The Take

Why is evidence of  Israel's war crimes in Gaza disappearing?

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many of the images that have been seen from Israel’s war in Gaza have already been seen for the last time. With Gaza under siege from the Israel...

'They picked the wrong state': how Minneapolis is fighting back

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What's behind the organization of protests in Minneapolis? The city has seen the mobilization of local rapid response networks, mutual aid groups, and...

Who controls Yemen now and why it matters

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yemen’s conflict is entering yet another volatile chapter, not towards peace, but into a sharper power struggle. Former partners Saudi Arabia an...

Inside Gaza after Israel’s last captive is found

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The remains of the final Israeli captive have been returned from Gaza. For months, the Israeli government has cited the remaining bodies of captives a...

Minnesota, ICE and the makings of a US civil war

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US federal immigration raids continue in Minnesota, and the operation has set the stage for a standoff between state officials and the federal governm...

Brief: Trump's Board of Peace plans for Gaza

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 116 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 481 Palestinians in Gaza.  Redevelopment plans for the Gaza Strip were met with ske...

Another Take: We need to talk about Davos

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on January 20, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from t...

Trump’s fragile Greenland ‘framework’ with NATO

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump announced that a “framework” for a future deal on Greenland is taking shap...

Are we witnessing the death of traditional TV?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Oscars are planning a move to YouTube, ending a decades-long run on broadcast television in 2029. Audiences are continuing to change how they watc...

Inside Trump’s plan to rebuild Gaza without Palestinians

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A billion dollars buys a seat at the table shaping Gaza’s future, and Palestinians aren’t invited. As the US moves into phase two of a cea...

What's behind Trump's push to control Greenland?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump is threatening to annex Greenland, framing it as protection against China and Russia, but the autonomous Danish territory ho...

From a refugee family to Nobel Laureate: Omar Yaghi's story

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nobel Laureate Dr. Omar Yaghi joins The Take after winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), materials...

Brief: Phase 2 of Gaza ceasefire deal, Teenager killed in Occupied West Bank

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 109 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 646 Palestinians in Gaza. The US announced phase 2 of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Israel...

Another Take: How Israeli spy veterans are shaping US big tech

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 29, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from th...

Remembering 2022: Iran’s Gen Z Army and Hashtag Wars

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Back in 2022, protests in Iran were bolder than at any time since the 1979 revolution — and that time, it was teenage girls leading the way. Gen...

Why is Venezuela ‘uninvestable’ for Big Oil?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump says removing President Nicolas Maduro is about reclaiming Venezuela’s oil. But as Washington pushes for access, major...

Iran, Trump, and the deadliest crackdown on protests yet

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iran’s protests started with economic demands. Now, the Iranian government says it’s ready for war. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump h...

What Aleppo’s fighting reveals about Syria’s fragile peace

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A ceasefire in Aleppo has halted days of deadly fighting, after clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters. With civilians displaced and trust...

Inside ICE’s deadly ‘surge’ in Minneapolis

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A deadly ICE operation in Minneapolis has sparked protests and political conflict. US officials say a federal immigration agent acted in self-defense,...

Brief: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, Syrian and Israeli negotiators meet in Paris

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 This week: 102 days into a cease fire, Israel has killed at least 439 Palestinians in Gaza. Weather continued to threaten the lives of displaced Pa...

Another Take: Why is drought-hit Brazil saying ‘yes’ to AI data centers?

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 7, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that ...

As Iranians protest, why is the US threatening intervention?

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Iranians have taken to the streets in nationwide protests against the country's economic crisis. During a police crackdown on protesters, dozens of pe...

‘Peace’ on paper, but catastrophe continues on the ground in Gaza

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the three months since the US unveiled a 20-point Gaza plan, more than 400 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured in near-daily Israel...

Is AI headed for a breaking point?

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is moving fast - from chatbots to autonomous systems and physical machines. As investment surges, so do concerns about job los...

