Port of Entry
These are cross-border stories that connect us. Border people often inhabit this in-between place. From KPBS “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
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 trash seems to appear. That's why addressing the pollution crisis at the border takes a multifaceted approach. It involves many different types...
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 installment, we follow Itamar “Ita” Lilienthal, an emerging biodesigner and architect who is developing susta...
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 actually visited Tijuana. Her parents always warned her that it was too dangerous. Now, this trip becomes a personal journey of discovery, co...
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 8-year-old Olga Camacho, a girl who lived near the military barracks. However, many believe he was wrongfully accused.
According to local fo...
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 las historias personales de quienes están atrapados en medio de este debate.
Estas historias de esperanza y resiliencia nos recuerdan la impor...
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. These stories of hope and resilience remind us of the importance of seeing others as human beings — human beings with dreams and aspirations...
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 las historias de las personas atrapadas en medio de este debate.
Estas historias de esperanza y resiliencia nos recuerdan la importancia de ve...
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 middle of this deeply entrenched debate. These stories of hope and resilience remind us of the importance of seeing others as human beings. Hu...
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 oponentes, pasando por alto las historias de las personas atrapadas en medio de este debate.
Estas historias de esperanza y resiliencia nos recuerd...
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 middle of this deeply entrenched debate. These stories of hope and resilience remind us of the importance of seeing others as human beings. Hu...
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:
Este podcast destaca historias de la juventud del Valle Imperial de California. Liderado por el Dr. Thomas Tacke y su clase de productores estudiantiles, este podcast explora diversos temas como la s...
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:
This podcast spotlights compelling coming-of-age stories from California's Imperial Valley.
Led by Dr. Thomas Tacke and his class of student producers, this podcast explores diverse topics such as mental health,...
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 enfrentado como mujer y fronteriza, cómo ha abierto camino para que las historias fronterizas sean reconocidos en los Emmy com...
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 for border issues to be recognized at the Emmys and her side project Sin Spoilers podcast.
Oh, and there's also the story ab...
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
¡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!
Por cierto! Aquí les dejamos el episodio de Ramón de Port of Entry de hace algunos años!
Videos...
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 episode from some years back!!
Stay Tuned!
Concert Video Credits: Jose Ramirez / Osvaldo Valencia
¡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 décadas hizo posible la creación de este cómic.
Y... lo haremos de una manera un poco diferente esta vez. ¡tambores, po...
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