Senegal’s democracy was teetering after the presidential election was postponed. Now, it’s back on track and slated for this Sunday, but what will the country’s voters choose for their future?

In this episode: 
Nicolas Haque (@nicolashaque), Al Jazeera Correspondent 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, David Enders and Amy Walters with our host Malika Bilal. David Enders and Khaled Soltan fact-checked this episode.

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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Senegal’s democracy was teetering after the presidential election was postponed. Now, it’s back on track and slated for this Sunday, but what will the country’s voters choose for their future?
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Nicolas Haque (<a href="https://twitter.com/nicolashaque">@nicolashaque</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent </li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, David Enders and Amy Walters with our host Malika Bilal. David Enders and Khaled Soltan fact-checked this episode.
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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Senegal won back its election, but who will win the vote?

We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war in Gaza and Lebanon continues. Palestinians in Gaza are preparing for a winter with little aid. Lebanon begins cleaning up as a ceasefire takes effect. Rebels fighting the Syrian government have begun a surprise offensive. It is day 422 of the war in Gaza, where more than 44,382 Palestinians have been killed.

In this episode:
Hind Al Khoudary, Al Jazeera Correspondent 
Zein Basravi, (@virtualzein) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Sinem Koseoglu, (@sinemkos) 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.

At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

We are coming to you on Sundays with weekly roundups as Israel's war in Gaza and Lebanon continues. Palestinians in Gaza are preparing for a winter with little aid. Lebanon begins cleaning up as a ceasefire takes effect. Rebels fighting the Syrian government have begun a surprise offensive. It is day 422 of the war in Gaza, where more than 44,382 Palestinians have been killed.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Hind Al Khoudary, Al Jazeera Correspondent </li>
<li>Zein Basravi, (<a href="https://x.com/virtualzein?lang=en">@virtualzein</a>) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Sinem Koseoglu, (<a href="https://x.com/sinemkos?lang=en">@sinemkos</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.
At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Memorial held for Nasrallah, Syrian rebels make swift advances

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 2, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Big names in Big Tech are in for a second Trump presidency, from Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, JD Vance, to millions of dollars in monthly campaign donations. What’s behind some tech billionaires’ embrace of the right, and how does their vision align with Trump's vision for America?

In this episode:


Paris Marx (@parismarx), Host, Tech Won't Save Us

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production team was Marcos Bartolomé, Veronique Eshaya, Duha Mossad, Khaled Soltan, Manahil Naveed and our host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal.

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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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 2, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.
Big names in Big Tech are in for a second Trump presidency, from Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, JD Vance, to millions of dollars in monthly campaign donations. What’s behind some tech billionaires’ embrace of the right, and how does their vision align with Trump's vision for America?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>
Paris Marx (<a href="https://x.com/parismarx">@parismarx</a>), Host, Tech Won't Save Us
</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production team was Marcos Bartolomé, Veronique Eshaya, Duha Mossad, Khaled Soltan, Manahil Naveed and our host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal.
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.
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Another Take: Is Silicon Valley going MAGA?

A third of greenhouse gas emissions come from the food industry, largely from meat, dairy and eggs. The international Plant Based Treaty aims to combat this by advocating for a vegan diet as a key solution to climate change. Backed by cities, universities, Nobel laureates and thousands of individuals, it seeks to align global efforts with the Paris Agreement.

In this episode:
Juan Pablo Casadiego (@casadiego_juan), Plant Based Treaty Coordinator
Anita Krajnc (@animalrightsyay), Plant Based Treaty Coordinator

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Veronique Eshaya with Sarí el-Khalili, Duha Mossad, Hagir Saleh, Cole van Miltenburg, Manny Panaretos, and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. 

Connect with us:

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A third of greenhouse gas emissions come from the food industry, largely from meat, dairy and eggs. The international Plant Based Treaty aims to combat this by advocating for a vegan diet as a key solution to climate change. Backed by cities, universities, Nobel laureates and thousands of individuals, it seeks to align global efforts with the Paris Agreement.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Juan Pablo Casadiego (<a href="https://x.com/casadiego_juan">@casadiego_juan</a>), Plant Based Treaty Coordinator</li>
<li dir="ltr">Anita Krajnc (<a href="https://x.com/animalrightsyay">@animalrightsyay</a>), Plant Based Treaty Coordinator</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Veronique Eshaya with Sarí el-Khalili, Duha Mossad, Hagir Saleh, Cole van Miltenburg, Manny Panaretos, and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. 
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. 
Connect with us:
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