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CROSSING SOUTH: Tijuana: Zonkeys And Polka

Host Jorge Meraz gets to know Tijuana's professional basketball team called the Zonkeys, and attempts to take on the pro players.
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Host Jorge Meraz gets to know Tijuana's professional basketball team called the Zonkeys, and attempts to take on the pro players.

Airs Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, Oct. 28 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2

On this episode, Jorge gets to know Tijuana's professional basketball team called the Zonkeys, and attempts to take on the pro players.

He tries the traditional Mexican sandwich called the torta, and then hangs out with a quirky gypsy polka band from Tijuana called "Ballenas de Jonas."

CROSSING SOUTH: Tijuana: Zonkeys and Polka

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About The Series:

CROSSING SOUTH is a travel show that explores Tijuana and Northern Baja. Bilingual travel companion and host, Jorge Meraz, takes you on a journey and demystifies the area. Get to know the people, vernacular, foods, customs and places frequented by the locals.