THE GOAL

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, where she was raised to be a wife, mother and fortuneteller — until she decided to break away. This opened the door to a story spanning multiple continents, hundreds of years and complex, even metaphysical, realities. 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.

HOW?

Foretold follows Paulina as she navigates the consequences of her decision to leave her community and redefine her identity. 

Portrait of Paulina Stevens standing in a doorway, partially illuminated by dramatic sunlight. She wears a white dress with dark blue butterfly and palm tree patterns, gazing directly at the camera with a serious expression. A dark blue door with decorative glass is visible behind her.
Promotional image for Los Angeles Times podcast series 'Foretold.' Colorful illustrated floral border surrounds the word “FORETOLD” in large pale pink serif letters on a black background. The bottom right corner features the Los Angeles Times logo.

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