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Want to hear some extraordinary stories of resilience and humanity? Tune in to Seeking Refuge for the human stories of refugees and those working to protect them. Our guests talk everything from going to the International Court of Justice to making cross-genre music, from incredible acts of resilience to the everyday things that make them smile. We also talk issues facing refugees such as education, health care, and legal rights, and we learn about the history of refugees and the current world events impacting them. Seeking Refuge was started by a group of students at the University of South Carolina who want to depoliticize the narrative around the refugee crisis. We focus on bringing you stories from refugees themselves and those on the frontlines of the crisis, giving a platform to the human beings who know the most about the refugee experience. Our guests come from everywhere. From Columbia, SC to Los Angeles to South Sudan, Seeking Refuge is bringing you the humanity behind the headlines.
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Want to hear some extraordinary stories of resilience and humanity? Tune in to Seeking Refuge for the human stories of refugees and those working to protect them. Our guests talk everything from going to the International Court of Justice to making cross-genre music, from incredible acts of resilience to the everyday things that make them smile. We also talk issues facing refugees such as education, health care, and legal rights, and we learn about the history of refugees and the current world events impacting them. Seeking Refuge was started by a group of students at the University of South Carolina who want to depoliticize the narrative around the refugee crisis. We focus on bringing you stories from refugees themselves and those on the frontlines of the crisis, giving a platform to the human beings who know the most about the refugee experience. Our guests come from everywhere. From Columbia, SC to Los Angeles to South Sudan, Seeking Refuge is bringing you the humanity behind the headlines.
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1 [S11E10] Immigration and Deportation through the Lens of Public Health with Dr. William Lopez 30:39
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Today, Maggie and Angela chat with Dr. William Lopez, a Clinical Assisstant Professor on Health Behavior and Health Equity, a Senior Advisor on Poverty Solutions, and a Faculty Associate in Latino/a Studies at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Here, they discuss how public health is tied to community as well as Dr. Lopez's public health research which draws methods from Anthropology, specifically considering the impact of deportation, and fear of deportation, on health by looking at ICE raids. If you would like to get his book Seperated: Family and Community in the Aftermath of an Immigration Raid , click here: https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12302/separated?srsltid=AfmBOooVwhTmLBOxPcKHzUOm0vJdNBntWbsqoQB8tGDCDLJbFyo8zIgA And be on the look out for his next book Project coming early fall 2025! Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us: If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Maggie Austin (Host), Angela Fang (Host), Tina Sandoval (Editor), Josh Evans (Editor), Emily Jensen (Producer), Diana Clark, Charlie Winston, Caroline Lochner, Anne-Marie Frazier, Molly Mims, Saanvi Somani, Thrisha Mote, Liam Ogden…
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1 Legal Battles Surrounding Trump's Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act | News 4:49
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In today's news brief, Tina highlights the recent actions by President Trump to deport Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador's notorious Terrorism Confinement Center, citing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to justify this deportation. Tina then expands on judicial efforts to thwart these actions, shedding light especially on President Trump's choice to ignore negative decisions and to go ahead with the deportations. Amidst this legal battle, Tina magnifies the potential implications that this case could have on the efficacy of judicial review when it comes to presidential action in the remainder of the current presidential term. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us: If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Tina Sandoval (Host), Josh Evans (Researcher), Liam Ogden (Script Writer), Charlie Winston (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Caroline Lochner, Kat Wyandt, Kanyisile Barrett, Molly Mims, Saanvi Somani, Angela Fang, Emily Jensen, Diana Clark, Thrisha Mote, Maggie Austin, Anne-Marie Frazier.…
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1 Reyna Grande on Transforming Migrant Experiences into Literary Activism 37:41
