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Port of Entry

KPBS
Tijuana
San Diego
Comic-Con
Art
KPBS
Electronic Music
Pop Culture
Immigration
LGBTQ+ Community
Cosplay
Nortec Collective
Women In Film
Migration
Music
Cannes Film Festival
Cultural Identity
Donald Trump
Amal
Jardín De Las Mariposas
Día De Muertos

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 li... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes179Founded7 years ago
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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 feature... more

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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: Th... more

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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 Lourd... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Lourdes Ayón
Cabildera y activista de día y comediante de stand-up de noche
Activista y comediante
Episode: The art of protest: Cómo la comedia desafía fronteras
Lourdes Ayon
Comedian and lobbyist from Tijuana/San Diego
Lobbyist and comedian
Episode: The art of protest: How comedy challenges borders
Jasmine Garst
Migration reporter, MPR; founder of Al Latino; host of The Last Cup
MPR; The Last Cup
Episode: ¿Qué hace tan especial al rey de los deportes? Un especial sobre el Mundial
Moumen Nouri
Chef and co-owner of Darna in Ensenada
Darna (Ensenada)
Episode: ¿Qué hace tan especial al rey de los deportes? Un especial sobre el Mundial
Exxe Caivano
Chef and co-owner of XA/Exxe Alta Parrilla
XA (Argentina)/Ensenada collaboration
Episode: ¿Qué hace tan especial al rey de los deportes? Un especial sobre el Mundial
Luis Daniel Rodríguez
Fútbol fan and World Cup traveler
Independent fan
Episode: ¿Qué hace tan especial al rey de los deportes? Un especial sobre el Mundial
Jasmine Garsd
Border reporter for NPR; creator/writer of The Last Cup
NPR
Episode: What makes ‘the beautiful game’ so special? A World Cup episode
Julio C. Ortiz Franco
Writer/Producer of Port of Entry episode
KPBS
Episode: What makes ‘the beautiful game’ so special? A World Cup episode
Vanessa Falcón
Founder of cross-border initiatives and organizer of Building Bridges series
San Diego State University Cross Cultural Center / SDSU Imperial Valley
Episode: Building Bridges: Una graduación transfronteriza une a familias

Hosts

Alan Lilienthal
Host of Port of Entry (introduced in episode)
Natalie González
Co-host of Port of Entry

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Despite being seperated by an international border and wall, San Diego and Tijuana constitute a single region in many ways. Port of Entry reports on the many aspects of the cultural, economic and human connections on both sides of the border.

    Podchaser
    5
    Charles T.
    3 years ago
  • Labadee

    Looking for the English version and couldn’t understand your instruction on how to find it. The last syllables are swallowed making it incomprehensible.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bocajr5553
    United States3 years ago
  • I wait for the next episode to drop

    As someone with vast interest in border life I wait for your next episode to drop. Excellent subject matter. You rarely disappoint. Brilliant idea. Original and compelling. Love the host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laurita C B
    United States4 years ago
  • Super and impressive

    I really enjoy this podcast, especially how it shows the richness of the border area — both sides. This episode with Dulce Garcia was particularly poignant and important. She is a brilliant, hard-working, heroic example of how valuable immigrants’ contributions are to our country. That was an old review — thought I already sent it.

    Can’t seem to wipe old review out to send new one for Jan. 5 2020 show. It was terrific — we’ll-done, showing vulnerability and strong connections among band members... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thea's sister Roni
    United States5 years ago
  • Nostalgic and new at the same time

    This is my absolute favorite podcast. I grew up in Chula Vista, CA and moved to southern Oregon in 2014. I love listening to this show in the morning while I get ready for work. It brings back so many memories from home, inspires me, and teaches me so much about the place I grew up. Thank you for helping me stay connected to my hometown every day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrandaceRojo
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Praise for bilingual storytelling that reflects real-life cross-border experiences.
Mixed reactions in some reviews suggest strong emotions around immigration debates, with some polarized opinions.
Listeners appreciate how the show humanizes border communities with personal stories and tangible local impact.
Guests and topics offering practical insights for educators and policymakers.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The art of protest: Cómo la comedia desafía fronteras
Q: ¿Qué dice la comedia sobre la relación entre la comunidad migrante y la política actual?
La comedia no sólo alivia tensiones; también expone realidades, humaniza a las personas y facilita conversaciones complejas, como ICE y políticas migratorias, desde una perspectiva personal y humana.
The art of protest: Cómo la comedia desafía fronteras
Q: ¿Cómo manejas los límites de la comedia y qué tan lejos llevas una historia personal en tu rutina?
Depende de dónde estés en tu vida y de los temas actuales; uso experiencias vividas para crear material que conecte y que sea honesto, incluso cuando toca temas delicados.
What makes ‘the beautiful game’ so special? A World Cup episode
Q: What makes the World Cup so special that people travel far and risk a lot just to be part of it?
Football is a conduit for belonging, memory, and identity; it activates shared emotions, transcends language, and surfaces social issues like migration, nationalism, and community bonding.
La Escala Planetaria, Parte 4: Frenando el flujo, Redux
Q: ¿Qué aprendieron de Steven Wright y cómo impactó a la comunidad?
Whalen explica que Steven fue un hermano y mentor, cuyas ideas y presencia impulsaron el desarrollo de Four Walls y la relación con la comunidad, dejando un legado duradero.
La Escala Planetaria, Parte 4: Frenando el flujo, Redux
Q: ¿Qué te trae Waylon?
Whalen describe su trabajo y el compromiso de ampliar intervenciones, enfatizando la colaboración comunitaria y el escalamiento de proyectos exitosos.

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What is Port of Entry about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A documentary-style series spotlighting cross-border life and border communities through intimate storytelling, policy context, and on-the-ground projects. Episodes frequently center on education access across the U.S.–Mexico line, binational family experiences, and environmental initiatives that connect San Diego and Tijuana. Guests range from educators and policymakers to artists and community organizers, with recurring themes of resilience, collaboration, and advocacy for systemic change. The show is notable for bilingual storytelling, a strong emphasis on real-world impact, and a transborder perspective that seeks to humanize immigration and cross-cultural exchange while highlighting local solutions and personal narratives that resonate... more

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Recent guests on Port of Entry include:

1. Lourdes Ayón
2. Lourdes Ayon
3. Jasmine Garst
4. Moumen Nouri
5. Exxe Caivano
6. Luis Daniel Rodríguez
7. Jasmine Garsd
8. Julio C. Ortiz Franco

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