In this episode, host Clayton McKee discusses "Mrs. Vogel Doesn't Need a Visa" by Ukrainian author Halyna Petrosanyak with Canadian-Swiss translator Jeff Kochan. Jeff also translated written questions/responses for Halyna, which are included in this episode. A special thanks to Jennifer Noji for voicing those responses. The interview focuses on ideas of language acquisition, relationship to language/culture, as well as borders. 

You can find the story published in Trafika Europe's Spring 2024 issue Recrudescence here. 

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