Now married, Paulina moves in with Bobby’s family in Orange County and is met with a host of expectations: cooking, cleaning, serving, working at the psychic shop and having children. This kind of family dynamic has helped keep the Romani culture alive across the centuries. But it still catches Paulina by surprise.Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-01/foretold-podcast-romani-american-marriage-mother-in-law" target="_blank">photos and more information</a> about this episode. Read the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-02/foretold-episode-4-romani-american-marriage-family-tarot" target="_blank">episode transcript. </a>Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the Foretold podcast <a href="https://latimes.com/foretold" target="_blank">here</a>.

Now married, Paulina moves in with Bobby’s family in Orange County and is met with a host of expectations: cooking, cleaning, serving, working at the psychic shop and having children. This kind of family dynamic has helped keep the Romani culture alive across the centuries. But it still catches Paulina by surprise. Check out photos and more information about this episode. Read the episode transcript. Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the Foretold podcast here.

Now married, Paulina moves in with Bobby’s family in Orange County and is met with a host of expectations: cooking, cleaning, serving, working at the psychic shop and having children. This kind of family dynamic has helped keep the Romani culture alive across the centuries. But it still catches Paulina by surprise.Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-01/foretold-podcast-romani-american-marriage-mother-in-law" rel="noopener noreferrer">photos and more information</a> about this episode.&nbsp;Read the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-02/foretold-episode-4-romani-american-marriage-family-tarot" rel="noopener noreferrer">episode transcript.&nbsp;</a>Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the Foretold podcast <a href="https://latimes.com/foretold" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

The Train Station

Introducing a new podcast from LA Times Studios and award-winning L.A. Times columnist Sammy Roth, Boiling Point, where Sammy breaks down the many complexities of today's climate challenges and solutions with top experts in the field. In this episode comedian Esteban Gast talks with Sammy about using humor to alleviate climate anxiety, while making clean energy and other environmental solutions more interesting — and even fun. From punchlines to policy, they explore laughter as a powerful tool for change.

Introducing a new podcast from LA Times Studios and award-winning L.A. Times columnist Sammy Roth, Boiling Point, where Sammy breaks down the many complexities of today's climate challenges and solutions with top experts in the field. In this episode comedian Esteban Gast talks with Sammy about using humor to alleviate climate anxiety, while making clean energy and other environmental solutions more interesting — and even fun. From punchlines to policy, they explore laughter as a powerful tool for change.

Introducing, Boiling Point: Climate Change Is No Joke. Or Is It?

Introducing: Boiling Point

In the final episode of “Foretold,” Paulina makes a career choice and starts figuring out her place in the world. And Paulina and Bobby’s custody battle culminates in a decision about their daughters’ future.Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-06-06/foretold-podcast-romani-american-child-custody-fortuneteller-school">behind-the-scenes photos</a> and host Faith E. Pinho's reflections on the series.   Read the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-06-06/foretold-episode-9-romani-american-fortuneteller-custody-children">episode transcript</a>. Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the "Foretold" podcast at <a href="https://latimes.com/foretold" target="_blank">latimes.com/foretold</a>.

In the final episode of “Foretold,” Paulina makes a career choice and starts figuring out her place in the world. And Paulina and Bobby’s custody battle culminates in a decision about their daughters’ future. Check out behind-the-scenes photos and host Faith E. Pinho's reflections on the series. Read the episode transcript. Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the "Foretold" podcast at latimes.com/foretold.

In the final episode of “Foretold,” Paulina makes a career choice and starts figuring out her place in the world. And Paulina and Bobby’s custody battle culminates in a decision about their daughters’ future.Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-06-06/foretold-podcast-romani-american-child-custody-fortuneteller-school" rel="noopener noreferrer">behind-the-scenes photos</a> and host Faith E. Pinho's reflections on the series. &nbsp;&nbsp;Read the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-06-06/foretold-episode-9-romani-american-fortuneteller-custody-children" rel="noopener noreferrer">episode transcript</a>.&nbsp;Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the "Foretold" podcast at <a href="https://latimes.com/foretold" rel="noopener noreferrer">latimes.com/foretold</a>.

This Was Foretold

Faced with the consequences of her decisions, Paulina grows estranged from her family — but meets Gina, a cousin who left the community decades before. And Paulina turns to her ultimate battle: the fight for her children in court.Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-30/foretold-podcast-romani-american-child-custody-court">more information about this episode</a>. Read the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-30/foretold-episode-8-romani-american-custody-children">episode transcript</a>. Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the "Foretold" podcast <a href="https://latimes.com/foretold" target="_blank">here</a>.

Faced with the consequences of her decisions, Paulina grows estranged from her family — but meets Gina, a cousin who left the community decades before. And Paulina turns to her ultimate battle: the fight for her children in court. Check out more information about this episode. Read the episode transcript. Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the "Foretold" podcast here.

Faced with the consequences of her decisions, Paulina grows estranged from her family — but meets Gina, a cousin who left the community decades before. And Paulina turns to her ultimate battle: the fight for her children in court.Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-30/foretold-podcast-romani-american-child-custody-court" rel="noopener noreferrer">more information about this episode</a>.&nbsp;Read the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-30/foretold-episode-8-romani-american-custody-children" rel="noopener noreferrer">episode transcript</a>.&nbsp;Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the "Foretold" podcast <a href="https://latimes.com/foretold" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

The Fallout

A conversation with director Lulu Wang about Asian American identity, fighting for an inclusive Hollywood, and an update on the family secret that inspired "The Farewell."

A conversation with director Lulu Wang about Asian American identity, fighting for an inclusive Hollywood, and an update on the family secret that inspired "The Farewell."

Asian Enough: Lulu Wang

A conversation with actor John Cho about fatherhood, the complexities of fame and unpacking the stories our parents tell us.

A conversation with actor John Cho about fatherhood, the complexities of fame and unpacking the stories our parents tell us.

Asian Enough: John Cho

Asian Enough is a podcast about being Asian American -- the joys, the complications and everything else. It premieres on March 17th.

Asian Enough is a podcast about being Asian American -- the joys, the complications and everything else. It premieres on March 17th.

Introducing Asian Enough

Paulina Stevens grew up in an insular Romani American family, destined to leave school, marry young, and become a fortuneteller. By 17, her fate was sealed — until she decided to leave it all behind. "Foretold" follows Paulina as she navigates the consequences of her decision to leave her community and redefine her identity. Hosted by Los Angeles Times reporter Faith Pinho, "Foretold" will take you past the neon "psychic" signs and trendy tarot cards to unravel myths and stereotypes that have followed the Romani people for centuries.

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