48 episodes

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.

Foretold Los Angeles Times

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 72 Ratings

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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.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    This Was Foretold

    This Was Foretold

    In the “Foretold” finale, learn the fates of Paulina and her daughters.

    • 32 min
    The Fallout

    The Fallout

    Paulina grows estranged from her family and turns to her ultimate battle: the fight for her children in court.

    • 44 min
    A Prism

    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.

    • 38 min
    Your Laws vs. Our Laws

    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?

    • 49 min
    New Territories

    New Territories

    Paulina's new clients give her a peek into their outside world, and there’s no going back.

    • 47 min
    The Train Station

    The Train Station

    Now married, Paulina moves in with Bobby’s family in Orange County and is met with a host of expectations.

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
72 Ratings

72 Ratings

buffy911 ,

Super interesting

I really enjoyed the series on Paulina and the Romani culture. I can totally understand the back and forth of trying to figure out when one leaves a community but cannot abandon the culture. Being a fortune teller is who she is!

Folledupiano ,

more about virtue signaling than the actual story

I’m 24 minutes in the first ep and they’re still talking about stereotypes about the romani people, can we move on now? I don’t think I have the patience to finish it…. I want to know about the lady’s story!!!!!!! I won’t use the g-word I promise!!!!!!!

Dacaster99 ,

Awesome podcast

Can’t wait to listen to more episodes!!! Awesome hosts and great topics!

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