The Take
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<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 5, 2026
Brief: Iran holds funeral processions for late Ayatollah. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tested in the south
Al Jazeera correspondents Tohid Asadi, Moath Kahlout, Zeina Khodr, Nour Odeh, and Tareq Abu Azzoum discuss the ongoing conflict and political developments in Iran and the Israel-Lebanon region.
June 30, 2026
The path from Gaza to Trump's return
Journalist and Author Akbar Shahid Ahmed discusses the White House's unwavering support for Israel and its impact on US politics in this interview with host Malika Bilal.
June 29, 2026
Mehdi Hasan: disrupting democracy’s decline
Host Malika Bilal interviews Mehdi Hasan, Editor-in-Chief of Zeteo, about disrupting democracy's decline and the vital role of independent journalism.
1,642 total episodes available with 866 transcripts
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- What is The Take?
<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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