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Port of Entry

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Electronic Music
Pop Culture
Immigration
LGBTQ+ Community
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Nortec Collective
Women In Film
Migration
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Cannes Film Festival
Cultural Identity
Donald Trump
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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

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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 ave... more

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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... more

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¿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 cóm... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Doriam Couto
Dungeon Master in San Diego who runs Spanish-language D&D at conventions
San Diego D&D community
Episode: Reescribiendo la aventura: cómo los juegos de rol cobraron vida propia al sur de la frontera
Amaury de Leon
Dungeon Master who organized Spanish-language play at conventions
GenCon Latin Lounge participant
Episode: Reescribiendo la aventura: cómo los juegos de rol cobraron vida propia al sur de la frontera
Miguel Ángel Ballesteros
Writer, designer, and translator of games in the border region
Mexicali/Border gaming community
Episode: Reescribiendo la aventura: cómo los juegos de rol cobraron vida propia al sur de la frontera
Claudia Sánchez
Writer and editor specializing in Spanish-language gaming literature
Guadalajara-based Spanish-language RPG community
Episode: Reescribiendo la aventura: cómo los juegos de rol cobraron vida propia al sur de la frontera
Leslie Gonzalez
KPBS web producer and dungeon master for a KPBS-D&D session
KPBS
Episode: Rewriting the Quest: How tabletop role-playing games took on a life of their own south of the border
Adolfo Guzmán-López
Poet and journalist, cofounder of Los Taco Shop Poets, former KPBS host
Los Taco Shop Poets; KPBS
Episode: Escribiendo la frontera: el poeta Adolfo Guzmán-López sobre Tijuana, San Diego y California Southern
Adolfo Guzman-Lopez
Trans-border poet and journalist
KPBS
Episode: Writing the border: Poet Adolfo Guzman-Lopez on Tijuana, San Diego and ‘California Southern’
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

Hosts

Alan Lilienthal
Host of Port of Entry
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 States4 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 States5 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.

Listeners appreciate the human focus and cross-border perspectives.
The host duo is often highlighted for warmth and thoughtful moderation.
The show is praised for its community feel and diverse guest mix, though some episodes polarize due to immigration topics.
A powerful window into border life with authentic storytelling across languages.

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Escribiendo la frontera: el poeta Adolfo Guzmán-López sobre Tijuana, San Diego y California Southern
Q: Para ti, ¿qué sientes que es importante escribir ahora, dado el clima político actual y tu vida en este momento?
Habla de su preocupación por las detenciones de mexicanos y latinos, la necesidad de conmemorar y documentar estas historias, y cómo la escritura puede servir para enseñar, recordar y cuestionar a las instituciones.
Escribiendo la frontera: el poeta Adolfo Guzmán-López sobre Tijuana, San Diego y California Southern
Q: Tú contaste una anécdota de cómo te sentías más identificado con los adolescentes en Tijuana y que compraste un cuaderno para empezar a escribir; ¿puedes ampliar esa historia?
Cuenta cómo encontraron en los cuadernos un medio para escribir y expresar identidad entre México y Estados Unidos, y cómo esa experiencia juvenil influyó en su decisión de escribir en dos idiomas y explorar temas fronterizos.
Escribiendo la frontera: el poeta Adolfo Guzmán-López sobre Tijuana, San Diego y California Southern
Q: Adolfo, para iniciar quiero que me platiques un poquito sobre cómo fue tu infancia en Tijuana en los años ochenta, en los años setenta, perdón.
Describe su traslado desde la Ciudad de México a Tijuana cuando era niño, las rutas de cruce con su madre y los recuerdos tempranos que lo llevaron a interesarse por la frontera como tema central en su poesía y periodismo.
Writing the border: Poet Adolfo Guzman-Lopez on Tijuana, San Diego and ‘California Southern’
Q: What was the push that got you to start writing your thoughts and memories?
Early fascination with notebooks, proximity to writers in Tijuana, and discovering how plain language and concrete details could anchor memory and storytelling; the process started with simple observations and a desire to capture them.
Writing the border: Poet Adolfo Guzman-Lopez on Tijuana, San Diego and ‘California Southern’
Q: What was your childhood like in Tijuana in the 70s, crossing the border back and forth every day with your mom?
Described growing up with a single mother, crossing daily for work, and how those routines shaped identity and later writing; the border crossing was a normal part of life that later informed perspective.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port of Entry

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

Border stories and cross-border life through San Diego–Tijuana perspectives, explored via personal narratives from people whose lives sit along la linea. The show covers culture, food, music, education, and politics, with a strong emphasis on immigrant experiences, community resilience, and bi-national collaboration. Noteworthy is its bilingual, cross-cultural approach and its willingness to spotlight both everyday moments and systemic issues, from AB-91 education access to cross-border entrepreneurship, while featuring a mix of artists, educators, activists, and journalists who illuminate life on both sides of the border.

A standout aspect is its consistent focus on human stories that connect communities beyond headlines, often blending c... more

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Recent guests on Port of Entry include:

1. Doriam Couto
2. Amaury de Leon
3. Miguel Ángel Ballesteros
4. Claudia Sánchez
5. Leslie Gonzalez
6. Adolfo Guzmán-López
7. Adolfo Guzman-Lopez
8. Lourdes Ayón

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