Two of Michigan's refugee resettlement agencies help us understand what's happening on the ground in the midst of federal funding cuts, and the suspension of refugee admissions to the U.S.

GUESTS:
Lukas Ziomkowski, VP of Refugee Services for Samaritas
Mira Sussman, Resource Development Manager and Impact Coordinator for Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County

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Two of Michigan's refugee resettlement agencies help us understand what's happening on the ground in the midst of federal funding cuts, and the suspension of refugee admissions to the U.S.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Lukas Ziomkowski, VP of Refugee Services for Samaritas</li>
<li>Mira Sussman, Resource Development Manager and Impact Coordinator for Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County</li>
</ul>
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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
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