The Take

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul, faces over a dozen lawsuits alleging sexual violence, abuse, sex trafficking, and racketeering. As these accusations unfold, scrutiny extends to those in his circle, raising questions about power and accountability in hip-hop culture. So, how much impact will Diddy’s turmoil have on the industry?

In this episode:

• Kim Osorio (@kimosorio1), Hip-hop Journalist

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, Khaled Soltan, Amy Walters, and Sarí el-Khalili with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, Cole Van Miltenburg, and our host, Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari, Vienna Maglio and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is the Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Current and former Meta employees blow the whistle on the company’s mishandling of pro-Palestinian content and retaliation against staff members who speak out. An AJ+ documentary uncovers internal struggles, with testimonies of routine deletion of Palestine-related posts and a deep-seated pro-Israel bias. How do these policies shape public perception of the Gaza conflict?

In this episode:

• Dena Takruri (@Dena), AJ+ Senior Presenter

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Sonia Bhagat, Amy Walters, and Sarí el-Khalili with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenburg, Hagir Saleh, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Sarí el-Khalili. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari, Vienna Maglio and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is the Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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The Navajo people strongly supported US President Joe Biden in Arizona’s 2020 election. But there are questions about whether Native voters will be equally supportive of the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris this time around. Winning Arizona, also home to a large number of independent voters, could be crucial to national election victory or defeat.

In this episode:

• Rob Reynolds (@RobReynoldsAJE), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K Li, and Sarí el-Khalili, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, Cole van Miltenburg, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari, Vienna Maglio and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is the Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh were killed by Israel, leaving the group to debate a successor. And, as Israel’s war on Gaza continues, questions remain about what lies ahead for Gaza’s leadership and its people.

In this episode:

• Diana Buttu (@dianabuttu), Lawyer and Al-Shabaka Board Member

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Chloe K. Li, and Sarí el-Khalili with Phillip Lanos, Cole Van Miltenburg, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, and our host, Malika Bilal. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari, Vienna Maglio and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is the Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Assassination claims, diplomatic expulsions, and mounting tensions: Canada accuses India of orchestrating the killing of a Sikh activist on its soil, igniting a diplomatic standoff. With both nations at odds, the Sikh community is caught in the middle. How are they navigating this, and what does the blame game mean for their future and security?

In this episode:

• Jaskaran Sandhu (@JaskaranSandhu_), World Sikh Organization

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Tamara Khandaker, Ashish Malhotra and Sonia Bhagat, with Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenburg and our host, Malika Bilal. 

The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Ashish Malhotra, Khaled Soltan, and Amy Walters. Our editorial interns are Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, and Cole van Miltenburg. Our host is Malika Bilal. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: The Israeli military killed nearly 100 Palestinians in strikes in Gaza's Beit Lahiya. Israel's siege of northern Gaza entered its 16th day. Fighting continued on the Lebanese Israeli border. It is day 380 of the war in Gaza, where at least 42,603 Palestinians have been killed. There are 15 days until the US presidential election.

In this episode:

• Hind Al Khoudary, (@Hind_Gaza) Al Jazeera Correspondent
• Imran Khan, (@ajimran) Al Jazeera Correspondent
• Phil Lavelle, (@phillavelle) Al Jazeera Correspondent

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 12, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Hamas has confirmed that Yahya Sinwar has been killed in combat by an Israeli strike. But who was Yahya Sinwar? And what did his steadfast commitment to resistance mean for Gaza?

In this episode:

• Mohammad Alsaafin (@malsaafin), Senior Producer at AJ+ 

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Chloe K. Li and Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was Tamara Khandaker and Chloe K. Li with Duha Mossad, Veronique Eshaya, Amy Walters, and our host Malika Bilal. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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Hours after Israel said it had confirmed the assassination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, Palestinian-American journalist Said Arikat was in the State Department briefing room in Washington. What does Sinwar’s death mean for the future of Hamas and Gaza – and how could Sinwar’s death change the rhetoric coming from the podium?

In this episode:

• Said Arikat (@SMArikat), Al-Quds Daily Newspaper Washington Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Sonia Bhagat, Khaled Soltan and Amy Walters with Phillip Lanos, Duha Mosaad, Hagir Saleh, Cole van Miltenburg, and our host, Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

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UN peacekeepers in Lebanon have come under direct Israeli fire and sustained injuries in recent weeks as the escalation between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies. Despite recent attacks, however, the UNIFIL force has remained committed to its decades-long peacekeeping mission. But with escalating tensions and the safety of troops in crisis, what does the future of UNIFIL look like in Lebanon?  

In this episode:

• Shelley Deane (@shelleydeane), Researcher, Dublin City University

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra, Sonia Bhagat, and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenberg, Hagir Saleh, and our host, Malika Bilal. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is the Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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The arrest of Sinaloa cartel leader "El Mayo" has ignited a brutal power struggle in northwestern Mexico. With hundreds dead and civilians living in fear in Culiacan, cartel violence has closed schools and imposed a de facto curfew. As Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, takes office, what can she do to bring peace?

In this episode:

• John Holman (@johnholman100), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, and Tamara Khandaker with Phillip Lanos, Hagir Saleh, Duha Mosaad, Cole van Miltenburg, and our host Malika Bilal.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari, Vienna Maglio and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is the Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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