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Border Kids

Border Kids

By: Cassandra Webb
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 Welcome to "Border Kids," the podcast where real stories from the Texas-Mexico border come to life. Here, we go beyond the headlines and dive into personal narratives. We explore the rich culture, unique lifestyle, and complex realities of border life that are rarely seen in the media. From the struggles of immigration to the tight-knit communities that thrive in the shadow of the border wall, we’re sharing raw and unfiltered experiences. Do you want to know what’s really going on at the border? Join us as we uncover the true essence of life where a river divides two worlds in a little town called Del Rio, Texas —told by the people who live it.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/border-kids--6311904/support.Cassandra Webb Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 15: Humvees on Qualia Street

    Episode 15: Humvees on Qualia Street
    Oct 1 2024
    Roberto Perez's roots stretch across the border to Ciudad Acuña, Mexico. Imagine moving to a new country in sixth grade, mocked for not knowing the language—and then turning that ridicule into fuel to master English in less than a year - with nothing but grit and a dictionary in hand. Roberto worked as a shoe salesman in Del Rio, scraping by on an unlivable wage, but hear how his brother's Nissan 300 ZX showed him that there was a whole world beyond the border. And then there’s the wild teenage years: driving friends across the border in his 'taxi' to party in Mexico, and fooling out-of-town girls into thinking he was older than he was. But life on the border wasn’t all parties and fast cars. When Haitian migrants sought asylum under Del Rio’s international bridge, his parents’ neighborhood was overtaken by law enforcement, a reminder of the complex, raw realities faced by border towns.

    00:00 Introduction to Border Kids
    01:16 Meet Roberto
    02:44 Roberto's Journey to the U.S.
    04:09 Challenges of Learning English
    06:46 Life in Corpus Christi
    11:10 Memories of Del Rio
    12:09 Crossing the Border for Fun
    17:01 Reflections on Safety and Growing Up
    24:26 Current Border Issues
    31:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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    38 mins
  • Episode 14: Miss Del Rio 1999

    Episode 14: Miss Del Rio 1999
    Oct 1 2024
    Annaliz Bosquez is a businesswoman, mother and former beauty queen. She also happens to be the daughter of a border patrol agent and she’s married to one, as well. Imagine crossing the international bridge every day just to attend school, balancing the traditions of Mexico with the pressures of American life. She didnt blend in. She stood out, becoming a beacon of inspiration for young girls while representing her hometown in the spotlight. Having lived in Del Rio, San Antonio, and Austin, she’s witnessed the border's evolution firsthand—and she’s not afraid to speak up.

    00:00 Introduction to Border Kids
    01:16 Meet Annaliz: A Border Kid's Journey
    02:03 Life in Austin and Career Transitions
    04:09 Balancing Cultures: Growing Up Bilingual
    10:59 The Pageant Experience
    15:23 Border Patrol Insights and Immigration Views
    25:21 Concluding Thoughts and Call for Solutions
    27:23 Closing Remarks




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    28 mins
  • Episode 13: Demerits for Speaking Spanish

    Episode 13: Demerits for Speaking Spanish
    Oct 1 2024
    Vianka Heary is a real estate powerhouse now thriving in England as part of her husband’s service in the United States Air Force. Vianka grew up in Mexico but crossed the international bridge daily to attend an American elementary school. But when high school rolled around, she made the remarkable decision to live apart from her parents in a different country—find out why. Her experiences offer a fascinating glimpse into the duality of growing up on the border. And let's not forget the time her grandfather offered her very American future husband tequila in the morning - an example of the cultural differences she navigated with grace and humor.

    00:00 Introduction to Border Kids
    01:15 Meet Vianka: A Unique Border Experience
    02:02 Vianka's Early Life and Education
    05:50 Navigating Cultural Differences
    15:02 Challenges and Misunderstandings of Border Life
    28:16 Reflections on Immigration
    33:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts




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    36 mins

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