The Take

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on October 2, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Leaders from both Saudi Arabia and Israel have been working toward normalizing relations. The Saudi Kingdom, which supports Palestinian statehood, says it hopes normalization would ease Palestinians' lives. But during an ad...

Hurricane Helene and its aftermath left a trail of destruction through the southeastern United States. Many families are left without power or communication. We look at the impact in North Carolina and the new lifelines people are relying on as the extent becomes fully known. In this episode: Brett Jensen ( @Brett_Jensen ), Senior Reporter at WBT Radio Megan Carroll, “BeLoved Asheville” Volunteer...

What’s going on behind the scenes in the Biden administration as violence escalates further in the Middle East? In response to the recent assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Iran sent nearly 200 missiles into Israel, most of which were intercepted. The US has stayed the course with ironclad support for Israel – so how far will Israel go? In this episode: Akbar Shahid Ahmed ( @Akbar...

As conflict with Israel intensifies, Lebanon is in shock with more than a million people displaced after orders from Israel for ‘evacuation’. How have people relied on each other – and what do they do when there is nowhere safe to go? In this episode:  Sally Abou AlJoud ( @JoudSally ), Journalist, L'Orient Today Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters and Sarí el-Khalili with Phi...

Lebanon is preparing as the threat of an Israeli ground invasion becomes reality. This follows the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and a bombardment that has killed 1,000 people and wounded more than 6,000 in recent weeks. How could his assassination reshape the region? In this episode: Ali Hashem, ( @alihashem_tv ) Al Jazeera Correspondent Sami Hermez ( @HermezSami ) Associate...

What does it mean for the world to forget your country? In Sudan’s civil war, a surprise push by the army could break the RSF’s hold on Khartoum. For Sudanese forced to flee their homeland, the journey is far from over. One woman shares her take on the world’s indifference to a conflict that has faded from the attention of many, and the hope she refuses to give up on for Sudan’s future.  The Take...

As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: On Friday, Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon. It is day 359 of the war in Gaza, where at least 42,586 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode: Zeina Khodr, ( @ZeinakhodrAljaz ) Al Jazeera CorrespondenT Imran Khan, ( @ajimran ) Al Jazeera Corresponden...

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 16, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Farmers forced to leave their fields, children out of school, and white phosphorus devastating lives – all this hangs over life in southern Lebanon, where the ongoing threat of escalating tensions between Israel and Hezboll...

It’s the first UN General Assembly since October 7, in a year marked by the unprecedented escalation of violence in Gaza and war throughout the world. As world leaders take their time on the world stage, how has it all exposed the weaknesses of the United Nations?  In this episode: Biesan Abu-Kwaik ( @BiesanAK ), Al Jazeera Arabic UN Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chlo...

Falsely accused of eating pets by Donald Trump and JD Vance, migrants in Springfield, Ohio are now living in a climate of fear – including many Haitians. With more than 30 bomb threats targeting schools and government buildings, how are the migrants, who arrived seeking work and safety, dealing with the growing tensions?  In this episode: Anar Virji ( @anarvirji ), Al Jazeera Journalist Sophia Pie...

The world's largest diaspora of international adoptees comes from South Korea. Among them are mixed-race children who were forcibly sent for adoption due to the country's racist laws. One Black adoptee's search for a home reflects hard truths about the past of hundreds of thousands of international adoptees. In this episode:  Anna Kook ( @annakook ), AJ+ Reporter  Episode credits: This episode was...

Israel’s assault on Lebanon has led to more deaths in one day than any time since the end of Lebanon’s civil war in 1990. What is the calculus in what happens next? In this episode: Makram Ouaiss, Executive Director, Lebanese Center for Policy Studies Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Amy Walters with Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenburg, Phillip Lanos, Hisha...

The lens is now in Palestinian hands, capturing their reality at the heart of occupation and war. Their powerful images are exposing the horrors of conflict and leading people to turn to new media sources for information and redefine narratives. We hear how a new film distribution company run by Palestinians is empowering a new generation. In this episode: Badie Ali ( @watermelon_pics ), Co-founde...

As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel shut down Al Jazeera's bureau in the Occupied West Bank. US presidential candidates sought to win over voters. Forty-three days remain until the U.S. presidential election. It is day 352 of the war in Gaza, where at least 42,391 Palestinians have been killed. In this episode...

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 25th, 2023. None of the references from that time have been changed. English rivers are polluted. Could giving them legal rights clean them up? In the town of Lewes, the answer to that question was yes. In February, the town’s council voted yes to a rights of river motion, the first in the UK. This motion is the fir...

Less than 1% of the Jamaican coastline is accessible to the public. People's livelihoods and leisure rely on access to the waters, but locals are prevented from beach access to make room for more all-inclusive resorts for foreign tourists. How are Jamaicans fighting back? In this episode: Devon Taylor, Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ma...

Lebanon is reeling after two days of coordinated attacks attributed to Israel that detonated thousands of pagers and devices used by Hezbollah members. The simultaneous explosions – in indiscriminate locations across the country – left deaths and thousands of injuries in their wake. Does this unprecedented attack signal a new reality? Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to https://ww...

Assassination attempts used to be catalysts for gun reform in America. But even with two apparent attempts on Donald Trump’s life, the issue of gun control has barely surfaced in political discussions. As Trump courts the NRA and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris tries to balance gun rights with regulation, what has shifted in the US’s stance on guns? Please tell us what you think ab...

Mexico is shaking up its judicial system by moving from appointed judges to ones chosen through elections. Supporters say this will clean up corruption and make judges more accountable to the public. But critics worry that electing judges could lead to political influence and weaken their independence. What’s at stake for Mexicans?  Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to https://www....

Ayşenur Eygi, an American-Turkish peace activist in the occupied West Bank, was shot in the head and killed by Israeli forces earlier this month. Her name joins the list of American activists and journalists killed by Israeli forces over the past two decades. What does her death mean for the fight for accountability from Israel and from the US? In this episode: Mariam Dag, Volunteer, International...

As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Palestinians in North Gaza returned to a destroyed neighborhood. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debated. Haitians in the US feared for their safety after that debate. Fifty days remain until the U. S. presidential election. It is day 345 of the war in Gaza, where at least 41,182 Palestinians h...

‘Now You Know’ is the latest addition to the Al Jazeera Podcast family. Hosted by Samantha Johnson, the show is dedicated to amplifying women's voices, delving into stories and sometimes uncomfortable topics.  When the odds feel stacked against you, how do you come out swinging and winning? Former TV producer Sam McAlister went from working behind the scenes to hitting the headlines after securing...

At least 19 Palestinians have been killed by an Israeli attack in the crowded al-Mawasi refugee camp. The area had been designated a safe zone by the Israeli military. The attack left craters that were 30 feet deep and 50 feet wide, leading many to believe US-made 2,000 pound bombs were used. What are the fates of the Palestinians with nowhere left to go after this attack? Please tell us what you...

French President Emmanuel Macron took two months to appoint a new prime minister. Did Macron's move indicate a turn towards authoritarianism, or has Macron been moving in that direction for years? Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to  https://www.aljazeera.com/survey to fill out our survey. It only takes a few minutes, and it's anonymous. In this episode: Rokhaya Diallo ( @RokhayaD...

Doctors and health officials are struggling to manage a recent surge in mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Vaccine shipments recently arrived, but they fall far short of the 3 million doses needed. Is the world responding quickly enough to prevent another global health crisis? Please tell us what you think about our shows. Go to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey to fill out our survey....