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How can Iranians rebuild while crackdowns intensify? Jun 30, 2025

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Israel’s bombs have stopped, but grief and fear linger in Iran. As families search the rubble for loved ones, authorities are intensifying crackdowns, branding activists and minorities as Israeli agents. How can Iranians rebuild under tighter repression?

In this episode:

Alex Shams (@alexshams_), Editor-in-Chief of Ajam Media Collective

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Haleema Shah, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Kisaa Zehra, Mariana Navarrete, and guest host, Manuel Rápalo. It was edited by Kylene Kiang and Noor Wazwaz.

The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Melanie Marich, Ashish Malhotra, Haleema Shah, Khaled Soltan, Amy Walters, and Noor Wazwaz. Our editorial interns are Remas Alhawari, Mariana Navarrete, and Kisaa Zehra. Our guest host is Manuel Rápalo. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement.

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.

Brief: Iran and Israel reach a ceasefire, seven Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza Jun 29, 2025

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As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we’re coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Iran and Israel reach a ceasefire. Seven Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza. An investigation reveals Israeli soldiers ordered to shoot at aid seekers. It is day 632 of the war in Gaza, where at least 56,412 Palestinians have been killed.

In this episode:

Phil Lavelle, (@phillavelle), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hamdah Salhut, (@hamdahsalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Osama Bin Javid, (@osamabinjavaid),Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Rodan. Alexandra Locke is the Take's Executive Producer. And Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's Head of Audio.

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Another Take: Why Bangladeshi students say protests aren’t over Jun 28, 2025

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 31, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

As internet connections gradually come back online in Bangladesh after deadly protests sparked a shutdown, we hear what students experienced and why they say the protests are not over.

In this episode:

Nazifa Zahnat, student protester
Prapti Taposhi, student protester
Tasneem, student protester

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Amy Walters. The original production team was Tamara Khandaker, Amy Walters, and Sonia Bhagat, with Duha Musaad, Veronique Eshaya, Manahil Naveed, and our host Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

How Zohran Mamdani shocked New York Jun 27, 2025

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Thirty-three years old, socialist, Muslim – and now, the likely Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City. Zohran Mamdani was barely known a few months ago. Today, he may be the most popular political voice of a generation. How did he get here – and could he be here to stay?

In this episode:

Max Rivlin-Nadler (@MaxRivlinNadler), Co-owner and Reporter at Hell Gate NYC

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, Amy Walters, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Remas Al Hawari, Kisaa Zehra, Mariana Navarette, and our host, Manuel Rapalo. It was edited by Kylene Kiang and Noor Wazwaz.

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.

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While the world watched Iran and Israel, what happened in Gaza? Jun 26, 2025

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As global attention turned to Israel and Iran, violence against Palestinians continued. In Gaza, people are still being bombed and starved. What does this moment reveal about who gets protected, and who is forgotten?

In this episode:

Diana Buttu, (@dianabuttu), Human rights lawyer and analyst

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, and Chloe K. Li, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Kisaa Zehra, Mariana Navarrete, Melanie Marich, Remas Alhawari, Khaled Soltan, and our guest host Manuel Rápalo. It was edited by Kylene Kiang 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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Will Trump’s Israel-Iran ceasefire really hold? Jun 25, 2025

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After bombing Iran, US President Donald Trump tried to turn down the temperature in the Middle East with a ceasefire declaration on Truth Social. The all-caps announcement fell flat as both continued striking. How long can a truce hold when each side insists the other broke it first?

In this episode:

Alex Gatopoulos (@AlexGatopoulos), Al Jazeera English Defense Editor

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Haleema Shah, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Mariana Navarrete, and our host, Manny Rapalo. It was edited by Kylene Kiang and Noor Wazwaz.

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.

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What is Iran’s right to resist regime change? Jun 23, 2025

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Israel claims Iran is closer than ever to building a nuclear weapon. But as it targets Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his nation’s attacks will also “liberate” Iranians. In a civilization shaped by millennia of empire and resistance, those words land differently. What does liberation mean to Iranians as the US and Israel call for regime change?

In this episode:

Hamid Dabashi (@dabashihamid), Professor, Columbia University

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Sonia Bhagat, and Haleema Shah, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Tamara Khandaker, Mariana Navarrete and our guest host, Manuel Rápalo. It was edited by Kylene Kiang 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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After Donald Trump bombs Iran, what comes next? Jun 23, 2025

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The US has bombed nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. Meanwhile in Washington, political parties are divided about President Donald Trump’s decision to strike. What could be next in what many fear to be a regional war?

In this episode:

Akbar Shahid Ahmed, (@AkbarSAhmed), HuffPost Senior Diplomatic Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Khaled Soltan, and Chloe K. Li, with Remas Alhawari and our guest host, Natasha Del Toro. It was edited by Ney Alvarez.

The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Ashish Malhotra, Haleema Shah, Khaled Soltan, Amy Walters, and Noor Wazwaz. Our editorial interns are Remas Alhawari, Mariana Navarrete, and Kisaa Zehra. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement.

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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Brief: US strikes Iran, Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil released Jun 22, 2025

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As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran continues, we’re coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: US strikes Iran. Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil released. Israel continues to kill Palestinian aid seekers. It is day 625 of the war in Gaza, where at least 55,908 Palestinians have been killed.

In this episode:

Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Reporter
Nour Odeh (@nourodeh), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent
Moath Kahlout (@moath_kahlout), Al Jazeera Journalist
Phil Lavelle (phillavelle), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was hosted by Nida Ibrahim and produced by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. 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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Another Take: Revisiting the Boeing 737 Max Jun 21, 2025

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on January 30, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Weeks after Boeing came under fire for a near-catastrophic incident aboard one of its planes, Alaska Airlines 1282 was forced to make an emergency landing when part of its wall blew off mid-flight. It’s not the first time a 737 Max has had problems. So what’s being done?

In this episode:

Alex Macheras (@AlexInAir), Aviation Analyst, Host, On-Air with Dan and Alex

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Amy Walters. The original production team was Ashish Malhotra, Fahrinisa Campana, Chloe K Li and our host Malika Bilal.

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