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Seeking Refuge

Alexander Tufino, Trista Walter, Tina Sandoval, Kanyisile Barrett

Booking Overview

Seeking Refuge spotlights the human side of the refugee experience by featuring voices from refugees themselves and the people working on the frontlines. The show blends legal, humanitarian, health, and education topics with personal resilience narratives, making it a strong platform for mission-driven PR outreach.

Metrics

Episodes: 149

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com

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Host

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.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
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.
Required Achievements:  
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, Direct advocacy or frontline service in refugee-related systems (healthcare, education, legal aid)

Recent Guest Discussions

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

Recent Topics

Refugees, Humanitarian, Law, Immigration, Healthcare

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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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...

Frequently asked questions

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Seeking Refuge
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How do I get in touch with Seeking Refuge?

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.

What is the email for Seeking Refuge?

The publicly listed email for Seeking Refuge: seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Seeking Refuge have?

Podseeker estimates Seeking Refuge reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Seeking Refuge?

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.

How hard is it to get booked on Seeking Refuge?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Seeking Refuge cover?

Recent episodes cover Refugees, Humanitarian, Law, Immigration, and Healthcare. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

seekingrefugepodcast@gmail.com

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