When the U.S. military pulled out of Afghanistan, the world witnessed news reports of men, women, and children rushing Kabul airport to escape the violence unleashed by the new regime. In the past 2 years, 80,000 Afghan refugees eventually arrived in the U.S., and many landed here in Salt Lake City, Utah. A new KSL Podcast unveils the story of the refugees from the moment they arrived in Utah without friends, family, or resources and how their lives changed as community members leaned in to help them start again.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by refugee volunteer Jennie Hua and journalist Andrea Smardon, host of the new KSL Podcast "Stranger Becomes Neighbor."

<p>When the U.S. military pulled out of Afghanistan, the world witnessed news reports of men, women, and children rushing Kabul airport to escape the violence unleashed by the new regime. In the past 2 years, 80,000 Afghan refugees eventually arrived in the U.S., and many landed here in Salt Lake City, Utah. A new KSL Podcast unveils the story of the refugees from the moment they arrived in Utah without friends, family, or resources and how their lives changed as community members leaned in to help them start again.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by refugee volunteer Jennie Hua and journalist Andrea Smardon, host of the new KSL Podcast "Stranger Becomes Neighbor."</p>

Founder and Executive Director Derryl Yeager talks with guest-host Bo Walker about their 25th year of presenting “Thriller” to full capacity theaters. He discusses last year’s challenges during the pandemic to keep his dance company working and how as a non-profit, his sponsors stepped up to help the company survive. Derryl reveals what their Holiday presentation will be and the incredible stage design and equipment being employed that will amaze audiences with a performance like they have never seen before.

<p>Founder and Executive Director Derryl Yeager talks with guest-host Bo Walker about their 25th year of presenting &ldquo;Thriller&rdquo; to full capacity theaters. He discusses last year&rsquo;s challenges during the pandemic to keep his dance company working and how as a non-profit, his sponsors stepped up to help the company survive. Derryl reveals what their Holiday presentation will be and the incredible stage design and equipment being employed that will amaze audiences with a performance like they have never seen before.</p>

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