Seeking Refuge

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...

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. Lik...

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...

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 someo...

In this episode, Diana and Maggie speak with Sebastian, a student at the University of Texas at El Paso. Sebastian shares his experiences at the border, as well as his studies in migration and border studies. Tune in for a clear and honest conversation about the issues surrounding the border. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Transcript Connect with us If you...

In this news brief, Tina gives updates on the war in Gaza, as it has just reached one year in length (as of October 7). Some topics include news on internally displaced people in Gaza and the surrounding area, recent bombings in surrounding countries such as Lebanon, and crowdfunding used as a method of escape for Palestinians during this crisis. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leav...

Today, Thrisha examines the political and social fallout on Haitian immigrant communities after the remarks made by Donald Trump in regard to Haitian Immigrants in Springfield, Ohio during the September 10, 2024 Presidential Debate. 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, se...

In this mini-episode, Maggie and Emily tackle common myths and misconceptions about the U.S.-Mexico border. Drawing on real quotes from anonymous USC students, they shed light on complex, gray-area topics and share essential information to set the record straight. Tune in for a clear and honest conversation about the issues surrounding the border. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and lea...

Today, Diana talks about the ongoing conflict in Sudan, highlighting its historical context and current devastating impact. Currently, Sudan is the country with the largest internal displacement crisis in the world. Therefore, there is an urgent need for more attention and aid to address this. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect With Us If you or someone...

Welcome to a new season of Seeking Refuge! In this trailer, Diana and Thrisha introduce our theme, Deconstructing "The Wall", where we dive into the complexities of the US-Mexico Border. Tune in as we explore the history, policy, and human stories behind it. 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 sh...

Today, Claire discusses the latest updates on the conflict between Israel and Iran, after Iranian forces were bombed by Israel in Damascus, Syria. This led to a retaliatory attack by Iran towards Israel, and another attack back at Isfahan and Tabriz, Iran. It is possible that there have been more recent updates on this conflict since we wrote this script, so we encourage our listeners to stay up t...

Episode Notes Today, Claire interviewed Amanullah Aziz, the owner of Halal International in Columbia, SC. She discussed Amanullah's journey to Columbia, the international community in Columbia, and the importance of having a diverse staff. 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 st...

In today's episode, Claire and Anusha are joined by Dr. Sarah Waheed, an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina specializing in South Asian history. Together, they explore the current geopolitical dynamics in Pakistan and their impact on Afghan refugees seeking safety in the country. Liked this episode? Let us know! Subscribe and leave us a review below! Connect with us If you or...

Today, join us as we travel to the "Ellis Island of the South", Clarkston, Georgia. We are doing a special episode where a few of our members travel to Clarkston to explore the diverse community. Clarkston is considered to be the most diverse square mile in America, with over half the city's residents being foreign-born. We interviewed various refugee and immigrant-owned businesses, and...

Today, Shireen discusses updates on Texas' SB 4, which allows for people to be arrested and detained on suspicion of being in the country illegally. In December, the Supreme Court validated the law in a 6-4 decision. But, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated an injunction against the law last week. There are various concerns about this law, one of these includes the constitutionality of the...

In today’s episode, Diana and Jazmine chat with Olha Svieshnikova through her translator, Marina. Olha shares about her journey from Ukraine through various countries before reaching the United States. Additionally, she shares her experiences with starting her small, home-based business in Utah and the importance of supporting refugee owned businesses. Check out her food @HeartofUkraineStore on In...

In today's news episode, Claire will discuss the growing unrest in India over the recent enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) by President Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party just weeks before elections. With the CAA and the possibility of enacting the National Register of Citizens (NRC), many claim that Muslim immigrants living in India will now be turned into refugees, with more barr...

Episode Notes In today's episode, Emily and Shireen talk with the Social Enterprise Project, which uses high-quality fashion to enhance and encourage development within Palestinian refugee camps. 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 seekingrefugepodcas...

Episode Notes In todas episode, we discuss hostile border policing in Texas and the constitutionality of recent measures. 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 SOSRPA@mailbox.sc.edu, or connect with us on any of these s...

In today's episode, we discuss the Israeli airstrikes on Rafah on February 11th, a date that correlates with one of the most-watched annual sporting events in the world, the Super Bowl. 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.co...

In this episode, our host Anusha Ghosh is speaking with Ahmad Alzoukani about his experience running his business called Mint Coffeehouse, based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Ahmad will tell us about his experience as a refugee coming to the United States from Syria, due to the impact of the Syrian Civil War. He will also tell us about the growth of his business, what kind of events they do, and his go...

Today, Shireen shares with us the recent court ruling from the case brought to the International Court of Justice by South Africa against Israel. Script: Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Seeking Refuge News. I’m Shireen Kaur, and today we will be discussing the recent court ruling from the International Court of Justice, or the ICJ, regarding the genocidal actions committed b...

Welcome to a new season of Seeking Refuge! In this trailer, Anusha reflects on Seeking Refuge's journey and discusses the podcast's goals for Season 10: to uplift small business owners with an international and refugee background. We cannot wait to share the diverse list of businesses we have been able to interview with! "Hello everyone! My name is Anusha Ghosh, and I am the Vice President an...

Published for the NPR College Podcast Challenge Anusha, Claire, Victoria, and Thrisha (speaking order) come together to discuss the University of South Carolina's response to the Palestinian Humanitarian Crisis. Across campus, students and faculty have felt waves of silence, intimidation, and bias when speaking about Palestine. We discuss USC's response through a variety of topics, ranging from on...

In today's episode, we discuss the rising humanitarian crisis in Syria. Hello everyone, my name is Anusha, and welcome back to Seeking Refuge News. Today, we will be talking about the rising humanitarian crisis in Syria. As international attention centers on the Israel-Gaza crisis, reports indicate an escalation in the bombardment of northwest Syria by Syrian government forces and their Russian al...