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  Los Angeles Times  

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.

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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#49

Introducing: Crimes of the Times

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. ... Read more

28 Jan 2025

01 MINS

01:00

28 Jan 2025

#48

This Was Foretold

In the final episode of “Foretold,” Paulina makes a career choice and starts figuring out her place in the world. And Paulina and Bobby’s custody battle culminates in a decision about their daughters’ future. Check out [behind-the-scenes photos] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-06-06/foretold-podcast-romani-american-child-custody-fortuneteller-school) and host Faith E. Pinho's reflections on the series.    Read the [episode transcript] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-06-06/foretold-episode-9-romani-american-fortuneteller-custody-children) .  Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the "Foretold" podcast at [latimes.com/foretold] (https://latimes.com/foretold) . ... Read more

06 Jun 2023

32 MINS

32:28

06 Jun 2023

#47

The Fallout

Faced with the consequences of her decisions, Paulina grows estranged from her family — but meets Gina, a cousin who left the community decades before. And Paulina turns to her ultimate battle: the fight for her children in court. Check out [more information about this episode] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-30/foretold-podcast-romani-american-child-custody-court) .  Read the [episode transcript] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-30/foretold-episode-8-romani-american-custody-children) .  Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the "Foretold" podcast [here] (https://latimes.com/foretold) . ... Read more

30 May 2023

44 MINS

44:06

30 May 2023

#46

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. Check out [more information about this episode] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-23/foretold-podcast-romani-american-fortunetelling-psychic-spiritualist) .  Read the [episode transcript] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-23/foretold-episode-7-romani-american-psychic-scam-stereotypes) .  Dive deeper: “I would not exist if my ancestors had not practiced Drabarimos,” or spiritual medicine,   [spiritualist and filmmaker George Eli writes] (https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-05-16/romani-fortune-telling-spirituality-supernatural-dream-interpretation-palm-reading) . He delves into how he got into his line of work and why his community and heritage have become so misunderstood. ... Read more

23 May 2023

38 MINS

38:19

23 May 2023

#45

Your Laws vs. Our Laws

Now that Paulina has left her family, she has a choice to make: Does she take her custody case through the Romani judicial system? Or does she turn to the American courts, trusting the system she has always been taught to fear? Check out [more information] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-16/foretold-podcast-romani-american-family-divorce-custody) about this episode.  Read the [episode transcript. ] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-16/foretold-episode-6-romani-american-court-kris-custody-divorce) Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the Foretold podcast [here] (https://latimes.com/foretold) . ... Read more

16 May 2023

49 MINS

49:00

16 May 2023

#44

New Territories

As a young mother, Paulina grows disillusioned with her home life and yearns for independence and a space she can call her own. Once she opens a new psychic shop, she meets a couple of new clients who give her a peek into their outside world — and there’s no going back.  Check out [photos and more information] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-09/foretold-podcast-romani-american-family-fortunetelling) about this episode.  Read the [episode transcript] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-09/foretold-episode-5-romani-american-family-fortunetelling) .  Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. Author and activist Nicoleta Bitu shares more on [how fighting oppression and patriarchy led her to her own Romani feminism.] (https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-05-09/romani-feminism-european-roma-rights-activism-women-patriarchy)   ... Read more

09 May 2023

47 MINS

47:24

09 May 2023

#43

The Train Station

Now married, Paulina moves in with Bobby’s family in Orange County and is met with a host of expectations: cooking, cleaning, serving, working at the psychic shop and having children. This kind of family dynamic has helped keep the Romani culture alive across the centuries. But it still catches Paulina by surprise. Check out [photos and more information] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-01/foretold-podcast-romani-american-marriage-mother-in-law) about this episode.  Read the [episode transcript. ] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-02/foretold-episode-4-romani-american-marriage-family-tarot) Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. See opinion pieces by Romani writers in conjunction with the Foretold podcast [here] (https://latimes.com/foretold) . ... Read more

02 May 2023

45 MINS

45:04

02 May 2023

#42

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. And their wedding only augured more good things to come. Or so she thought. Check out [photos and more information] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-04-25/foretold-podcast-romani-american-wedding-engagement) about this episode.  Read the [episode transcript] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-04-25/foretold-episode-3-romani-american-wedding) .  Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. Author [Oksana Marafioti shares her recollections] (https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-04-18/romani-community-soviet-union-russia-refugee-california-hollywood) of how arriving in Los Angeles as a teenager led her to celebrate her Romani roots.  ... Read more

25 Apr 2023

47 MINS

47:09

25 Apr 2023

#41

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.   Check out [photos and more information] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-04-18/foretold-podcast-romani-american-education-assimilation) about this episode.  Read the [episode transcript] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-04-18/foretold-episode-1-education-fortuneteller-romani-american) .  Dive deeper: There is no monolithic “Romani American experience,” not even in California — there are a multitude of them. Author [Oksana Marafioti shares her recollections] (https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-04-18/romani-community-soviet-union-russia-refugee-california-hollywood) of how arriving in Los Angeles as a teenager led her to celebrate her Romani roots.  ... Read more