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Today, Diana and Charlie interview Reyna Grande, an author and activist from Guerrero, Mexico who writes about the realities faced by undocumented youth in the United States. In this episode, Reyna shares with us the implications of the US-Mexico border on individuals, her process of writing fiction and memoirs, and the future for immigrants to the US. If you would like to learn more about Reyna Grande and her books, check out her website: https://reynagrande.com/bio/ . Grande's books can be found in numerous places, including Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Reyna-Grande/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AReyna%2BGrande . Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us: If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Diana Clark (Host/Producer), Charlie Winston (Host/Producer), Tina Sandoval (Editor), Josh Evans (Editor) Caroline Lochner, Anne-Marie Frazier, Molly Mims, Saanvi Somani, Emily Jensen, Diana Clark, Thrisha Mote, Liam Ogden…
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1 Implications of Trump's Executive Orders on Lutheran Services Carolina | News 3:00
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In today’s news brief, Maggie highlights the effects of a recent executive order signed by President Trump on organizations supporting refugees. Specifically, Maggie focuses on the impacts of this executive order on Lutheran Services Carolinas, an organization in the local Columbia area near the University of South Carolina. The main challenges faced by LSC after this executive order have been economic, forcing LSC to lay off workers and even start a GoFundMe campaign to fund services of their New Americans resettlement program. If you are interested in donating to the LSC and their efforts, you can donate here: https://lscarolinas.net/donate-onetime/ . Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us: If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Maggie Austin (Host), Tina Sandoval (Researcher), Josh Evans (Script Writer), Anne-Marie Frazier (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Caroline Lochner, Kat Wyandt, Kanyisile Barrett, Molly Mims, Saanvi Somani, Angela Fang, Emily Jensen, Liam Ogden, Diana Clark, Charlie Winston, Thrisha Mote. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .…
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1 [S11E8] Dr. Jason De León Discusses the Complexity of Migrant Storytelling 55:03
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Today, Tina interviews Dr. Jason De León, a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he holds a split faculty position in the Department of Anthropology and Chicana/o Studies. Dr. De León's research interests revolve around theories of violence, materiality, Latin American migration, photoethnography, forensic science, and archaeology of the contemporary. He is the Executive Director of the Undocumented Migration Project (UMP), a long-term study of clandestine border crossing that uses a combination of ethnographic, archaeological, visual, and forensic approaches to understand this phenomenon in a variety of geographic contexts including the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona, Northern Mexican border towns, and the southern Mexico/Guatemala border. If you are interested in learning more about Dr. De León's work, check out his website here: https://www.jasonpatrickdeleon.com/about Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us: If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Tina Sandoval (Host), Thrisha Mote (Editor), Josh Evans (Editor/Producer), Josh Evans, Caroline Lochner, Kat Wyandt, Anne-Marie Frazier, Molly Mims, Saanvi Somani, Emily Jensen, Charlie Winston, Diana Clark, Thrisha Mote, Liam Ogden…
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In this news brief, Miranda gives an update regarding one of Trump's most recent executive orders to pause federal funding for USAID. While the executive order only pauses funding for 90 days, Miranda discusses how it has already had damaging impacts across several humanitarian crises, including food relief in Sudan and essential health services in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Miranda also emphasizes that for already struggling refugee communities, political pressure in the coming weeks will determine if this policy can be reversed and the damage can be undone. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us: If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Miranda Borland (Host), Diana Clark (Researcher), Liam Ogden (Script Writer), Josh Evans (Editor), Anne Marie Frazier (Producer), Josh Evans, Thrisha Mote, Tina Sandova, Lochner, Kat Wyandt, Kanyisile Barrett, Anne-Marie Frazier, Molly Mims, Saanvi Somani, Angela Fang, Maggie Austin, Emily Jense This podcast is powered by Pinecast .…
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1 [S11E7] Alexandra Diaz on "The Only Road" and the Importance of Children's Books on Migration 37:21
