Kurdistan in America
The Kurdistan in America podcast is the official voice of the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States, headquartered in Washington, DC. Hosted by Delovan Barwari, the show explores the enduring ties between Kurdistan and the United States.
Now in its fifth season, this English-language podcast focuses on U.S. foreign policy and the Kurdistan Region, covering key topics such as security, politics, humanitarian affairs, economic development, culture, and the arts.
We’re proud to share that Kurdistan in America was ranked the #1 Kurdish podcast of 2025 by Feedspot and was previously listed among the 20 Best Government Relations Podcasts of 2021 by Welp Magazine.
Learn more at us.gov.krd
Kurdistan in America
Episode 2 - Interview with State Dept PDAS Joey Hood
Interview with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joey Hood. We talk about the relationship between Kurdistan and the United States, his family connection to Operation Provide Comfort in the 1990s, and his dream of seeing leben Erbil in America's supermarkets.
Music is "Bo Kurdistan" by Zakaria - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE3bid6Td_g