Only in America with Ali Noorani
Latest Episodes
Behind the film: “The Infiltrators”
The new film “The Infiltrators” tells the true story of young immigrants who are detained by the Border Patrol and thrown into a shadowy for-profit detention center. This week we chatted with the film
Fugees Academy, Pt. II
It’s Part 2 of our visit to the Fugees Academy in Ohio. This week, we hear from students and faculty about what it was like at the school after the 2016 election, their advice for those new to...
Fugees Academy
For , soccer has always been a passion. This week we hear how she combined that love for the pitch with providing education to young in Ohio and Georgia. We also hear from educators and...
What is ‘Great Replacement’ Theory and how can we push back against it?
It’s a bigoted ideology that has led to hate and violence – and to U.S. laws and fringe political movements. But why does it continue to shape immigration policies and pop...
Welcoming Afghans, Part VI
This week, we bring you the story of a diverse coalition made up of former presidents, business coalition leaders, and many more working together to help Afghan evacuees. In the last episode of our “W
Welcoming Afghans, Part V
Picture this: two veterans helping Afghan evacuees find safety and build new lives in Ohio using mostly social media and fundraising sites. In one of the most moving and engaging episodes we’ve had...
Welcoming Afghans, Part IV: Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a day to celebrate the military men and women who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces – and their commitment to the effort to welcome Afghans to America is no exception. In
Welcoming Afghans Part III
Through digital and in-person efforts, countless people around the U.S. continue to help Afghan evacuees resettle in their new community. This week we bring you stories from two local organizations he
Welcoming Afghans Part II
This week, the story of one organization in Ohio that is showing up in a big way for Afghan evacuees: has been welcoming immigrants and refugees to Akron for over 100 years, but recent changes in the
Welcoming Afghans, Part I
Thousands of Afghan evacuees are still unmoored months after the U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan. Many remain on military bases in the U.S. and across the world. Their stories don’t end with evacuatio