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The contrasts of the DNC Aug 23, 2024

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Hope and dissent met at the 2024 DNC, from the electric atmosphere inside the Democrats’ convention to the frustration of those fighting to convince the party to change course on unwavering support for Israel. With Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s supporters, protesters and uncommitted delegates, we’re bringing you voices from the party often referred to as the Big Tent.

In this episode:

LaToya Greenwood (@greenwoodrep), Former Member, Illinois House of Representatives
Kathleen Purdy, Ohio Delegate, Democratic National Convention
Henry Cline, Nebraska Delegate, Democratic National Convention
Alex Melendrez (@ACMelendrez), California Delegate, Democratic National Convention
Abbas Alawieh (@AZAlawieh), Uncommitted Delegate, Democratic National Convention
Maya Berry (@iMayaBerry), Executive Director, Arab American Institute
Lexis Zeidan (@lexisdenazeidan), Co-Chair, Uncommitted National Movement
Jenin Alharithi (@amp_chicago), Coordinator, American Muslims for Palestine, Chicago Chapter

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Ashish Malhotra, and Sonia Bhagat, with Tamara Khandaker, Veronique Eshaya, Shraddha Joshi, 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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How the murder of a doctor reignited India's rage against rape Aug 22, 2024

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The brutal killing of a Kolkata doctor has sparked nationwide fury, exposing India’s struggle with violence against women. With questions around the handling of the investigation and allegations of a coverup, what has the case revealed about India’s justice system and its ability to protect women in the workplace?

In this episode:

Pavni Mittal (@pavnimittal), Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker and Veronique Eshaya, with Shraddha Joshi, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, Manahil Naveed, 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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Why a Gaza ‘ceasefire’ is not enough at Chicago’s DNC Aug 21, 2024

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The US is pushing a ‘decisive moment’ for ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wrapped up his latest Middle East trip. As US demands for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza are loud and clear outside the Democratic National Convention. But as the blame game continues over the war dragging closer to its eleventh month, and with tens of thousands of Palestinians killed, will the US exert enough influence on Israel to secure a lasting ceasefire?

In this episode:

Ali Harb (@Harbpeace), Senior Producer at Al Jazeera

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, with Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed, Shraddha Joshi, and our host Kevin Hirten, 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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Inside Brazil's abortion culture wars Aug 20, 2024

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Abortion could be punished more harshly than rape in Brazil if a proposed bill passes. The bill sparked protests and brought attention to feminists’ ongoing fight to loosen Brazil’s existing abortion legislation, which has remained unchanged for almost a century.

In this episode:

Luna Borges (@lunaborgess), Researcher and Lawyer

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Veronique Eshaya, with Mohammed Zain Shafi Khan and our host, Kevin Hirten, 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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In Chicago, will the 1968 DNC be a prologue for 2024? Aug 19, 2024

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Massive anti-war protests, an assassination attempt, an incumbent US president standing down for re-election – all ahead of a Democratic National Convention set in Chicago. The headlines from the past few months have struck more than a few chords with those who remember the chaos and violence of the Democrats’ 1968 convention. As this year’s DNC begins, what can we learn from one of the most tumultuous political conventions the US has ever seen?

In this episode:

Garrison Hayes (@garrison_hayes), Journalist
Howie Emmer, Activist during 1968 DNC
Gerard ibn Earl Bilal, Multimedia producer

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Chloe K Li and Ashish Malhotra with Manahil Naveed, Veronique Eshaya, Shraddha Joshi, and our host Malika Bilal. It was edited by Alexandra 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, Shraddha Joshi, Sonia Bhagat, Tamara Khandaker, and Veronique Eshaya. 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, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Brief: Ceasefire talks continue, settler attacks more organized Aug 18, 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: Israel ordered further mass evacuations across Gaza. Peace negotiations continued. Ceasefire negotiations continued. Israel will get more weapons from the US. It is day 317 of the war. At least 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed.

In this episode:

Akram Al Satarri, journalist in Khan Younis
Hamdah Salhut, (@HamdahSalhut) Al Jazeera Correspondent
Kimberly Halkett, (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera White House Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim, (@nida_journo), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

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: University protests spread across the US Aug 17, 2024

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Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 1st, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Pro-Palestine encampments and protests at universities continue to spread across the US. Students at Columbia University have been threatened with expulsion and arrest. The Take spoke with Mariam Said, an alumna of Columbia, for her advice to student activists.

In this episode:

Mariam Said, Vice-President of the Barenboim-Said Foundation

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was David Enders, Sonia Bhagat, Ashish Malhotra, Catherine Nouhan, and our host 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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War at the doorstep: Everyday life in southern Lebanon Aug 16, 2024

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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 Hezbollah has been a constant presence for decades. How do residents continue to cope with these challenges?

In this episode:

Sara Salman (@sara_salman), AJ+ Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Ashish Malhotra, and Sonia Bhagat, with Manahil Naveed, Veronique Eshaya 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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Can a Nobel laureate lead Bangladesh into a new era? Aug 15, 2024

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There is cautious optimism as Bangladesh grapples with the aftermath of its student-led protests. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus now leads a hopeful interim government tasked with securing elections. Will Bangladesh achieve true stability, or will a tumultuous political saga enter a new phase?

In this episode:

Tanvir Chowdhury (@tanvirbengal), Al Jazeera Bangladesh Correspondent/Producer

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Chloe K. Li, and Sonia Bhagat with Amy Walters, Khaled Soltan, Duha Mosaad, Veronique Eshaya, Shraddha Joshi, Hagir Saleh, Manahil Naveed, 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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Ralph Nader’s take on the US 2024 election Aug 14, 2024

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Arguably the most famous third-party candidate in United States election history, Ralph Nader ran for president four times. He tells us why a third-party candidate is so crucial and provides some insight into this year’s race.

In this episode:

Ralph Nader (@RalphNader), Former US Presidential Candidate

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Ashish Malhotra, with Amy Walters, Khaled Soltan, Duha Mosaad, Manahil Naveed, Veronique Eshaya, Shraddha Joshi, 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.

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

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