The Take
by Al Jazeera
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Brief: Settlers attack Palestinians and diplomats in occupied West Bank, future of UN peacekeeping in Lebanon unclear
Oct 18, 2026
5m 33s
Brief: One year of Gaza 'ceasefire', will US attack Yemen after Saudi airport strike?
Oct 11, 2026
6m 15s
Brief: US sending more troops to Middle East even as it withdraws from Iraq
Oct 4, 2026
5m 33s
Brief: Trump rejects Iran's proposal, why doesn't Gaza have wheelchairs?
Sep 27, 2026
6m 04s
Brief: Iran's conditions for peace with US, what is in new US weapons shipment for Israel?
Sep 20, 2026
5m 56s
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- active for two years
- weekly episode release
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- available on major podcast platforms
- global audience engagement
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- 🇺🇸United States · Daily NewsHOME#9922K to 119K
- 🇲🇾MY · Daily News#66.6K to 35K
- 🇮🇳India · Daily News#484.3K to 23K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Daily News#493.8K to 20K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Daily News#852.1K to 11K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/18/26 |  Brief: Settlers attack Palestinians and diplomats in occupied West Bank, future of UN peacekeeping in Lebanon unclear | This week: 373 days after the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has killed at least 1,511 Palestinians there. Israeli settlers have carried out more than 300 attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since the beginning of October. Gaza continues to shrink. The UN's longest-running peacekeeping mission is set to end in December. Israel has killed at least 74,469 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Nour Odeh (@abuoazzum), Al Jazeera Correspondent Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube | 5m 33s | ||||||
| 10/11/26 |  Brief: One year of Gaza 'ceasefire', will US attack Yemen after Saudi airport strike? | This week: One year after the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel has killed at least 1,481 Palestinians there. Saudi Arabia says Yemeni fighters killed 12 people in a strike on the country's main airport. Israeli attacks escalated in Gaza. Israeli pogroms in the West Bank are once more disrupting the annual olive harvest. Israel has killed at least 74,370 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Yousef Mawry, Al Jazeera Correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum (@abuoazzum), Al Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube | 6m 15s | ||||||
| 10/4/26 |  Brief: US sending more troops to Middle East even as it withdraws from Iraq | This week: 368 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,439 Palestinians in Gaza. The US is sending more soldiers and ships to the Middle East. The US has completely withdrawn its military from Iraq. Gaza held another mass funeral. Israel has killed at least 74,040 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Tanya Noury (@tanyanoury), Al Jazeera Correspondent Mahmoud Abdelwahed, Al Jazeera Correspondent Ibrahim al-Khalili (@_ibrahimalkhalili), Al Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube | 5m 33s | ||||||
| 9/27/26 |  Brief: Trump rejects Iran's proposal, why doesn't Gaza have wheelchairs? | This week: 361 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,402 Palestinians in Gaza. Donald Trump rejected an offer from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel continues to block aid from entering Gaza. Israel is carrying out sectarian cleansing in southern Lebanon. Israel has killed at least 74,012 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Gabriel Elizondo (@elizondogabriel), Al Jazeera Correspondent Ibrahim al-Khalili (@_ibrahimalkhalili), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinaKhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube | 6m 04s | ||||||
