The Take
by Al Jazeera
Is this your podcast?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 a…
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Audience Interest
- international news analysis
- journalism insights
Podcast Focus
- interview-driven news discussions
- conversations with journalists
Publishing Consistency
- active for two years
- weekly episode release
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- global audience engagement
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 45 chart positions in 45 markets.
By chart position
- 🇦🇺AU · Daily News#6030K to 100K
- 🇨🇦CA · Daily News#6230K to 100K
- 🇬🇧GB · Daily News#6930K to 100K
- 🇺🇸US · Daily News#1095K to 30K
- 🇩🇪DE · Daily News#1805K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
107K to 369K🎙 Daily cadence·750 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
358K to 1.2M🇦🇺8%🇨🇦8%🇬🇧8%+42 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
107K to 369K18M real followers tracked across platforms
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Brief: US strikes Iran for 8th straight night, Iran kills US soldiers in Jordan
Jul 19, 2026
6m 36s
Brief: US attacks Iran again, Hamas dissolves government in Gaza
Jul 12, 2026
5m 10s
Brief: Iran holds funeral processions for late Ayatollah. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tested in the south
Jul 5, 2026
6m 58s
The path from Gaza to Trump's return
Jun 30, 2026
27m 40s
Mehdi Hasan: Disrupting democracy’s decline
Jun 29, 2026
20m 29s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 6/12/26 | 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 |
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
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 #15 in Finland, currently #15 in Finland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| KE | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| NG | — | #41 | #41 | — |
| RO | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| India | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| PE | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| PH | — | #46 | #46 | — |
| Spain | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| Denmark | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| South Africa | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| CO | — | #53 | #53 | — |
| Australia | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| GR | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| MY | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| Canada | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| SG | — | #71 | #71 | — |
| IL | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| SA | — | #79 | #79 | — |
Chart Positions
48 placements across 45 markets.
Chart Positions
48 placements across 45 markets.