‘A whole civilization will die tonight’ was the latest in US President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. As the stakes rise, what potential does this brinkmanship have to reshape global power? 

In this episode: 
Trita Parsi (@tparsi), Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Chloe K. Li, with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, David Enders, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker. 

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. 

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&lsquo;A whole civilization will die tonight&rsquo; was the latest in US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s escalating threats to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. As the stakes rise, what potential does this brinkmanship have to reshape global power?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Trita Parsi (<a href="https://x.com/tparsi?s=20">@tparsi</a>), Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolom&eacute; and Chloe K. Li, with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, David Enders, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker.&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;
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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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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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How Trump’s promise to ‘wipe out’ Iran could backfire on US power

A remote Albanian island has a new nickname: Kushner Island. Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump and founder of investment firm Affinity Partners, plans to build a $14bn luxury resort there. The project has sparked large protests, with crowds chanting, “Albania is not for sale.” Is this the future Albanians want, or a sellout of their land to foreign wealth?

In this episode:
Mitchell Prothero (@mitchprothero), Journalist

Episode credits:

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

The Take is produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. I’m your host, Malika Bilal. 

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

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A remote Albanian island has a new nickname: Kushner Island. Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump and founder of investment firm Affinity Partners, plans to build a $14bn luxury resort there. The project has sparked large protests, with crowds chanting, &ldquo;Albania is not for sale.&rdquo; Is this the future Albanians want, or a sellout of their land to foreign wealth?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Mitchell Prothero (<a href="https://x.com/mitchprothero?lang=es">@mitchprothero</a>), Journalist</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Noor Wazwaz and Marcos Bartolom&eacute; with Spencer Cline, Jana Dabliz and, our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz and Sar&iacute; el-Khalili. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. This episode was mixed by Rick Rush.
The Take is produced by Marcos Bartolom&eacute;, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. I&rsquo;m your host, Malika Bilal.&nbsp;
Our editorial intern is Jana Dabliz. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. 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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Inside Albania’s protests over Jared Kushner’s resort

This week: 256 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 983 Palestinians in Gaza. Iran and US to agree on deal. Israel launches new attacks on Lebanon. Amnesty International accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing. Israel has killed at least 72,993  Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

 

In this episode:
Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Heidi Pett, (@heidipett_), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Dmitry Medvedenko, (dmitry_aj), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera correspondent
Hani Mahmoud, (Ahaniabuishaiba), Al Jazeera 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: 256 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 983 Palestinians in Gaza.&nbsp;Iran and US to agree on deal. Israel launches new attacks on Lebanon. Amnesty International accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing. Israel has killed at least 72,993&nbsp; Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
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In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Heidi Pett, (@heidipett_), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Dmitry Medvedenko, (dmitry_aj), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera correspondent</li>
<li>Hani Mahmoud,&nbsp;(Ahaniabuishaiba), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
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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: Iran and US close to signing a deal. Israel continues attacks on Lebanon 

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” 

Episode credits:

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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How Trump’s promise to ‘wipe out’ Iran could backfire on US power

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