Port of Entry

By KPBSSociety & Culture

Port of Entry episodes

April 04, 2024 Bonus Episode: March 8th
On this bonus episode, our host Natalie takes us on her journey through the International Women's Day march in the heart of Tijuana. On this special date, Women from all backgrounds gathered to call for justice, equality, and an end to violence against women in Mexico.
Join us as we navigate the sights and sounds of the collective spirit of resilience and solidarity that make this March 8th such a transformative event.
You won't want to miss this episode.
Nos vemos pronto!
About Season 6
Port of entry has a fresh new season for you with more rich stories of our border region.
This time around, we are spotlighting Shapers and Visionaries of borderlands. Stories of People who are impacting the region and in some cases the world with their work and research.
From urbanism to architecture to education and politics and to art and robotics!
Listen in and join us!
Social media and contact
From KPBS, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.
If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email [email protected].
Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show or email us at [email protected].
Credits
Hosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie González
Writer/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz Franco
Technical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian Villalobos
Editor: Elma Gonzalez Lima Brandao
Episodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz Franco
Director of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette-Zapp
This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people
19 min
March 22, 2024 Season 6 - Visionaries and Shapers of the Borderlands!
Hola Amigoooooos!!
Port of entry has a fresh new season for you with more rich stories of our border region. This time around, we are spotlighting Shapers and Visionaries of borderlands. Stories of People who are impacting the region and in some cases the world with their work and research. From urbanism to architecture to education and politics and to art and robotics!
Come and join us in this new season. New season drops April 17th
Nos vemos pronto!
@portofentrypod
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Port of Entry is in a production hiatus! We will be back with more stories soon!
Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their stories. Listen in and join us!
If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod
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From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
Find us on Instagram
or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.
If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email [email protected].
Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at [email protected].
“Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco.
Adrian Villalobos is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.
Elma Gonzalez is our Editor.
Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.
Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations
This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
1 min
February 20, 2024 Amal: Esperanza llega a la Frontera!
¡Que shouuuuu amigos!
Actualmente estamos en receso de producción trabajando en nuestra próxima temporada. Pero no queríamos perder la oportunidad de hablarles sobre Amal, un títere gigante de 3.5 metros de altura que anda esparciendo un mensaje de esperanza donde quiera que va. ¡Acompáñenos para escuchar sobre el impacto que esta marioneta tuvo en las personas que la vieron y en nosotros mientras estuvo aquí!
¡Nos vemos Pronto!
@portofentrypod
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Port of Entry está en un receso de producción. ¡Pronto volveremos con más historias!
Por lo pronto Sigue a nuestros maravillosos hosts Natalí y Alan, mientras escuchan estas increíbles historias.
¡Caile!
Si te gusta este episodio, mandanos un mensaje en
@portofentrypod.
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Encuentranos en Facebook y en Instagram
www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
Puedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa.
Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a [email protected]
Nos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a [email protected] con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.
‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz Franco
Adrian Villalobos es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador Sonoro
Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.
Elma Gonzalez es nuestra editora en Español
Lisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones.
John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido.
This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
17 min
February 16, 2024 Amal: Hope comes to the Borderlands!
Hola Friends!
We are currently on a production break working on our next season.
But we didn't want to miss this opportunity to talk to you about Amal, a 12-foot-sized puppet girl who spreads a message of hope wherever she goes. Join us to listen to find out the impact she made on the locals and us while she was here!
Nos vemos pronto!
@portofentrypod
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Port of Entry is in a production hiatus! We will be back with more stories soon!
Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their stories. Listen in and join us!
If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod
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From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
Find us on Instagram
or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.
If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email [email protected].
Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at [email protected].
“Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco.
Adrian Villalobos is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.
Elma Gonzalez is our Editor.
Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.
Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.
This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
16 min
January 30, 2024 Jardín de las Mariposas: Un Espacio Seguro para Migrantes Queer en Tijuana
¡Hola amigos!
