Natalie Gonzalez Rodriguez
Host Port of Entry/ Spanish Web ProducerNatalie Gonzalez is the co-host of ‘’Port of Entry” — a KPBS podcast. The podcast covers stories about cross-border people whose lives have been shaped by Tijuana and San Diego. Natalie is also a theater actress from Tijuana Hace Teatro. She studied at Universidad Iberoamericana in Tijuana where she graduated from Communications and Media School.
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The Port of Entry team had a busy 2025, and we want to share some behind-the-scenes and reflections of our Public Engagements of 2025. -
Port of Entry sits down with KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis and Al Otro Lado Director of Litigation Cassandra Lopez to discuss and reflect on the most significant changes in immigration policy and how they have impacted the border region. -
Stopping the flow of cross-border pollution can seem like a Sisyphean task. Luckily, there are four fronterizos who have stepped up to make a difference, filling in the void left by governments on both sides of the border. -
Natalie takes our friend and colleague, Leslie Gonzalez, on her first-ever trip to Tijuana to explore Mercado Hidalgo, celebrate Día de Muertos, and dive into the sights, smells, and flavors of this tradition. -
The team dives deep into the story behind the enigmatic case of Juan Castillo Morales, also known as Juan Soldado. -
KPBS Social Media Strategist Lara McCaffrey shares a personal story of love and remembrance for Day of the Dead. She reflects on her parents’ journey — from meeting in France to building a life together — as she prepares to walk down the aisle herself on the holiday.
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The Port of Entry team had a busy 2025, and we want to share some behind-the-scenes and reflections of our Public Engagements of 2025. -
In 2025, Port of Entry went beyond the mic. Here's how the team connected with listeners and creators across San Diego and Tijuana — and the community that makes these stories possible. -
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