The United States is responding to an influx of refugees from Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover of the country. But what happens after they arrive in our state?This week, we take a look at the immigration process for refugees. We’ll hear from two immigration experts about how we can best support new migrants and what research tells us about their ability to thrive in America. And a housing advocate breaks down zoning policy in Connecticut and how it’s making housing more expensive.

Guests:
Hossna Samadi - Afghan migrant who moved to Connecticut with her family in 2016. She now works with Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services and Sanctuary Kitchen in New Haven.
Martine Dherte - Refugee Services Program Manager at the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants.
Salma Mousa - Assistant Professor of Political Science at Yale University.
Sara Bronin - Professor of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University, and founder and lead organizer of Desegregate Connecticut. She was recently nominated by President Biden to chair the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

Disrupted is produced by James Szkobel-Wolff, Zshekinah Collier, and Catie Talarski. Our interns are Abe Levine, and Dylan Reyes.

The United States is responding to an influx of refugees from Afghanistan following the Taliban&rsquo;s takeover of the country. But what happens after they arrive in our state?This week, we take a look at the immigration process for refugees. We&rsquo;ll hear from two immigration experts about how we can best support new migrants and what research tells us about their ability to thrive in America. And a housing advocate breaks down zoning policy in Connecticut and how it&rsquo;s making housing more expensive.
Guests:
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<li>Hossna Samadi - Afghan migrant who moved to Connecticut with her family in 2016. She now works with <a href="https://landingpage.irisct.org/">Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services</a> and <a href="https://www.sanctuarykitchen.org/">Sanctuary Kitchen</a> in New Haven.</li>
<li>Martine Dherte - Refugee Services Program Manager at the <a href="https://cirict.org/">Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants</a>.</li>
<li>Salma Mousa - Assistant Professor of Political Science at Yale University.</li>
<li>Sara Bronin - Professor of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University, and founder and lead organizer of <a href="https://www.desegregatect.org/">Desegregate Connecticut</a>. She was recently nominated by President Biden to chair the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.</li>
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Disrupted is produced by James Szkobel-Wolff, Zshekinah Collier, and Catie Talarski. Our interns are Abe Levine, and Dylan Reyes.

Disrupted is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it’s about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.

Visit ctpublic.org/disrupted for more! 

Disrupted is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it’s about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.
Visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupted">ctpublic.org/disrupted</a> for more!

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