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Has Macron become an authoritarian president? Sep 12, 2024

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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?

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In this episode:

Rokhaya Diallo (@RokhayaDiallo), Writer and Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolome and Ashish Malhotra, with Shraddha Joshi, Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, and me, Natasha del Toro, in for Malika Bilal.

Amy Walters edited this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode.

Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is the Take’s Executive Producer and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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Inside the epicenter of the mpox emergency in the DRC Sep 11, 2024

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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?

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In this episode:

Alain Uaykani (@AlainUaykani), Al Jazeera journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li and Ashish Malhotra with Amy Walters, Hisham Abu Salah, Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, Shraddha Joshi, and Natasha Del Toro, in for Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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Harris and Trump – another chance at the US presidential debate Sep 10, 2024

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As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris prepare for a high-stakes presidential debate, the nation holds its breath. With polls razor-thin in key swing states, who has the advantage, and what will it mean for the US presidential race?

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In this episode:

Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera White House Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Chloe K. Li, and Ashish Malhotra with Amy Walters, Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, and our host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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How the Houthis showed up for Palestine – and failed Yemenis Sep 09, 2024

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After nine years of conflict, 18 million Yemenis need aid as the country grapples with human rights violations and economic instability. Now, the Houthis' Red Sea attacks in support of Palestinians have brought Yemen back into focus, but with no peace deal in sight, can the country recover from one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises?

In this episode:

Afrah Nasser (@Afrahnasser), Non-Resident Fellow, Arab Center Washington DC

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Shraddha Joshi, with Duha Mossad, and me, Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Special thanks to Abubakr al-Shamahi. This episode was edited by Alexandre Locke.

The Take production team is Amy Walters, Ashish Malhotra, Catherine Nouhan, Chloe K. Li, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, Khaled Soltan, Manahil Naveed, Marcos Bartolomé, Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, Tamara Khandaker, Shraddha Joshi, and Veronique Eshaya.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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Brief: Schools start but not in Gaza, Israelis withdraw from Jenin Sep 08, 2024

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As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: More children have been killed in Gaza. A 10-day Israeli operation in the occupied West Bank came to and end. And school started for students around the world -- but not in Gaza. It is day 338 of the war. At least 40,939 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.

In this episode:

Tareq Abu Azzoum, (@TareqAzzom) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Kristen Saloomey, (@KSaloomey) 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.

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Another Take: Running from murder and abuse in Kenya Sep 07, 2024

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 3, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Kenya is famous for some of the fastest runners in the world, but recently, with the murder of Damaris Muthee Mutua and Agnes Tirop, that reputation’s been tarnished. Their partners are the main suspects in each case. Now, a fellow female athlete is trying to bring attention to gender violence amongst Kenya’s running elite. But is Kenya ready to hear what she has to say?

In this episode:

Joan Chelimo (@joan_chelimo), Kenyan mother, wife, and athlete
Malcolm Webb (@MalcolmWebb), Senior Correspondent for Al Jazeera English TV, based in Nairobi, Kenya
Ruth Bosibori, Kenyan gold medal runner

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production team was Amy Walters, Negin Owliaei, Ruby Zaman, Ney Alvarez, Alexandra Locke, and Malika Bilal.

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

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Is the UK’s arms suspension on Israel a meaningful shift? Sep 06, 2024

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The UK is suspending 30 of 350 arms export licenses to Israel, citing a "clear risk" of violating international law. However, campaigners say it’s not enough. With massive protests and resignations over Gaza, does this signal a real shift in UK-Israel relations, or is it just a token gesture?

In this episode:

Nick Dearden (@nickdearden75), Director of Global Justice Now

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Amy Walters, and Tamara Khandaker, with Shraddha Joshi, Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, Phillip Lanos, Hisham Abu Salah, and our host Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde mixed this episode. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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What’s behind the massive protests in Israel? Sep 05, 2024

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A general strike and massive protests took place in Tel Aviv after the bodies of six Israeli captives were found in a Gaza tunnel by Israeli forces. Huge numbers of protesters are calling for Netanyahu to sign a deal to return the remaining captives. What do these protests signify about the growing calls and pressure for a ceasefire agreement in Israel?

In this episode:

Oren Ziv (@OrenZiv_), Israeli Journalist, +972 Magazine

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Khaled Soltan, and Ashish Malhotra with Duha Mosaad, Shraddha Joshi, Hagir Saleh, Phillip Lanos, Hisham Abu Salah, Tamara Khandaker, and our host Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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Reels of revolution: capturing Algeria’s fight for liberation Sep 04, 2024

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Never-before-seen footage. A trove of long-forgotten 35mm reels. An archive of the Algerian Independence War. It’s all the work of Yugoslav cameraman Stevan Labudović, the cameraman of Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito. The work was part of a war effort to counter French propaganda, a gesture of solidarity in the fight against colonialism.

In this episode:

Mila Turajlić, Documentary Filmmaker

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Veronique Eshaya, with Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed, and our host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra Locke.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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Venezuela unrest: can Nicolas Maduro hold onto power? Sep 03, 2024

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Despite fraud claims and international condemnation, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro remains defiant, a month after a disputed election. He has ramped up repression, arresting thousands, including journalists and activists. Will Maduro withstand the wave of opposition, or will this be a moment of change?

In this episode:

Anneke Ball (@annekeball), Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, and Khaled Soltan, with Duha Mosaad, Shraddha Joshi, Hagir Saleh, Philip Lanos, Hisham Abu Salah, and our host Malika Bilal.

Special thanks to Dana Ballout, Angelique Molina, and Yousef Abdel Nabi.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

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