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Port of EntryThe Planetary Scale, part 3: Ita’s quest for the holy grailWe're in the midst of an environmental crisis, and our urban lifestyles often clash with the natural systems that support us — especially when it comes to the materials we use to build. That was the focus of the first two episodes of this “Planetary Scale” series, Part 1 and Part 2.In this third installment, we follow Itamar “Ita” Lilienthal, an emerging biodesigner and architect who is developing sustainable material alternatives. He believes he may have found a promising biomaterial that could help reduce our environmental impact.We’ll follow along as Ita leads a workshop where he demonstrates...
2025-12-1228 min
KPBS Midday EditionLatina authors to host Book Fair & Showcase at KPBSLatina writers and readers will gather for the first Latina Authors Book Fair & Showcase at KPBS on Wednesday, Dec. 3.Responding to an industry where Latinas/os represent only 8% of published authors, the event will highlight Latina authors' journeys and encourage others to publish their own.On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with the co-hosts of the event, authors Elsa Sevilla and Erica Alfaro.Guests: Elsa Sevilla, host of Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla and author of Camera Ready: From Hardship to SpotlightErica Alfaro, author of Harvesting Dreams
2025-12-0214 min
Port of EntryBonus Episode: Day of the Dead Special - A friend reconnects with her rootsIn this special Día de Muertos bonus episode, Natalie invites KPBS web producer Leslie Gonzalez to explore Tijuana’s famous Mercado Hidalgo and discover the stunning altar that’s built each year to honor the market’s founding partners who have passed away.But there’s a twist: Leslie has never actually visited Tijuana. Her parents always warned her that it was too dangerous. Now, this trip becomes a personal journey of discovery, connection, and celebration that goes far beyond the border itself. It immerses her in the colors, flavors, and traditions of Día de Muertos.
2025-11-0125 min
Port of EntryBonus Episode: Halloween Special - The (True Crime) Case of Juan SoldadoLike many cities, Tijuana is rich with folklore and eerie legends. One such tale is the story of Juan Castillo Morales, also known as Juan Soldado, the unofficial patron saint of migrants.In 1938, Castillo Morales, a military private stationed in Tijuana, was convicted of the rape and murder of 8-year-old Olga Camacho, a girl who lived near the military barracks. However, many believe he was wrongfully accused.According to local folklore, his spirit still wanders the old cemetery in downtown Tijuana, where some claim to have heard him proclaiming his innocence, among other supernatural occurrences.
2025-10-301h 02
Port of EntryReportaje Especial: Ilegal por Decreto, parte 2Que onda friends!Tenemos una serie de reportajes especiales que se centran en los desafíos actuales que enfrenta la región fronteriza: la migración.La migración es un tema contencioso y polarizante que a menudo los comentaristas políticos utilizan para atacar a sus oponentes, pasando por alto las historias personales de quienes están atrapados en medio de este debate.Estas historias de esperanza y resiliencia nos recuerdan la importancia de ver más allá de los titulares: reconocer a estas personas como seres humanos. Seres humanos con sueños y aspi...
2025-10-2943 min
Port of EntrySpecial Report: Illegal by Decree, Part 2Hello, friends!We have a couple of special reports focusing on current issues facing the borderlands: migration.Migration is a contentious and polarizing topic that pundits often use to score political points against their opponents, overlooking the real stories of people caught in the middle. These stories of hope and resilience remind us of the importance of seeing others as human beings — human beings with dreams and aspirations, just like anyone else.In the second part of this final installment of our special reports, we sit down with a Venezuelan exile whom we ar...
2025-10-2839 min
Voices del ValleGenerations Under One RoofThe family dynamic in the Imperial Valley is often one where grandparents have a heightened role in raising their grandchildren. The reasons this happens are many but in this episode of Voices del Valle, you will hear from three youth whose grandparents took on the roles of primary caregivers and how that seems to differ from being raised by a parent.____________________________________________________________________________CREDITSEpisode 111: Generations Under One RoofYou’re From Where was written and hosted by: Dominick Ramos Felix, Felipe Castro, Evan Harper, and Samantha Denmon. Edited and produced by...
