The legacy of Tai Dam refugees in Iowa
Former Iowa Gov. Robert Ray made a decision 50 years ago that echoed beyond…
River to River · Ben Kieffer, Caitlin Troutman
December 10, 202539m 26s
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Show Notes
Former Iowa Gov. Robert Ray made a decision 50 years ago that echoed beyond Iowa's borders — a bold choice to welcome Tai Dam refugees from Southeast Asia in their hour of need. Matt Walsh, author of The Good Governor: Robert Ray and the Indochinese Refugees of Iowa, joins the show to discuss Ray's history-making decisions post-Vietnam. Then, Vinh Nguyen and Hieu Pham discuss their experiences as refugees who made Iowa home.This show was originally produced in May 2025.