It’s our final episode! This week, we look back at our favorite memories, clips, and episodes from the podcast. Featured guests include Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, Pati Jinich, Nafy Flatley and many others. We hope you enjoy this loo

Ithaca isn’t just Gorges – it's Welcoming!

Feb 2nd, 2022 8m 46s

It’s another virtual road trip – this week to Ithaca. And don't forget your mittens because it's cold out there! This week we are joined by Casey Verderosa from Ithaca Welcomes Refugees. She details their origin story, the organization’s curre

What’s Next for Refugee Resettlement in 2022?

Jan 26th, 2022 13m 37s

President Biden inherited an emaciated resettlement and asylum program from former President Trump, whose administration enacted blatantly anti-immigrant, anti-refugee and anti-asylum policies throughout its four years. This week we look at the

President Biden’s Year in Review

Jan 19th, 2022 18m 38s

It’s President Biden’s one-year anniversary in the White House. This week we look at the progress for immigration advocacy and how that bodes for those still hoping for reforms now. We speak with Kristie De Pena, Vice President for policy

Dairy Farming in the 21st century

Jan 12th, 2022 16m 57s

The supply chain has now become a big part of our national discussion. And a large, cheese-sized hunk of those goods are related to dairy farming. But without immigrant employees, like many agribusinesses, dairy farms across the country wouldn

Fugees Academy

Dec 28th, 2021 20m 13s

For Luma Mufleh, soccer has always been a passion. This week we hear how she combined that love for the pitch with providing education to young refugees in Ohio and Georgia. We also hear from educators and students at Fugees Academy about why t

Sikh Captain America

Dec 28th, 2021 16m 21s

We are back! Thank you for joining us after our brief break. Not all heroes wear capes, but this one does wear a Captain America costume. Vishavjit Singh is a writer, artist, creator of Sikhtoons, and Sikh Captain America. He uses his powe

What’s happening at the Southern Border

Dec 28th, 2021 32m 12s

A record number of people have been attempting to cross the US-Mexico border this year, many of them children. There are reports of a backlog of thousands of people willing to take a chance. And those turned back usually wait a bit in Mexico a

Olympic Dreams: Makorobondo “Dee” Salukombo

Dec 28th, 2021 18m 27s

The Olympics are a unique opportunity to celebrate both individual victories and our collective unity. And this week we went for the gold! Ali speaks with former Olympian and refugee Makorobondo “Dee” Salukombo about learning to love running

A Country of Welcome

Dec 28th, 2021 19m 16s

President Biden’s decision this week to raise the refugee ceiling to 62,500 came after a broad range of voices urged the administration to reconsider their initial decision to keep the ceiling at the historically low 15,000 set by President

Behind the film: “The Infiltrators”

Dec 22nd, 2021 25m 23s

The new film “The Infiltrators” tells the true story of young immigrants who are detained by the Border Patrol and thrown into a shadowy for-profit detention center. This week we chatted with the filmmakers, Alex Rivera and Cristina Ibarra. Bot

Fugees Academy, Pt. II

Dec 15th, 2021 15m 31s

It’s Part 2 of our visit to the Fugees Academy in Ohio. This week, we hear from students and faculty about what it was like at the school after the 2016 election, their advice for those new to the U.S., and what they look forward to for the fu

Fugees Academy

Dec 8th, 2021 20m 13s

What is ‘Great Replacement’ Theory and how can we push back against it?

Dec 1st, 2021 19m 35s

It’s a bigoted ideology that has led to hate and violence – and to U.S. laws and fringe political movements. But why does it continue to shape immigration policies and pop up in cable news and social media? This week we speak to Alan Cross, a

Welcoming Afghans, Part VI

Nov 24th, 2021 19m 5s

This week, we bring you the story of a diverse coalition made up of former presidents, business coalition leaders, and many more working together to help Afghan evacuees. In the last episode of our “Welcoming Afghans” series, we talk to Nazani

Welcoming Afghans, Part V

Nov 17th, 2021 35m

Picture this: two veterans helping Afghan evacuees find safety and build new lives in Ohio using mostly social media and fundraising sites. In one of the most moving and engaging episodes we’ve had yet, Matt Carpenter and Rick Stockburger deta

Title: Welcoming Afghans, Part IV: Veterans Day

Nov 10th, 2021 12m 2s

Veterans Day is a day to celebrate the military men and women who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces – and their commitment to the effort to welcome Afghans to America is no exception. In this week’s episode, we look at how the mi

Welcoming Afghans Part III

Nov 3rd, 2021 12m 17s

Through digital and in-person efforts, countless people around the U.S. continue to help Afghan evacuees resettle in their new community. This week we bring you stories from two local organizations helping in a big way. In this third part

Welcoming Afghans Part II

Oct 26th, 2021 15m 31s

This week, the story of one organization in Ohio that is showing up in a big way for Afghan evacuees: The International Institute of Akron has been welcoming immigrants and refugees to Akron for over 100 years, but recent changes in the refuge

Welcoming Afghans, Part I

Oct 20th, 2021 15m

Thousands of Afghan evacuees are still unmoored months after the U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan. Many remain on military bases in the U.S. and across the world. Their stories don’t end with evacuation - in fact, it’s just the beginning of a r

Sikh Captain America

Oct 13th, 2021 16m 21s

What do borders mean in a globalized world?

Aug 11th, 2021 17m 53s

This week we look at the symbolism and substance of borders. We’ve covered the US/Mexico border previously, but this time we take a large look at borderlands and what those lines mean for the people living on either side. Ali speaks with

Reconciliation and Immigration Reform

Aug 4th, 2021 33m 9s

Immigration reform for Dreamers could be on the horizon, but what does achieving it through budget reconciliation mean for future immigration reform efforts? This week we speak to Bill Kristol director of Defending Democracy Together. Our conv

Olympic Dreams: Makorobondo “Dee” Salukombo

Jul 28th, 2021 18m 27s

Fútbol is Life: The Curbside Cup

Jul 20th, 2021 18m 30s

As the Olympics approach and we collectively turn our TVs to feats of athleticism, we highlight another way sports brings people together. This week’s episode features the co-founders of the Curbside Cup – a soccer tournament for refugee child