In Guatemala, will a new presidency be ended before it begins?
Guatemalans have elected Bernardo Arévalo as their next president. His promise is to fight poverty, corruption and to improve governance in the country. But now, his supporters say Guatemala’s ruling class is trying to prevent Arévalo from taking office in January. So, why has the tide turned on newly elected Arévalo, and will his presidency be over before it even begins? In this episode: John Holman (@johnholman100), Al Jazeera Correspondent Jose Carlos Zamora (@jczamora), Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Fahrinisa Campana, Sarí el-Khalili, and our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin 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
22 Nov 202319min
The genocide lawsuit against Joe Biden
A lawsuit against US President Joe Biden and other top officials accuses them of complicity in genocide in Gaza. What will it mean for the US government and Palestinians? In this episode: Laila el-Haddad (@gazamom), Palestinian Journalist and Author Astha Sharma Pokharel (@AsthaSPokharel), Center for Constitutional Rights Attorney Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, 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
21 Nov 202321min
Piling corpses and dying babies: al-Shifa hospital’s catastrophe
'Darkest days' in history, says a doctor who once worked at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Patients, medical staff, and displaced people were evacuated from the complex following an Israeli military order, according to Palestinian officials. Besieged and raided by Israeli forces for days with no water, food, fuel or medical supplies - Gaza’s largest hospital has turned into a mass grave. In this episode: Dr. Mads Gilbert (@DrGilbert), Emergency Physician and Activist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Miranda Lin, and our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Tim St Clair mixed this episode. 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
20 Nov 202320min
Brief: Blood, grief, and checkpoints mark the road out of northern Gaza
We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza continues. Updates on Khan Younis in southern Gaza, al-Shifa Hospital’s refugees, raids in the occupied West Bank, and rumors of a deal for Israeli captives. In this episode: Akram al-Sattari, Gaza Journalist Zein Basravi (@VirtualZein) Al Jazeera Ramallah Correspondent Rory Challands (@rorychallands) Al Jazeera Occupied East Jerusalem Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, 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
19 Nov 20237min
Brief: Thousands forced to flee from Gaza's largest hospital
We are bringing you updates on Saturday and Sunday as Israel's ground invasion of Gaza continues. Updates from al-Shifa Hospital and Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza and the occupied West Bank. In this episode: Youmna El Sayed (@YoumnaElSayed17) Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum, Al Jazeera Gaza Correspondent Zein Basravi (@VirtualZein) Al Jazeera Ramallah Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, 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
18 Nov 20237min
Will a partition bring peace to Sudan?
The Sudanese Armed Forces have set up base in east Sudan - with the opposing Rapid Support Forces setting up in the west. With the war escalating, will Sudan be formally divided? And what does that mean for those living in the country already pushed to the brink of disaster? In this episode: Kholood Khair (@KholoodKhair), Founding Director at Confluence Advisory Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, 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
17 Nov 202319min
The Hamas tunnels and al-Shifa Hospital
While hundreds of sick and wounded Palestinians are actively seeking shelter at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, Israeli forces have launched a full-scale military raid. We ask what, if anything, is under the hospital, and as global outcry for a ceasefire grows louder, what will it take for the fighting to end? In this episode: Zoran Kusovac (@zkusovac), Military Analyst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Zaina Badr and Amy Walters with our host Kevin Hirten, in for 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
16 Nov 202322min
Detained, tortured and banned: Workers from Gaza in Israel
Following the events of October 7, thousands of Palestinians who were from Gaza and working in Israel were suddenly labeled illegal and detained without charge. They’ve relayed stories of abuse and beatings. In two cases, the workers died in prison. Many of them have now been released back into Gaza but are left wondering what lies ahead. In this episode: Tania Hary (@taniahary), Executive Director of Gisha - Legal Center for Freedom of Movement This story was suggested to us by a listener to our Instagram account. If you have your own ideas for stories, let us know on X, Facebook or Instagram at @AJEPodcasts. Or send us a voice memo with your name, location and story idea through WhatsApp. Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, Sarí el-Khalili 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
15 Nov 202320min
