EPISODE 262 : Kicked In The Avocados!
In this Week’s “The Green Line” Radio Show Art Del Cueto talks about the ongoing continuing work of the National Border Patrol Council for the Men and Woman Agents of the Border Patrol. As the crisis continues along the southern border, the call for Art to talk about what is happening on Fox News and other outlets doesn’t let up. Art still wonders where leadership is in response to national and local media to inform the public of the work of the Agents and issues along the southern border.
Art is disappointed with Leadership in response to supporting the Agents from the Sector level to those working close with President Trump. A recent local case highlights how problems happen and could be taken care of with clear thinking of supporting the Agents.
Lou Dobbs talks about Tariffs, Asylum and Kevin Mcaleenan in which Brandon Judd, President of the National Border Patrol Council, issues an Op-Ed Response. Art shares the response.
The Discussion of Mexico stopping the illegal caravans traveling through their country in response to a threat of levy of tariffs with Art wondering what this will mean and how long term this would be. Art visits the Tucson Processing Center and gives a “Shout Out” to those Agents working the center. We get a audible image of what is happening at the center and the treatment of those youths at the center.
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EPISODE 261 : Hold My Gobstopper, I’m Not Willy Wonka!
For this Weeks “The Green Line” Radio Show Art Del Cueto gives us an Update on the Surge at the Southern Border, while the media has become quiet regarding the numbers, Family Units at the Southern Border has increased. The numbers have tapped the resources of the Agency and the 20 Day rule has seen more of these families released into the United States, Pending the Court date for the Asylum claim.
Protecting the Borders of the United States is a matter of law and not of race however because the men and woman of the Border Patrol enforce the law they are verbally attacked by groups claiming it’s a racist enforcement. Art breaks this down and why it is misguided. Once these asylum claimers are released pending court dates, where do they go and what are they doing once they get there? How are these asylum claimers working?
Art talks about the history behind the Obama administration and how the buck was passed to
make promises for those coming into the country yet no legislation was made to deal with it. Art and Andy talk about the Support personnel that was discussed about helping to lighten the load of those agents at the southern border. More Agents have left and a matter which needs to be addressed is the need for more personnel and to streamline the hiring process.
Special Guest to the Show Maj Toure visits and talks with Art Del Cueto regarding the Black Guns Matter Movement and why this is important for those looking for protection of the 2nd Amendment. Art talk with Maj about educators and arming the teachers against violence in schools and protecting those precious assets, Children.
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EPISODE 260 : Take Me Home
In this Week’s Episode of The Green Line Art Del Cueto talks about the makeup of the Superheroes’ of the Border Patrol and compares them to the Green Lantern. For those that don’t know the duties of Border Patrol, Art breaks down the differences between those in the field and at sector stations and those members of DHS that people may interact with at Airports and Ports of Entry. Andy ask Art about his appearances on news outlets talking about border issues and surprising; we learn on Arts days of playing music may have helped him, What was his first singing gig? First we got the Crocs and Now we find out this?
Art talks about the 95th Anniversary of the National Border Patrol yet he is disappointed with leaders not paying attention and working on letting the public know of this big milestone. With negative comments of the Mission of the Border Patrol, It would have been nice as an Agency and for the Men and Woman of the Border Patrol to be recognized. Art reflects on what he has seen not only with his service but what he remembers as a child.
Memorial Day has come and Art shares a powerful story shared to him from those who have lost loved ones in service to the country.
Art shares the story of an Ultra light Aircraft which crossed into the United States and how the Cartels are taking advantage of manpower issues and attempting to get drugs over the border. Thanks to fine work of Border Patrol Agents, this attempt failed. Art talks about the drugs seized and why these are so dangerous. A Recent trip to The OK Corral in Tombstone sends a shout out to Blacksmith Buckshot Rocky!
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EPISODE 259 : Live Long AND Proper
Art Del Cueto in this week’s The Green Line speaks on the Mission of The Radio Show. It seems like many speak without the respect of others. Art wants to make sure Agents understand the microscope of public opinion and scrutiny of those not believing in the mission of CBP will take issues and statements out of context. For the public, Art wants listeners to understand Agents are doing the duties they have sworn to perform under the law.