2025-10-2718 minVoices del ValleGrowing Up & Raising UpGrowing Up & Raising Up is the story of a teenager who became a mother during her freshman year in high school and how she managed to learn to be a mom and a successful high school student.Teen pregnancies and motherhood are things that are part of almost all schools and communities. In this episode of Voices del Valle, one teen mother will share her unfiltered discussion of becoming a mother at the age of 15. She will also share how she graduated from high school with a 4.0 GPA and continued her success into adulthood.____________________________________________________________________________
2025-10-2027 min
Port of EntryReportaje Especial: Ilegal por Decreto, parte 1Que onda friends!Tenemos un par de reportajes especiales que se centran en los actuales desafíos que enfrenta la región fronteriza: La migración.La migración es un tema contencioso y polarizante que a menudo los comentaristas políticos utilizan para golpetear a sus oponentes, pasando por alto las historias de las personas atrapadas en medio de este debate.Estas historias de esperanza y resiliencia nos recuerdan la importancia de ver más allá de la nota: reconocerlos como seres humanos. Seres humanos con sueños y aspiraciones al igual que cual...
2025-10-1639 minVoices del ValleYou’re From Where? Featuring Marco PeraltaNearly all high schools have at least one person that finds fame after graduation. For the schools in the Imperial Valley, there are many that have found it in the arts, sports, and entertainment industries. And when the individual tells people they are from El Centro, a common response is, “You’re from where?”For this episode of “You’re From Where?”, we visited with the California Angels Spanish Language play-by-play announcer Marco Peralta about his growing up in El Centro, and his strong connection to Central Union High School and the Imperial Valley.____________________________________________________________________________CREDITS
2025-10-1322 min
San Diego News NowKPBS investigates how far El Cajon’s license plate surveillance data has been sharedFirst, a KPBS investigation revealed that data gathered by the El Cajon Police Department’s license plate surveillance program has been included in nationwide immigration-related searches more than 550 times this year. . Then, the Grossmont Union-High School board is voting on proposals regarding religious guidelines. Next, San Diego is updating its guidelines on historic preservation. Followed by, Cinema Junkie taking a look into the San Diego Filipino Film Fest.
2025-10-0914 min
Port of EntrySpecial Report: Illegal by Decree, part 1Hello, friends!We have a couple of special reports focusing on current issues facing the borderlands: migration.Migration is a contentious and polarizing topic that pundits often use to score political points against their opponents, often overlooking the real stories of people caught in the middle of this deeply entrenched debate. These stories of hope and resilience remind us of the importance of seeing others as human beings. Human beings with dreams and aspirations are just like anyone else.In this second and final installment of our special report series, we sit down...
2025-09-2737 minVoices del ValleYou’re From Where? Featuring Walter BeasleyNearly all high schools have at least one person that finds fame after graduation. For the schools in the Imperial Valley, there are many that have found it in the arts, sports, and entertainment industries. And when the individual tells people they are from El Centro, a common response is, “You’re from where?”For this episode of : You’re From Where?”, we visited with smooth jazz recording artist and professor Walter Beasley about his growing up in El Centro, and his strong connection to Central Union High School and the Imperial Valley____________________________________________________________________________CREDITS
2025-09-2227 min
Port of EntryReportaje Especial: Un Hogar InesperadoQue onda friends!En los siguientes episodios contaremos con un par de reportajes especiales que se centran en los actuales desafíos migratorios en la región fronteriza.La migración es un tema contencioso y polarizante que a menudo los comentaristas políticos utilizan para golpetear a sus oponentes, pasando por alto las historias de las personas atrapadas en medio de este debate.Estas historias de esperanza y resiliencia nos recuerdan la importancia de ver más allá de la nota: reconociéndolos como seres humanos. Seres humanos con sueños y aspiraci...
2025-09-1828 minVoices del ValleHeat and Hope: A Valley Story of ResilienceBeing a homeless family in America is difficult for any family. But if it is in the Imperial Valley, additional challenges are added with the extreme summer temperatures and a lack of affordable housing. Heat & Hope is the story of one family’s fall into the homeless ranks. It is the brutally honest story told by a sister and brother of how they became homeless for four years with their mother.CREDITSEpisode 105 - Heat and Hope: A Valley Story of ResilienceHeat and Hope was written and hosted by: Mia Lozano Madrid and M...
