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Port of Entry
by KPBS
These are cross-border stories that connect us. Border people often inhabit this in-between place. From KPBS and California Humanities, “Port of Entry” tells personal stories from this place — stories of love, hope, struggle, and survival from border crossers, fronterizxs, and other people whose lives are shaped around the wall. Rooted in San Diego and Tijuana, we are a transborder podcast for transborder people. We live life on la linea. Hosted by Alan Lilienthal and Natalie Gonzalez, written and produced by Julio C. Ortiz Franco, mixed and sound designed by Adrian Villalobos.
Episodes
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Reescribiendo la aventura: cómo los juegos de rol cobraron vida propia al sur de la frontera
Seguro has oído hablar de Dungeons & Dragons. Sí, ese popular juego de rol de mesa en el que los participantes crean personajes, construyen historias y colaboran para explorar un mundo de fantasía. En este episodio, el equipo de Port of Entry se aventura en el universo de los juegos de rol de…
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Rewriting the Quest: How tabletop role-playing games took on a life of their own south of the border
You’ve probably heard of Dungeons & Dragons, right? You know… the popular tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) where players create characters, build stories, and work together to navigate a fantasy world. Well, in this episode, the Port of Entry team ventures into the world of tabletop…
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Escribiendo la frontera: el poeta Adolfo Guzmán-López sobre Tijuana, San Diego y California Southern
¿Cómo convertimos las experiencias y memorias que nos han marcado en arte? En este episodio, grabado en vivo durante el San Diego Book Festival de KPBS, platicamos con Adolfo Guzmán-López sobre lo que significó crecer entre Tijuana y San Diego y cómo esas experiencias terminaron encontrando un...
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Writing the border: Poet Adolfo Guzman-Lopez on Tijuana, San Diego and ‘California Southern’
How do we turn the experiences and memories that shaped us into art? In this episode, recorded live at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival, we talk with Adolfo Guzman-Lopez about growing up between Tijuana and San Diego and how those experiences found their way into his writing. Adolfo grew up...
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Best of KPBS Podcasts - Port of Entry & The Finest
Best of KPBS Podcasts brings the best of KPBS storytelling to our listeners. Each episode features curated highlights from across the KPBS podcast lineup, paired with conversations with the people who bring these stories to life. This episode features the podcasts Port of Entry & The Finest
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The art of protest: Cómo la comedia desafía fronteras
La protesta no siempre se ve como la imaginamos. A veces toma la forma de una canción, una pintura o una marcha. Y otras veces, de un chiste. En este episodio de Port of Entry, grabado ante un público en vivo durante el evento KPBS Podcasts Live: The Art of Protest (el arte de protestar),...
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The art of protest: How comedy challenges borders
Protest doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it’s a song, a painting, or a march. And sometimes, it’s comedy. In this episode of Port of Entry, recorded before a live audience at KPBS Podcasts Live: The Art of Protest, we talk with Lourdes Ayon, a Tijuana native, comedian, advocate…
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The cross-border Comic-Con experience (December 2024)
Hola Friends! Revisiting this episode from 2024, our host Natalie Gonzalez and sound designer Adrian Villalobos plunge into the heart of the pop culture phenomenon known as Comic-Con, experiencing it through the eyes of its devoted fans in Tijuana who make the annual journey across the border to...
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¿Qué hace tan especial al rey de los deportes? Un especial sobre el Mundial
¡Hola, amigos! Julio, productor de Port of Entry, es un apasionado aficionado del fútbol y está decidido de convencer a Alan y Nat de por qué este torneo merece su atención, mostrándoles todo lo que lo hace tan especial. Para empezar, hablamos con Luis Daniel Rodriguez, ex conductor de un pódcast...
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What makes ‘the beautiful game’ so special? A World Cup episode
Hi, folks! Port of Entry producer Julio is a passionate fútbol fan (soccer for Americans), and he’s on a mission to convince Alan and Nat why they should care about this tournament by showing them what makes it so special. First, we talk to Luis Daniel Rodriguez, a former sports podcast host and...
