Foretold
Foretold
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.
This Was Foretold
In the “Foretold” finale, learn the fates of Paulina and her daughters.
Jun 6, 2023
32 min
The Fallout
Paulina grows estranged from her family and turns to her ultimate battle: the fight for her children in court.
May 30, 2023
44 min
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.
May 23, 2023
38 min
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?
May 16, 2023
49 min
New Territories
Paulina's new clients give her a peek into their outside world, and there’s no going back.
May 9, 2023
47 min
The Train Station
Now married, Paulina moves in with Bobby’s family in Orange County and is met with a host of expectations.
May 2, 2023
45 min
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.
Apr 25, 2023
47 min
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.
Apr 18, 2023
41 min
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.
Apr 11, 2023
47 min
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.
Mar 28, 2023
3 min
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