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Port of Entry

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Día De Muertos
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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

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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 p... more

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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 ... more

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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 parec... more

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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 ... more

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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
Carolina Flores
SDSU student graduate featured in the ceremony
San Diego State University Imperial Valley Satellite Campus
Episode: Building Bridges: A cross-border graduation brings families together
Vanessa Falcón-Orta
Founding director of SDSU Cross-Cultural Center for the Imperial Valley campus
San Diego State University
Episode: Building Bridges: A cross-border graduation brings families together
Gilberto Reyes
Historian and Chicano studies professor
San Diego State University
Episode: Building Bridges: A cross-border graduation brings families together
Efren López
Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature
San Diego State University
Episode: Building Bridges: A cross-border graduation brings families together
Omar Romero Godoy
Director at Secretaría de Cultura de Baja California (at the time)
Baja California Secretariat of Culture
Episode: Building Bridges: A cross-border graduation brings families together
Waylon Whalen
Founder, Four Walls; lead on multi-site environmental interventions
Four Walls
Episode: La Escala Planetaria, Parte 4: Frenando el flujo, Redux
Oscar Romo
Founder, AlterTerra; designer of floating trash barriers
AlterTerra
Episode: La Escala Planetaria, Parte 4: Frenando el flujo, Redux
Jorge Ibañez
Maintains the Hormiguitas nursery and supports reforestation efforts
Hormiguitas Nursery
Episode: La Escala Planetaria, Parte 4: Frenando el flujo, Redux

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 States4 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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Crossing South: Reescribiendo la historia de la frontera en Baja California
Q: ¿Qué impacto ha tenido Crossing South en la percepción de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México?
Ha contribuido a desestigmatizar la frontera para muchos espectadores, mostrando que la región ofrece experiencias culturales ricas y distintas de la narrativa de crisis que se suele presentar en los medios.
Crossing South: Reescribiendo la historia de la frontera en Baja California
Q: ¿Para qué tipo de audiencia está hecho Crossing South?
El programa está orientado a un público que quiere conocer Baja California y su cultura a través de experiencias reales, comida, arte y turismo, con un enfoque inclusivo para espectadores de ambos lados de la frontera.
AB 91 y el sueño de una educación accesible sin fronteras — y lo que viene después
Q: What did AB-91 aim to achieve for border students?
AB-91 aimed to classify border residents as California residents for tuition and residency benefits, enabling access to in-state tuition and a clearer path to residency within California.

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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. Vanessa Falcón
2. Carolina Flores
3. Vanessa Falcón-Orta
4. Gilberto Reyes
5. Efren López
6. Omar Romero Godoy
7. Waylon Whalen
8. Oscar Romo

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