Dave Blanchard

Reporter

Dave Blanchard is a producer for Oregon Public Broadcasting's daily talk show, Think Out Loud, and a contributor to The World.

Dave Blanchard is a producer for Oregon Public Broadcasting's daily talk show, Think Out Loud, and a contributor to The World.He came to OPB by way of Seattle's NPR affiliate station KUOW, where he worked for a number of shows including Weekday, The Conversation and Speakers' Forum.Dave graduated from Whitman College in Walla, Walla with a degree in philosophy in 2009.


Ahmed and his family came to Munich from Syria. He is carrying his young cousin.  He came to Germany “for studying, good work, and to get married and have a baby from [a] German.”

What happens to the migrants after they get to Germany?

Conflict

When migrants and refugees get to Germany, they’re thrilled to reach their destination. But getting there isn’t the same as getting legal status or a job.