What does Israel’s recognition of Somaliland mean for the region?

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Israel has become the first country in the world to recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland since it declared independence in 1991. What does the...

After the shock of Maduro’s capture, what’s next for Venezuela?

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the US says it will “run” a country? President Donald Trump says the US will take control of Venezuela after arresting P...

Brief: New Israeli restrictions on NGOs in Gaza take effect

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 95 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 418 Palestinians in Gaza.   Israel placed new restrictions on NGOs operating in Ga...

Another Take: Twitch to politics – Hasan Piker on Gaza and the US right-wing

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 19, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from th...

2025 in Review: Is ICE in the US operating as secret police?

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on November 19. None of the dates or references ha...

2025 in Review: What Charlie Kirk’s death says about political division in the US

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on September 11. None of the dates or references h...

2025 in review: What does survival look like in Gaza City?

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on September 3. None of the dates or references ha...

2025 in Review: Is Trump trying to start a war with Venezuela?

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on August 28. None of the date...

2025 in Review: Is ChatGPT hurting our critical thinking skills?

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on January 30. None of the dates or references hav...

Brief: Netanyahu to visit US, Winter continues to plague Gaza

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 88 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 411 Palestinians in Gaza.  Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet Donald Trump. Pale...

Another Take: What is Iran’s right to resist regime change?

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on June 24, 2025. None of the ...

2025 in Review: How Zohran Mamdani shocked New York

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on June 27. None of the dates, tit...

2025 in Review: Can India and Pakistan avoid a fourth war over Kashmir?

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 2025 wraps up, we're looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on May 8. None of the dates, title...

2025 in Review: How Elon Musk’s Trump alliance triggered backlash against Tesla

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 2025 wraps up, we're looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on March 21. None of the dates, ti...

2025 in Review: Why did Bad Bunny's anthem to Puerto Rico strike a global chord?

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on February 10. None of the dates or references ha...

2025 in Review: Rwanda, M23, and the battle for Goma

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're looking back at 10 of the episodes that defined 2025 at The Take. This originally aired on January 30. None of the dates or references have been...

Brief: Mediators say Israeli ceasefire violations threaten deal

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 81 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 394 Palestinians in Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza continued to struggle to find food. Isr...

Another Take: What US tariffs mean for Shein and Temu shoppers

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 6. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time...

What’s driving Cuba’s largest exodus in decades?

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beset by food shortages, blackouts, and severe inflation, a growing number of Cubans are leaving the island. What’s driving them, where are they...

Imani Barbarin on disability rights, COVID and the war on Gaza

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why does the public understanding of disability lag so far behind reality? TikTok influencer and disability activist Imani Barbarin lays this out for ...

Bethlehem marks Christmas under shadow of Gaza war

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas lights are back on in Bethlehem for the first time since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza began. Yet behind the celebrations, deep econo...

Will the Bondi Beach shooting change Australia’s gun laws?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach ended with a mass shooting when two gunmen opened fire, killing 15 people. In a country with some...

What does RSF capture of Heglig oilfield mean for Sudan’s war?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized the Heglig oilfield, a critical site located on the border of Sudan and South Sudan. The c...

Brief: Winter storm compounds misery of Gaza's displaced

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 67 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 383 Palestinians in Gaza.   A winter storm killed at least 14 Palestinians in Gaza...

Another Take: Palestinian joy at the AFC Asian Cup

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on January 18, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from t...

Who will win the Warner Bros battle - Netflix or Paramount?

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warner Bros Discovery, the Hollywood studio and media company, is up for grabs, and Netflix and Paramount are battling to own it. Both Netflix and Par...

Who was Israel-backed Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab?

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab was killed last week, few Palestinians mourned his death. After Israel's genocidal war in Gaza began in 202...

US-Venezuela military buildup tests Puerto Rico’s painful past

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US military is increasing its presence in Puerto Rico as the Trump administration prepares for a possible clash with Venezuela over alleged drug t...

