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It’s billed as the most influential gathering of conservatives in the world: CPAC, or the Conservative Political Action Conference. In the past, it’s brought US Republican leaders together with activists on the right. In recent years, though, it’s catered to one particular leader – former US President Donald Trump. In this episode:  Will Sommer (@WillSommer), Washington Post Media Reporter Episode credits: This episode was produced by Negin Owliaei and Chloe K. Li with our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin and Ashish Malhotra 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. Hunger is killing Palestinians in Gaza. Protests continue in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and its handling of the war. There were reports of a possible breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. And the International Court of Justice will continue to hear testimony on Israel's occupation of Palestinian land.  In this episode: Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent Bernard Smith (@JazeeraBernard), Al Jazeera Correspondent  James Bays (@baysontheroad), Al Jazeera Diplomatic Editor  Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders, in for Malika Bilal. 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. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. This week, a criminal trial started for the former president of Honduras. This originally aired on April 4, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.  Less than three weeks after he finished his presidency, Juan Orlando Hernandez was arrested. United States prosecutors accused the former president of Honduras of being involved in a drug-trafficking ring with his younger brother, Tony. So how did Hernandez and his family become entangled in a cocaine and weapons trafficking scandal that may lead to his extradition to the US? In this episode:  Manuel Rapalo, Al Jazeera Correspondent in Mexico (@Manuel_Rapalo) Connect with The Take:  Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)

Stella Assange is now waiting for a decision on the extradition of her husband Julian, the founder of WikiLeaks, from the United Kingdom to the United States on charges of espionage. If he’s transferred to the US, Stella says it's not just Julian that faces grave consequences, but journalism itself.  In this episode:  Stella Assange (@Stella_Assange), Human Rights Lawyer  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Sonia Bhagat with our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra and 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Will the International Court of Justice declare Israel’s occupation of Palestine illegal? The case, brought by Palestinian representatives, is the second time in as many months that the court has heard a case on Israel and Palestine. 52 countries are participating. What will the ICJ do? In this episode:  Bernard Smith (@JazeeraBernard), Al Jazeera Correspondent  Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders and Zaina Badr with our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

As the US government resists calls for a ceasefire, a coalition of faith leaders, artists and activists in the US are on a 240-kilometer journey to Washington DC, in what they’re calling a “Pilgrimage for Peace.” Their goal is to convince the Biden administration to halt all weapons funding to Israel and push for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine. In this episode:  Rev. Stephen A. Green (@greentherev), Faith for Black Lives Chair Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat, Chloe K. Li, Ashish Malhotra and Miranda Lin with our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

“Outnumbered and outgunned.” With Russian forces firmly planted in Ukraine and half a million people dead and wounded, one Ukrainian journalist takes stock of all she’s seen, two years after Russia invaded. So when and how will this war end? And what happens if Ukraine loses? In this episode:  Kateryna Malofieieva (@KatyaMalofeyeva), Freelance Journalist  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and our host Kevin Hirten in for Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin and Zaina Badr 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Six-year-old Hind Rajab spent three hours on the phone with Palestinian emergency services, crying for help, stranded in a car under Israeli fire in Gaza. Her relatives were killed while trying to escape. 12 days later, she was found dead. What happened after Hind’s phone line went dark? In this episode:  Nebal Farsakh (@FarsakhNebal), Director of Media at the Palestine Red Crescent Society Rana Faqih, Disaster Preparedness and Response Coordinator Hisham Mhanna (@MhannaHesham), ICRC Spokesperson in Gaza  Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Fahrinisa Campana and Sarí el-Khalili with 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

We are coming to you on Sundays with news updates as Israel's war on Gaza continues. The largest hospital still functioning in Gaza is ‘completely out of service’ after a raid by Israeli forces. Deadly air strikes in Lebanon threaten to shift Israel’s fight with Hezbollah. Protesters rally around the world, including inside Israel. In this episode: Hamdah Salhut (@HamdahSalhut), Al Jazeera Correspondent Zeina Khodr (@ZeinaKhodrAlJaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent  Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, World Health Organization Representative for Occupied Palestinian Territory Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin and mixed by Amy Walters, in for Malika Bilal. 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. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Every Saturday, we revisit a story that’s in the news again. On Friday, Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny died in an Arctic prison while serving 19 years behind bars. Today, we look back at his history. This originally aired on March 26, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.  Alexey Navalny is a man with many titles: Russian dissident, opposition leader, activist, investigator, lawyer. Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly refuses to say his name. But this larger-than-life persona leaves out a crucial part of Navalny’s past — his history of nationalism. In this episode:  Mansur Mirovalev (@mirovalev), Journalist Natalia Antonova (@NataliaAntonova), Journalist Episode credits: This episode was updated by Sarí el-Khalili. The original production team was Priyanka Tilve, Negin Owliaei, Alexandra Locke, Ney Alvarez, Dina Kesbeh, Amy Walters, Natalia Aldana, Stacey Samuel, and our host Malika Bilal.  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

Will Israel invade Rafah? 1.5 million Palestinians are trapped at Gaza’s southernmost point, after being pushed there during months of relentless Israeli attacks. That’s put the spotlight on Egypt, which shares a border and complicated history with Gaza. In this episode:  Mirette F. Mabrouk (@mmabrouk), Middle East Institute Senior Fellow Youmna ElSayed (@YoumnaElSayed17), Al Jazeera Correspondent Reem, Family member of Palestinians trapped in Gaza Episode credits: This episode was produced by Miranda Lin, Ashish Malhotra and Zaina Badr with our host Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan and Sarí el-Khalili fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Visa-free travel is on the rise in Africa, with Malawi the latest country to ease restrictions. Earlier this year, Kenya took an even bigger step, going visa-free for all visitors. The move left Kenyans asking if this will lead to more accessible travel. Travel restrictions have been labeled by some as a "new apartheid" rooted in racism. But if more countries follow suit, could that change? In this episode:  Parselelo ole Kantai, Politics & Society Editor at African Arguments Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan with guest host Kevin Hirten, in for Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Joe Plourde 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. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube