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Hosted by KPBS · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 179 episodes
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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 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.
KPBS hosts Port of Entry, a society show with 179 episodes published.
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
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
In this episode of Port of Entry, recorded before a live audience, we talk with Lourdes Ayon, a Tijuana native, comedian, advocate, and lobbyist, about how comedy can become a powerful form of protest.
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 ey
¡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.
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 specia
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
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 Me
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 contaminació
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 d
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 —
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 enf
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
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.
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
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 fu
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 displa
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 displa
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 im
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 pla
David Alvarez
asambleísta del Distrito 80 de California · Saint Mary's College of California
2 appearances on this show
Moumen Nouri
Kous Kous del Valle
1 appearance on this show
Exxe Caivano
Exxe Alta Parrilla
1 appearance on this show
Jasmine Garsd
NPR
1 appearance on this show
Jorge Meraz
Crossing South
1 appearance on this show
Joel Pilco
Southwestern College
2 appearances on this show
Mitzi Salgado
Transfronterizo Institute
2 appearances on this show
Emilio Montiel
Producciones Montiel
2 appearances on this show
Gustavo Solís
KPBS
1 appearance on this show
Cassandra López
Al Otro Lado
1 appearance on this show
Cassandra Lopez
Al Otro Lado
1 appearance on this show
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