EPISODE 521 – Eating the Fluffy Cake!
In this week’s episode of The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto delves into the harrowing events of the previous Saturday, discussing the attempted assassination of President Trump. Art reflects on the moment he received the shocking news from Kevin, and shares his insights into the security measures at presidential rallies based on his own experiences.
The aftermath of the shooting saw a flurry of activity on social media, with various conspiracy theories emerging. A significant focus has been on the Secret Service and the agents present that day. While some social media posts have spread misinformation, others have prompted deeper reflection on the theories circulating.
Art transitions into a personal story about his time on the range, emphasizing the importance of continuous training for agents. He advocates for extended training in martial arts to enhance agent safety.He also highlights President Trump’s resilience, recounting the President’s determination to retrieve his shoes before being whisked off the stage and his defiant fist pump.
Additionally, Art addresses the complexities of migration statistics, explaining how certain figures, such as “gotaways,” Ports of Entry asylum requests, and fast app users, are not included in the overall numbers. He raises questions about individuals who have been ordered deported but remain in the country.
In a lighter segment, Art shares his excitement about the release of the movie “The Bikeriders.
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EPISODE 520 – The Failed Rock and Roller!
On this Week’s Episode of The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto is back from some time off however while on that time, he was still doing the work! Even with all the work, Art ponders those that were a part of management that never talked about the issues affecting agents while in position yet now have found a voice. Art attends the Annual Shriners Convention in Reno and shares about visiting the Shriners Hospital.
Before the destination in Reno, Art stops in Las Vegas. The difference between Las Vegas and Northern California were surprising. One happy spot in Vegas was a visit to the Shelby Museum. At the Shriners Hospital learn about some of the great work done through the Shriners.Â
After a Short stay in Northern California he travels south to LA and has a stop at Mulberry Street Pizzaria and gives an A Plus Review.Â
Comments were made during the Debate between President Biden and Former President Trump with the Current President making a statement of being endorsed by the Border Patrol. Â Art shares how he felt the Agency should have spoke out yet they remained silent. Art tells us about the Asylum process and how it is extremely dificult to find out if they have past crimes in thier country of origin. Â Â
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EPISODE 518 – The Numbers Game
On this Week’s Episode of The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto shares some information on a recent report of the numbers of those requesting asylum has decreased about 40% since the administration issued the Executive Order. Art tells us about battles between Cartels just south of the border in Mexico. Art feels the Agency Intel should be more forward in passing information to Agents which could be caught in these battles. These battles should be of concern to travelers into Mexico.Â
Art tells us that the “App” used for those wanting to enter the country are not part of the numbers on decrease as well as gotaways. There are other factors which could also be playing with the numbers. Art tells about how he had pondered years ago the idea of becoming a manager in the Agency and shares why the idea was quashed. In looking back on his career he has begun to question the tough decision to eventualy move to retirement.When it comes to the ATF Art shares some of the frustrations of that Agency and why.Â
A Video surfaced of the awful treatment of Agents working a Checkpoint in Texas. It’s Angering that people feel they have to treat Agents like this. All the Agents performed thier duties professionally yet some will criticize how the Agents responded.Â
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EPISODE 517 – June Madness: Border Buzz, Furiosa Fun, and Crime Stat Shenanigans
On this Week’s Episode of The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto looks at the month of June and comments how so many strange things have happened this month. Art has been in high gear covering interviews regarding the borders. He does get to take a break and decides to take in the movie Furiosa since he is a Mad Max fan. A past guest from the show Richard Norton was in the Movie.Â
Even thought Art got a little time to himself, As soon as his time was clear, the focus returns to the Southern Border.
The Upcoming Elections have the media and potential voters wanting to know what is the plan for the borders. Art talks about how some of these military age men are seeking asylum without really knowing if they have a criminal background from the country they left. Art questions the people who make statements as entertainers, those with followers on the web and former chiefs – just because they say it, doesn’t mean it’s right.Â
Art looks at numbers and how they can manipulated to make the situations not seem that bad. Taking a look at the City of Tucson Crime Numbers on a downward trend, Art comments this is due to a lack of prosecutions for crimes! What happens after somebody makes a request for Asylum?
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EPISODE 516 – I Told You So!
For this Week’s Episode of The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto is once again hit by Allergies which gives his voice a different resonance, he made trips to Sonoita, Naco and Douglas to post on the Union Board. While in Douglas he met the new PAIC and shares his thoughts on this Agent.Â
Art shares more info on the recent Executive Order regarding Asylum Seekers and what this means. Mexico was not on board with the Return to Mexico of those that were not eligible to stay in the US. There are also other conditions which do not fall under the Executive Order. The Number of unaccompanied minors’ numbers have and will increase. How is this happening? Art shares that info with us. A recent New Story is highlighted which has Art reminding us of the large numbers of Gotaways, Eight Asylum seekers were found to have ties to ISIS, and this was after they were allowed in the country.Â
Are the Cartels directing the places for those to cross? Art tells about an encounter with a crosser and explains why this is the case for many. Â It has been estimated that over 1.8 million gotaways have taken place in this administration.Â
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Episode 515 – But Wil It Work?