2025-09-1523 min
KPBS RoundtableCelebrating 65 years of KPBS with broadcasting alumniHappy Birthday, KPBS!September 12, 2025 marks KPBS' 65th anniversary of public broadcasting in San Diego.On this special edition of Roundtable, we catch up with some familiar voices who helped build KPBS into what it is today.Guests:Ken Kramer, host and producer of Ken Kramer's About San DiegoAlison St. John, longtime KPBS reporterScott Horsley, chief economics correspondent for NPR and former KPBS reporterThomas Fudge, science and technology reporter, KPBS
2025-09-1346 min
Port of EntrySpecial Report: An Unexpected HomeHello, friends!We have a couple of special reports focusing on current issues facing the borderlands: migration.Migration is a contentious and polarizing topic that pundits often use to score political points against their opponents, often overlooking the real stories of people caught in the middle of this deeply entrenched debate. These stories of hope and resilience remind us of the importance of seeing others as human beings. Human beings with dreams and aspirations are just like anyone else.In today's special report, we spotlight Laura Pavon, a staff member at one of...
2025-09-1227 min
The FinestFrom TV auctions to social media bidding: How the live shopping thrill lives onWhat happens when a TV station pauses its regular programming to auction off everything from kitchen utensils and European vacations to toilet seats and rare art — with guests like Big Bird and Dick Van Dyke dropping by? In San Diego, those broadcasts became unforgettable. This episode dives into the history of the KPBS auction — a weeklong fundraising marathon that energized the community for more than a decade. We hear from longtime KPBS figures Tom Karlo and Ken Kramer, revisit archival footage and meet McKenna Hartman, whose father, Paul, guest-hosted auctions in San Diego and at other PBS stations, and stil...
2025-09-1132 minVoices del ValleWhat Are You Doing Here?The Imperial Valley is a place that is said to be a great place to raise kids. It has a small town feel and it is common for families to have been here for several generations. But when a family moves to the Valley from places like San Diego, Los Angeles, or other places that don’t have the stifling heat of the summers here, kids meet the “new kid” with the question of “What are you doing here?” This isn’t meant in a challenging way, it is just that Valley kids see places outside the Valley as the better...
2025-09-0832 min
Port of EntryEpisodio Bonus: ¡Presentando Voices del Valle!Como quizás ya sepan, hace un par de semanas, KPBS, en colaboración con la Spartan Sound Production de la Central Union High School, lanzó su primer podcast liderado por jóvenes:Voices del Valle Este podcast destaca historias de la juventud del Valle Imperial de California. Liderado por el Dr. Thomas Tacke y su clase de productores estudiantiles, este podcast explora diversos temas como la salud mental, hogares multigeneracionales y el ir tras tus sueños en áreas como deportes, música y medios de comunicación. También aborda desafíos como la falta de ho...
2025-09-0538 minVoices del ValleYou’re From Where? Featuring Donal LogueNearly all high schools have at least one person that finds fame after graduation. For the schools in the Imperial Valley, there are many that have found it in the arts, sports, and entertainment industries. And when the individual tells people they are from El Centro, a common response is, “You’re from where?” For this episode of :You’re From Where?”, we visited with film and TV celebrity Donal Logue about his growing up in El Centro, and his strong connection to Central Union High School and the Imperial Valley.CREDITSEpisode 103: You’re From Where? Featuring Donal LogueYou’re From Where w...
2025-09-0129 min
Port of EntryBonus Episode: Introducing Voices del Valle!As you may already know, a couple of weeks ago, KPBS, in collaboration with Central Union High School's Spartan Sound Production, launched its very first youth-led podcast:Voices del Valle This podcast spotlights compelling coming-of-age stories from California's Imperial Valley.Led by Dr. Thomas Tacke and his class of student producers, this podcast explores diverse topics such as mental health, multigenerational households, and pursuing dreams in areas like sports, music, and media, while also addressing challenges like homelessness. It highlights the resilience, creativity, and identity of young people as they figure out their pla...
2025-08-2940 minVoices del ValleChampionshipsSmall towns love their high school sport teams, and the Imperial Valley, this love is unconditional regardless of how well the teams records end. But when championships are won, there is always stories to be told of how that happened. During the 2024-25 season, two of Central Union High School’s teams took the quest for championships all the way to the CIF State final levels. The Spartan Cheer Team repeated as CIF State Champions and the Boys Soccer Team went further than any Valley team in history and won the CIF Southern Section and ended their season as Ru...
