Episodes: 149
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
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Alexander Tufino - Co-founder/host and producer for Seeking Refuge (University of South Carolina student-driven project). Focused on depoliticizing refugee narratives and elevating lived experience and frontline expe...
Trista Walter - Co-founder/host for Seeking Refuge. Works with the team on research and episode production with an emphasis on humanizing refugee stories and addressing issues like education, health care, and lega...
Tina Sandoval - Host for Seeking Refuge. Contributes to interviewing guests about refugee experiences and the organizations supporting migrants and refugees, with a focus on community-level impacts.
Kanyisile Barrett - Host for Seeking Refuge. Produces and presents segments grounded in humanitarian and community outcomes related to displaced people and related systems of protection.
Dr. Austin Kocher - Enforcement Myths And Data; Future Of Enforcement; Public Understanding Of Enforcement
Mike Young - Clinic History And Mission; Community Outreach; Connections To Migrant Communities In Columbia
Season 13 Trailer: Legacies of Refuge
October 05, 2026
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 th...
Understanding Enforcement: Myths, Data, and What Lies Ahead with Dr. Austin Kocher
April 24, 2026
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 rev...
Flooding in Hawaii: Human Effects, Environmental Costs and Political Implications | News
April 10, 2026
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 woul...
Seeking Refuge is hosted by Alexander Tufino and Trista Walter. Its publicly listed email is seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Seeking Refuge: seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Seeking Refuge reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Seeking Refuge typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Refugees with lived experience and advocates/frontline professionals; and/or subject-matter experts in refugee law, humanitarian protection, health/education access, or related policy/research. Examples from recent episodes include a political/legal geographer and a nonprofit clinic executive director. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a nonprofit or clinic serving migrant/refugee or uninsured communities; Scholarly research or public-facing data work related to immigration/enforcement; Subject-matter expertise demonstrated through publications, conference work, or analysis of government data. Recent guests include Dr. Austin Kocher and Mike Young.
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Recent episodes cover Refugees, Humanitarian, Law, Immigration, and Healthcare. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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