EPISODE 303 : Boiling The Broccoli
In The Green Line Radio Show for this week, Art Del Cueto and Andy talk about how Allergy season is in high gear and how a cough will force those around to run. The CDC and Surgeon General are recommending the use of face mask for traveling outdoors and visiting grocery stores. Art talks about de-stressing and how after time in the NBPC Offices and in the field how he jumped back into music watching music on YouTube and playing on the bass guitar. Art shares some of the reasons he has been stressed and has to share some of the issues he has with the Chief of The Tucson Sector.
Art tells us about the current situation regarding Covid-19 and how the Sector is responding for Agents in the field and to protect them from exposure. There is concern that not enough is being done to keep the agents safe.
Art reminds Agents to maintain and clean the equipment before heading to the field such as Night Vision Goggles. The current status for many attempting to cross between the ports has continued however knowing now that they are returned to Mexico in most cases; they attempt to run when discovered. Art tells us the increase in assault on Agents in Big Bend Sector has topped around 480%. With Assaults on Agents have risen, why aren’t the prosecutions happening?
The Guys talk about the crazy reasons people are trying to get out of the house during self quarantine.
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EPISODE 302 : Sanna Sanna Colita De Rana
In this Week’s The Green Line Radio Show Art Del Cueto shares respect and a story on the death of Phoenix Police Commander Greg Carnicle who tragically was killed in the line of duty and what identifies the Commander as a leader.
Art tells us a story about Mark Kelly who is running for senate office and how he was trying to show the ease of purchasing a firearm yet ended up with not the intended outcome.
Patricia Cramer, President of the Arizona chapter of the National Treasury Employee Union representing U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers and Agriculture Specialists at the Arizona Port of Entries visits the show. Patricia shares the difference between a Border Patrol Agent and Port of Entry Officer. Art talks about leadership issues within OFO as well as BP and reminds us on the difference between a Manager and Leader. Patricia talks about the concerns for the Officers at the Ports being the front line for those coming across at the Ports of Entry, especially with the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Patricia shares how the Nogales Port has stepped up and followed the directives of the Administration in regards to Officer Safety at the Port. Patricia offers praise to CBP Nogales Port Director Michael Humphries for his leadership. Problems continue to exist as some of the other ports failing to adhere to the directives.
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EPISODE 301 : Hairy Dare Ah
For this Week’s The Green Line Radio Show Art Del Cueto talks about Agents working along the Borders and concerns dealing with Covid-19. There are frustrations with Management in regards to Agent Safety and tells us where those issues come from.
Art shares a story of ICE releasing foreign nationals who had came through Spain and Italy into the United States which is concerning. Art was interviewed by Stephanie Hamill about this case and how ICE responded to the story. With so many businesses affected by Covid-19 and forced to close.
Art shares how important it is to support businesses still open.
Looking back at Managers with Border Patrol., Art shares some that have made a difference and served agents well. In Art’s outlook, there is a big difference between managers and leaders in the Agency.
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EPISODE 300 : Can’t Touch This!
In this Week’s The Green Line Radio Show Art Del Cueto begins the show with a discussion of the Covid-19 Pandemic and how it is affecting agents along the border. Art thanks Rep. Andy Biggs, Sen. Martha McSally and Sen. Krysten Sinema for reaching out to check on the Men and Woman working the Southern Border in Arizona. Art shares some of the concern for Agents by the NBPC on how they should be equipped with N95 Mask when dealing with those coming through checkpoints. Some in Border Patrol Management have voiced opposition to this need for Agent safety.
Art and Andy talk about the hording of goods and food and Art tells about the joys of eating Sardines growing up. Agents along the borders have been intercepting contraband including Fake Covid-19 Test Kits. Art shares a story about a Off Duty Border Patrol Agent stopping an assault on shoppers, the suspect was armed with a knife and had slashed and attacked individuals including a child, A horrific incident which serves as a good reminder for listeners and Agents to be on alert at all times. The guys share how misinformation is spread when it comes to Covid-19.
Art talks about a story about The Douglas Mafia and how it related to former managers with the Border Patrol.
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EPISODE 299 : Putting The Foot Down
Art Del Cueto has returned from a trip to Washington D.C. In this Episode of The GreenLine Radio Show, Art announces the Winner from Last Week’s Trivia and shares the answer with us. Art talks about the event he attended in the Nation’s Capital as a guest of Congressman Andy Biggs and how Rep. Biggs has been a champion for the Agents of the Border Patrol. Art and Andy talk about Covid-19, The Corona Virus. In the Fluidity of events surrounding Covid-19, some events mentioned in the show were changed or cancelled after recording. The guys wonder about the run on items such as Toilet Paper and Sanitary supplies.
Art talks about the Remain in Mexico policy which was upheld to have those seeking asylum crossing on the US/Mexico border remain in Mexico while awaiting a hearing on a Asylum Claim. The numbers to support this regulation are shared and very obvious on how this can alleviate the burden on Agents and the system in general. Art commends acting Commissioner Mark Morgan of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to move forward the need for Remain in Mexico policy.
