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The Third Take Pod
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The Third Take Pod provides a holistic take on geopolitics and international news. Hosted by Lubaba Gemma and Tuaha Mubarak, each episode breaks down global socio-political discourse and the ways in which it affects regardless of their positionality. In addition to their political acumen, Lubaba and Tuaha bring years of academic research, community organizing, and lived experience to create a digital space where we can co-organize with our listeners and make meaning of what is going on in the world.
Episodes
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Cuba: The Blueprint | Mini-series
In this introductory episode of our mini-series on Cuba, we go over the Cuban energy crisis, the blockade imposed by the US, and how the country has developed an economy rooted in care. In consecutive episodes, we'll be taking a deeper dive into the topics we introduce here: healthcare…
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Season 2 - Episode 8: Crash Course In Iran...& WWIII?
As we enter another "unprecedented times" moment, yet again, in this episode we shed a light on the history of US-Iran relations, the recent escalations, and the probability of WWIII which many believe has already begun. Join us as we try to cover a century of history and provide context on the...
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Season 2 - Episode 7: Flash of Joy
In this episode Lubaba and Tuaha share three big wins--flashes of joy--that we must celebrate as we navigate the volatile times we are in. This episode was recorded before Feb 27, 2026.
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Season 2 - Episode 6: Oil, Power, and the Struggle for Venezuela
In this episode, we discuss the recent US regime change operation in Venezuela. Is it a democratic Venezuela that the US wants, or is it all about oil and power?
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Season 2 - Episode 4: The One About Mr. Cardamom
In this episode, we dive into Mr. Cardamom's (Zohran Mamdani) groundbreaking win in the Democratic primary and what this means for leftist politics on both sides of the border. From grassroots organizing to policy implications, we explore how Mamdani’s victory signals a shift in progressive...
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Season 2 - Episode 5: Truth Under Siege: Journalism, Visa Challenges, and Workers’ Rights
Join us for a critical look at the intersections of truth, mobility, and workers’ rights in our rapidly changing world. In this episode, we focus on targeted Israeli attacks on Palestinian journalists, like Anas al-Sharif, in Gaza and their implications for press freedom in conflict zones. We…
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Season 2 - Episode 2: Why the Ontario Provincial Election Matters
The Ontario provincial election is here, and the Third Take Pod is on a mission to save democracy. Meet Kate Dupuis, one of the Ontario New Democratic Party's (ONDP) candidates for the provincial parliament. In this episode we learn more about Kate + ONDP's priorities and the challenges Ontarians...
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Season 2 - Episode 1: January 2025 Recap
Just weeks into Donald Trump's second term, it feels as though an entire year has passed. In this episode, we recap the seismic shifts of the Trump Administration 2.0 and explore the aftershocks reverberating across the globe - from the political landscape in Ontario to the upcoming Canadian...
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Season 1 - Episode 8: 2025 Bingo Card
Who could have predicted anything that happened in 2024? Maybe us, if we had started this podcast a year ago? Probably. But, don't fret...because we are here to share our predictions for 2025! From politics to pop culture, we share what we think the new year will bring. Featuring, Hillary…
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Season 1 - Episode 7: Public Healthcare Under Attack
For the longest time, Canadians have prided themselves for their "universal healthcare" system when comparing it to the U.S. However, due to years of austerity measures and funding cuts by mostly Conservative provincial governments, the future of "universal healthcare" hangs in the balance. Join…
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Season 1 - Episode 6: Spotify Wrapped Day Strikes Back!
Join us as we reflect on the whirlwind of events that began on this year's Spotify Wrapped Day, reshaping the global landscape in just 10 days. From the fall of Assad's dictatorship in Syria to President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed self-coup attempt in South Korea, we explore how these monumental...
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Season 1 - Episode 5: Trump's Cabinet Picks
Did you know Tr*mp was elected president recently in the US? (hint: we did an episode on it) D.Tr*mp has released a tentative list of people he wants to appoint to his cabinet, and we, like many others, have a lot to say about them. From modern day crusaders to podcast bros who have stated that...
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Season 1 - Episode 4: The International Criminal Court on Trial
The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, Yoav Gallant, the former Defence Minister. However, like clockwork we are seeing some powerful Western nations to a 180, and going back on their promises to uphold international law. So, what does this mean for…
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Season 1 - Episode 3: Weaponizing Identity
In this engaging episode, Lubaba and Tuaha dive into the complex world of identity politics. As South Asians, how might our leaders work against our own people? They further explore origins of identity politics in radical Black feminism, originally intended to foster solidarity, and how it has...
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Season 1 - Episode 2: A Strategy of Extermination
During her visit to Canada last week, Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, reiterated that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Join Lubaba and Tuaha as they share insights from two events featuring Albanese in Toronto, exploring how labour...
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Season 1 - Episode 1: The Empire on the Ballot
Do we need to send the US Empire to therapy? As we approach the eve of the 2024 US Election, Lubaba and Tuaha explore the origins and current state of the US Empire, the consequences and repercussions the election will have on the most vulnerable at home and abroad, and what the future might hold...
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The Third Take Pod provides a holistic take on geopolitics and international news. Hosted by Lubaba Gemma and Tuaha Mubarak, each episode breaks down global socio-political discourse and the ways in which it affects regardless of their positionality. In addition to their political acumen, Lubaba and Tuaha bring years of academic research, community organizing, and lived experience to create a digital space where we can co-organize with our listeners and make meaning of what is going on in the world.
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