18 Apr 2023

41 MINS

41:59

18 Apr 2023

#40

The G-Word

In the fall of 2019, reporter Faith E. Pinho received a tip from Paulina Stevens. Paulina said 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. This opens the door to a story spanning multiple continents, hundreds of years and complex, even metaphysical, realities. Check out [photos and more information] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-04-11/foretold-podcast-fortunetelling-romani-american-g-word) about this episode.  Read [the episode transcript] (https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-04-11/foretold-episode-1-g-word-podcast-transcript-fortunetelling-romani-american) .  Dive deeper: Our [Romani cultural consultant's op-ed] (https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-04-08/international-romani-day-europe-roma-india-xenophobia) describing how her heritage fits into her own life. ... Read more

11 Apr 2023

47 MINS

47:29

11 Apr 2023

#39

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] (https://link.chtbl.com/ForetoldLP ) . Coming April 11th.   ... Read more

28 Mar 2023

03 MINS

03:34

28 Mar 2023

#38

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. ... Read more

31 Aug 2021

25 MINS

25:48

31 Aug 2021

#37

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.  ... Read more

24 Aug 2021

43 MINS

43:33

24 Aug 2021

#36

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. ... Read more

17 Aug 2021

38 MINS

38:42

17 Aug 2021

#35

Asian Enough: Hari Kondabolu

A conversation with comedian and filmmaker [Hari Kondabolu] (https://twitter.com/harikondabolu?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) about taking on "The Simpsons" with his documentary “ [The Problem With Apu] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGzvEqBvkP8) ,” 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. ... Read more

10 Aug 2021

43 MINS

43:37

10 Aug 2021

#34

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. ... Read more

03 Aug 2021

43 MINS

43:58

03 Aug 2021

#33

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. ... Read more

27 Jul 2021

47 MINS

47:31

27 Jul 2021

#32

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. ... Read more

20 Jul 2021

55 MINS

55:30

20 Jul 2021

#31

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.  ... Read more

13 Jul 2021

50 MINS

50:45

13 Jul 2021

#30

Asian Enough: John Cho

A conversation with actor John Cho about fatherhood, the complexities of fame and unpacking the stories our parents tell us. ... Read more

06 Jul 2021

57 MINS

57:19

06 Jul 2021

#29

Asian Enough: Nicole Chung

A conversation with writer Nicole Chung about challenging the narrative of her adoption story in her memoir “All You Can Ever Know,” processing grief and why it’s so hard to talk about racism. Guest photo by Erica Tappis. ... Read more

29 Jun 2021

49 MINS

49:09

29 Jun 2021

#28

Asian Enough: Angela Yee

A conversation with media personality and entrepreneur Angela Yee about the future of “The Breakfast Club," her Black and Chinese upbringing, gaining success as a woman in a male-dominated industry and how to talk to people you don’t agree with. ... Read more

22 Jun 2021

41 MINS

41:41

22 Jun 2021

#27

Asian Enough: Thenmozhi Soundararajan

A conversation with musician and Dalit rights activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan about "coming out" as an "untouchable," using art for social progress and the movement for caste liberation in the U.S. More reading: [Even in the U.S. he couldn't escape the label 'untouchable'] (https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-07-04/fight-to-add-caste-as-protected-category-in-us) ... Read more

15 Jun 2021

41 MINS

41:41

15 Jun 2021

#26

Asian Enough: Anthony Ocampo

A conversation with sociologist and writer Anthony Ocampo about creating spaces for gay men from immigrant families, honoring Filipino nurses and expanding our definition of “Asian American." ... Read more

08 Jun 2021

46 MINS

46:27

08 Jun 2021

#25

Asian Enough: Jujubee

A conversation with drag queen Jujubee about finding freedom through drag, fighting the patriarchy in queer spaces, and repping Laotian culture on 'Drag Race.’ ... Read more

01 Jun 2021

54 MINS

54:21

01 Jun 2021

#24

Asian Enough: Min Jin Lee

A conversation with “Pachinko” and “Free Food for Millionaires” author Min Jin Lee on quitting a legal career to write novels, how history has failed us and being “extra Asian” in the face of racism. Guest photo by Elena Seibert. ... Read more

25 May 2021

52 MINS

52:16

25 May 2021

#23

Asian Enough: Ruby Ibarra

A conversation with rapper Ruby Ibarra about writing the Filipina American experience into her lyrics, finding her (multilingual) voice in hip-hop, and her day job as a scientist fighting COVID-19. Guest photo by Donna Ibarra. ... Read more

18 May 2021

45 MINS

45:48

18 May 2021

#22

Asian Enough: Sandra Oh

A conversation with award-winning “Killing Eve” actor Sandra Oh about speaking out against anti-Asian hate, engaging identity in her film and TV roles and why it’s an honor just to be Asian. Guest photo by James White. ... Read more

11 May 2021

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:13

11 May 2021

#21

Introducing Asian Enough, Season 2

In the first season of our podcast hosted by reporters from the L.A. Times, we spoke to Vice President Kamala Harris, actor John Cho and director Lulu Wang, among others. In our second season we'll bring you more intimate, hard-hitting conversations exploring the vast spectrum of the Asian American experience with actors, authors, musicians, activists and more. Season 2 premieres May 11, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday through August. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. ... Read more

27 Apr 2021

02 MINS

02:10

27 Apr 2021