Contraband and Illegal Drugs are continuing to make the way across the border and Andy shares a story on the dangers to Agents and Law Enforcement to process drugs such as Fentanyl. Art tells us about an Illegal alien which was traveling on a greyhound bus. Recent policy changes from the company are denying access to agents at Depots and on buses without a warrant for immigration checks. The buses are still under the scrutiny of Agents however at checkpoints and this individual was questioned and detained. We learn the story of what he told agents and why the situation for him was made even worse by his own statements.
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EPISODE 298 : Lying Dog Faced Pony Soldier!
For this Week’s The Greenline Radio Show, Art Del Cueto talks about Agents working in the field and concerns over Hay Fever and Valley Fever. Other Health Concerns regarding Covid-19, The Corona Virus are also talked about. What is happening for Agents dealing with the concerns over the Corona Virus? Are Sectors working to help prevent agent’s exposure to the Corona Virus?
Art shares thoughts on managements and on how some less than perfect managers can tarnish the work of managers that care of the well being of Agents. What is the level of care?
Art talks about Super Tuesday and those left in the running. Since production of the Green Line, Warren and Bloomberg have dropped out. Art touches on the party before the dropouts from the election and while the party was calling for diversity and where it is left with. Art has some fun thinking about comments that have been made by Joe Biden as well as Mike Bloomberg and why you want to be careful doing a search on the web based on his reference.
In a discussion of the names of Candidates, Art talks about the difficulty with some of the names and how in comparison how easy it is to say “Trump.” Andy shares a story about his company managing the Spotlight29 Casino near Coachella many years ago. Art tells us about Business Owners Jorge and Betty Rivas of Sammy’s Mexican Grill. Art tells us how they have been bullied for their support of President Trump.
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EPISODE 297 : Hop On The Bus
For this Week’s The Greenline Radio Show, Art Del Cueto opens the show with the many topics facing agent within the Border Patrol. A Court ruling is discussed and sheds light on cases where agents have had to face civil court for carrying out the duties they were sworn to do. Art also talks about a decision from Greyhound to not allow Immigration Checks on the Buses or at terminals without a warrant. Art shares some thoughts on why this may have been put in to place.
The Center for Immigration Studies Senior National Security Fellow Todd Bensman visits the show to talk about his traveling with a caravan and shares insight into how the Mexican government responded to the caravan and the people making the trek towards the United States. We learn what the mission of CIS is and how they were able to put this story together.
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EPISODE 296 : Bad Poke Bowls
In this Week’s The Greenline Radio Show, Art Del Cueto has returned from official business in Washington D.C. Art shares the outcome of the recent elections for the National Border Patrol Council. With an address to the Council by President Trump, naysayers have stepped up to shoot down the work of the NBPC.
While Art was visiting Washington D.C. he had the opportunity to visit some historic monuments. He talks with Andy about the deep personal meaning of being able to visit the Vietnam Wall Memorial. With the many memorials throughout the Nation’s Capital, Art believes the statue in Downtown Tucson of Poncho Villa could be replaced with a different statue, maybe Edward James Olmos in a Zoot Suit.
Art tells of getting to meet senior leadership at the gathering and has a good feeling of the relationship between the leadership and NBPC. Art shares some startling numbers on illegal drugs being confiscated by Border Patrol Agents.
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EPISODE 294 : The Finer Moments
For this Week’s Radio Show the Green Line, Art Del Cueto begins the show with a discussion on the acquittal of President Trump’s impeachment charges. The State of the Union Speech from the President was also discussed. Art shares disappointment, not in the Address but the actions from Speaker Pelosi. Some are saying the President Dissed Speaker Pelosi while Art feels the missed handshake just went unnoticed. The ripping up of the transcript of the State of Union however was a flagrant disregard of the Office by Speaker Pelosi.
Art breaks down some of the fine moments of the President’s Address. Rush Limbaugh in this past week shared his diagnoses of Stage 4 Cancer and is honored by the President at the State of The Union. The guys share how cancer has impacted their lives.
While the numbers across the country in illegal crossings have dropped, the numbers of Tucson have stayed on an upward trend with cartels attempting to get drugs across the borders. Art tells us of yet another case of a suspect in human smuggling attempting to evade and run from Agents takes lives. Art shares an update on the recent apprehension of the last member of the RIP crew involved in the death of Agent Brian Terry.
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EPISODE 293 : Elderberries
In this Week’s The Greenline Radio Show, Art Del Cueto has been dealing with a bad cold and the guys talk about the remedies he’s been trying including Elderberries and Zinc. With the recent scare of the Corona Virus, the guys talk about safety of Agents and how they are dealing with potential issues of this growing epidemic. Art is a guest on Stephanie Hamill’s show America Uncensored and talk’s about the latest in Border Issues as well as precautions and how Agents are caring and keep an eye out for those in detention facilities that could be dealing with illness to get them treatment.
Art recaps the story in the Phoenix New Times regarding Burritos which have been served at detention facilities which supposedly have been making some ill. Comments from CBP Spokesperson Meredith Mingledorff surprised Art with the statements she had made regarding these burritos which shed a bad light on Agents at the Processing facility in Tucson.
The guys return After a Quick break to handle a situation that occurred during the recording. President Trump has called for stricter regulations regarding the administering of the issuing of Green Cards. Art talks about the double standard from Critics regarding this. Carla Provost retires at Airtime for the show and the new Chief of the Border Patrol is Rodney Scott.
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