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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KPBS Arts and Culture Reporter and cinephile Beth Accomando shares the story of her beloved, four-legged "monster" Ein and why she loved him for his "evil." -
Oceanside resident Bárbara Moraga shared a Day of the Dead memory of her grandmother with KPBS, explaining the holiday's significance to her and honoring her grandmother's resilience and strength. -
We conclude our time with Chama, a Venezuelan exile who made her way to the United States via Tijuana. She shares her Herculean effort to enter the U.S. legally and, despite all her efforts, how the system ultimately failed her. -
In today's episode, we sit down with Chama, a Venezuelan exile who made her way to the U.S. via Tijuana. Chama shares her odyssey out of Venezuela as she searched for a new home to reunite her family with her estranged husband in California. -
In today's episode, we follow Laura Pabon, a staff member at one of Tijuana's busiest shelters, Casa del Migrante. Laura shares her journey to Tijuana and discusses the turning points that made her want to help migrants find a new home. -
KPBS's new youth-led podcast, “Voices del Valle” depicts coming-of-age stories from the Imperial Valley. The Port of Entry team played a small role in the development of this project. Today's episode delves into the nature of that collaboration and the mentorship that played a part in bringing ‘Voices del Valle’ to life.
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As federal food assistance benefits dry up, these food banks are offering assistance to people in need in San Diego County. -
The annual Día de Muertos altar at Mercado Hidalgo is a beloved Tijuana tradition honoring the deceased. -
Border Investigative Reporter Gustavo Solís breaks down the impact of Mexico's upcoming election in our region during KPBS' first virtual bilingual conversation with politics experts.
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