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Today, Maggie and Angela interview Alexandra Diaz, the author of The Only Road . The Only Road is a children’s book inspired by true events that depicts the journey of two cousins, Jaime and Ángela, who migrate from Guatemala to seek refuge in the United States. In this episode, Diaz explains her research process, her own experiences as a child of refugees, and her hopes for her impact on the understanding of migrants by readers—adults and children alike. If you're interested in learning more about The Only Road or Diaz's other publications, check out her website here: https://alexandra-diaz.com . Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us: If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Maggie Austin (Host), Angela Fang (Host), Kanyisile Barrett (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Josh Evans, Caroline Lochner, Kat Wyandt, Anne-Marie Frazier, Molly Mims, Saanvi Somani, Emily Jensen, Charlie Winston, Diana Clark, Thrisha Mote, Liam Ogden, Tina Sandoval This podcast is powered by Pinecast .…
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1 President Trump's First Two Weeks in Office: Executive Orders and Immigrant Rights | News 3:55
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In this news brief, Charlie gives an update regarding anti-immigrant executive actions by President Trump in his first two weeks in office. Those mentioned include the signing of the Laken Riley Act and the large-scale detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants in recent days. Charlie highlights international response to these actions, as well as the implications these actions may have on future disaster relief efforts. Charlie also gives advice on what to do if ICE shows up at your door. Know your rights and exercise them! This information is current as of 1/31. As things are changing quickly, we recommend that you seek out news sources for more timely information. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us: If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Charlie Winston (Host), Diana Clark (Researcher), Thrisha Mote (Researcher), Liam Ogden (Script Writer), Tina Sandoval (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Josh Evans, Caroline Lochner, Kat Wyandt, Kanyisile Barrett, Anne-Marie Frazier, Molly Mims, Saanvi Somani, Angela Fang, Maggie Austin, Emily Jensen This podcast is powered by Pinecast .…
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1 [S11E6] Judith and Andrea on Emergency Shelters and Rising Concerns about the Incoming Trump Administration - Border Line Crisis Center 46:54
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Today, Tina and Angela interview Judith and Andrea from the Border Line Crisis Center. This organization, located in Tijuana, Mexico, offers comprehensive care networks to migrants, including a community center and an emergency shelter for women and children. This interview covers a range of topics, from details of services offered, to worries about the incoming Trump administration’s impact on capacity to help migrant communities, to calling listeners to action. If you’d like to donate to the amazing work that the Border Line Crisis Center promotes, check out their PayPal here: http://www.paypal.me/borderlinecrisiscent . Connect with us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Tina Sandoval (Host), Angela Fang (Host), Charlie Winston (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Maggie Austin, Emily Jensen, Saanvi Somani, Josh Evans, Caroline Lochner, Kat Wyandt, Liam Ogden, Kanyisile Barrett, Diana Clark, Thrisha Mote, Anne-Marie Frazier, Molly Mims. Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget This podcast is powered by Pinecast .…
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In this news brief, Miranda describes the current Los Angeles fires as a event displacing many in the area, as well as a moment of collaboration with firefighting aid from Canada and Mexico in addition to offers from other countries, including Ukraine. If you would like to donate, consider the Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ or text CAWILDFIRES to 90999 to make a donation. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us: If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our team: Miranda Borland (Host), Tina Sandoval (Researcher), Josh Evans (Script Writer), Anne Marie Frazier (Editor), Emily Jensen (Producer), Saanvi Somani, Angela Fang, Diana Clark, Kanyisile Barrett, Maggie Austin, Charlie Winston, Molly Mims, Liam Ogden, Thrisha Mote This podcast is powered by Pinecast .…
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1 [S11E5] Migration Politics with Samuel Davidoff-Gore 50:13
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In today's episode, Saanvi interviews Samuel Davidoff-Gore, an Associate Policy Analyst at the Migration Policy Institute. The Migration Policy Institute is a non-partisan think tank that focuses on immigration and integration policies in North America and Europe. This interview covers a range of topics from the misnomer of "climate refugees" to what addressing concerns about the southern border of the US may look like. If you’d like more information about the Migration Policy Institute or would like to read any of their publications, check out their website here: https://www.migrationpolicy.org . Connect with us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Saanvi Somani (Host), Angela Fang (Editor), Maggie Austin (Editor), Emily Jensen (Producer), Charlie Winston, Josh Evans, Caroline Lochner, Kat Wyandt, Liam Ogden, Tina Sandoval, Kanyisile Barrett, Diana Clark, Thrisha Mote, Anne-Marie Frazier, Molly Mims, Miranda Borland Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget This podcast is powered by Pinecast .…