2025-08-2532 minVoices del ValleEmbrace el ValleThe Imperial Valley is said to be a great place to raise kids. But what is there for them to do in the Valley? Embrace el Valle is a look at some of the things that are unique and that the youth of the Valley look forward to doing each year including the fairs they enjoy, going to Mexicali, and of course, off-roading at our world class off-roading sites.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The California Mid-winter FairFiestas del SolQuinceaneras in MexicaliOff-roading in the Imperial Valley...
2025-08-1826 min
Port of EntryFronterizas detrás de las camaras - Parte 2: Paulina CasmurQué onda friends!En el episodio de hoy, concluimos nuestra serie de fronterizas que la están rompiendo en el cine y los medios con nada menos que con la tijuanense Paulina Casmur, ganadora de 17 premios Emmy.Nos sentamos a conversar sobre su impacto en el sector de noticias, los desafíos que ha enfrentado como mujer y fronteriza, cómo ha abierto camino para que las historias fronterizas sean reconocidos en los Emmy como categoría propia y su proyecto el Sin Spoilers podcast.Ah, y...
2025-08-081h 05
Port of EntryFronterizas behind the camera - Part 2: Paulina CasmurHey there, friends!In today's episode, we wrap up our conversation about fronterizas making waves in film and media with none other than Tijuana's own 17-time Emmy winner, Paulina Casmur. We sit down to discuss her impact on the news sector, the challenges she's faced, how she's paved the way for border issues to be recognized at the Emmys and her side project Sin Spoilers podcast.Oh, and there's also the story about being targeted by the Department of Homeland Security.You definitely don't wa...
2025-08-0751 minKPBS RoundtableNew series explores San Diego's housing crisisSan Diego is consistently ranked as one of the most expensive cities to live in the United States.One proposed solution involves increasing the housing supply with an emphasis on affordable development mandates. But the process of permitting new homes depends on many factors.A new KPBS and Voice of San Diego investigation digs into housing data to find out where new homes are being built. We discuss the details with the reporters behind the series.Plus, the weekly roundup of other stories we're watching.Guests:Andrew Bowen, metro reporter...
2025-08-0145 minKPBS RoundtableFrom big names to niche art, San Diego experts breakdown Comic-ConWhat does it take to capture the thrill of San Diego Comic-Con and share it with an even wider audience?On KPBS Roundtable, we get the lowdown on this year’s event from a local reporter who covers the con, and a podcast host who spotlights both established and up-and-coming comic book creators and artists.Then, how one San Diego content creator developed her passion for pop culture and fandom — and her relationship with the convention.And finally, hear from two KPBS staff members about what they've seen at the convention so far, and...
2025-07-2545 minKPBS Midday EditionWhat does losing federal funding mean for KPBS?Congress last week passed a rescission package put forth by the Trump administration to eliminate about $9 billion in previously allocated funds for public media and foreign aid.That includes $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which essentially cuts all federal support for NPR, PBS, and member stations like KPBS.KPBS General Manager Deanna Mackey joined Midday Edition to discuss how the funding loss may affect this station.Guest:Deanna Martin Mackey, general manager, KPBS]]>
2025-07-2114 min
Port of Entry¡Arriba el Nortec! Colectivo Icónico celebra 25 Años de carrera¡Qué onda, friends!En el episodio de hoy, nos sentamos con Pepe Mogt y Ramon Amezcua, miembros fundadores de Nortec Collective. Reflexionan sobre haber alcanzado 25 años de carrera profesional, cómo lograron definir su sonido y el legado que han forjado en la ciudad de Tijuana.No se lo pierdan!Por cierto! Aquí les dejamos el episodio de Ramón de Port of Entry de hace algunos años!Videos del Concierto: José Ramírez / Osvaldo ValenciaSobre la temp...
