EPISODE 305 : That’s a Bozo No No Kid!
For this Week’s The Green Line Radio Show, It is a trying time for Agents as the Agency deals with problems along the border and the effects of Covid19 on operations.
Art attends a Muster and wanted to speak to a watch commander after the muster only to be told to wait. The conversation between that watch commander and supervisors is pointed towards and belittling of agents and after about a thirty minute wait he told Art he had no time to talk with him. That didn’t sit well with Art. The situation reeks of this Watch Commander being a bully. Should this type of attitude from the Watch Commander be allowed? How could this in any way help the morale of the Agents?
Art reminds us of his availability to Agents with concerns in operations of their duties. The situation at Musters doesn’t provide the best practices for Social Distancing and Art offers some suggestions and solutions for the safety of the Agents and their families. Art and Andy talk about the current situation along the Southern Border and highlight numbers can’t always represent due to Getaways.
Art shares a story about Border Patrol being requested by the Marcela Taracena of the ACLU not to be in public spaces such as hospitals or Covid19 Testing Facilities out of fear of possible illegal aliens by passing health services. Tucson Sector U.S. Border Patrol Chief Roy Villareal answers the article perfectly. Art also shares info on a facility that was built by CPB in Tornillo Texas. Could that Money have been better spent towards training and supplying for the needs of Agents?
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EPISODE 304 : The Right Thing To Do!
In this Week’s The Green Line Radio Show Art Del Cueto and Andy chat about how The Corona Virus has changed the way we celebrate special occasions. Art tells us about a demonstration that took place in Eloy with the goal to get Detainees that have violated the border laws released. Why this would be a terrible idea, Art shares the concerns.
Brandon Judd, National President for the Border Patrol Council visits the show to talk about the conditions facing Agents of The Border Patrol. Brandon shares how managers thank the Council often for the work they do yet this is the case until they make a error in management. Art talks about the Chart for Agents under Weather and Safety Leave and how this was not released when it should have been instead leaving the Agents in the dark. Brandon shares how the council and its operations are answering the call to service during this time.
Art shares how Laredo Sector has been addressing the concerns of Agents in dealing with Covid 19. Hector Garza shared an open letter with those thoughts and demands for the agents. Art share with us the definition of the term “Got Away”. We also get a recent story of Mexican Law Enforcement found on US Soil, yet another example for the need of a better barrier. Art shares his fashion statement with a face mask, electing to go with the LuchaLibre Wrestling Mask. Brandon Budlong has some fun with Photoshop, Where did he put Art?
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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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