Art shares an update on the Southern Border and the numbers of those seeking asylum overrunning the system. The Resources of CBP has been severely strained due to the needs of the asylum seekers. Numbers of the Asylum Seekers are being transported to other areas for processing. Big Bend Texas is an example of an area hit hard. With the strain of resources along the Big Bend Sector, this can leave gaps for those looking to bring illegal substances into the United States.
Recent stories in the headlines show Asylum seekers sleeping on the ground in some cases, due to the overrun in McAllen. Art shares the background on this situation and calls for leadership to address the reality of this and other situations along the Southern Border. Art finally gets to see the movie Flashpoint and the guys talk about the movie and some others as well including The Border, Borderline and Telly Savalas in Border Cop. Art manages to toss in a little Star Trek talk and call out the Star Wars Fan!
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EPISODE 258 : Overflowing The Bucket
For this Weeks Show, Art Del Cueto talks about a week full of activity and the schedule for many in the National Border Patrol Council. With Art’s many appearances on Television for the Council from time to time he is recognized and approached for support for the Agents. The human factor of breaking news of projects in the works by the NBPC for the Agents is detrimental to the cause and only gives management the ability to attempt to railroad benefits for the Agents which are being worked on.
Art talks about the Thomas Torres Case and questions the entire story of his release and statements reportedly made on his social media pages. Art shares his surprise at comments made at the recent University of Arizona Commencement. Andy and Art discuss a recent rescue along the Southwest Border in the RGV and question why this story isn’t reported by National Media?
It IS a Crisis along the Southwestern Border with the numbers of those held pending the asylum hearing in record numbers. Art talks about the situation in El Paso and paints the visual image of what is happening there. National Police Week was this week and reminds listeners of the service of Agents on all borders and sends respect to all in Law Enforcement.
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EPISODE 257 : Rat Snakes!
In this Weeks Show, Art Del Cueto talks about a recent incident which found an 18 year old stopped by Deputies of the Pima County Sheriffs reportedly stopped for a vehicle registration violation. After interviewing the young man he informed the Sheriff he was here illegally in the United States. The deputies contacted Tucson Sector Border Patrol and he was arrested. Art shares more of the back story behind the arrest as well as the protest of students at the school this 18 year old attended. Due to his arrest, it was possible the student would not be able to participate in Graduating from his High School and some students at his school protested with loudspeakers, Mexican flags and what appears to be the assistant of adult protesters encountered before.
Special Guest to the Show is former ATF Agent Vincent Cefalu. Mr. Cefalu has chronicled his experiences in the ATF and working underground to put dangerous criminals behind bars in the Book “Rat Snakes – Cheating Death by Living A Lie: Inside the Explosive World of ATF’s Undercover Agents and How we Changed the Game . An insightful look into the dark world he lived. We find out how he became an ATF Agent, his influences and how these ATF Agents made a difference and saved lives. We also talked about his partnership with friend of the show and former ATF Agent Jay Dobyns.
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EPSIDE256 : It’s A Croc of Talk
May is here and Allergy season is hitting Art Del Cueto hard. Art takes a short time out and checks out the NFL Draft with a short trip to Phoenix for the Cardinals picks. Art is predicting good things for the Cardinals this approaching season. Sadly, we find out Art has purchased a pair of Crocs and luckily after that revelation, we shift to talk of the situation along the southern border.
Art speaks of a voice being found by Border Patrol leaders now beginning to address the situation along the Southern Border, something the Council has actively been involved with. More needs to be done and addressed with the need at this time for strong leadership. Andy asks the question of the importance of leadership meeting with the NBPC. Art shares why this is needed. We also get information regarding the horrific attack on a synagogue in Poway Ca, near San Diego which had a Off Duty Border Patrol Agent help prevent further loss of life and injury.
The numbers of family units entering the US illegally continues, legislation needs to be enacted to curb the catch and release for those calling for asylum. Art outlines some of the reasons this needs to happen. What could help in the situation? Human Smugglers are continuing to be a method for illegal aliens coming to and across the borders, How are people finding out about getting through with the help of these smugglers? Aside from the breaking of the law of crossing illegally into the US – Why should we be concerned with the records of those coming across?
