazeera Correspondent

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This episode was produced by David Enders and Tamara Khandaker with Spencer Cline, Sonia Bhagat, Jana Dabliz and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz and Sarí el-Khalili. 

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

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Israel and Iran may have stepped back from the brink for now, but Lebanon is still under fire. As families remain displaced and Israeli strikes continue, why do Lebanese civilians remain caught in the crossfire with no end in sight?&nbsp;
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Ali Hashem (<a href="https://x.com/Alihashem">@Alihashem</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by David Enders and Tamara Khandaker with Spencer Cline, Sonia Bhagat, Jana Dabliz and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz and Sar&iacute; el-Khalili.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Rick Rush mixed this episode. 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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Brief: US plans Hormuz closure, Israel attacks south Lebanon ahead of talks

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