Is Delhi's toxic smog making the city unlivable?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Each winter, Delhi is smothered in a toxic smog that chokes its residents, sending many to hospitals for acute respiratory ailments. The government ha...

One year after al-Assad’s fall, is a new Syria emerging?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One year after Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Syrians are returning home and trying to rebuild their lives. But questions over transitional justice and...

Brief: Israel says it will open Gaza border, but only to allow exits

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 60 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 367 Palestinians in Gaza.  Israel said it would reopen Gaza's border with Egypt. Des...

Another Take: What will happen to Afghanistan’s CIA-backed militias?

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on xx, 20xx. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time...

Did Zuma’s daughter trick men into fighting for Russia?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

South African authorities are investigating how at least 17 men ended up on Russia’s front lines in Ukraine. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of...

How close is the US to war with Venezuela?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US is ramping up military threats and rhetoric against Venezuela. With 15,000 US troops deployed in the Caribbean Sea, strikes on alleged drug boa...

Why did it take months to free a US teen from Israeli prison?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Palestinian-American Mohammed Ibrahim was just 15 years old when he was arrested by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank for allegedly throwing ro...

After a military coup, what is next for Guinea-Bissau?

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Right before results of a highly-contested election were due to be announced, Guinea-Bissau’s government fell to a military coup that leaders in...

How Ukraine turned into the world’s drone testing lab

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The rapid development of drone technology has changed how wars are fought. Ukraine’s growing arsenal of drones has strengthened its chances agai...

Brief: Israel expands yellow line in Gaza, Kills at least 13 in Syria

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 53 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 347 Palestinians in Gaza.  Israel is expanding the area under its control in Gaza. I...

Another Take: Will the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire hold in Lebanon?

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on November 28, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from ...

Are 'Buy Now, Pay Later' platforms trapping people in debt?

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Buy now, pay later" has become a retail fixture seemingly overnight, and Cyber Monday is set to be its biggest sales day yet. But as “pay in 4&...

Is there a ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mass school kidnappings in northern Nigeria are back in the headlines as families beg the government to bring their children home. At the same time, P...

Tribal nations are getting their land back. Now what?

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Wisconsin to California, Indigenous nations are reacquiring land. It’s part of a global “landback” movement to return stolen Na...

Did the UN just outsource Israel’s occupation?

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A United Nations resolution built on Donald Trump’s Gaza plan promises a ceasefire, foreign peacekeepers and a new “Board of Peace” ...

Inside the rise of sports betting in the United States

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sports used to be about the game. Now, for millions of fans, it’s about the bet. A 2018 Supreme Court decision turned sports into a multibi...

Brief: Israel kills at least 24 in Gaza, increases Syria operations

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 46 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 342 Palestinians in Gaza. Palestinian factions in Gaza said they would reject an inter...

Another Take: How Sheikh Hasina transformed Bangladesh

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 1, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from ...

How are Palestinians from Gaza ending up in South Africa?

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than 150 Palestinians from Gaza landed in Johannesburg on a mysterious charter flight run by a little-known group called Al-Majd Europe. South Af...

What’s in the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The battle over the investigation files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has reached a new turn with the US Congress voting for the Departmen...

Is ICE in the US operating as secret police?

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is operating in an unprecedented way during US President Donald Trump’s second term. The agency has ex...

Will Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence deepen Bangladesh's political divide?

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity committed duri...

Will millions of Americans lose their health insurance?

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The United States healthcare system is in crisis. With federal funding cuts and costs set to rise if government subsidies are allowed to expire, milli...

Brief: Palestinians sent to South Africa under mysterious conditions

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 39 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 260 Palestinians in Gaza. Palestinians from Gaza were sent to South Africa under uncle...

Another Take: Inside the West Bank’s surging settler violence

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on Nov 3, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that t...

Is the AI bubble about to pop?

