US television network CBS seemingly handed President Donald Trump two major victories this week after announcing $16 million would settle his lawsuit against “60 Minutes” and cancelling the show of one of his fiercest critics, Stephen Colbert. But will this mark a turning point for media freedom in the US? 

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Rusty Foster (@TodayinTabs), Writer, Today in Tabs

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This episode was produced by Diana Ferrero, Sarí el-Khalili, Tracie Hunte, and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Kisaa Zehra, Marya Khan, and our guest host, Manuel Ràpalo. 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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US television network CBS seemingly handed President Donald Trump two major victories this week after announcing $16 million would settle his lawsuit against &ldquo;60 Minutes&rdquo; and cancelling the show of one of his fiercest critics, Stephen Colbert. But will this mark a turning point for media freedom in the US?&nbsp;
In this episode:
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<li>Rusty Foster (<a href="https://x.com/TodayinTabs">@TodayinTabs</a>), Writer, <a href="https://www.todayintabs.com/">Today in Tabs</a></li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Diana Ferrero, Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Tracie Hunte, and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Kisaa Zehra, Marya Khan, and our guest host, Manuel R&agrave;palo. It was edited by Kylene Kiang.&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. Ney Alvarez 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.

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Has media freedom in the US collapsed?

The price of oil has soared over $100 a barrel globally as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Iran has effectively shut down shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel has attacked critical Iranian oil depots. Despite public pressure and outrage, all parties seem prepared to continue the war. What will it mean for the global economy and the people caught in the crossfire?

Listen to more about the Strait of Hormuz here. 

In this episode: 
Zein Basravi (@virtualzein), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, with Sarí el-Khalili, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, Spencer Cline 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-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

Special thanks to Sheila H. 


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The price of oil has soared over $100 a barrel globally as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Iran has effectively shut down shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel has attacked critical Iranian oil depots. Despite public pressure and outrage, all parties seem prepared to continue the war. What will it mean for the global economy and the people caught in the crossfire?
Listen to more about the Strait of Hormuz <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/2019/5/24/iran-the-us-and-the-standoff-in-the-strait">here</a>.&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Zein Basravi (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/virtualzein/">@virtualzein</a>), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, with Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, Spencer Cline and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan.&nbsp; Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.
Special thanks to Sheila H. 
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How oil is at the center of the US-Israel war with Iran 

Israel’s latest attacks on Lebanon come after decades of conflict with Hezbollah. Wars, assassinations and pressure have failed to break the group, which continues to launch rockets and fight Israeli forces. Why has Hezbollah endured, and what does the latest escalation reveal about the long war between Israel and Hezbollah?

In this episode:
Hala Jaber (@HalaJaber), Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Tuleen Barakat with Sarí el-Khalili, Monah Hamade, Gerard Baldadad, Adhil Veetil, Shreshtha Sanghvi, and our guest host, David Enders. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. 

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.

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Israel&rsquo;s latest attacks on Lebanon come after decades of conflict with Hezbollah. Wars, assassinations and pressure have failed to break the group, which continues to launch rockets and fight Israeli forces. Why has Hezbollah endured, and what does the latest escalation reveal about the long war between Israel and Hezbollah?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Hala Jaber (<a href="https://x.com/HalaJaber">@HalaJaber</a>), Journalist</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Tuleen Barakat with Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Monah Hamade, Gerard Baldadad, Adhil Veetil, Shreshtha Sanghvi, and our guest host, David Enders. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan.&nbsp; Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.
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Why Israel’s war on Hezbollah keeps returning

This week: 158 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 640 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel and US continue to strike in Iran, Israel closes all Gaza crossings. Lebanon’s central Beirut bombed by Israel.

Israel has killed more than 72,123 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
Mohamed Vall, Al Jazeera Journalist
Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hind Al Khoudary, (@Hind_Gaza) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Zein Basravi, @virtualzein) 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: 158 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 640 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel and US continue to strike in Iran, Israel closes all Gaza crossings. Lebanon&rsquo;s central Beirut bombed by Israel.
Israel has killed more than 72,123 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Mohamed Vall, Al Jazeera Journalist</li>
<li>Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Hind Al Khoudary,&nbsp;(@Hind_Gaza) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Zein Basravi, @virtualzein) 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.
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