After two decades, Taliban rule is starting to look like the new normal in Afghanistan again. It’s a reality that has tens of thousands of Afghans running for their lives. But the new leadership is assuring Afghans that they are safe in Afghanistan. Will this be a softer, gentler version Taliban rule? Or are the end of women’s rights and public executions ahead? To find out, we talk to one of our correspondents who has followed the Taliban for twenty years and watched them enter the room where deals were signed.

In this episode: 
Ali Latifi (@alibomaye), Al Jazeera Digital's Kabul correspondent 
Osama Bin Javaid (@osamabinjavaid), Al Jazeera correspondent 

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After two decades, Taliban rule is starting to look like&nbsp;the new normal in Afghanistan again. It&rsquo;s a reality that has tens of thousands of Afghans running for their lives. But the new leadership is assuring Afghans&nbsp;that&nbsp;they are safe in Afghanistan. Will this be a softer, gentler version&nbsp;Taliban rule? Or are the end of women&rsquo;s rights and public executions&nbsp;ahead? To find out, we talk to one of our correspondents who has followed the Taliban for twenty years and watched them enter the room where deals were signed.
In this episode:&nbsp;
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<li>Ali Latifi (<a href="https://twitter.com/alibomaye">@alibomaye</a>), Al Jazeera Digital's Kabul correspondent&nbsp;</li>
<li>Osama Bin Javaid (<a href="https://twitter.com/osamabinjavaid">@osamabinjavaid)</a>, Al Jazeera correspondent&nbsp;</li>
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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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