2025-07-1054 min
Port of EntryGiancarlo y Charles - Compadres en Arte!¡Qué tal, amigos!En esta edición especial de Port of Entry, les traemos la historia de Charles Glaubitz y Giancarlo Ruiz, dos compadres de la región fronteriza Tijuana-San Diego que recientemente colaboraron en una novela gráfica titulada "The Fracture.” Adentramos en cómo este compadrazgo de décadas hizo posible la creación de este cómic.Y... lo haremos de una manera un poco diferente esta vez. ¡tambores, por favor!Les presentamos Port of Entry Shorts: cápsulas de video cortas que dan v...
2025-06-1450 min
Port of EntryGiancarlo and Charles: Compadres in Art!¡Qué onda, friends!In this special bonus edition of Port of Entry, we're bringing you the story of Charles Glaubitz and Giancarlo Ruiz—two compadres from the Tijuana-San Diego border region who recently collaborated on a graphic novel titled "The Fracture." We dive into how this decades-long bromance made this comic book happen.And... we're doing it a little differently this time. Drumroll pleaseIntroducing Port of Entry Shorts: short video capsules that bring our cross-border stories to life in a fresh new way—throug...
2025-05-2452 min
Port of EntryLo que nos dejó el 2024 y lo que nos espera este 2025Qué onda friends!
La primavera ha regresado y también Port of Entry con un nuevo bonche de episodios.
Para retomar donde nos quedamos el años pasado el equipo se sienta y reflexiona sobre las alegrías y lecciones de 2024. También comparten algunas novedades y donde estaremos involucrados este 2025.
Acompañenos!
San Diego City College Podfest - April 23, 2025
SD City College, Room AH 306 2 pm - 4 pm
Tijuana Design Week - May 2, 2025
Escuela Libre de Arquitectura , Tijuana, B.C. 2 pm - 3 pm
Nos vemos pronto!
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2025-04-1029 min
KPBS RoundtableWhat's happening at the border: Q&A with KPBS news fellowThe Trump administration continues its efforts at mass deportations, upending the nation’s immigration policies in the process. Many of their actions are facing legal challenges.This week on Roundtable, we talk about the impact of the administration's efforts on the San Diego-Tijuana region.Plus, we sit down with KPBS' most recent Gloria Penner news fellow to hear her reflections on the year-long fellowship.Guests:Gustavo Solis, border reporter, KPBSElliot Spagat, US immigration news editor, Associated PressElaine Alfaro, investigative researcher and archivist, KPBS
2025-04-0446 minKPBS RoundtableRacial disparities in sentencing, local veterans protest layoffsWe discuss a new KPBS investigation that reveals stark differences in how white and Black people were sentenced in robbery murders under a former San Diego County district attorney.Also, how San Diego veterans are organizing to fight proposed layoffs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.Plus, we take a look at this week’s top stories in the roundup.Guests:Katie Hyson, racial justice and social equity reporter, KPBSAndrew Dyer, military and veteran affairs reporter, KPBSAshley Rusch, producer, KPBS
2025-03-2946 minKPBS RoundtableTariff whiplash and a new KPBS soccer seriesTariff whiplash and trade war talk dominated headlines this week as tariffs were put on pause.We hear how the day-to-day changes in tariffs are impacting the San Diego-Tijuana region.Then, a new series tells the story of soccer in a cross-border community.Plus, we take a look at this week’s top stories in the roundup.Guests:Phillip Molnar, senior business reporter for the San Diego Union-TribuneJacob Aere, reporter, KPBSAshley Rusch, producer, KPBS
2025-03-0846 min
KPBS Midday EditionKPBS journalists discuss K-9 policies, deported veterans and homelessness fundWe talk about some of the biggest stories coming out of the KPBS newsroom, like the community's calls to change K-9 policies. Plus, advocates are pushing for more protections for deported veterans. And finally, an investigation on the city's latest homelessness initiative and how it's falling short of its goals.
2024-12-1046 min
Port of EntryEpisodio Bonus: ¿Qué puede esperar la comunidad fronteriza de un segundo mandato de Trump?Con un segundo mandato de Trump a la vuelta de la esquina, se anticipan políticas que generan preocupación a la comunidad fronteriza como deportaciones masivas y aranceles en importaciones mexicanas. Estas medidas, junto a los nombramientos de su gabinete, amenazan con tener implicaciones serias.