For this weeks The Green Line Radio Show has been very busy with interviews about the Border Situation and many of these from East Coast Stations which means he has had to get up really, really early to do interviews, but he also has to go to bed really late because he is still doing interviews. One of the key features was discussing the Executive Action from the Biden Administration on the Border.Â
It is important to note however, Â President Biden has released over 2.8 million people into the country more than the population of Chicago, Our third largest city. While Art is somewhat hopeful for any discussion on the Border he is sceptacle due to the fact that President Biden claimed that he couldn’t take executive action to fix the abuse of the asylum system. Now less than six months before the election. He claims he suddenly has the authority to act under his new rules.Â
Art points out that Under this Executive Action, the 1st 2500 that are coming in will still then have to be processed and then needed to determine if they request asylum. Once you hit that point, What they’re saying is everyone else is going to be set back, right? In a perfect world, that would work. It worked under the Trump administration, Art explains the differences. We also learn why this Action however could lead to a rise in Child Trafficking.Â
Andy ask Art about the Summer Heat and those Agents that are going be out there in the field. Art reminds us even in 113 degrees, They still go out there in the field and as he says The US Border Patrol is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world and continues its work today.Â
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EPISODE 514 – Knowledge is Power
For this Week’s Episode of The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto talks about the 100th Anniversary of the United States Border Patrol and the local celebration at Tucson Sector. Former Chief Raul Ortiz has stepped from the shadows and made an appearance on 60 Minutes in an interview about the administration and the Border Situation. Art explains why he is once again disappointed at yet another former leader now finally speaking out. A recent story has looked at Border Patrol Agents that are leaving the Agency and the lack of morale has been a big factor. Art steps back and takes an overall look at the recent Memorial Day and the sacrifices that were made and is reflective and thankful.
Art welcomes to the Show Monica Yellin, Executive Director of the Hispanic Liberty Alliance. Monica discusses the goals and vision of the Hispanic Liberty Alliance and how the organization achieves this through Education, Business Growth and Civic participation. The Non-Profit and Non Partisan group started less than a year ago and continues in its growth. Monica shares a story of how Knowledge is power and can help others in the community which may not know of services available. Â Â
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EPISODE 513 – Why Those Numbers Are So Important!
For this Week’s Episode of The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto tells us about attending the Funeral Service for Agent Lupe Hurtado and the other family members, his sister and Mom that were taken in a crash May 12th. It gives Art a pause to reflect on the non-important issues we may sometimes worry about. Art talks about Andy Biggs and his true desire to help solve the mess along the southern border. Eli Crane and Andy Biggs have attended the Trial of Former President Trump and have been expressing their thoughts of the proceedings.
The Media has been focusing more on the gotaway numbers and Art tells us why this is extremely important for the Administration and the public to understand. Art explains what may happen when an Asylum claim is made. The Gotaway numbers indicate the problems of illegal drugs and other products making it across the borders.
The 100th Anniversary of the United States Border Patrol has taken place. Art talks about the Agency and how it has changed since he joined. Â
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EPISODE 512 – Rocking The Ballet!
For this Week’s Episode of The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto is hoarse and tells us the story about yelling his support for kids at a ballet dance competition.  Shifting into the latest in what is happening in regards to the Agency, a story broke about Chief Owens and RGV Sector Chief Chavez possibly meeting with a Tequila Maker and businessman which has raised concerns. Art tells us about this because in a press segment which was supposed to focus on the Border Bill and situation along the Southern and Northern Border he was asked about this “tequilagate” and reitterates this is still an investigation. Art shares why he is not a fan of Law Enforcement collaborating with a Tequila Maker which could have been the idea for the Border Patrols 100th Commemoration.
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To highlight those thoughts, Art shares with us a tragic story of an Agent out of Texas Lupe Hurtado that was killed along with other family members after a suspected driver under the influence ran into his families vehicle during a vacation near the Grand Canyon. Art was familiar with Agent Hurtado’s family as they father was from the Douglas Area. Â Â
Art had a very strained expression on his face at a press conference and we get the story of why. Art was talking about the support of the Secure the Border Bill going to the ballots in November. He noticed some very cool shirts in the crowd, Luchadore. He even told one of those wearing the Shirt that is was a great looking shirt, not knowing those wearing the shirts were Activist with Living United for Change in Arizona. The wearers of the shirts though weren’t happy with Art’s speech. Art talks about comments from some that have declared the Secure the Border Bill as Racist and is disappointed that some chose this as an argument.Â
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EPISODE 511 – A Jog Across the Country!
For this Week’s Episode of The Green Line Radio Show, Art Del Cueto has a moment of reflection after traveling to New York and Washington DC for the National Day of Prayer. This Stop included a visit with Harris Faulkner on Faulkner Focus on Fox News and Kyle Reyes of Law Enforcement Today. During his stop in Washington DC, Art notes he did not see any protesters during that visit. With some time on his hands, he visits the Ford Theater as well as the Law Enforcement Museum and tells us what he saw there. He also was able to take in the Entertainment portion of the Smithsonian Museum. His time in DC wrapped after a stop at the Lincoln Memorial where he wondered about the future of the youth of the country after overhearing a school field trip also observing the Statue of President Abraham Lincoln, A student asked if if the Statue was the Actual Size of President Lincoln. Â
Art talks about the glimmer of hope with a story this week of the American Flag protected by students at Chapel Hill North Carolina, UNC during a pro-Palestinian rally. Similar rallies have taken place throughout the country and Art shares the ironies of this.
Brandon Judd, the President of the National Border Patrol Council has announced his retirement from the Council. Art shares his thoughts on Ethics, Accomplishments and Work for the Agents over the years as well as the friendship they have formed over that time. Art speculates what could be ahead including the day he will decide to step back.
Art talks about an Interview with a Tucson Division Chief in a NPR Story yet would not make a comment regarding the current administration. Â While so much of the media is focusing on other stories, the Problems at the Borders still exist, In the Month of April for Tucson Sector were over 30,000 encounters and an estimated 200 gotaways per day. There has been a 6000% increase of those from China also crossing into the United States.Â
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