We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as the US election approaches and Israel's war in Gaza continues. Palestinians in North Gaza returned to a destroyed neighborhood. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debated. Haitians in the US feared for their safety after that debate.Fifty days remain until the U. S. presidential election. It is day 345 of the war in Gaza, where more than 41,182 Palestinians have been killed.

In this episode:
Moath Al Kahlout, (@kahlout_moath) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Kimberly Halkett, (@KimberlyHalkett) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Caley Callahan, Al Jazeera Correspondent
John Hendren, (@johnhendren) Al Jazeera Correspondent

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. 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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We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as the US election approaches and Israel's war in Gaza continues. Palestinians in North Gaza returned to a destroyed neighborhood. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debated. Haitians in the US feared for their safety after that debate. Fifty days remain until the U. S. presidential election. It is day 345 of the war in Gaza, where more than 41,182 Palestinians have been killed.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Moath Al Kahlout, (<a href="https://x.com/kahlout_moath">@kahlout_moath</a>) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Kimberly Halkett, (<a href="https://twitter.com/KimberlyHalkett">@KimberlyHalkett</a>) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Caley Callahan, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>John Hendren, (<a href="https://twitter.com/johnhendren">@johnhendren</a>) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. 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.
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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Day 345 of the war in Gaza, 50 days until US election

Mexico is shaking up its judicial system by moving from appointed judges to ones chosen through elections. Supporters say this will clean up corruption and make judges more accountable to the public. But critics worry that electing judges could lead to political influence and weaken their independence. What’s at stake for Mexicans? 

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In this episode:
Julia Galiano (@juliagaliano), Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Chloe K. Li and Hagir Saleh with Hisham Abu Salah, Duha Mosaad, Shraddha Joshi and our host Natasha Del Toro, in for Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. 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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Mexico is shaking up its judicial system by moving from appointed judges to ones chosen through elections. Supporters say this will clean up corruption and make judges more accountable to the public. But critics worry that electing judges could lead to political influence and weaken their independence. What’s at stake for Mexicans? 
Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/survey">https://www.aljazeera.com/survey</a> to fill out our survey. It only takes a few minutes, and it's anonymous.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Julia Galiano (<a href="https://x.com/juliagaliano?s=11">@juliagaliano</a>), Journalist</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Chloe K. Li and Hagir Saleh with Hisham Abu Salah, Duha Mosaad, Shraddha Joshi and our host Natasha Del Toro, in for Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. 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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Behind Mexico’s controversial judicial overhaul

Ayşenur Eygi, an American-Turkish peace activist in the occupied West Bank, was shot in the head and killed by Israeli forces earlier this month. Her name joins the list of American activists and journalists killed by Israeli forces over the past two decades. What does her death mean for the fight for accountability from Israel and from the US?

In this episode:
Mariam Dag, Volunteer, International Solidarity Movement
Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh (@ameer) Friend of Ayşenur Eygi
Prem Thakker (@prem_thakker), Political Correspondent and Columnist, Zeteo News
Cindy Corrie (@rcfoundation), Mother of Rachel Corrie
Craig Corrie (@rcfoundation), Father of Rachel Corrie

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Shraddha Joshi with Duha Mosaad, Ashish Malhotra and our host, Natasha Del Toro. 

The Take production team is Amy Walters, Ashish Malhotra, Catherine Nouhan, Chloe K. Li, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, Hisham Abu Salah, Khaled Soltan, Manahil Naveed, Marcos Bartolomé, Phillip Lanos, Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, Shraddha Joshi, and Tamara Khandaker. 

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.

Connect with us:

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Ayşenur Eygi, an American-Turkish peace activist in the occupied West Bank, was shot in the head and killed by Israeli forces earlier this month. Her name joins the list of American activists and journalists killed by Israeli forces over the past two decades. What does her death mean for the fight for accountability from Israel and from the US?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Mariam Dag, Volunteer, International Solidarity Movement</li>
<li>Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh (<a href="https://x.com/Ameer">@ameer)</a> Friend of Ayşenur Eygi</li>
<li>Prem Thakker (<a href="https://x.com/prem_thakker">@prem_thakker</a>), Political Correspondent and Columnist, Zeteo News</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cindy Corrie (<a href="https://x.com/rcfoundation">@rcfoundation</a>), Mother of Rachel Corrie</li>
<li aria-level="1">Craig Corrie (<a href="https://x.com/rcfoundation">@rcfoundation</a>), Father of Rachel Corrie</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Shraddha Joshi with Duha Mosaad, Ashish Malhotra and our host, Natasha Del Toro. 
The Take production team is Amy Walters, Ashish Malhotra, Catherine Nouhan, Chloe K. Li, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, Hisham Abu Salah, Khaled Soltan, Manahil Naveed, Marcos Bartolomé, Phillip Lanos, Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, Shraddha Joshi, and Tamara Khandaker. 
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.
Connect with us:
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The killing of Ayşenur Eygi

‘Now You Know’ is the latest addition to the Al Jazeera Podcast family. Hosted by Samantha Johnson, the show is dedicated to amplifying women's voices, delving into stories and sometimes uncomfortable topics. 

When the odds feel stacked against you, how do you come out swinging and winning? Former TV producer Sam McAlister went from working behind the scenes to hitting the headlines after securing the high-stakes interview with Prince Andrew following the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. In her autobiography, Scoops, and its recent Netflix adaptation, McAlister reveals how she overcame feeling like an outsider to achieve remarkable success.

Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey to fill out our survey. It only takes a few minutes, and it's anonymous.


In this episode:

Sam McAlister (@SamMcAlister1), TV Producer and Author

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Zaina Badr and Samantha Johnson. Joe Plourde is the sound designer. Jo DeFrias is the executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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.

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

‘Now You Know’ is the latest addition to the Al Jazeera Podcast family. Hosted by Samantha Johnson, the show is dedicated to amplifying women's voices, delving into stories and sometimes uncomfortable topics. 
When the odds feel stacked against you, how do you come out swinging and winning? Former TV producer Sam McAlister went from working behind the scenes to hitting the headlines after securing the high-stakes interview with Prince Andrew following the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. In her autobiography, Scoops, and its recent Netflix adaptation, McAlister reveals how she overcame feeling like an outsider to achieve remarkable success.
Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/survey">https://www.aljazeera.com/survey</a> to fill out our survey. It only takes a few minutes, and it's anonymous. 
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li>Sam McAlister (<a href="https://x.com/SamMcAlister1">@SamMcAlister1</a>), TV Producer and Author</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Zaina Badr and Samantha Johnson. Joe Plourde is the sound designer. Jo DeFrias is the executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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.
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on <a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram, </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@ajepodcasts">Threads</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

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