It’s illegal to be gay in 80 countries. Millions around the world live in silence, shame, and fear of the most cruel consequences simply because of who they love or how they express their gender. Queer asylum seekers face the unimaginable as they traverse legal hurdles, financial drain, housing instability, mental health issues, and more. Only a small fraction make it through to seek political asylum. The LGBTQ Asylum podcast sheds light on America’s daunting, invasive asylum process and tells the stories of those who have braved it in search of safety. This podcast is hosted by Sayid Abdull, a queer Uighur refugee who was granted political asylum in 2018. Sayid speaks authentically and truthfully to the US asylum process, and he and his guests engage listeners in gripping, critical stories that bring urgency to a crisis affecting millions.