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Welcome to a new season of Seeking Refuge! In this trailer, Charlie, Val, Maggie, and Trista introduce our theme, Legacies of Refuge, where we explore the past and present of migrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers, as well as the policies and actions impacting them. Tune in as we explore the history, policy, and human stories behind the Legacies of Refuge. 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our team: Charlie Winston, Val Landa, Maggie Austin, Trista Walters, and Valentina Scarpitta

In this episode, Alex and Trista talk with Dr. Austin Kocher, a political and legal geographer with two decades of experience, about common misconceptions, what the average American isn’t knowledgeable about, and where he thinks the future of enforcement is headed. He critically analyzes publicly available government data and produces work that is easy for the average person to understand. It is an honor to have him on the podcast! 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Alexander Tufino & Trista Walter (Hosts), Charlie Winston & Trista Walter (Editors), Alexander Tufino (Producer), Tina Sandoval, Maggie Austin, Tammy Nguyen, Miranda Borland, Kanyisile Barrett, and Josh Evans

In this news brief, Kanyisile details the extreme impacts of flooding in Hawaii over the last month. She discusses the human effects, the environmental impacts, and concerns by city officials about valuing Wahiawā dam over the consequences on the surrounding community. This is a developing story and we encourage you to stay informed about incoming news surrounding the issue. 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Kanyisile Barrett (Host), Trista Walter (Researcher), Charlie Winston (Script Writer), Tina Sandoval (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Alexander Tufino, Maggie Austin, Tammy Nguyen, and Josh Evans.

In this episode, Tina and Alex talk with Mike Young, executive director of Good Samaritan Clinic, a nonprofit providing free healthcare to individuals without insurance in Columbia, SC. They discuss the organization's history, mission, community outreach, and connections to migrant communities in Columbia. 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 **[email protected]** or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our team: Tina Sandoval (Host), Alexander Tufino (Host), Kanyisile Barrett (Editor), Miranda Borland, Maggie Austin, Tammy Nguyen, Charlie Winston, Trista Walter, and Josh Evans

In today’s news brief, Alex details the recently announced lease for a new ICE office in the heart of downtown Columbia, SC. He outlines reactions from city officials and community residents alike, as the office was planned without city approval. This story is developing, so continue to stay informed as it continues to evolve. 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Alexander Tufino (Host), Tina Sandoval (Researcher), Tina Sandoval (Script Writer), Charlie Winston (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Maggie Austin, Kanyisile Barrett, Tammy Nguyen, Trista Walter, and Josh Evans.

In this episode, Tina talks with ECAR and GARC, student organizations from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina, about their recent student activism. They share their stories, their missions, and their why. In times of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to stand by our immigrant and refugee communities so they know they are not alone in this fight. 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Tina Sandoval (Host), Tina Sandoval (Editor), Alexander Tufino (Producer), Charlie Winston, Kanyisile Barrett, Miranda Borland, Maggie Austin, Tammy Nguyen, and Josh Evans.

In this news brief, Alex takes us through the history of immigration to Minnesota, as well as the cultural additions immigrants have made in the state. Minnesota has been a hotspot in recent immigration events regarding ICE in the United States. This news brief helps to situate recent events in a longer legacy of immigration to the area. If you'd like to learn more about Minnesotan refugees and how you can help, visit the International Institute of Minnesota at iimn.org. 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Alexander Tufino (Host), Tammy Nguyen (Researcher), Charlie Winston (Script Writer), Tina Sandoval (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Maggie Austin, Kanyisile Barrett, and Josh Evans.

In this episode, Miranda talks with Dr. Carl Dahlman, Professor of Geography at the University of South Carolina, about his research on the pattern of displacement, resettlement, and peace building following the Yugoslav wars in the 1990's. 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Miranda Borland (Host), Tina Sandoval & Charlie Winston (Editors), Alexander Tufino (Producer), Maggie Austin, Kanyisile Barrett, Tammy Nguyen, and Josh Evans.

