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
S5-Episode 4 - Interview with Mr. Stephen Fox, Cultural Anthropologist PhD Student and Graduate Teaching Instructor
Welcome to 'The Kurdistan in America' podcast, the official podcast of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Representation in the United States.
In this fourth episode of season five, host Delovan Barwari welcomes Mr. Stephen Fox, a PhD student at the University of Kentucky's Department of Anthropology, where he also serves as a Graduate Teaching Instructor. Stephen's primary focus is on Cultural Anthropology with a particular interest in Kurdish culture and history.
This episode centers on anthropology, inspired by the recent discovery by University of Cambridge scientists of the Neanderthal woman, Shanadar Z, found in Kurdistan's Shanadar Cave. The two delve into the historical significance of anthropology for the Kurds, its role in shaping Kurdish cultural identity, and its impact on contemporary Kurdish society.
Stephen also shares insights from his recent visit to the Kurdistan Region for his PhD research, along with reflections from his Masters research and personal experiences with the Kurds.
Stay tuned for this timely and much-needed conversation with Mr. Stephen Fox.