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Venezuela’s referendum to annex oil-rich territory in Guyana has created tension in Latin America not seen this century. But does the referendum signal possible annexation? Or is it political posturing by Nicolas Maduro, the country’s president, ahead of elections next year?  In this episode:  Alessandro Rampietti (@rampietti), Al Jazeera Reporter Orin Gordon (@oringordon), Analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and 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

7 Dec 202316min

Israel is reportedly using artificial intelligence technology to select and expand potential bombing targets in Gaza – and new reporting reveals an apparent loosening of military policies as well.  In this episode:  Meron Rapoport (@MeronRapoport) Journalist and Editor, Local Call Marc Owen Jones (@marcowenjones), Associate Professor of Middle East Studies at Hamad bin Khalifa University Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Sonia Baghat and our host Malika Bilal. Chloe K. Li fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and 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

6 Dec 202317min

As officials, activists, and scientists meet in Dubai to tackle the climate crisis, the war on Gaza has seen some of its bloodiest days. So, how is Gaza affecting COP28 and how is COP28 affecting Gaza?   In this episode:  Karim Elgendy (@NomadandSettler), Urban Sustainability and Climate Expert  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Sarí el-Khalili, Fahrinisa Campana, and our host Malika Bilal. David Enders fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and 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

5 Dec 202318min

The shooting of three Palestinian students in the US state of Vermont is the latest incident in a surge of attacks against supporters of Palestine since October 7. How are communities coping with what they say is a post–September 11th climate of fear? In this episode:  Abed A. Ayoub (@aayoub), National Executive Director, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (@ADC) Wafic Faour (@VTJP1948), Member, Vermonters for Justice in Palestine  Beshara Doumani, Professor of Palestinian Studies, Brown University Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and 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

4 Dec 202318min

We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's war on Gaza continues. This week: More Palestinians in Gaza are being displaced each day, and the lack of aid will lead to disease outbreaks. In the occupied West Bank, raids continue and many are arrested. And the United States’ Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her government’s expectations for Gaza. We have updates from Khan Younis, Gaza and Hebron, occupied West bank. In this episode: Akram Al Satarri, freelance journalist in Gaza James Elder, UNICEF spokesperson @UNICEF Hoda Abdel-Hamid, Al Jazeera Correspondent @HodaAH Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, and hosted and mixed by David Enders. 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: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

3 Dec 20237min

We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's war on Gaza continues, and fighting between Hezbollah and Israel resumes. We have updates from Khan Younis, Gaza and Marjayoun, Lebanon. In this episode: Akram Al Satari, freelance journalist in Gaza Hind Al Khoudary, freelance journalist in Gaza @Hind_Gaza Zeina Khodr, Al Jazeera Lebanon correspondent @ZeinakhodrAljaz Episode credits: This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, and hosted and mixed by David Enders. 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: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

2 Dec 20237min

Henry Kissinger was a giant of our world order for half a century. The former US secretary of state died at the age of 100 on Wednesday. He left a mark on every region – often not for the better of those left in the wake of his controversial policies. We look at the legacy that many fear could be forgotten. In this episode:  Spencer Ackerman (@attackerman), Journalist and Author Sophal Ear (@sophal_ear), Associate Professor, Thunderbird School of Global Management  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Miranda Lin, Negin Owliaei and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana and David Enders fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and 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

1 Dec 202314min

OpenAI opened the door to ChatGPT one year ago and it’s been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. So what does this year of ChatGPT tell us about the risks and the benefits of artificial intelligence? In this episode:  Rob Pegoraro (@robpegoraro), Technology Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Amy Walters, and our host Malika Bilal. Fahrinisa Campana fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik, and 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

30 Nov 202319min