In this episode, Tammy and Miranda talk with Dr. Caroline Nagel, Professor of Geography at the University of South Carolina, about her work with Christian volunteers who work in resettling refugees. We unpack what truly begins after migration— the negotiations of identity, faith, and community that unfold long after arrival through the lens of southern resettlement landscapes and volunteer-driven welcome. 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Tammy Nguyen & Miranda Borland (Hosts), Tina Sandoval (Editor), Alexander Tufino (Producer), Charlie Winston, Josh Evans, Maggie Austin, Kanyisile Barrett, and Caroline Lochner.

In this episode, Charlie talks with Nix Ruiz and Seth Hershberger from Lutheran Services Carolinas' New Americans Program. Nix and Seth discuss the mission and initiatives of the New Americans Program, as well as their experiences with the program, and how we can help get involved. If you would like to support Lutheran Services Carolinas, please visit lscarolinas.net, or reach out to your local legislator. 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Charlie Winston (Host), Tina Sandoval (editor), Josh Evans, Maggie Austin, Kanyisile Barrett, Miranda Borland, Caroline Lochner, Alexander Tufino, and Tammy Nguyen.

In this news brief, Josh examines Hurricane Melissa, the strongest hurricane in Jamaican history, which made landfall in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba last week. While offering details on the detrimental impacts of the hurricane, Josh also magnifies this hurricane as a case study of how natural disasters highlight unequal mobilities in our world and provokes thought surrounding the lack of international protection for climate migrants. 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Josh Evans (Host), Maggie Austin (Researcher), Tina Sandoval (Script Writer), Charlie Winston (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Kanyisile Barrett, Alexander Tufino, Caroline Lochner, and Tammy Nguyen.

In this news brief, Miranda unpacks the escalating actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the second Trump administration. Once guided by discretion and humanitarian priorities, ICE has shifted toward aggressive mass enforcement, raids, violence, and expedited removals that blur the line between border security and human rights violations. With record-breaking federal funding and the National Guard’s new role in immigration enforcement, critics warn of a system increasingly driven by fear and optics. This story is ongoing and time will tell how far the country and this administration will allow ICE to go. 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Miranda Borland (Host), Maggie Austin (Researcher), Tina Sandoval (Script Writer), Josh Evans (Editor), Kanyisile Barrett (Producer), Alexander Tufino, Caroline Lochner, and Charlie Winston.

In this episode, Emily talks with Saleh about his experiences as a refugee from Lebanon. Specifically, he speaks about his challenges going to school in a new country, learning English as a second language, and how his experience was unique as a minor coming to America with his family. 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Emily Jensen (Host), Charlie Winston (editor), Tina Sandoval, Josh Evans, Kanyisile Barrett, Miranda Borland, Caroline Lochner, Alexander Tufino, and Tammy Nguyen.

In this news brief, Maggie breaks down a timeline of the South Florida Detention Facility, a temporary migrant detention center constructed in June 2025. This facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" by politicians, has sparked public outcry, court cases, and national media coverage since its opening. As some condemn the facility for its inhumane conditions and lack of records, others herald the facility as a blueprint for migration management, with officials in South Carolina suggesting it be used as a model for their own facility in the future. This story is ongoing, and only time will tell how the story of "Alligator Alcatraz" will fully unfold. 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 [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Maggie Austin (Host), Alexander Tufino (Researcher), Tina Sandoval (Researcher), Josh Evans (Script Writer), Kanyisile Barrett (Editor), Miranda Borland (Producer), Caroline Lochner, and Charlie Winston.

Welcome to a new season of Seeking Refuge! In this trailer, Tina and Charlie introduce our theme, The New Colossus, where we dive into the realities of resettlement in America. 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 share their personal refugee story, send us an email at [email protected] or connect with us on any of these social media platforms: https://www.instagram.com/seekingrefugepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/seekingrefugepodcast Our Team: Charlie Winston (Host) Tina Sandoval (Host) Miranda Borland, Caroline Lochner, Maggie Austin, Josh Evans, and Kanyisile Barrett.