"Stranger Becomes Neighbor" is a documentary-style narrative podcast from KSL Podcasts (creators of "Cold" and "The Letter") that follows Afghan refugees resettled in the U.S. after the 2021 Kabul evacuation, alongside the American citizens who step up to support them. Through intimate, character-driven storytelling, host Andrea Smardon traces the challenges of rebuilding a life in a new country—securing housing, childcare, employment, and belonging—while grappling with grief over family left behind. The series also tracks evolving political realities, including immigration policy shifts, ICE detention concerns, and community activism in states like Utah and Virginia. Blending emotional personal accounts with investigative journalism, the show highlights grassroots volunteer efforts and asks a universal question: what does it take for a stranger to become a neighbor? It will resonate with listeners interested in immigration and refugee issues, civic engagement, human rights, and stories of resilience and cross-cultural connection, offering a thoughtful, humanizing counterpoint to news headlines about the Afghan evacuation and its long-term aftermath.