The Small Lake City Podcast

#19 Wisam Khudhair, MPA

Episode Summary

Wisam Khudhair, MPA, is an Iraqi-American who left Iraq because of war. Salt Lake City became his new home where he gained his citizenship, graduated with a Masters degree and got married. Wisam gives us insight into life as a child in Iraq and his views on local politics and geopolitics. We discuss what Wisam found difficult about coming to Salt Lake City while also discussing thoughts on racism, discrimination and white supremacy.

Episode Notes

Wisam Khudhair, MPA, is an Iraqi-American who left Iraq because of war. Salt Lake City became his new home where he gained his citizenship, graduated with a Masters degree and got married. Wisam gives us insight into life as a child in Iraq and his views on local politics and geopolitics. We discuss what Wisam found difficult about coming to Salt Lake City while also discussing thoughts on racism, discrimination and white supremacy.