| 9/20/26 |  Brief: Iran's conditions for peace with US, what is in new US weapons shipment for Israel? | This week: 354 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,390 Palestinians in Gaza. Iran conveyed its conditions for a ceasefire to the US. Further escalation is likely between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement. The US has reportedly approved more weapons transfers to Israel. Israel has killed at least 73,910 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera Correspondent Hind Khoudary (@hindkhoudary), Al Jazeera Correspondent Ali Hashem (@Alihashem), Al Jazeera Correspondent Kimberly Halkett (@KimberlyHalkett), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube | 5m 56s | ||||||
| 9/13/26 |  Brief: Israel kills family in Gaza, why did Houthis launch offensive? | This week: 347 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,369 Palestinians in Gaza. Yemen's Houthi movement gained significant ground. Israel continued to violate the ceasefire in Gaza. School began in the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 73,783 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: Hassan Ahmadian (@hasanahmadian), Tehran University Hind Khoudary (@hindkhoudary), Al Jazeera Correspondent Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube | 5m 28s | ||||||
| 9/6/26 | IranUS+5 | Sinem KoseogluHani Mahmoud+2 | Al Jazeera | IranUS+2 | IranUS+7 | — | 6m 20s | ||
| 8/30/26 | Israeli-Palestinian conflictGaza+4 | Hani MahmoudGabriel Elizondo+2 | Al Jazeera | IsraelGaza+1 | IsraelGaza+8 | — | 6m 24s | ||
| 8/23/26 | Gaza conflictIsraeli-Palestinian relations+4 | Hani MahmoudNida Ibrahim+1 | Al Jazeera | GazaWest Bank+1 | GazaHamas+6 | — | 5m 44s | ||
| 8/16/26 | Israeli-Palestinian conflictGaza ceasefire+3 | Nour OdehHind Khoudary+1 | Al Jazeera | GazaWest Bank+1 | IsraelPalestinians+5 | — | 6m 07s | ||
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| 8/9/26 | IsraelGaza+4 | Hani MahmoudNida Ibrahim+1 | Al Jazeera | IsraelGaza+2 | IsraelGaza+6 | — | 5m 45s | ||
| 8/2/26 | IsraelGaza+4 | Nida IbrahimIbrahim Al-Khalili | Al Jazeera | IsraelGaza | IsraelGaza+5 | — | 4m 28s | ||
| 7/26/26 | IsraelGaza+4 | Nida IbrahimHani Mahmoud+1 | Al Jazeera | USIran+2 | GazaIsrael+6 | — | 5m 36s | ||
| 7/19/26 | US-Iran conflictIsrael-Palestine conflict+3 | Tohid AsadiHeidi Zhou-Castro+2 | Al Jazeera | IranJordan+1 | US strikesIran+5 | — | 6m 36s | ||
| 7/12/26 | US-Iran relationsGaza conflict+3 | Tohid AsadiKimberly Halkett+2 | Al Jazeera | IranGaza+1 | GazaIran+5 | — | 5m 10s | ||
| 7/5/26 | Israel-Palestine conflictIran funeral processions+3 | Tohid AsadiMoath Kahlout+3 | Al Jazeera | IranIsrael+1 | GazaIran+7 | — | 6m 58s | ||
| 6/30/26 | GazaUS politics+4 | Akbar Shahid Ahmed | Al JazeeraThe Take+1 | GazaIsrael | GazaTrump+5 | — | 27m 40s | ||
| 6/29/26 | US politicsUK politics+4 | Mehdi Hasan | ZeteoAl Jazeera | — | Mehdi Hasandemocracy+5 | — | 20m 29s | ||
| 6/28/26 | IranIsrael+4 | Resul SerdarMohamed Vall+3 | Al Jazeera | IranBahrain+3 | Iranretaliatory strikes+5 | — | 7m 13s | ||
| 6/27/26 | World CupQatar+4 | Tony KaronSohail Malik | AJ+Al Jazeera | QatarMiddle East | World CupQatar+5 | — | 23m 56s | ||
| 6/26/26 | Colombia electionpolitical division+3 | Teresa Bo | Al JazeeraTrump | ColombiaLatin America | Colombiaelection+3 | — | 19m 13s | ||
| 6/24/26 | child deathsGaza+5 | Chris Sidoti | UNAl Jazeera+1 | — | Gazachild deaths+6 | — | 27m 30s | ||
| 6/23/26 | World Cupimmigration policies+4 | Boima Tucker | Africa Is a CountryAl Jazeera | — | World Cupimmigration+5 | — | 23m 58s | ||
| 6/22/26 |  What the World Cup looks like from Gaza | Gaza’s footballers have lost teammates, stadiums and entire seasons. Some have lost limbs. Yet they continue to play. As the World Cup unfolds across North America, Maram Humaid reports from Gaza on the athletes, coaches and fans determined to keep football alive. In this episode: Maram Humaid (@MaramGaza), Al Jazeera Reporter Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé with Noor Wazwaz, Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Sarí el-Khalili. Alex Roldan is our sound designer. The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Alexandra Locke, Catherine Nouhan, Alex Roldan, and Noor Wazwaz. Our host is Malika Bilal. Our editorial intern is Jana Dabliz. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube | 22m 48s | ||||||
