The Take

Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman discusses Mexico's upcoming historic female presidential election, highlighting the violence and challenges faced. Topics include Claudia Sheinbaum's campaign, Indigenous issues, violence in the election, and the impact on women's rights.

Tony Cheng, Al Jazeera English Correspondent, discusses the rebel fight for Myanmar, focusing on the youth's resistance to military conscription. The podcast explores the formation and challenges of the People's Defense Force, strategies to evade junta's air support, transformation of young fighters, and their resilience amidst uncertainty.

Lester Kiewit, Podcast Host, Good Morning Cape Town, discusses South Africa's upcoming election, exploring historical background, voter indecision, economic struggles, corruption allegations, and leadership challenges. The podcast analyzes key players, political dynamics, potential outcomes, and reflects on scenarios like coalitions and a government of national unity for rebuilding the country.

Freelance journalist Akram Al Satarri and Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Imran Khan discuss the Israeli airstrike in Rafah, leading to global condemnation. They address the tragic events, challenges of aid delivery, and the complexities of accountability amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Recent Earlham graduate Nolia Wilcox, Professor Steve Tamari, and alumna Amal Tamari discuss the challenges of divesting from Israel at Earlham College. They explore the disappointment of students, the college's connection to Palestine, the ongoing divestment efforts, and the advocacy for change amidst political consciousness and activism.

Freelance journalist Akram Al Satarri and Nida Ibrahim discuss Israel's defiance of ICJ ruling on Rafah, settler restrictions easing, and arrest warrants for leaders. The episode covers the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the siege on Al-Audah hospital, international recognition of a Palestinian state, and legal actions against Israel and Hamas leaders.

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 4, 2021. None of the references from that time have been changed.  Ireland is the first EU country to condemn "de facto annexation" of Palestinian land. The two-state solution has been conventional wisdom for a generation. As the Israeli political landscape shifts, does Ireland’s move show that reality is intruding on the international consensus? In this episode:  Shelley Deane, political analyst Omar Baddar, Palestinian-American political analyst Episode credits: This episode was updated by Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was Alexandra Locke, Ney Alvarez, Priyanka Tilve, Amy Walters, Negin Owliaei, Dina Kesbeh, Tom Fenton, and Stacey Samuel.  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. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Exploring the parallels between Spain's recognition of Palestine and its historical fight against fascism. Discussing the implications of recognition, Israel's response, and the importance of tangible actions beyond symbolism in resolving the conflict.

Former US Army combat trauma surgeon, Dr. Adam Hamawy, and Palestinian-American ICU doctor, Dr. Mohamad Abdelfattah, discuss the challenges faced in Gaza, including treating severe injuries amidst conflict, the evacuation of international doctors, and the ongoing medical crisis. They highlight the importance of continuous medical aid and call for action to end civilian casualties.

Al Jazeera Correspondent Kristen Saloomey discusses the scandal surrounding Donald Trump's alleged affair with Stormy Daniels and the hush money involved. They delve into the impact on Trump's campaign, legal trial details, media manipulation, and the clash of norms in politics and student protests.