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.
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.
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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:
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Our team: Charlie Winston, Val Landa, Maggie Austin, Trista Walters, and Valentina Scarpitta
24 Apr 2026
Understanding Enforcement: Myths, Data, and What Lies Ahead with Dr. Austin Kocher
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!
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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://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/)
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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
10 Apr 2026
Flooding in Hawaii: Human Effects, Environmental Costs and Political Implications | News
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.
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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://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/refugepodcast/)
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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.
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YouTube views
4,147
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
18 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100
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81
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
51
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