| 6/21/26 |  Brief: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz. Israel wants to continue its military occupation | This week: 263 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 983 Palestinians in Gaza. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel continues to attack Lebanon. More than 4000 people killed in Lebanon since March. Israel aims to continue its military occupation in Syria, Lebanon and Gaza. Israel has killed at least 73,018 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. In this episode: Osama Bin Javid, (@osamabinjavaid), Al Jazeera Correspondent Resul Serdar, (@ResulSerdarAtas), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr, (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent Nour Odeh, (@nourodeh), Al Jazeera Correspondent Gabriel Elizondo, (@elizondogabriel), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. And Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube | 6m 56s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | comedyPalestinian-American+4 | Mo Amer | Al Jazeera | — | Mo Amercomedy+5 | — | 24m 22s | ||
| 6/10/26 | LebanonIsrael-Iran conflict+3 | Ali Hashem | Al Jazeera | — | LebanonIsrael+6 | — | 21m 06s | ||
| 6/8/26 | FIFA World Cuppolitics+5 | Ashish Malhotra | FIFAAl Jazeera | USIran | FIFAWorld Cup+6 | — | 22m 46s | ||
| 6/7/26 | Israel-Gaza conflictIran war+3 | Hani MahmoudAli Hashem+3 | Al Jazeera | IsraelGaza+2 | GazaIsrael+5 | — | 7m 56s | ||
| 6/6/26 | homelessnessactivism+3 | Amina WaheedSammy Sumpter+2 | Al Jazeera | Los Angeles | homelessnessactivism+5 | — | 23m 23s | ||
| 6/3/26 | Ebola outbreakpublic health+3 | Catherine Soi | Al Jazeera | Democratic Republic of the CongoCentral Africa | Ebolaoutbreak+5 | — | 21m 13s | ||
| 6/2/26 | visa processingprivate companies+4 | May Bulman | Lighthouse ReportsVFS Global | — | visaVFS Global+5 | — | 15m 34s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Israelmilitary+4 | Nida Ibrahim | Al Jazeera | IsraelPalestinian | Sde TeimanIsrael+5 | — | 23m 05s | ||
| 5/31/26 | Israel-Palestine conflictGaza+4 | Tareq Abu AzzoumObaida Hitto+1 | Al Jazeera | IsraelGaza+3 | IsraelGaza+6 | — | 5m 54s | ||
| 5/30/26 | social mediachildren+3 | Tama Leaver | TikTokFacebook+2 | Australia | social media banchildren+4 | — | 22m 09s | ||
| 5/9/26 | real estateWest Bank+3 | Rich Siegel | Al Jazeera | West BankTeaneck+1 | West BankTeaneck+3 | — | 21m 28s | ||
| 5/8/26 | justiceinvestigation+4 | Lina Abu AklehKatherine Gallagher+1 | Al JazeeraCenter for Constitutional Rights | — | Shireen Abu Aklehinvestigation+4 | — | 26m 46s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Israeli politicsopposition parties+4 | Mairav Zonszein | International Crisis Group | — | IsraelNetanyahu+5 | — | 21m 37s | ||
| 5/6/26 | piracySomalia+4 | Mohamed Gabobe | Al Jazeera | SomaliaYemen | piracySomalia+4 | — | 19m 32s | ||
| 5/4/26 | OPECenergy volatility+3 | Jim Krane | Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy | IranUAE+3 | OPECenergy volatility+3 | — | 20m 41s | ||
| 5/4/26 | prediction marketsdisaster betting+3 | Bobby Allyn | NPRPolymarket+1 | — | prediction marketsPolymarket+5 | — | 24m 11s | ||
| 5/3/26 | IsraelGaza+5 | Tareq Abu AzzoumZeina Khdor+3 | Al Jazeera | IsraelGaza+2 | IsraelGaza+8 | — | 7m 56s | ||
| 5/2/26 | Gazahumanitarian aid+4 | Ahmad Ibsais | Al JazeeraState of Siege | — | GazaFreedom Flotilla+4 | — | 20m 40s | ||
| 5/1/26 | Michael Jacksonbiopic+4 | Sherry Zane | Al JazeeraMichael+1 | Gary, IndianaPalestine | Michael Jacksonbiopic+6 | — | 23m 47s | ||
| 4/30/26 | Malirebels+3 | Beverly Ochieng | Control Risks | MaliBamako | Malirebels+6 | — | 23m 24s | ||
| 4/29/26 | Chornobylnuclear danger+4 | Nils Adler | Al Jazeera | Chornobyl | Chornobylnuclear disaster+5 | — | 20m 34s | ||
| 4/28/26 | US-Iran relationsdiplomacy+4 | Osama Bin Javaid | Al JazeeraWashington | Strait of HormuzPakistan+2 | US-Iran dealnaval blockade+5 | — | 23m 49s | ||
| 4/26/26 | White House Correspondents’ Dinnergun violence+3 | Chris Sheridan | Al JazeeraAl Jazeera English | — | White Houseshooting+5 | — | 22m 34s | ||
| 4/26/26 | Israel-Palestine conflictUS-Iran relations+4 | Osama Bin JavidZeina Khdor+3 | Al Jazeera | USIran+2 | GazaIsrael+8 | — | 7m 14s | ||
| 4/25/26 | Haitichildhood+4 | Rawya Rageh | Amnesty International | Haiti | Haitichildren+5 | — | 23m 52s | ||
| 4/24/26 | journalismIsrael+4 | Heidi Pett | Al Jazeera | — | Amal Khaliljournalist+5 | — | 21m 48s | ||
| 4/23/26 | US-Iran relationsmilitary dissent+4 | Mike Prysner | Center on Conscience & War | — | TrumpIran war+6 | — | 20m 03s | ||
