Bonus: Nortec Collective at 25 — a Port of Entry story

Port of Entry is a KPBS podcast that tells cross-border stories that connect us — from people whose lives are shaped by the border itself. The show is fascinating and fun, always taking listeners to new places and introducing them to incredible people and stories from both San Diego and Tijuana.In this bonus episode, we're sharing a recent installment of Port of Entry that the whole Finest team loved. But first, we talk with co-host Alan Lilienthal about the show, his favorite episode, his connection to Tijuana's Nortec Collective and how a region can shape — and be shaped by — its music. Then, in the full Port of Entry episode, we hear from Nortec founders Pepe Mogt and Ramon Amezcua as they celebrate 25 years of creating a groundbreaking border sound that blends traditional norteño music with electronic beats. From Las Pulgas to international stages, the Grammy-nominated collective has helped redefine what Tijuana represents — both to the world and to the people who live there. Learn more about Port of Entry here.