The fires burning through Los Angeles now are already the worst in the history of California, a state known for its wildfires. Thousands have lost their homes, and nearly 180,000 have been forced to evacuate. What is it like to be in the city on fire? 

In this episode:


Manuel Rápalo (@Manuel_Rapalo), Journalist, Los Angeles
Mona Holmes (@monaeats), Eater LA reporter 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li and Tamara Khandaker with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, and our host, Malika Bilal.  

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is 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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The fires burning through Los Angeles now are already the worst in the history of California, a state known for its wildfires. Thousands have lost their homes, and nearly 180,000 have been forced to evacuate. What is it like to be in the city on fire?&nbsp;
In this episode:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Manuel R&aacute;palo (<a href="https://x.com/manuel_rapalo?lang=en">@Manuel_Rapalo</a>), Journalist, Los Angeles
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Mona Holmes (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/monaeats/">@monaeats</a>), Eater LA reporter&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li and Tamara Khandaker with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, and our host, Malika Bilal.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is 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.&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.

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.

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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Why is Los Angeles on fire?

As bombs hit cities across Iran, thousands take to the streets in defiance. From Tehran University to the protests in the capital, how Iranians are responding to US and Israeli attacks, and what it reveals about the next generation’s view of the world. 

In this episode: 
Foad Izadi (@IzadiFoad), Associate Professor, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Sonia Bhagat with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke and Sarí el-Khalili. 

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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As bombs hit cities across Iran, thousands take to the streets in defiance. From Tehran University to the protests in the capital, how Iranians are responding to US and Israeli attacks, and what it reveals about the next generation&rsquo;s view of the world.&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Foad Izadi (<a href="https://x.com/IzadiFoad?s=20">@IzadiFoad</a>), Associate Professor, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolom&eacute; and Sonia Bhagat with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke and Sar&iacute; el-Khalili.&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.
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Why Iranians are taking to Tehran's streets during war 

As the Iran war continues, attention is fixed on missiles flying across the region. But in the occupied West Bank, missile shrapnel falls on Palestinian towns while deadly settler attacks, Israeli military raids and strict limits on daily life continue. With the world looking elsewhere, how do Palestinians in the West Bank view the Iran war, and what does life look like on the ground now?

In this episode: 
Nour Odeh (@nour_odeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent 

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li with Adhil Veettil Sreechand, El Houssein Chouikhat, Tuleen Barakat, and our guest host, David Enders. It was edited by Sarí el-Khalili. David Enders and Alex Roldan mixed this episode.

The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Chloe K. Li, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal. 

Alex Roldan is our sound designer. Our editorial intern is Tuleen Barakat. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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As the Iran war continues, attention is fixed on missiles flying across the region. But in the occupied West Bank, missile shrapnel falls on Palestinian towns while deadly settler attacks, Israeli military raids and strict limits on daily life continue. With the world looking elsewhere, how do Palestinians in the West Bank view the Iran war, and what does life look like on the ground now?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Nour Odeh (<a href="https://x.com/nour_odeh?s=20">@nour_odeh</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li with Adhil Veettil Sreechand, El Houssein Chouikhat, Tuleen Barakat, and our guest host, David Enders. It was edited by Sar&iacute; el-Khalili. David Enders and Alex Roldan mixed this episode.
The Take production team is Marcos Bartolom&eacute;, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sar&iacute; el-Khalili, Chloe K. Li, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal.&nbsp;
Alex Roldan is our sound designer. Our editorial intern is Tuleen Barakat. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. 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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What the Iran war looks like from the occupied West Bank

This week: 165 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 658 Palestinians in Gaza. Iranian missiles hit central Israel. US bombs critical Iranian oil facility. Israel continues to carry out strikes on Gaza. Israel has killed more than 72,234 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera correspondent
Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Tohid Asadi, (@Htohid_._asadi) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Ibrahim al-Khalili, (@vhemaalkhalili1) Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent
Mahmoud Abdelwahed, 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: 165 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 658 Palestinians in Gaza. Iranian missiles hit central Israel. US bombs critical Iranian oil facility. Israel continues to carry out strikes on Gaza. Israel has killed more than 72,234 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera correspondent</li>
<li>Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Tohid Asadi,&nbsp;(@Htohid_._asadi) Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Ibrahim al-Khalili, (@vhemaalkhalili1) Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent</li>
<li>Mahmoud Abdelwahed, Al Jazeera 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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