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After years of hype and sky-high bets, artificial intelligence (AI) may be heading for a crash. Jobs, investments, and faith in the technology could a...

Did the US detain British journalist Sami Hamdi over Palestine?

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After two weeks of being held in a US immigration detention center, British Muslim journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi is set to be releas...

Why France is ready to pull the plug on Shein

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Days after Shein opened its first location in Paris, France is threatening to ban the Chinese fast-fashion giant. The threat follows months of hand-wr...

Why al-Qaeda’s Sahel branch is blocking fuel to Mali

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A long siege by al-Qaeda-linked fighters has left Bamako low on fuel, food and power. Life has stalled and fear is growing across Mali. The crisis now...

Inside the attempted cover-up of Israel’s Sde Teiman scandal

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A video showing Israeli soldiers raping a Palestinian prisoner has shaken Israel’s military and judiciary, leading to the arrest of the prosecut...

Brief: Israel continues strikes on Southern Lebanon, Israel’s former military prosecutor under house arrest

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 32 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 240 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel continues strikes on Southern Lebanon. Israel&rs...

Another Take: The Course of the Forever Wars - Amnesia

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on September 13, 2021. None of the dates, titles, or other references from...

Why Mo Amer jokes to survive

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer has spent years using humor to face pain, break silence, and speak for a people under fire. In a moment of deep ...

Is Zohran Mamdani ready to stand up to Donald Trump?

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New York’s new Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani won amid Islamophobic attacks, and is set to become the city's first Muslim mayor. He pledged to serve...

The hidden cost of Trump’s tariffs

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s tariffs are headed to the US Supreme Court as Washington and New Delhi pursue a trade deal. On the ground in India, export hubs are seei...

What was behind Brazil’s deadliest police raid?

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rio de Janeiro’s deadliest police raid in years left bodies in the streets and a city reeling. Officials called it a success, while residents ca...

Breaking Zionism’s trauma loop with Dr. Gabor Mate

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From embracing Zionism as a Holocaust survivor to becoming a vocal critic of Israeli policies, renowned author and doctor Gabor Maté reflects o...

Brief: Unexploded bombs in Gaza, Lebanese army told to confront Israel

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 23 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 224 Palestinians in Gaza. Unexploded ordinance in Gaza is also claiming lives. Le...

Another Take: Will Vladimir Putin go nuclear?

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on October 21, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from t...

What does the fall of el-Fasher mean for Sudan?

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The war in Sudan took an alarming turn when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the city of el-Fasher in Darfur this week. Mass killings and ...

What will be the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica?

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s being called “the storm of the century". Hurricane Melissa has torn through the Caribbean, ranking among the most powerful Atlantic s...

What’s behind AIPAC’s partnership with Black US politicians?

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Black lawmakers remain a pillar of US support for Israel, accepting millions of dollars from the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC despite growing publi...

Japan’s Iron Lady meets Trump

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Japan’s first female leader, Sanae Takaichi, is facing her first diplomatic test: a meeting with US President Donald Trump. How will the conserv...

What the ceasefire feels like for Palestinians inside Israel

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Palestinian citizens of Israel are navigating relief, fear and distrust as a fragile ceasefire is tested by continued violence. In this episode, we sp...

Brief: US officials visit Israel, Settlers attack olive harvest

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week: 16 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 93 Palestinians in Gaza. US officials pressured Israel to continue with the ceasefire....

Another Take: Nigerians speak out to #EndSARS

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A movement to stop police brutality in Nigeria has taken over the streets – and international headlines. #EndSARS, the youth-led movement demand...

AWS outage: Are we too dependent on Big Tech?

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage may have started at a data center in Virginia, but its effects were felt by millions worldwide. Apps for banking,...

Pakistan and the Taliban’s uneasy peace

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pakistan and Taliban-led Afghanistan have agreed to a ceasefire after some of the worst cross-border violence in years. Relations have soured over Isl...