Crossing Lines is a limited podcast series produced by Conecta Arizona and hosted by award-winning journalist Maritza L. Félix. This bilingual show features stories told by independent journalists from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, exploring the human experiences shaped by migration, policy, identity, and resilience. With a narrative style that honors oral traditions and community voices, Crossing Lines challenges dominant narratives and centers those often excluded from mainstream media.
Season two expanded the project’s reach and depth by incorporating new voices and more complex investigations. Through immersive storytelling and cross-border collaboration, the series highlights how people live, resist, adapt, and thrive in the shadow of border politics. Each episode was carefully crafted to not only inform, but to spark reflection and dialogue.
The impact on the community has been meaningful and measurable. The podcast was downloaded and streamed thousands of times by bilingual audiences in Arizona, Sonora, and beyond. Local organizations used the episodes as conversation starters in community forums. Teachers integrated the series into classroom discussions to explore themes of identity and justice. In one case, a featured story about a missing person led to renewed attention from local authorities and the media. In another, the show fostered connections between immigrant families and advocacy groups offering support.
More than a podcast, Crossing Lines has become a storytelling bridge—connecting people, building empathy, and creating a platform for transborder journalism that empowers both storytellers and their communities.
