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USA MknitterThis brings back my memories—but in the reverseMy family (including 2 young children) lived in Southeast Asia for 3 years in the late 1980’s. We were in adult physical bodies but were babies in that culture. We were extremely grateful for our great and caring neighbors who took us “under their wings” who could explain the cultural differences to us and who were patient and looked out for our safety — our physical characteristics made us stick out—but we learned so much in that country which helped us understand better some cross-cultural differences in our part of the US. My spouse’s prior military experience helped us to understand better what that Southeast Asian country was experiencing at that time. Thank you for explaining what your groups and friends are doing to assist these refugees (who helped our American military, of which our own 2 children who later enlisted in the US military and were stationed in the Middle East in about 2006-2010) in attempting to learn to live in a different culture—I relived my prior experience through your stories. Please bring us updates on their progress.
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zia.abd10Fantastic!It was super fantastic. I really appreciate your great work. I wish it was not single oriented (eg. not only focused on South Lake City). I feel so proud of Nazifa for all her fabulous work and our future cardiologist for her courage and hard work. I also want to contribute to an answer asked during the podcast. The source of hope is the time when brightness overcome the ignorance. And when true Afghan Soldiers rise again and Afghans’ true friends stand next to them, not leaving them behind. Zai
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dan15382Insightful, real and convictingMy family has hosted two Afghan refugee families in our house for short periods working through a resettlement agency. The stories shared in this series are spot on and provide valuable insights into the minds of our neighbors that really helped me understand other ways we can serve. Our community has a long way to go to truly resettle these amazing and inspiring families but it’s a blessing to participate however we can.
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mojonobAlways helpI do not think we will ever feel like we will do enough to help those in need. May we all keep helping & donating where we can. Beautiful heartbreaking stories.
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HisoccermomHmmmmmmThis podcast fails to acknowledge the hardships for the US military in Afghanistan. For their sacrifice. It is despicable that while discussing the bombing of Kabul, there was not a single, even fleeting, mention of the 13 US Marines, sailor and soldier that were killed. It is disgusting and unforgivable. You discuss at great length how hard and bad it is for the refugees to be here. And all they don’t have and all that isn’t being done for them by our government. They have won the lottery to get out of Afghanistan and are are now in this rich country. The US should be thanked for that as well as what was done to try to help their country and not criticized for not doing more, as you do in the third episode. The third episode wholly failed to acknowledge the good that the US does do for the refugees. Jobs at Walmart are infinitely better than their options in their native land. I don’t know that many countries in this world do what the US for its refugees. I hope the fourth episode is written with a clearer mind on optimism and personal responsibility. And acknowledgement of the Afghani’s good fortune at being allowed in to the United States. Such a bummer. You started off well. Now I’m just disgusted and disappointed.
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SagarwallaStranger becomes neighborWe need more podcasts like this which make us think and inspire us to become better at taking care of our neighbors. Andrea Smardon has done a great job of researching the story of Afghan arrivals in Salt Lake City and presenting its human dimension.
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Tsell123Wow!Captivating!! Top tier journalism and storytelling. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the episodes. Thanks for covering the stark realities of these refugees and bringing light to their stories.
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Sieve28Great StoryI’ve been wondering how the transition has been for our new neighbors. So many parts to this story that I’ve never thought about. I’m hooked.
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Ben KuebrichVery interesting show!Great concept and great execution -- can't wait to listen to more!
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BeckyBruceZaniCompelling and heartfeltGreat story told with compassion and care. Really opened my eyes!
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The_Fearless_FlyA gut wrenching reality checkThis podcast is so beautiful and so heartbreaking. It’s a rare look beyond the initial headlines and it asks some important questions that I’m not sure all of us are ready to discuss. We need to talk more about the reality of news “moments.” Thank you for this.
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SherylRunGood HumansThis show is full of good humans & this topic isn’t getting enough attention. Thank you for bringing these voices forward again. Great job!
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