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Brief: Israel extends ceasefire under US terms, Hamas yet to respond Mar 02, 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: Israel adopted a US proposal to continue a ceasefire in Gaza, while Hamas has yet to respond. Israel has released its longest serving Palestinian prisoner. It is day 513 of the war in Gaza, where more than 48,388 Palestinians have been killed.

In this episode:

Hind Khoudary, (@Hind_Gaza) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hamdah Salhut, (@hamdahsalhut) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Laura Khan, (@LauraKhanNews) Al Jazeera Correspondent

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

Another Take: A cold and dangerous winter Mar 01, 2025

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on December 14th, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

As winter sets in, Russia is targeting Ukraine’s power grid. Homes are without heat and light, while multi-storey apartment buildings no longer have functioning elevators. Families are relying on camping stoves to do their cooking. What does a weaponized winter mean for Ukrainians now, and what will that mean as the cold continues?

In this episode:

Rory Challands (@rorychallands), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Amy Walters. The original production team was Amy Walters with Ruby Zaman, and our host, Halla Mohieddeen.

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.

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Oscar-nominated film 'I’m Still Here' confronts Brazil’s past Feb 28, 2025

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A Brazilian film on forced disappearances under Brazil’s military dictatorship is making waves. 'I’m Still Here' is up for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, fueling national pride and global debates on authoritarianism. Can it claim Hollywood’s top prize?

In this episode:

Mauricio Savarese (@MSavarese), Associated Press Reporter

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, and Amy Walters with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Marcos Bartolomé, Hanah Shokeir, Melanie Marich, Sarí el-Khalili, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene Kiang 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Is AI paving the way for anti-refugee EU borders? Feb 27, 2025

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AI-powered border enforcement, funded by the European Union, could become Europe’s new normal. From the "smart" Greece-Turkey border at Evros to Samos’s high-tech refugee camp, critics warn it’s a crackdown on migration that puts asylum rights at risk.

In this episode:

Giorgos Christides, Investigative Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Chloe K. Li, with Ashish Malhotra, Tamara Khandaker, Sarí el-Khalili, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke, Sarí el-Khalili 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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An inside look at camps for ISIL-linked detainees in Syria Feb 26, 2025

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Detention camps in northeast Syria remain packed with thousands of ISIL-linked detainees, with al-Hol alone holding 40,000—mostly wives and children of suspected fighters. Recent Al Jazeera reporting offers a rare inside look at their reality. As Syria enters a post-Assad era, what will become of them?

In this episode:

Nils Adler (@nilsadler1), Al Jazeera Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, Ashish Malhotra with Sarí el-Khalili, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Hanah Shokeir, Marcos Bartolomé, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene Kiang and Sarí el-Khalili.

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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Lost childhood: Haiti’s kids in the grip of gangs Feb 25, 2025

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More than a million children in Haiti are caught in a nightmare, trapped in gang-controlled areas, recruited as soldiers and spies, and subjected to unthinkable abuse. With no president, no parliament, and no protection, their futures hang in the balance. So, who will step up and fight for Haiti’s children?

In this episode:

Rawya Rageh (@RawyaRageh), Senior Crisis Advisor, Amnesty International

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Chloe K. Li with Sarí el-Khalili, Melanie Marich and Hanah Shokeir, and our guest host, Natasha del Toro. It was edited by Kylene Kiang 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Will US trial bring justice for slain Palestinian child Wadea? Feb 24, 2025

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The trial for six-year-old Palestinian-American Wadea al-Fayoume’s murder begins in Chicago. Joseph Czuba faces hate crime charges, but his killing reflects a growing wave of anti-Palestinian hate in the US. As Islamophobia rises post-October 7, will this trial deliver justice?

In this episode:

Ahmed Rehab (@ahmed.m.rehab), Executive Director, Council on American-Islamic Relations in Chicago

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, and Tamara Khandaker, with Sarí el-Khalili, Chloe K. Li, Marcos Bartolome, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene Kiang and Sarí el-Khalili.

The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Ashish Malhotra, Khaled Soltan, Amy Walters, and Noor Wazwaz. Our editorial interns are Melanie Marich, Hagir Saleh and Hanah Shokeir. Our guest host is Kevin Hirten. 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: Nasrallah buried in Beirut, Israel delays prisoner release Feb 23, 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: A funeral for Hassan Nasrallah is being held in Beirut. Israel delayed the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. It is day 506 of the war in Gaza, where more than 48,319 Palestinians have been killed.

In this episode:

Assed Baig, (@AssedBaig) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nour Odeh, (@nour_odeh) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@TareqAzzom) Al Jazeera Correspondent

Another Take: India vs Pakistan, cricket’s biggest rivalry Feb 22, 2025

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 12, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Whenever India and Pakistan meet in cricket, it's one of the world’s most-watched sports events. This past weekend, we headed to a highly anticipated T20 match, played on neutral ground in New York, to capture one of the world’s biggest sporting rivalries.

In this episode:

Ashish Malhotra (@amalhotra2), Producer at The Take
Tabish Talib (@tabish_talib), Senior Producer at AJ+

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Noor Wazwaz. The original production team was Ashish Malhotra, Tabish Talib, and Tamara Khandaker, with Chloe K. Li, and our host, Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Is Germany’s far right about to go mainstream? Feb 21, 2025

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For the first time since the Nazis, Germany’s far right nears power. With the AfD in second place ahead of a crucial election, the once-fringe party is now centre stage. How did they rise, and what impact will their growing influence have on Germany?

In this episode:

Ozan Demircan (@ozmuhabir), Reporter, The Pioneer

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Melanie Marich, Sonia Bhagat, and Tamara Khandaker with Sarí el-Khalili, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Hanah Shokeir, Amy Walters, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene Kiang, Noor Wazwaz 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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