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Iran, Trump, and the deadliest crackdown on protests yet
Iran’s protests started with economic demands. Now, the Iranian government says it’s ready for war. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has told Iranian protesters that “help is on the way,” as Washington discusses military options. Could tension spread far beyond Iran?
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The Take is a daily interview-driven international news podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal. Each episode focuses on conversations with journalists and people directly impacted by the news of the day, offering our listeners the context necessary to understand what's in the headlines.
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Malika Bilal is an award-winning international news journalist. She joined The Take after eight years as co-host of Al Jazeera's Emmy-nominated show The Stream.
A Chicago native, Malika graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Malika has reported from across the US and the Middle East. She has interviewed guests spanning the political and entertainment spectrum, but her favorite interviews are with those you have not heard of yet.
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