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Foretold
Los Angeles Times
49 episodes
5 months ago
Paulina Stevens grew up in an insular Romani American family, destined to leave school, marry young, and become a fortuneteller. By 17, her fate was sealed — until she decided to leave it all behind. "Foretold" follows Paulina as she navigates the consequences of her decision to leave her community and redefine her identity. Hosted by Los Angeles Times reporter Faith Pinho, "Foretold" will take you past the neon "psychic" signs and trendy tarot cards to unravel myths and stereotypes that have followed the Romani people for centuries.
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Paulina Stevens grew up in an insular Romani American family, destined to leave school, marry young, and become a fortuneteller. By 17, her fate was sealed — until she decided to leave it all behind. "Foretold" follows Paulina as she navigates the consequences of her decision to leave her community and redefine her identity. Hosted by Los Angeles Times reporter Faith Pinho, "Foretold" will take you past the neon "psychic" signs and trendy tarot cards to unravel myths and stereotypes that have followed the Romani people for centuries.
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Episodes (20/49)
Foretold
Introducing: Rebuilding L.A.
Please enjoy the first episode of the latest from L.A. Times Studios, Rebuilding L.A. L.A. Times reporter Liam Dillon joins us to talk about where we are in the moment as residents assess the path forward. How are people grappling with the decision to rebuild and, ultimately, what factors are playing into those plans? Also, Altadena resident and lawyer Kelsey Szamet shares her very personal story about her efforts to get back home to the town where she was born and raised, and now lives with her own family.
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5 months ago
35 minutes 29 seconds

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This Was Foretold
In the “Foretold” finale, learn the fates of Paulina and her daughters.
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2 years ago
32 minutes 28 seconds

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The Fallout
Paulina grows estranged from her family and turns to her ultimate battle: the fight for her children in court.
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2 years ago
44 minutes 6 seconds

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A Prism
In the beginning, Faith thought Paulina was giving her a hot news tip about psychics and scams. Years of investigation revealed something else.
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2 years ago
38 minutes 19 seconds

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Your Laws vs. Our Laws
Paulina has to choose: Does she take her custody case through the Romani judicial system? Or turn to the American courts?
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2 years ago
49 minutes

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New Territories
Paulina's new clients give her a peek into their outside world, and there’s no going back.
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2 years ago
47 minutes 24 seconds

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The Train Station
Now married, Paulina moves in with Bobby’s family in Orange County and is met with a host of expectations.
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2 years ago
45 minutes 4 seconds

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Business Arrangements
Before Paulina was born, her future seemed predestined: She’d marry her relative and close family friend, Bobby. They were a match written in the stars. Or so she thought.
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2 years ago
47 minutes 9 seconds

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A Certain Kind of Education
We go back to where it all began: Morro Bay. Paulina shows Faith her hometown, where she recounts a childhood in a tightknit family, vibrant parties and an education cut short.
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2 years ago
41 minutes 59 seconds

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The G-Word
Paulina says she grew 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.
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2 years ago
47 minutes 29 seconds

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Introducing: Foretold
At 12 years old, Paulina Stevens could predict the course of her entire life. Growing up in a traditional Romani family, Paulina was destined to become a wife, mother and fortuneteller. Married at 17 and a mother by 19, Paulina settled into a predetermined life... until she decided to change the course of fate. "Foretold" is a gripping journey of self-discovery as Paulina navigates the consequences of her decision to leave her community and redefine her identity. Taking listeners beyond stereotypes and myths, “Foretold” explores the history and context of Romani culture, and Paulina’s place in it. Follow and listen to “Foretold” at latimes.com/foretold. Coming April 11th.
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2 years ago
3 minutes 34 seconds

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Asian Enough: Simu Liu
A conversation with actor Simu Liu about defying tropes as Marvel’s first Asian superhero, feeling empowered on the set of “Shang-Chi” after his experience with “Kim’s Convenience,” and the importance of being the “masters of our own narrative.” Guest photo by Miller Mobley.
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4 years ago
25 minutes 48 seconds

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Asian Enough: Maz Jobrani
A conversation with comedian and actor Maz Jobrani about centering his Iranian American identity in his standup, toeing the line with stereotypes onstage, and immigrating to California as a child when his family fled the Iranian Revolution. Guest photo by Storm Santos.
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4 years ago
43 minutes 33 seconds

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Asian Enough: Leyna Bloom
A conversation with model, actor and dancer Leyna Bloom about making history as the first trans cover model for a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, embracing her Black and Filipina identity, and reconnecting with her mother — who was deported more than 20 years ago. Guest photo by Zenobia.
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4 years ago
38 minutes 42 seconds

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Asian Enough: Hari Kondabolu
A conversation with comedian and filmmaker Hari Kondabolu about taking on "The Simpsons" with his documentary “The Problem With Apu,” where he draws the line between activism and comedy, and why he’s cool with white people walking out of his shows. Guest photo by Rob Holysz.
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4 years ago
43 minutes 37 seconds

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Asian Enough: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
A conversation with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan of the Netflix comedy series “Never Have I Ever” about her Tamil Canadian identity, having Mindy Kaling as a boss and breaking ground by playing a flawed Asian American lead on TV. Guest photo by Yasara Gunawardena / Netflix.
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4 years ago
43 minutes 58 seconds

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Asian Enough: Lucy Liu
A conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Lucy Liu about fame, art, motherhood and standing up for herself on the set of "Charlie’s Angels." Guest photo by Sophy Holland.
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4 years ago
47 minutes 31 seconds

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Asian Enough: Jenny Yang
A conversation with comedian and writer Jenny Yang about giving ourselves permission to create, her past life as a labor organizer and how growing up among other Asian Americans taught her she could do it all.
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4 years ago
55 minutes 30 seconds

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Asian Enough: Sohla El-Waylly
A conversation with chef and food media personality Sohla El-Waylly about cooking Bangladeshi food with her mom, appropriation vs appreciation and microaggressions in food media. Guest photo by Jingyu Lin.
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4 years ago
50 minutes 45 seconds

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Asian Enough: John Cho
A conversation with actor John Cho about fatherhood, the complexities of fame and unpacking the stories our parents tell us.
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4 years ago
57 minutes 19 seconds

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Paulina Stevens grew up in an insular Romani American family, destined to leave school, marry young, and become a fortuneteller. By 17, her fate was sealed — until she decided to leave it all behind. "Foretold" follows Paulina as she navigates the consequences of her decision to leave her community and redefine her identity. Hosted by Los Angeles Times reporter Faith Pinho, "Foretold" will take you past the neon "psychic" signs and trendy tarot cards to unravel myths and stereotypes that have followed the Romani people for centuries.