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**************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.orgFind us on Facebook.Find us on Instagram.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 corporatesupport@kpbs.org.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 podcasts@kpbs.org.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 editor.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.

Hola Friends!Port of Entry continúa su temporada mostrando historias LGBTQ+ de la región. En esta edición, nos sentamos con Xaime Aceves Equihua, un terapeuta y artista Drag de la región de San Diego Tijuana. Debido al rechazo que enfrentó desde temprana edad, Xaime encontró difícil permitirse ser quien era hasta que encontró una manera de poder expresarse: el Drag, o el transformismoAhora lidera una serie titulada "Drag Story Time" en la región junto a su compañero Francisco, para promover la visibilidad y aceptación de los jóvenes queer en la región.¡No te querrás perder esta historia inspiradora!@portofentrypodXaime es un consejero clínico asociado que brinda sesiones presenciales y en línea en San Diego, California. Xaime se especializa en terapia de afirmación de género y bilingüe. Para obtener más información, puedes contactarlo por correo electrónico: xaecounseling@gmail.comQueremos agradecer a Paul Detwiler, director del cortometraje "La Reina de los Cuentos", y a Fernando García, editor, por permitirnos presentar partes del documental.*********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 Instagramwww.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastwww.instagram.com/portofentrypodPuedes 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 corporatesupport@kpbs.orgNos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a podcasts@kpbs.org con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz FrancoAdrian Villalobos es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador SonoroAlisa Barba es nuestra editora.Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.Elma González Lima Brandão es nuestra editora en EspañolLisa 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.

Hola Friends!Port of Entry is showcasing LGBTQ+ stories of the region. In this edition, we sit down with Xaime Aceves Equihua, a therapist, and Drag Artist from the San Diego Tijuana region. Due to rejection he faced early in his life, Xaime found it challenging to allow himself to be who he was until he found an outlet: Drag. He now leads a series of Drag Story Time in the region with his duo, Francisco, to promote visibility and acceptance of queer youth in the region.You won't want to miss this inspiring story!@portofentrypodXaime is an associate clinical counselor who is providing in-person and telehealth sessions in San Diego, California. Xaime specializes in gender-affirming and bilingual therapy. For more information you can contact by email: xaecounseling@gmail.comSpecial thanks to Paul Detwiler, Director of the short film “La Reina de los Cuentos” and Fernando Garcia, Editor for allowing us to feature parts of the documentary.**************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.orgFind us on Facebook.Find us on Instagram.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 corporatesupport@kpbs.org.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 podcasts@kpbs.org.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 editor.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.

¡Que onda amigos!Continuamos nuestro inicio de temporada con la última parte de nuestro primer episodio: La lucha por el Matrimonio Igualitario en Baja California. En esta segunda parte, nos unimos a Alejandro, un analista de políticas públicas y activista de derechos queer de Mexicali. A través del poder de las redes sociales, Alejandro logró movilizar a las masas a favor de una iniciativa que revocó con éxito la prohibición del matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo en el estado de Baja. Acompáñanos a escuchar su historia.¡No te puedes perder la conclusión de este histórico logro!¡Caile!@portofentrypod.*********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 Instagramwww.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastwww.instagram.com/portofentrypodPuedes 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 corporatesupport@kpbs.orgNos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a podcasts@kpbs.org con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz FrancoAdrian Villalobos es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador SonoroAlisa Barba es nuestra editora.Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.Elma González Lima Brandão es nuestra editora en EspañolLisa 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.

Hola Friends!We continue our season kick-off with the second part of our two-part series: The fight for marriage equality in Baja. In this second part, we join Alejandro, a policy analyst and queer rights activist from Mexicali. Through the power of social media, Alejandro was able to mobilize the masses in favor of an initiative that successfully repealed the same-sex marriage ban in the state of Baja. You don't want to miss the conclusion of this historic achievement!Join us as he shares his story.Tune in to listen!@portofentrypod**************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.orgFind us on Facebook.Find us on Instagram.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 corporatesupport@kpbs.org.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 podcasts@kpbs.org.“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 editor.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.

