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The Take is a daily interview-driven international news podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal. Each episode focuses on conversations with journalists and people directly impacted by the news of the day, offering our listeners the context necessary to understand what's in the headlines.
With millions of global listens, it's clear the conversations we're having on The Take are worth hearing. And critics think so too. The show has won the Online Journalism Awards, the Signal Awards, Lovie Awards, and Anthem Awards, among others.
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Another Take: What can humanity do about heat waves?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 13, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. It's still spring in…
Why Mo Amer jokes to survive
Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer has spent years using humor to face pain, break silence, and speak for a people under fire. In a moment of deep loss, he turns to the stage again. What can…
Why Lebanon remains caught up in the Israel-Iran conflict
Israel and Iran may have stepped back from the brink for now, but Lebanon is still under fire. As families remain displaced and Israeli strikes continue, why do Lebanese civilians remain caught in…
FIFA World Cup: the politics and profits of the beautiful game
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest in history, with controversies to match. From the US mass deportation campaign and travel restrictions to the war with Iran, football’s biggest stage…
Brief: Israel attacks Gaza tent camp . 100 days since US-Israel launched Iran war
This week: 249 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 951 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel attacks tent camp in Gaza city. 100 days since US and Israel launched war on Iran. Israel continues…
Another Take: How activists are fighting homelessness in Los Angeles
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 21, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Los Angeles, California…
The Ebola outbreak the world isn’t paying attention to
A fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has crossed borders, raising alarms far beyond Central Africa. This time, the virus is a strain with no approved vaccine or…
Inside the billion-dollar business of getting a visa
Getting a visa can be expensive, frustrating, and for many people, unsuccessful. So what happens when governments outsource that process to private companies? An investigation by Lighthouse Reports…
Inside the attempted cover-up of Israel’s Sde Teiman scandal
A video showing Israeli soldiers raping a Palestinian prisoner has shaken Israel’s military and judiciary, leading to the arrest of the prosecutor who leaked it. But as the fallout centers on the…
Brief: Israel captures strategic castle in Lebanon, plans control of 70 percent of Gaza
This week: 242 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 922 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel announced it would increase its control over Gaza. Israeli troops advanced further into Lebanon than…
Another Take: Why is Australia trying to ban social media for children?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on November 18th, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. The Australian…
Could Alberta trigger Canada’s Brexit moment?
Canada is facing a separatist push unlike anything it has seen in decades. In Alberta, after hundreds of thousands signed a petition demanding a vote, a once fringe movement is now headed toward a…
Will Donald Trump turn Cuba into the next Venezuela?
US President Donald Trump is tightening the screws on Cuba, with an indictment against former Cuban President Raul Castro and military threats that echo Washington’s playbook in Venezuela. But after…
How is Gaza celebrating Eid?
This is a story from the archives. This originally aired on March 28, 2025. None of the dates, titles or other references from that time have been changed. Palestinians in Gaza are preparing to mark…
Did Trump oversell a broken Iran ceasefire deal?
US President Donald Trump claimed a deal with Iran was “largely negotiated”, before later saying talks were still ongoing. A draft US-Iran memorandum of understanding has sparked backlash in…
Twitch to politics: Hasan Piker on Gaza and the US right-wing
This is a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 19, 2025. None of the dates, titles or other references from that time have been changed. With nearly three million Twitch…
Brief: Trump says Iran deal close, World Central Kitchen cuts Gaza aid
This week: 235 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 880 Palestinians in Gaza. The Iran and US were said to be making progress in negotiations. World Central Kitchen reduces its work in…
Another Take: What an Ebola outbreak reveals about vaccine inequity
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on February 21, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Two viruses, two…
San Diego’s Muslims, a mosque, and a city shaken
We hear how San Diego’s Muslim community is grieving, supporting one another, and trying to move forward after an attack that shattered their sense of safety. How does a community begin healing after…
Why are India’s mosques turning into temple disputes?
From mosques to temples, old religious battles are back in India’s courts. A law passed after the Babri Masjid dispute was meant to stop exactly this. But new claims are moving forward again, as…
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