Border City

Los Angeles Times

Border City is the story of a journalist who in 1994 impulsively leaves her job and family in Washington, D.C., to report on Tijuana, Mexico, a city commonly known for drug violence and illegal immigration into the U.S. She expects to stay on the border a year, maybe two. But her plans change as she is drawn deeper and deeper into the different worlds that converge at the biggest crossing point on the U.S.-Mexico border.

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A journalist is shot

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04/19/22 • 26 min

Sandra ponders the fine line that separates danger from safety in this city of contrasts. A prominent Tijuana journalist is ambushed and a family falls victim to the Arellano cartel. But she also sees another side of the city, as her friend Angela throws her a surprise birthday party.

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Gun battles and concerts

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04/26/22 • 27 min

Sandra covers the assassination of another police chief and the arrest of a powerful drug suspect. She also sings with the Tijuana opera and invites friends from both sides of the border to a concert on a hillside looking out toward San Diego.

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Upheaval in the cartels

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05/03/22 • 32 min

The Arellano cartel grows weaker as its top leaders fall, but the violence continues. Threats strike new fears in the highest echelons of law enforcement. The Tijuana opera hosts an inaugural performance. Sandra’s mother flies in from Washington, D.C. and meets Sandra’s friend Angela.

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Tijuanenses fight back

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05/10/22 • 29 min

Doctors in their white coats protest the violence, while some young musicians refuse to stay home, and an arts promoter opens a new gallery. Sandra feels caught between two worlds as she flies back and forth to Washington to care for her ailing mother.

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Tijuana's rocky rebirth

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05/17/22 • 28 min

Artists, chefs and ordinary citizens point the way to a revitalized Tijuana, even as the city faces new challenges. Sandra faces challenges too. Two deaths in her own family.

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Resilience and hope

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05/24/22 • 34 min

A random accident forces Sandra to slow down and embrace her life on the border. New waves of migrants arrive in Tijuana, pushed by violence, poverty, and political upheaval and fueled by dreams of reaching the United States.

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Building a life

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04/12/22 • 31 min

The kidnapping of a prominent maquiladora executive — and the threatening presence of the Arellano drug cartel — overshadow the city’s ambitious effort to boost its image. But like many Tijuana residents, Sandra feels little personal danger as she settles into her new life and explores the city.

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Introducing "Foretold"

Border City

05/18/23 • 8 min

"Foretold" is the newest podcast from the L.A. Times, and we're sharing a preview of the first episode with you here today.

In the fall of 2019, reporter Faith E. Pinho received a tip from a woman named Paulina Stevens. Paulina claimed she had grown up in an insular Romani community in California, where she was raised to be a wife, mother and fortuneteller — until she decided to break away. That first call unraveled a story spanning multiple continents, hundreds of years, and complex metaphysical realities.

Follow "Foretold" to hear new episodes every Tuesday.

Introducing: Boiling Point

Border City

01/16/25 • 1 min

Climate change is battering California. Can the state find a way forward? Listen every Thursday as award-winning L.A. Times columnist Sammy Roth breaks down the many complexities of today's climate challenges and solutions with top experts in the field.

Introducing: Crimes of the Times

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01/28/25 • 1 min

L.A. Times reporter Christopher Goffard of “Dirty John” is back with another riveting podcast from L.A. Times Studios. In “Crimes of the Times,” Goffard goes deep behind the scenes of a new story each week, cutting through common myths and misconceptions to uncover what really happened in the most compelling cases from L.A. and beyond.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Border City have?

Border City currently has 15 episodes available.

What topics does Border City cover?

The podcast is about Cartel, Society & Culture, True Crime, Mexico, Journalism, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Border City?

The episode title 'Resilience and hope' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Border City?

The average episode length on Border City is 21 minutes.

How often are episodes of Border City released?

Episodes of Border City are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Border City?

The first episode of Border City was released on Mar 24, 2022.

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Border City

Los Angeles Times

Top 10 Border City Episodes

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