Hola Friends!Lanzamos nuestra nueva temporada destacando historias LGBTQ+ de la región con un episodio de dos partes: La lucha por el matrimonio igualitario en Baja. En esta primera parte, nos sentamos con Meritxell y Nancy, una pareja queer de Tijuana que ha luchado por los derechos LGBTQ+ en el estado de Baja y en México. Nos comparten su historia de cómo lucharon por el matrimonio igualitario en el estado de Baja.¡No te pierdas esta increíble historia!¡Caile!@portofentrypod.*********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 Instagramwww.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastwww.instagram.com/portofentrypodPuedes 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 corporatesupport@kpbs.orgNos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a podcasts@kpbs.org con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz FrancoAdrian Villalobos es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador SonoroAlisa Barba es nuestra editora.Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.Elma González Lima Brandão es nuestra editora en EspañolLisa 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.

Hola Friends!We kick off our new season highlighting LGBTQ+ stories with a two-part series: The Fight for Marriage Equality in Baja. In this first part, we sit down with Meritxell and Nancy, a queer couple from Tijuana who have fought for LGBTQ+ rights in the state of Baja and Mexico. They share their story of how they fought to have marriage equality in the State of Baja. Don't miss this amazing story!Tune in to listen!@portofentrypod**************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 into 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.orgFind us on Facebook Find us on InstagramSupport 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 corporatesupport@kpbs.org.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 podcasts@kpbs.org.“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 Editor.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.

Hola Friends!KPBS’ Port of Entry is back with a new Season and this time we want to highlight LGBTQ+ stories of the region. We sit down with activists, artists and academics to share their stories about what it means to be queer in the borderlands. Our guests share stories of coming out, accepting oneself, and learning to navigate in a world that can be hostile to their being. Our newest season drops October 25! Tune in wherever you get your podcasts!Tune in!@portofentrypod

¡Hola amigos! ¡Port of Entry tiene noticias para compartir con ustedes!Cuando lanzamos versiones en español de nuestros episodios, nos sorprendió descubrir que tenemos casi tantos oyentes de español como los de ingles. Que chido no? ¡Se rifan! Así que nos preguntamos... ¿quiénes son estos oyentes de habla española y desde dónde nos escuchan? Eeeeeeentonceeeesss….Hemos preparado un breve cuestionario y estaríamos super encantados y agradecidos si pudieras tomarte unos momentos para llenarlo y compartir tus pensamientos y experiencias con nosotros. Para hacerlo mas interesante vamos a rifar algunos regalitos de parte de KPBS y seleccionaremos a algunos ganadores de entre los participantes. Y ese ¡Podrías ser tú! Tu opinión es muy importante para nosotros y nos ayudará a mejorar y ofrecerte aún más temas y programas fantásticos.¡Estamos ansiosos por escuchar lo que tienes que decir! ¿Listo para echarnos una mano? Aqui te dejamos el link.https://forms.gle/jgfvynEWN9CUoMiv6En KPBS valoramos realmente tus comentarios. ¡Juntos hagamos que nuestra experiencia auditiva sea aún más increíble! 🎧✨ ¡Nos vemos pronto!

Hey amigos! Port of Entry has some exciting news to share with you! When we released Spanish versions of our episodes, we were blown away to discover that we have almost as many Spanish-speaking listeners as we do English-speaking ones!How incredible is that? You guys rock! So we are wondering… just who are these Spanish listeners and where are they listening from?! So, here's the deal: we want to get to know you better and make sure we're bringing you the absolute best content. That's where you come in! We've put together a short questionnaire, and we would be thrilled if you could take a few moments to share your thoughts and experiences with us. To sweeten up the deal, we are throwing in some KPBS swag in the mix and will be picking up a couple of winners from the participant pool. So that could be you! Your feedback is super important to us, and it will help us improve and bring you even more fantastic topics and shows. We can't wait to hear what you have to say! 🎙️ Ready to give us a hand? You can find the link here: https://forms.gle/3upPargtvZs76T4L6https://forms.gle/3upPargtvZs76T4L6At KPBS, we truly value your input. Together, let's make our listening experience even more incredible! 🎧✨ Nos vemos pronto!