A horrific 2012 gang rape in New Delhi sparked protests and legal reform across India. That's in addition to a constitution that's already one of the most progressive in the world on women's rights. So why is sexual violence in India still so prevalent? Hint: The patriarchy.

In this episode: Kalpana Sharma (@kalpana1947), a journalist in India covering women's rights.

For more:

One woman reports a rape every 15 minutes in India

India's Ladycops

Kalpana Sharma's book: The Silence and the Storm: Narratives of Violence Against Women in India 

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A horrific 2012 gang rape in New Delhi sparked protests and legal reform across India. That's in addition to a constitution that's already one of the most progressive in the world on women's rights. So why is sexual violence in India still so prevalent? Hint: The patriarchy.In this episode: Kalpana Sharma (<a href="https://twitter.com/kalpana1947" target="_blank">@kalpana1947</a>), a journalist in India covering women's rights.For more:<a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/01/woman-reports-rape-15-minutes-india-200110032323608.html" target="_blank">One woman reports a rape every 15 minutes in India</a><a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/specialseries/2017/03/india-ladycops-170328121136978.html" target="_blank">India's Ladycops</a>Kalpana Sharma's book: <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Silence-Storm-Narratives-Violence-Against/dp/8194233712" target="_blank">The Silence and the Storm: Narratives of Violence Against Women in India&nbsp;</a>Connect with The Take:&nbsp;Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/AJTheTake" target="_blank">@AJTheTake</a>), Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajthetake/" target="_blank">@ajthetake</a>) and Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheTakePod/" target="_blank">@TheTakePod</a>).

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India has strong anti-rape laws — so why aren't they working?

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

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

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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 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

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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:
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Brief: Israel and US continue to strike in Iran, Israel closes all Gaza crossings 

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 23, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Israel claims Iran is closer than ever to building a nuclear weapon. But as it targets Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his nation’s attacks will also “liberate” Iranians. In a civilization shaped by millennia of empire and resistance, those words land differently. What does liberation mean to Iranians as the US and Israel call for regime change?

In this episode:
Hamid Dabashi (@dabashihamid), Professor, Columbia University

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This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production team was Chloe K. Li, Sonia Bhagat, Haleema Shah, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Tamara Khandaker, Mariana Navarrete, Noor Wazwaz, Kylene Kiang, and our guest host, Manuel Rápalo. 

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 23, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Israel claims Iran is closer than ever to building a nuclear weapon. But as it targets Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his nation&rsquo;s attacks will also &ldquo;liberate&rdquo; Iranians. In a civilization shaped by millennia of empire and resistance, those words land differently. What does liberation mean to Iranians as the US and Israel call for regime change?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Hamid Dabashi (<a href="https://x.com/dabashihamid">@dabashihamid</a>), Professor, Columbia University</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production team was Chloe K. Li, Sonia Bhagat, Haleema Shah, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Tamara Khandaker, Mariana Navarrete, Noor Wazwaz, Kylene Kiang, and our guest host, Manuel R&aacute;palo.&nbsp;
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