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EPISODE 255 : Light The Fire
In this Week’s “The Green Line” Art Del Cueto outlines some of the positive notes on the Men and Woman of The Border Patrol. Art talks about a young child that was found alone in a field, crying near Brownsville Texas by Border Patrol Agents. Agents cared for the child with the purchase of new clothes and watching movies while trying to determine the identity of the parents. The numbers continue for families crossing illegally and for those with children later determined to be not family and trafficked for the purpose of asylum.
Art talks about the recent panel discussing the University of Arizona students and outsiders protesting Border Patrol Agents invited to campus. According to reports, People were trying to speak in support of the Agents yet were shouted down at the event.
Special Guest to the show, Author – Actor and former Border Patrol Agent Vinnie Vargas visits to talk about The Mayans and his new book Light the Fuse. The book focuses on a journey in life and learning from the mistakes and recovering from them. Making the transition from The Border Patrol to Hollywood was a big step; Vinnie shares some of the thinking that helped him make the jump. We learn more about a Graphic Novel about a Border Patrol Agent. Vinnie is working on it and shares the info about it. His website is at https://www.vinnieroc Check out his podcast!
What does Vinnie miss about his days as an Agent? It was all about the Team. Tune in for a great discussion with Vinnie Vargas and check out his book Light the Fuse.
Art shares some good news, a 5% Retention Bonus will occur quarterly instead of annually, a long term solution is still being worked on. This has been achieved with thanks to Brandon Judd and the hard work of the National Border Patrol Council.
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EPISODE 254: We Got You Babe
Snakes! This week’s episode of the Green Line begins with Art sharing a story about the dangers in the field also including Snakes and how hoofing it left him a bit red. We get the latest on the protesters, students and even educators that participated in a protest of Border Patrol Agents invited to campus for career day. Art talks about a recent tour of the Southern Border which had him traveling from El Paso to Yuma on an eye opening trek for senators which solidified the crisis at the southern border. The numbers continue to grow.
Art talks about the recent trip of Vice President Pence to Nogales. He shares his frustrations on the show of the lack of interaction with the new Chief of the Tucson Sector. While a crisis exist along the Southern Border, Art questions the numbers of management taking vacations.
The numbers in the Tucson sector bring concern with illegal aliens instead of turning themselves in asking for the Asylum process instead attempting to flee Agents. What are they hiding? Art talks about a change in thinking for New Mexico as they are beginning to see a change in the increasing numbers of those getting released into the United States. Cher has also been in the news with comments she made originally regarding sanctuary for those coming into the United States Illegally, how has her thinking changed with the numbers which are increasing in Los Angeles. Did you know Chuck Norris was a part of Star Wars? Art explains.
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EPISODE 253: Minty Fresh and Cooler than GI Joe
For this Week’s Episode of The Green Line, Art Del Cueto talks about the fun work Lee handles with Meme’s and urges listeners to check Instagram for some chuckles. Andy gives Art a gift perfect for his ride. Check out the President Trump Air freshener he received on the Instagram page. A busy week ahead as Art prepares for meetings with Agents in the Tucson Sector.
Art Del Cueto speaks to a group of students at the University of Arizona and with all that has taken place of this past month, Curt Prendergast of the Arizona Daily Star wrote about the visit and talking to students with many questions that were presented and answer by Art representing the NBPC. We’re there some that protested Art speaking to the class? Art talks about the reaction on campus.
Art talks about a recent ICE raid in Texas, the largest in about a decade. Why have some condemned the operation? Art reiterates, The National Border Patrol Council is not Anti-Immigration – it is Illegal Immigration that is not supported. Art talks about the departure of Kristjen Nielson and the withdrawal of nomination of Ron Vitiello.
Art talks about the inspiration to join the Border Patrol and how many factors growing up directed him towards the Agency. Art shares the love for those he has worked for and with over the years and the dedication of the Agents in the Border Patrol.
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