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Building Bridges: Una graduación transfronteriza une a familias
El equipo de Port of Entry investiga los orígenes y el impacto de una ceremonia de graduación muy peculiar; Una ceremonia de una universidad estadounidense celebrada en suelo Méxicano. Este evento fue creado para reunir a familias separadas por las políticas migratorias y brindarles la…
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Building Bridges: A cross-border graduation brings families together
Hola, friends! In this episode of Port of Entry, our team traces the origins of a groundbreaking U.S. university graduation ceremony held in Mexico — an initiative that has left a lasting legacy in the California/Baja Mexico border region. For the first time in U.S. history, the "Building…
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La Escala Planetaria, Parte 4: Frenando el flujo, Redux
Estamos en medio de una crisis ambiental y nuestros estilos de vida urbanos a menudo chocan con los sistemas naturales que nos sostienen, especialmente en la gestión de nuestros residuos. Detener el flujo de contaminación transfronteriza puede parecer una tarea interminable, ya que la basura…
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Crossing South: Reescribiendo la historia de la frontera en Baja California
En este episodio, el equipo de Port of Entry se sienta a platicar con Jorge Meraz, tijuanense y conductor del programa de viajes de PBS “Crossing South”. Desde hace más de una década, Jorge ha estado contando otra cara de la región fronteriza — una que casi no sale en los titulares. Nos platicó...
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Crossing South: Rewriting the border story in Baja California
In this episode, the Port of Entry team sits down with Tijuana native Jorge Meraz, host of the PBS travel show “Crossing South.” For more than a decade, Jorge has been documenting a different side of the border region — one often overlooked by headlines. He shares what it was like growing up in...
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AB 91 y el sueño de una educación accesible sin fronteras — y lo que viene después
En el episodio de hoy, el equipo de Port of Entry recuenta el camino que llevó a la creación del Proyecto de Ley AB 91 en California. Analizamos la importancia de esta nueva legislación y los retos a los que ahora se enfrenta. Conversamos con los pioneros que ayudaron impulsar este proyecto y...
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AB 91 and the dream of affordable education without borders — and what comes next
In today’s episode, the Port of Entry team follows the journey of how California Assembly Bill 91 came to fruition. We explore the importance of the law and the challenges it now faces. We meet with influential community members who pushed this bill and impacted regional education: Mitzi Salgado,...
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Rebelde del Cine: Emilio Montiel y la audacia de soñar en grande (o cómo un cineasta mexicano construyó su propio imperio cinematográfico)
En el episodio de hoy, exploramos la trayectoria cinematográfica de Emilio Montiel, fundador de Producciones Montiel. Emilio es cantante, actor y productor de cine a sus 71 años, Su historia es tan adictiva como su obra. Si te topas con una de sus películas sin ver el número de visitas o leer los...
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Reel Rebel: Emilio Montiel and the courage to dream big (or how a Mexican filmmaker built his own movie empire)
In today’s episode, we explore the filmmaking journey of Emilio Montiel, a 71-year-old singer, actor and film producer — and founder of Producciones Montiel. His story is as binge-worthy as his work. If you stumbled upon one of his films without seeing the view count or reading the comments, you...
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La Escala Planetaria, parte 3: Ita y la búsqueda del santo grial
Estamos en medio de una crisis ambiental, y nuestros estilos de vida urbanos a menudo chocan con los sistemas naturales que nos sostienen, especialmente cuando se trata de los materiales que usamos para construir. Ese fue el enfoque de los primeros dos episodios de esta serie "La Escala...
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Port of Entry short - 2025 Year in Review
Hey friends! 2025 was a busy year for us! We featured some truly memorable stories that we were thrilled to share with you: From the excitement of having your own MLS soccer franchise, to the touching journey of a displaced woman trying to reunite with her family, to the innovative approaches...
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Trump 2.0: Inmigración y el impacto fronterizo
Nos sentamos con Gustavo Solís, reportero de frontera de KPBS, y Cassandra López, Directora de Litigación de Al Otro Lado, para reflexionar sobre los cambios más significativos en la política de inmigración y cómo han impactado en la región fronteriza.
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Trump 2.0: A conversation — Immigration and the border impact
It’s no surprise that the first year of President Trump's second term offers much to reflect upon, both internationally and domestically, particularly regarding immigration policy and tactics. Many changes have taken place over the past year, which may be confusing for many people. Some of those...
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The Planetary Scale, part 4: Slowing the flow, redux
We're in the midst of an environmental crisis, and our urban lifestyles often clash with the natural systems that support us — especially when it comes to how we manage our waste. Stopping the flow of cross-border pollution can feel like a Sisyphean task. With every effort to tackle it, more…
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The Planetary Scale, part 3: Ita’s quest for the holy grail
We're in the midst of an environmental crisis, and our urban lifestyles often clash with the natural systems that support us — especially when it comes to the materials we use to build. That was the focus of the first two episodes of this “Planetary Scale” series, Part 1 and Part 2. In this third...
