
Krish O'Mara Vinyarajah
President and CEO of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, providing support for Afghan refugees.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 53min
Trump Tariffs Target Economies But Will Likely Hit US Companies
Gina Martin Adams, Bloomberg Intelligence's Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, discusses the pain U.S. companies may face from Trump's tariffs. Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, President of Global Refuge, shares challenges nonprofits encounter in supporting refugees amid funding cuts. Susan B. Bourgeois, Louisiana's Economic Development Secretary, sheds light on trade war implications for the state. Patrick Fruzzetti from Rose Advisors offers investment strategies to navigate market volatility, emphasizing sectors less exposed to global disruptions.

Aug 19, 2021 • 14min
The Desperate Effort To Get Afghan Allies To Safety
Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, President and CEO of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, discusses the urgent plight of Afghan allies seeking safety after the Taliban's takeover. She shares insights into the chaotic evacuation efforts, highlighting the struggles faced by interpreters trying to secure special immigrant visas. Personal stories from refugee families illuminate the emotional toll of displacement. Vignarajah emphasizes the vital support structures in the U.S. designed to assist these vulnerable individuals in their resettlement journey.