"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.

From David Stern to the Chicago Bulls, the NBA attained a new level of prominence in the '90s. We discuss how the Lakers of the '80s made it possible.

At a time when HIV was seen as a death sentence, Magic Johnson shocked the world by announcing he was infected. The bigger shock was what happened next.

From 'Winning Time's' portrayal of Spencer Haywood to the U.S. war on drugs, we dive into the true story of recreational drug use in the NBA.

When it comes to the surprising history of athlete endorsements, Nike's pursuit of Magic Johnson in "Winning Time" only scratches the surface.

Laker Girls. The Forum Club. Celebrities sitting courtside. The beating heart of Showtime-era Los Angeles was the "Fabulous Forum."

Solomon Hughes, who plays Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in "Winning Time," helps us tell the true story of the star center, civil rights activist and possible GOAT.

Actor Gaby Hoffmann and writer Rebecca Bertuch explain what's fact and what's fiction in "Winning Time's" depiction of its women characters.

We explore the real-life saga behind the Laker coaches — Jerry West, Jack McKinney, Paul Westhead and Pat Riley — who appear in HBO's "Winning Time."

Meet Red Auerbach, Larry Bird and the city of Boston: the villains of HBO's "Winning Time" and real-life nemeses of the Los Angeles Lakers.