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Bonus Episode: Day of the Dead Special - A friend reconnects with her roots
In this special Día de Muertos bonus episode, Natalie invites KPBS web producer Leslie Gonzalez to explore Tijuana’s famous Mercado Hidalgo and discover the stunning altar that’s built each year to honor the market’s founding partners who have passed away. But there’s a twist: Leslie has never...
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Bonus Episode: Halloween Special - The (True Crime) Case of Juan Soldado
Like many cities, Tijuana is rich with folklore and eerie legends. One such tale is the story of Juan Castillo Morales, also known as Juan Soldado, the unofficial patron saint of migrants. In 1938, Castillo Morales, a military private stationed in Tijuana, was convicted of the rape and murder of...
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Un breve mensaje para nuestros auditorio en Español
A partir de este mensaje el equipo de Port of Entry se tomará una pausa en la producción de sus episodios en español.Peeeerooo es solo pausa temporal……Los episodios en español estarán de regreso a principios de 2026, mientras que nuestros episodios en inglés continuarán lanzándose...
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Reportaje Especial: Ilegal por Decreto, parte 2
Que onda friends! Tenemos una serie de reportajes especiales que se centran en los desafíos actuales que enfrenta la región fronteriza: la migración. La migración es un tema contencioso y polarizante que a menudo los comentaristas políticos utilizan para atacar a sus oponentes, pasando por alto…
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Special Report: Illegal by Decree, Part 2
Hello, friends! We have a couple of special reports focusing on current issues facing the borderlands: migration. Migration is a contentious and polarizing topic that pundits often use to score political points against their opponents, overlooking the real stories of people caught in the middle....
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Reportaje Especial: Ilegal por Decreto, parte 1
Que onda friends! Tenemos un par de reportajes especiales que se centran en los actuales desafíos que enfrenta la región fronteriza: La migración. La migración es un tema contencioso y polarizante que a menudo los comentaristas políticos utilizan para golpetear a sus oponentes, pasando por alto…
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Special Report: Illegal by Decree, part 1
Hello, friends! We have a couple of special reports focusing on current issues facing the borderlands: migration. Migration is a contentious and polarizing topic that pundits often use to score political points against their opponents, often overlooking the real stories of people caught in the...
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Reportaje Especial: Un Hogar Inesperado
Que onda friends! En los siguientes episodios contaremos con un par de reportajes especiales que se centran en los actuales desafíos migratorios en la región fronteriza. La migración es un tema contencioso y polarizante que a menudo los comentaristas políticos utilizan para golpetear a sus...
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Special Report: An Unexpected Home
Hello, friends! We have a couple of special reports focusing on current issues facing the borderlands: migration. Migration is a contentious and polarizing topic that pundits often use to score political points against their opponents, often overlooking the real stories of people caught in the...
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Episodio Bonus: ¡Presentando Voices del Valle!
Como quizás ya sepan, hace un par de semanas, KPBS, en colaboración con la Spartan Sound Production de la Central Union High School, lanzó su primer podcast liderado por jóvenes: Voices del Valle Este podcast destaca historias de la juventud del Valle Imperial de California. Liderado por el Dr....
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Bonus Episode: Introducing Voices del Valle!
As you may already know, a couple of weeks ago, KPBS, in collaboration with Central Union High School's Spartan Sound Production, launched its very first youth-led podcast: Voices del Valle This podcast spotlights compelling coming-of-age stories from California's Imperial Valley. Led by Dr.…
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Fronterizas detrás de las camaras - Parte 2: Paulina Casmur
Qué onda friends! En el episodio de hoy, concluimos nuestra serie de fronterizas que la están rompiendo en el cine y los medios con nada menos que con la tijuanense Paulina Casmur, ganadora de 17 premios Emmy. Nos sentamos a conversar sobre su impacto en el sector de noticias, los desafíos que ha...
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Fronterizas behind the camera - Part 2: Paulina Casmur
Hey there, friends! In today's episode, we wrap up our conversation about fronterizas making waves in film and media with none other than Tijuana's own 17-time Emmy winner, Paulina Casmur. We sit down to discuss her impact on the news sector, the challenges she's faced, how she's paved the way…
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Fronterizas detrás de las camaras - Part 1: Las chicas de Cannes!
Qué onda friends ¡Este episodio es solo conmigo, Natalie! Hoy quiero compartir contigo el impacto que el cine ha tenido en mi vida. Y además, tuve el enorme gusto de sentarme a platicar con tres cineastas increíbles: Marla Arreola, Marinthia Gutierrez y Nicolasa Ruiz, cuyas vidas también han sido...
