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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EPISODE 252: We’re Number One
In this Week’s Episode of The Green Line, Art Del Cueto talks about a friend and local reporter which was looking for reasons to disagree with Art in the situation at the Border. Art gives us a reminder of the reality of the situation along the Southern Border and following the Law. The laws are Non Partisan and Agents of the Border Patrol are enforcing the laws on the book.
One of the largest sectors along the southern border is Tucson; Art shares some surprising numbers on trends in Crime for the Tucson Area, sadly that numbers project high crime in robberies in the sector. We’re Number One. There has been lots of talk of a Shutdown of the Southern Border, Art talks about what that would mean and why the discussion in approaching caravans has focused on the closure and what that could mean. Art calls on Congress to change the ways Asylum request are processed and end Catch on Release. What is the Country of Mexico doing to stop this movement towards the US Borders? Anything?
Art catches from flak on his pronunciations; we get a lesson on the proper pronunciation on Marana and a large street in Tucson. Brandon Judd, National President of the National Border Patrol Council responds to Lou Dobbs with an Op-Ed. The layout of the needs for Agents to also be responsible for aiding in processing Asylum Request is outlined in this written response.
The latest in regards to a disruption in a recent Career Fair visit to the University of Arizona by Border Patrol invited for the visit and then verbally attacked during the session.
Art sends a shout out to retiring PIC of Three Points Station, Clint Stoddard. We wrap up the show with an amazing turnaround from Art, he likes a New Coffee!
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EPISODE 251 : Hold It Longer!
Art Del Cueto, in this week’s The Green Line Episode, talks about the Radio show and what to expect with the weekly show. The latest in the situation which was discussed on Episode 250 regarding a verbal attack on Border Patrol Agents invited to speak for Criminal Law classes at the University of Arizona is covered. Art extends thanks to Mark Spencer at Judicial Watch for assisting in information for directing a legal complaint to the University. Art outlines the different violations which took place during this attack on the Agents.
What is the reason for the increased record numbers of those apprehended at the Southern Border? The catch and release of asylum seeking families into the United States will be in the most cases be met with those not appearing for their hearing. The toll on personnel within the Agency is at a boiling point, a Crisis Exist. Why are certain elected officials still barking that the trouble at the border is fabricated!?
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EPISODE 250 : In Fishy Water
In this week’s Green Line Episode Art Del Cueto shares some of the issues that have been on his mind and frustrating him. A new Chief of the Tucson Sector has been appointed Art talks about some of the past chiefs and how many of them had reached out for discussions about the Council and Agents. The line of communication at this point between the new chief and the Tucson Local has not at this point been utilized as best it could.
Art shares a recent story of Border Patrol PIO’s that were inviting to speak at a session at the University of Arizona and was met with a demonstrator who interrupted and verbally assaulted the attending Uniformed Border Patrol personnel. The berating continued on the PIO’s as they continued to the parking lot to their vehicles. A Recent traffic stop by DPS was followed up with a call to Border Patrol after documentation showed possible overstay violations. This traffic stop attracted more demonstrators with one even getting under a Border Patrol vehicle to prevent leaving. Should this be considered Obstruction of Justice?
The Agency is over capacity and a recent report has Border Patrol now could be forced into Catch and Release. Art shares more frustrations with Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier and a recent social media post demonstrating the destructive power of Fentanyl. While the post is informational by the Sheriff, the comments of where the drugs are coming from are incorrect.
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Episode 249 : Flying in my F150
In this Week’s Episode of The Green Line, Art Del Cueto talks about speaking events and why he enjoys doing them. He talks about some of the questions he receives during the events. Art reminds the public they have the right to contact elected officials to let them know your thoughts and support on Border Security. Elected Officials need to know that also Boots on the Ground need to be retained as well as hired to the Agency. The talk about ethnicity in regards to Agents takes a new ugly direction as a representative from New Mexico says most Agents are of Hispanic Descent and take the job out of necessity. This is certainly not the case as Art shares his driving force to join the agency.
Art knows of Andy’s love for Aviation and shares some of the info on a detail on Helicopters. He stumps Andy on the type of helicopter, the A Star (Eurostar), he served the detail in. Art shows his knowledge though with the craziest misunderstanding of the P-51 Mustang. Much respect to the Air and Marine Department of the Border Patrol and some of the task they take on in a variety of weather situations.
Reports have been coming in on the increasing numbers of apprehensions along the southern border as well as increases along the Northern Border. Art shares some staggering numbers on the confiscation of Fetanyl, what is this illegal drug capable of? Brandon Judd, President of the National Border Patrol Council, shares this info in an Op-ed column on the importance of Border Security. Art also shares his thoughts on Asylum and why those that cross illegally and evade should be quickly denied asylum.
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Episode 248 : Hello Muddah Hello Faddah!
In this Weeks Episode Art Del Cueto kicks off the show commenting on responses to last weeks show in regards to his thoughts on Queen and Bohemian Rhapsody as well as the call for an awards show just for Burt Reynolds. A Texas Congressman is talking about the need for hiring agents and why more boots on the ground are needed yet the “polygraph” issue continues. Art shares some insight on those issues and what could be the problems involved, including the contract of $297 Million to help the Border Patrol Recruit and hire over 5 years with less then favorable results.
Andy wonders for all the push for hiring more agents, what about the Agents already in? Art addresses the thoughts of this $297 Million and how it could be used more effectively for Agent retention. Art talks about the Forward Operating Bases or “Camps” and describes what they are and why at one time they were a good option in the field. Art shares how the Camps have changed over time.
A recent attack on the Border Patrol Museum in Texas is discussed by Art. A trip to a bus station appears to reveal the effects of Catch and Release. Where is management? Why aren’t they talking with Agents to let them know what is happening? Chief Provost discusses the numbers in the media on apprehensions as compared to last year to the media. Art backs up the Chief in her explanation on the needs for taking care of those caught and why it’s more taxing for the Agency.
Art gives a little plug for former Iced Earth Lead Matt Barlow, he became a Police Officer for NYPD after 9/11. Matt still plays music is coming to Arizona April 6th with his band Ashes of Ares
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