Antes de cerrar esta temporada y tomar un pequeño descanso, queríamos dejarlos con la historia de Jardín de las Mariposas, un albergue en Tijuana exclusivamente para migrantes queer. Este albergue ha impactado las vidas de miles de personas queer que huyen de la violencia o que enfrentan discriminación en su país de origen, siempre con el objetivo de apoyar los refugiados con techo y comida para que puedan a definir su próximo paso en su vida. ¡No se pueden perder esta inspiradora historia de esperanza!
¡Hasta pronto!
@portofentrypod
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Port of Entry tiene nuevas historias para ti, esta vez centradas en la experiencia LGBTQ+ de la región.
En esta temporada, acompañamos a diferentes invitades que nos cuentan que significa ser queer en las fronteras, encontrarse a uno mismo y luchar por sus derechos.
Sigue a nuestros maravillosos hosts Natalí y Alan, mientras escuchan estas increíbles historias.
¡No te pierdas esta temporada!
¡Caile!
Si te gusta este episodio, mandanos un mensaje en
@portofentrypod.
***********
Encuentranos en Facebook y en Instagram
www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
Puedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa.
Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a [email protected]
Nos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a [email protected] con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.
‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz Franco
Adrian Villalobos es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador Sonoro
Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.
Elma Gonzalez es nuestra editora en Español
Lisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones.
John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido.
This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
30 min
January 27, 2024 Jardín de las Mariposas: A Safe Space for Queer Migrants in Tijuana
Hola Friends!
Before we close this season and take a little break, we wanted to leave you with the story of Jardín de las Mariposas, a shelter in Tijuana exclusively for queer migrants. This shelter has impacted the lives of thousands of queer folks who are fleeing violence and face discrimination in their land of origin and is helping many more figure out their next move in life. You won't want to miss this inspiring story of hope!
Nos vemos pronto!
@portofentrypod
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Port of Entry has a whole new set of stories for you, this time centered around LGBTQ+ issues.
This season we dive with our guests on what it means to be queer in the borderlands, finding yourself, and fighting for your rights.
Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their stories. Listen in and join us!
If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod
**************
From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
Find us on Instagram
or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.
If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email [email protected].
Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at [email protected].
“Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco.
Adrian Villalobos is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.
Elma Gonzalez is our editor.
Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.
Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.
This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
31 min
December 29, 2023 Encontrando tu Voz - Pte 2 - Andrés
¡Hola friends!
Ya casi terminamos de contar historias LGBTQ+ de la región fronteriza. En esta edición, hablamos con Andrés Hernández, una escritora y artista visual transgenero no binaria de Tijuana, quien nos cuenta la historia de cómo el arte le ayudó a lidiar con las difíciles realidades de ser queer en Tijuana y nos compartió parte de sus luchas intentando descubrir quién es.
No te pierdas esta historia de resiliencia.
¡Feliz año nuevo! ¡Nos vemos pronto!
Si tú o alguien que conoces ha sido victima de violencia sexual, comunícate con Red Iberoamericana Pro Derechos Humanos al +52 1 664 374 7223.
Si sufres de pensamientos suicidas o has intentado lastimarte, llama al 014. Hay profesionales del otro lado dispuestos a ayudarte.
@portofentrypod
Puedes seguir el trabajo de Andrés en:
https://www.instagram.com/andrs.herndz/
https://pics.ci.cultura.gob.mx/perfil/andres-hernandez/
Si deseas apoyar el arte de Andrés con alguna compra, dale click al siguiente enlace:
https://wsworkshop.org/collection/we-used-to-move-through-the-city-like-doves-in-the-wind/
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Port of Entry has a whole new set of stories for you, this time centered around LGBTQ+ issues.
This season we dive with our guests on what it means to be queer in the borderlands, finding yourself and fighting for your rights.
Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their stories. Listen in and join us!
If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod
**************
From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
Find us on Instagram
or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.
If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email [email protected].
Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at [email protected].
“Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco.
Adrian Villalobos is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.
Alisa Barba is our editor.
Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.
Elma Gonzalez is our Spanish Editors.
Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.
This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
37 min
December 20, 2023 Finding Your Voice - Part 2 - Andres
Hola Friends!
