US President Donald Trump says removing President Nicolas Maduro is about reclaiming Venezuela’s oil. But as Washington pushes for access, major oil companies are hesitating. Why is Venezuela being labeled “uninvestable,” and what does that skepticism reveal about power, instability and the future of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves?

In this episode: 
Anneke Ball (@annekeball), Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Melanie Marich, with Tamara Khandaker, and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Ney Alvarez and Noor Wazwaz. 

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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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US President Donald Trump says removing President Nicolas Maduro is about reclaiming Venezuela&rsquo;s oil. But as Washington pushes for access, major oil companies are hesitating. Why is Venezuela being labeled &ldquo;uninvestable,&rdquo; and what does that skepticism reveal about power, instability and the future of Venezuela&rsquo;s vast oil reserves?
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li>Anneke Ball (<a href="https://x.com/annekeball">@annekeball</a>), Journalist</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolom&eacute; and Melanie Marich, with Tamara Khandaker, and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Ney Alvarez and Noor Wazwaz.&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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera&rsquo;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.
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After seizures, sanctions and collapse, can Venezuela ever win back Big Oil’s trust?

Why is Venezuela ‘uninvestable’ for Big Oil?

This week:  291 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,100 Palestinians in Gaza. The US continued to strike Iran, killing at least 50 Iranians in the past two weeks. Iranian strikes killed two US soldiers in Jordan. Israel continued striking Gaza and once more expanded the area it occupies there. 

Israel has killed at least 73,250 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Heidi Zhou-Castro (@HeidiZhouCastro), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Moath al-Kahlout (@moath_kahlout), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Zeina Khodr (@ZeinaKhodrAljaz), 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. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.

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This week:  291 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,100 Palestinians in Gaza. The US continued to strike Iran, killing at least 50 Iranians in the past two weeks. Iranian strikes killed two US soldiers in Jordan. Israel continued striking Gaza and once more expanded the area it occupies there.&nbsp;
Israel has killed at least 73,250 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Heidi Zhou-Castro (<a href="https://x.com/HeidiZhouCastro?lang=en">@HeidiZhouCastro</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Moath al-Kahlout (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/moath_kahlout/?hl=en">@moath_kahlout</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Zeina Khodr (<a href="https://x.com/ZeinakhodrAljaz">@ZeinaKhodrAljaz</a>), 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. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s Head of Audio.
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Brief: US strikes Iran for 8th straight night, Iran kills US soldiers in Jordan

This week: 284 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,093 Palestinians in Gaza.  The US attacked Iran multiple times. Israel continued killing Palestinians in Gaza as Hamas dissolved its government there.

Israel has killed at least 73,221 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Ibrahim al-Khalili (@_ibrahimalkhalili/), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hani Mahmoud, 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. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.

Connect with us:

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This week: 284 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,093 Palestinians in Gaza.  The US attacked Iran multiple times. Israel continued killing Palestinians in Gaza as Hamas dissolved its government there.
Israel has killed at least 73,221 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Kimberly Halkett (<a href="https://x.com/KimberlyHalkett">@KimberlyHalkett</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Ibrahim al-Khalili (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/_ibrahimalkhalili/">@_ibrahimalkhalili/</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Hani Mahmoud, 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. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s Head of Audio.
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Brief: US attacks Iran again, Hamas dissolves government in Gaza

This week: 277 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,066 Palestinians in Gaza. Iranians gather for funeral processions of the late Ayatollah killed in the Israel-US war. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire being tested in southern Lebanon. Israelis demanding inquiry into October 7 attacks. Israel has killed at least 73,090 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.

In this episode:
Tohid Asadi (@tohid_._asadi), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Moath Kahlout (@moath_kahlout), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nour Odeh (@nourodeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Tareq Abu Azzoum (@abuoazzum), Al Jazeera Senior 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. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

This week: 277 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,066 Palestinians in Gaza. Iranians gather for funeral processions of the late Ayatollah killed in the Israel-US war. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire being tested in southern Lebanon. Israelis demanding inquiry into October 7 attacks. Israel has killed at least 73,090 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tohid Asadi (@tohid_._asadi), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Moath Kahlout (@moath_kahlout), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nour Odeh (@nourodeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Tareq Abu Azzoum (@abuoazzum), Al Jazeera Senior 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. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s Head of Audio.
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