| 4/22/26 | surveillancefree speech+4 | Aaron Walawalkar | Liberty InvestigationsAl Jazeera+3 | — | UK universitiessurveillance+5 | — | 14m 23s | ||
| 4/21/26 | US military withdrawalSyria conflict+4 | Natacha Danon | Al Jazeera | — | US exitSyria+5 | — | 16m 16s | ||
| 4/20/26 | Gazamaritime blockade+3 | — | HandalaAl Jazeera | GazaIsrael | GazaHuwaida Arraf+5 | — | 25m 40s | ||
| 4/19/26 | Middle East conflictGaza+4 | Ali HashemHeidi Pett+3 | Al Jazeera | IsraelGaza+2 | Gaza conflictIsrael+5 | — | 8m 02s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Al Jazeera is a prominent global news organization known for its in-depth reporting and commitment to covering underrepresented stories from around the world. With a reputation for journalistic integrity, Al Jazeera has established itself as a trusted source of news and analysis. "The Take," hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal, stands out as a daily, interview-driven podcast that delves into international news. Each episode features insightful conversations with journalists and individuals directly affected by current events, providing listeners with essential context to understand the headlines. The podcast's unique approach to storytelling has garnered recognition, including multiple awards from the Online Journalism Awards and the Signal Awards. Listeners of "The Take" range from news enthusiasts to professionals seeking a deeper understanding of global issues. With an estimated audience of 709K to 2.2 million, the podcast offers valuable perspectives and nuanced discussions, ensuring that its content resonates with those looking to stay informed on current affairs.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 18M
- Total plays: 7492M
- Total reviews: 590
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 2
Castbox
- Followers: 295K
- Plays: 8.0M
- Reviews: 53
YouTube
- Subscribers: 18M
- Views: 7484M
- Videos: 143K
Podcast App
- Followers: 580
- Reviews: 533
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 617
- Reviews: 4
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Key insights
What the show covers
- interview-driven news discussions
- conversations with journalists
- contextualizing daily headlines
- global news perspectives
Audience interests
- international news analysis
- journalism insights
- current events context
- impactful personal stories
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- global audience engagement
- millions of listens
- awards recognition
Publishing consistency
- active for two years
- weekly episode release
- 750 total episodes
- consistent content delivery
Estimated Audience
Who listens to The Take, estimated by CastFox AI.
Estimated Audience
Who listens to The Take, estimated by CastFox AI.
Listeners are engaged individuals interested in global news and journalism. They seek informed perspectives on current events and impactful stories.
- international news
- journalism
- current events
- personal stories
- politics
Full demographic breakdown (age, gender, income, countries) is available in the Audience tab. Estimated from chart performance, episode topics, and platform reach. Not measured listener data.
Chart history for The Take
Peaked at #6 in MY, top 10 in 1 of 48 tracked markets, currently #6 in MY.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| MY | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| Norway | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| GR | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| KE | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| India | — | #48 | #48 | — |
| Canada | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| AE | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| NG | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| HU | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| Finland | — | #56 | #56 | — |
| SA | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #64 | #64 | — |
| Japan | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| Australia | — | #74 | #74 | — |
| Ireland | — | #75 | #75 | — |
| PE | — | #82 | #82 | — |
| Sweden | — | #84 | #84 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #85 | #85 | — |
Chart Positions
48 placements across 45 markets.
Chart Positions
48 placements across 45 markets.