Para explorar estas cuestiones y comprender las expectativas de quienes cruzan la frontera hemos invitado a Gustavo Solis, Reportero de Investigación Fronteriza de KPBS, para conversar sobre qué esperar de un segundo mandato de Trump.
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2024-11-2624 min
Port of EntryBonus Episode: What can the border community expect from a second Trump termWith a second Trump term around the corner, significant policy proposals have sparked widespread concern—from mass deportations to potential tariffs on Mexican imports. These developments, alongside Trump's cabinet selections, have particularly poignant implications for border communities. To delve into these issues and understand the expectations of border commuters, we invited Gustavo Solis, KPBS's Investigative Border Reporter, to join us for a discussion on what might lie ahead.
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2024-11-2527 min
Port of EntryEpisodio Bonus: El equipo de Port of Entry recuerda a sus difuntosEl Día de Muertos es una celebración de la vida y la muerte que nos invita a recordar y honrar a las personas que amamos que han fallecido. En este episodio bonus, el equipo de Port of Entry comparte algunas memorias y reflexiones de los seres queridos que ya no están con nosotros. A través de estos recuerdos, reflexionamos sobre el impacto que estas personas han tenido en nuestras vidas y el legado que dejan. Acompáñenos para un emotivo tributo que celebra la vida, la memoria y la familia.
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2024-11-0230 min
Port of EntryBonus Episode: The Port of Entry team remembers their late loved onesDay of the Dead is a celebration of life and death that invites us to remember and honor the people we love who have passed away. In this special Day of the Dead episode, The Port of Entry team shares personal stories and cherished teachings from loved ones who have passed away. Through these memories, they reflect on the impact these individuals have had on our lives and the legacy they leave behind. Tune in for a touching tribute that celebrates life, memory, and family.
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2024-11-0229 min
Port of EntryEpisodio Bonus: La Faraona de Agua CalienteComo cualquier otra ciudad, Tijuana tiene su folklore y sus leyendas escalofriantes. Una de esas historias es la leyenda de La Faraona, la bailarina que ronda los terrenos de lo que solía ser el viejo Resort y Casino Agua Caliente, ahora la preparatoria Lázaro Cárdenas.
Hablamos con Fernando Escobedo (https://www.facebook.com/joferes29?rdid=hobyJJtDjsRPc8DR&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F5KZxza5JKGR8fSVS%2F), historiador de Tijuana que ha investigado la vida de Esperanza López Padilla, la mujer detrás de la Faraona. También escuchamos a Ursula Mansur (https...
2024-10-3039 min
Port of EntryBonus Episode: La Faraona of Agua CalienteLike any other city, Tijuana is full of folklore and scary legends. One of those tales is the legend of La Faraona, the dancer who haunts the grounds of what used to be the old Agua Caliente Resort and Casino, now Lazaro Cardenas High School. We talk to Fernando Escobedo (https://www.facebook.com/joferes29?rdid=hobyJJtDjsRPc8DR&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F5KZxza5JKGR8fSVS%2F), a Tijuana historian who has researched the story of Esperanza Lopez Padilla, the woman behind La Faraona. We also hear from Ursula Mansur (https://www.instagram.com/ursulamansur...
2024-10-3035 min
Port of EntryLa Escala Planetaria, parte 2: Tu propia casa (de arcilla), bonita y barataDejamos nuestro último episodio preguntándonos sobre los costos de construir una casa con derivados de la arcilla. ¡Resulta que es barato! Entonces, si es barato, ¿más personas han aprovechado la oportunidad de construir de esta manera? y ¿por qué no se ha popularizado en entornos urbanos?
Para responder a estas preguntas, continuamos la conversación con Miguel Ángel Pérez, un bioconstructor de Baja, y hablamos sobre los costos de la construcción con arcilla. Tambien charlamos con Rachel Formanek, una neoyorquina que se mudó de California a Baja para encontrar condiciones de vida mejores y más asequibles. P...
2024-10-2842 min
Port of EntryThe Planetary Scale, part 2: Your very own affordable (clay) homeWe left our last episode wondering about the costs of building a house with earth or clay materials. Turns out it's cheap! So if it's cheap? Have more people jumped on the opportunity to build this way and why hasn't it taken hold in urban settings?
