Foretold

<p>Please enjoy the first episode of the latest from L.A. Times Studios, Rebuilding L.A.</p><p>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

<p>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.</p><p>Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-06-06/foretold-podcast-romani-american-child-custody-fortuneteller-school">behind-the-scenes photos</a> and host Faith E. Pinho's reflections on the series.   </p><p>Read the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/st

<p>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.</p><p>Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-30/foretold-podcast-romani-american-child-custody-court">more information about this episode</a>. </p><p>Read the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-30/foretold-episode-8-ro

<p>In the beginning, Faith thought Paulina was giving her a hot news tip about psychics and scams. Years of investigation revealed something else.</p><p>Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-23/foretold-podcast-romani-american-fortunetelling-psychic-spiritualist">more information about this episode</a>. </p><p>Read the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-23/foretold-episode-7-romani-american-psychic-scam-stereotypes">episode transcript</a>. </p><p>

<p>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?</p><p>Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-16/foretold-podcast-romani-american-family-divorce-custody" target="_blank">more information</a> about this episode. </p><p>Read the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-16/foret

<p>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. </p><p>Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-09/foretold-podcast-romani-american-family-fortunetelling" target="_blank">photos and more information</a> about this episode. </p><p>Read the <a href="h

<p>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.</p><p>Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-05-01/foretold-podcast-romani-american-marriage-mother-in-law" target="_blank">photos and more information</a>

<p>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.</p><p>Check out <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-04-25/foretold-podcast-romani-american-wedding-engagement" target="_blank">photos and more information</a> about this episode. </p><p>Read the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2023-04-