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1 [S11E4] Hollie Webb and the Misconceptions, Realities, and Legal Implications of the Border - Al Otro Lado 34:35
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Today, Thrisha and Anne-Marie interview Hollie Webb, a supervising attorney for the Border Rights Project with Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado is an advocacy organization based in Mexico and California that offers legal and humanitarian support to immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. In this episode, key topics include the work of Al Otro Lado and more specifically, Webb’s work with the Border Rights Project, misconceptions about the “crisis” at the border, and the realities of lived experiences of migrants at the border. If you’d like more information about Al Otro Lado, check out their website here: https://alotrolado.org . Connect with us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Thrisha Mote (Host), Anne-Marie Frazier (Host), Molly Mims (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Charlie Winston, Josh Evans, Maggie Austin, Caroline Lochner, Kat Wyandt, Liam Ogden, Angela Fang, Tina Sandoval, Kanyisile Barrett, Diana Clark, Saanvi Somani, Emily Jensen Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget This podcast is powered by Pinecast .…
In this news brief, Emily examines Israel's recent decision to sever ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), highlighting the potential humanitarian fallout. The episode explores the accusations leveled by Israel against UNRWA, the agency's response, and the implications for millions of Palestinian refugees who rely on UNRWA for critical services. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us: If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our team: Emily Jensen (Host), Anne Marie Frazier (Researcher), Liam Ogden (Script Writer), Tina Sandoval (Editor), Thrisha Mote (Producer), Miranda Borland, Saanvi Somani, Angela Fang, Diana Clark, Kanyisile Barrett, Maggie Austin, Charlie Winston, Molly Mims This podcast is powered by Pinecast .…
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1 [S11E3] Past, Present, and Future of the American Detention System with Amilcar Valencia - El Refugio 1:00:57
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Today, Saanvi and Emily interview Amilcar Valencia, the executive director of El Refugio. El Refugio is a non-profit organization in Georgia that aids and advocates for immigrants at Stewart Detention Center and their families. In this episode, key topics include the work of El Refugio, as well as realities of the American detention system for immigrants today, and Valencia’s hopes for a detention-free future. If you’d like more information about El Refugio, check out their website and social media! Website: https://elrefugiostewart.org . Instagram: @elrefugiostewart. Facebook: El Refugio at Stewart Detention Center. If you want to get involved, make a donation today at their website or fill out their volunteer form here. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Transcript Connect with us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Saanvi Somani (Host), Emily Jensen (Host), Kanyisile Barrett (Editor), Molly Mims (Editor), Diana Clark (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Charlie Winston, Josh Evans, Maggie Austin, Caroline Lochner, Kat Wyandt, Thrisha Mote, Liam Ogden, Angela Fang, Tina Sandoval Music: Opening Track: Ketsa - Where We Are Closing Track: Above and Below - Never Forget This podcast is powered by Pinecast .…
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1 FEMA Disaster Relief Funding Is not Used for Migrants | News 3:15
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In this news brief, Miranda dispels the myth that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster relief funding is being used to house undocumented migrants. She outlines the distinct sources of funding received by FEMA and the aid that hurricane Helene and Milton victims are receiving. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us If you or someone you know would like to share their personal refugee story, send us an email at seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://twitter.com/refugepodcast https://instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast https://fb.me/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Miranda Borland (Host), Tina Sandoval (Researcher), Liam Ogden (Script Writer), Emily Jensen (Editor), Diana Clark (Producer), Saanvi Somani, Angela Fang, Thrisha Mote, Kanyisile Barrett, Maggie Austin, Charlie Winston, Anne Marie Frazier, Molly Mims This podcast is powered by Pinecast .…
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