To answer these questions, We follow up with Miguel Angel Perez an earthbuilder from Baja, and talk about the costs of earthbuilding and chat with Rachel Formanek, a New Yorker who moved from California to Baja to find better and affordable living conditions. Lastly, we sit down with Alex Ruiz, director of urban planning...
2024-10-2641 min
Port of EntryLa Escala Planetaria, parte 1Nos encontramos en medio de una crisis ambiental, y nuestro estilo de vida actual está en conflicto con los sistemas naturales que posibilitan nuestra existencia, especialmente cuando se trata de construir nuestras casas. En Baja un colectivo de bioconstructores llamado Tequio ha implementado un método milenario que podría ayudar a aliviar estas presiones ambientales.
En el episodio de hoy, nos sentamos con Alex Santander, un arquitecto basado en Tijuana para hablar sobre construir un futuro que esté en armonía con el planeta. Además, nos unimos a los miembros de Tequio, Diego Larios y Miguel Ángel Pérez para...
2024-10-1134 min
Port of EntryThe Planetary Scale, part 1We're in the midst of an environmental crisis, and our current urban lifestyles clash with the natural systems that support our existence, especially when it comes to building our homes. An earth-building collective in Baja called Tequio is taking an age-old approach to construction that may help ease these environmental pressures. In today's episode, we sit with Alex Santander, a Tijuana-based architect to talk about building a future that's in harmony with the planet. Plus, we joined Tequio members Diego Larios and Miguel Angel Perez for a hands-on lesson in earth building.
Join us as we explore what it means...
2024-09-2533 min
Port of EntryEl Derecho a la CiudadLa congestión vial es un problema enorme en Tijuana y San Diego. Si conduces durante el día, seguramente te tocará estar en algún embotellamiento de tráfico. Entonces, ¿deberíamos construir más carreteras para aliviar la congestión del tráfico? En este episodio, quisimos explorar qué es lo que impide a los Tijuanenses obtener una mejor calidad de vida. La respuesta nos sorprendió.
Conversamos con los arquitectos y urbanistas René Peralta y Sharlinee Ceniceros Toscano, y Andrew Bowen de KPBS, para escuchar su opinión sobre qué impide que los tijuanenses tengan una mejor calidad de vida.
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2024-06-1838 min
Port of EntryThe Right to The CityTraffic is a huge problem in Tijuana and San Diego. If you drive around during the day, you will most certainly be caught in a traffic jam. So should we build more roads to ease traffic congestion? In this episode, we wanted to explore what is keeping residents of Tijuana from a better quality of life. The answer took us by surprise.
Join us in our conversations with architects and urbanists René Peralta and Sharlinee Ceniceros Toscano, and KPBS’ own Andrew Bowen, to hear their take on what is keeping Tijuanenses from a better quality of life.
Nos vemos pronto!
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2024-05-2435 min
Port of EntryWDC: El Diseño llegó a la Ciudad(es)Iniciamos nuestra nueva temporada con la historia de cómo Tijuana y San Diego ganaron la designación de Capital Mundial del Diseño 2024. Hablamos con Jorge Francisco Sánchez y Catalina Silva, dos colaboradores del equipo de Tijuana sobre cómo lograron la designación en conjunto con el equipo de San Diego y qué hizo que su propuesta destacara.
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2024-04-2431 min
Port of EntryWDC 2024: Design comes to Town(s)!We kick off our newest season with the story of how Tijuana and San Diego won the designation as World Design Capital of 2024. We spoke with Jorge Francisco Sanchez and Catalina Silva, two contributors of the Tijuana side of the team as to how they landed the designation as well as what made their proposal stand out.
You won't want to miss the first episode of our newest season!
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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...
2024-04-1928 min
Port of EntryEpisodio Bonus: 8 de MarzoEn este episodio bonus, Natalie nos lleva a través de la marcha del Día Internacional de la Mujer en el corazón de Tijuana. En esta fecha, mujeres de todos los ámbitos se reunen para exigir justicia, igualdad y el fin de la violencia contra las mujeres en México. Acompañamos mientras navegamos los sonidos y testimonios de resiliencia y solidaridad que hacen de este 8 de marzo un evento tan transcendente.
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Port of Entry tiene una nueva temporada con más historias de nuestra región fronteriza. En esta ocasión...
2024-04-1018 min