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Fronterizas behind the camera - Part 1: Ladies of Cannes!
Que onda friends! It’s a Natalie only episode! In today’s episode, I share the impact movies have had on my life, and I have the pleasure of sitting down with filmmakers Marla Arreola, Marinthia Gutierrez and Nicolasa Ruiz whose lives have also been profoundly influenced by film. The work of…
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¡Arriba el Nortec! Colectivo Icónico celebra 25 Años de carrera
¡Qué onda, friends! En el episodio de hoy, nos sentamos con Pepe Mogt y Ramon Amezcua, miembros fundadores de Nortec Collective. Reflexionan sobre haber alcanzado 25 años de carrera profesional, cómo lograron definir su sonido y el legado que han forjado en la ciudad de Tijuana. No se lo pierdan!...
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Arriba el Nortec! Iconic Collective hits a 25 year milestone!
Que onda friends! In today’s episode, we sit down with Pepe Mogt and Ramon Amezcua, founding members of Nortec Collective. They reflect on reaching a 25 years of professional career, how they got their sound, and the legacy they have forged in the city of Tijuana. Here is Ramon’s Port of Entry...
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Giancarlo y Charles - Compadres en Arte!
¡Qué tal, amigos! En esta edición especial de Port of Entry, les traemos la historia de Charles Glaubitz y Giancarlo Ruiz, dos compadres de la región fronteriza Tijuana-San Diego que recientemente colaboraron en una novela gráfica titulada "The Fracture.” Adentramos en cómo este compadrazgo de...
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Giancarlo and Charles: Compadres in Art!
¡Qué onda, friends! In this special bonus edition of Port of Entry, we're bringing you the story of Charles Glaubitz and Giancarlo Ruiz—two compadres from the Tijuana-San Diego border region who recently collaborated on a graphic novel titled "The Fracture." We dive into how this decades-long...
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Port of Entry short - Giancarlo's Dance
Que onda friends! Introducing Port of Entry shorts! Short Video capsules that tell the cross-border stories we share with you in a new way. Using video! And to kick start this new modality, we have two to share featuring our friends and guests of our live event, Charles Glaubitz and Giancarlo…
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Port of Entry short - Charles’ Dream
Que onda friends! Introducing Port of Entry shorts! Short Video capsules that tell the cross-border stories we share with you in a new way. Using video! And to kick start this new modality, we have two to share featuring our friends and guests of our live event, Charles Glaubitz and Giancarlo…
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Port of Entry: LIVE, part 2
Hi Friends, You might have heard—last year we hosted our first-ever live event, and we're excited to share it with you! Our Port of Entry Live event was part of the World Design Experience, linked to San Diego–Tijuana's 2024 World Design Capital initiative. The event joined a larger lineup of...
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Port of Entry: LIVE, part 1
Hi Friends, You might have heard—last year, we hosted our first-ever live event, and we're excited to share it with you! Our Port of Entry Live event was part of the World Design Experience, linked to San Diego–Tijuana's 2024 World Design Capital initiative. The event joined a larger lineup of...
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Azul y Chrome! Una Nueva era de Fútbol en la Región Fronteriza
¡Qué onda, amigos! Es un momento increíble para ser fanático del fútbol en San Diego y en toda la región fronteriza. La llegada de San Diego FC, la franquicia más nueva de la Major League Soccer, ha desatado una ola de fiebre futbolística en toda la comunidad Nos unimos con Barra 18 uno de los...
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Azul y Chrome! A New Era of Soccer in the Borderlands
Qué onda, friends! It's an incredible moment to be a soccer fan in San Diego and across the border region! The arrival of San Diego FC, Major League Soccer's newest franchise, has unleashed a wave of soccer fever throughout the entire community. We tagged along with Barra 18, one of the official...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
These are cross-border stories that connect us. Border people often inhabit this in-between place. From KPBS and California Humanities, “Port of Entry” tells personal stories from this place — stories of love, hope, struggle, and survival from border crossers, fronterizxs, and other people whose lives are shaped around the wall. Rooted in San Diego and Tijuana, we are a transborder podcast for transborder people. We live life on la linea. Hosted by Alan Lilienthal and Natalie Gonzalez, written and produced by Julio C. Ortiz Franco, mixed and sound designed by Adrian Villalobos.
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These are cross-border stories that connect us. Border people often inhabit this in-between place. From KPBS and California Humanities, “Port of Entry” tells personal stories from this place — stories of love, hope, struggle, and survival from border crossers, fronterizxs, and other people whose...
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