Episode 2

The podcast follows the Dhnie family, Syrian refugees who lived in Jordan for two years, as they attempt to seek a new life in Europe. The journey involves paying smugglers for passage on a crowded rubber boat from Turkey to Greece, a trip fraught with danger. The family, along with other refugees, wait anxiously for the smugglers, facing potential cancellation due to weather. They prepare for the journey by waterproofing their belongings and grapple with the emotional weight of their decision, including fears about the sea and hopes for a better future. The podcast also highlights the economic aspect of the refugee crisis, detailing how shops in Izmir profit from selling life jackets and other supplies to migrants. The family's insurance policy with a middleman ensures the smugglers are only paid upon their safe arrival in Greece.