We are almost done showcasing LGBTQ+ stories of the region. In this edition, we talk to Andres Hernandez, a Non-Binary Writer and visual artist from Tijuana. She retells the story of how art helped her cope with the difficult realities of being queer in Tijuana and shares part of her struggles of coming out to her family and figuring out who she is.
You won't want to miss this uplifting story of resilience!
Nos vemos pronto!
If you or anyone you know is a rape survivor please reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If you are in Tijuana, contact Red Iberoamericana Pro derechos humanos at +52 1 664 374 7223
If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts please dial 988 for help.
@portofentrypod
Follow Andres and her work at
https://www.instagram.com/andrs.herndz/
https://pics.ci.cultura.gob.mx/perfil/andres-hernandez/
If you would like to support Andres and her work consider buying some of her work
https://wsworkshop.org/collection/we-used-to-move-through-the-city-like-doves-in-the-wind/
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Port of Entry has a whole new set of stories for you, this time centered around LGBTQ+ issues.
This season we dive with our guests on what it means to be queer in the borderlands, finding yourself and fighting for your rights.
Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their stories. Listen in and join us!
If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod
**************
From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
Find us on Instagram
or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.
If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email [email protected].
Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at [email protected].
“Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco.
Adrian Villalobos is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.
Alisa Barba is our editor.
Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.
Elma Gonzalez is our Spanish Editors.
Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.
This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
38 min
December 08, 2023 Episodio Bonus: Los Nuevos Desafíos de la Comunidad Queer en Baja
Hola Friends!
Port of Entry anda con todo y esta temporada estamos compartiendo historias LGBTQ+ de la región. En este episodio bonus, Natalie y nuestro productor Julio se sientan con los protagonistas de nuestros dos primeros episodios, Alejandro Sánchez y Meritxell Calderon para conversar sobre algunos temas que no lograron salir al aire ; desde acontecimientos actuales hasta la nueva frontera de los derechos queer y humanos en Baja. (pequeño spoiler: Alex y Meritxell no se conocían) Caile a escuchar esta conversación sobre los nuevos desafíos que enfrenta la comunidad queer en Baja.
Escucha donde sea que escuches tus podcasts.
Nos vemos pronto
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Port of Entry tiene nuevas historias para ti, esta vez centradas en la experiencia LGBTQ+ de la región.
En esta temporada, acompañamos a diferentes invitades que nos cuentan que significa ser queer en las fronteras, encontrarse a uno mismo y luchar por sus derechos.
Sigue a nuestros maravillosos hosts Natalí y Alan, mientras escuchan estas increíbles historias.
¡No te pierdas esta temporada!
¡Caile!
Si te gusta este episodio, mandanos un mensaje en
@portofentrypod.
***********
Encuentranos en Facebook y en Instagram
www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
Puedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa.
Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a [email protected]
Nos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a [email protected] con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.
‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz Franco
Adrian Villalobos es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador Sonoro
Alisa Barba es nuestra editora.
Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.
Elma Gonzalez es nuestra editora en Español
Lisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones.
John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido.
This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
46 min
December 06, 2023 Bonus Episode: New Challenges Facing the Queer Community in Baja!
Hola Friends!
Port of Entry is in full swing showcasing LGBTQ+ stories of the region. In this edition, Natalie and our producer Julio sit down for a video conversation with the features of our first two episodes, Alejandro Sánchez and Meritxell Calderon. They discussed a wide range of issues facing the queer community in Baja that didn't make it into the final cut. From current events to the new frontier of queer and human rights in Baja. (little spoiler: they never met each other!)
You won't want to miss this enlightening and thought-provoking conversation.
Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!
Nos vemos pronto!
@portofentrypod
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Port of Entry has whole new set of stories for you, this time centered around LGBTQ+ issues.
This season we dive with our guests on what it means to be queer in the borderlands, finding yourself and fighting for your rights.
Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their stories. Listen in and join us!
If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod
**************
From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.org
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcast
Find us on Instagram
or at www.instagram.com/portofentrypod
Support our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.
If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email [email protected].
Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at [email protected].
“Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco.
Adrian Villalobos is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.
Alisa Barba is our editor.
Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.
Elma Gonzalez is our Spanish Editors.
Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.
This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
43 min

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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,…