Afghan Refugee and His Family Settling Into Life in the Bay Area

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Afghan Refugee and His Family Settling Into Life in the Bay Area

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Dec 29, 2021

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California is often a place where people resettle to live out their dreams. But following the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, it's been a refuge for Afghans, who have often times struggled with the culture shift of living in California and the United States.
Guest: Mustafa, Former Interpreter for American organizations in Afghanistan

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Dec 29, 2021

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Afghan Refugee and His Family Settling Into Life in the Bay Area

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