Episode 72: NY Times Op-Ed
On this week’s episode of The Green Line, Shawn Moran hosts by himself in an effort not to spread the flu. He engages in what the NY Times called “Trump-level tirades.” Shawn has plenty to say about the NYT Op-Ed hit piece.
Shawn also pauses to remember Scot Skinner, one of the producers of The Green Line, who passed away on Sunday night.
Shawn also discusses litigation and grievances over faulty EOTech rifle sights and the murder of BPA Javier Vega, Jr.
The Green Line
Episode 72
April 7, 2016
[0:00] Intro
[1:34] Response to NY Times Op-Ed Piece
[17:57] Thoughts about Scot Skinner
[21:36] Social Media Recap
[24:29] EOTech Rifle Sights
[33:39] 612 Days Since Murder of BPA Javier Vega, Jr.
[42:24] Wrap-Up
[44:07] Commercial Break, Disclaimer, and BPUDN Stinger
Episode 71: Trump Endorsement
The National Border Patrol Council formally endorsed Donald J. Trump for President of the United States. Shawn and Thane discuss that, lack of consequences in immigration enforcement, and when the podcast will be carried on KVOI in Tucson.
Episode 70: Color Blindness
On Episode 70 of The Green Line, Shawn Moran and Thane Gallagher discuss Commissioner Kerlikowske’s visit to San Diego last week and their interactions with him.
The Donal Trump campaign has some very encouraging words for the National Border Patrol Council plus SCOTUS shoots down a flawed case against BP checkpoints, the battle over NTAs, and more!
Episode 69: Green Lives Matter
This week on the official podcast of the National Border Patrol Council, we discuss the Integrity Advisory Panel’s report and recommendations for CBP. We aren’t happy with their inability to take responsibility or how they place a lot of the blame on the Union.
After the commercial break, we talk with Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) about what he sees happening with the border and the future. it is a refreshingly candid conversation with a legislator who has not forgotten about accomplishing your mission while taking care of your people.
Finally, we continue our fight to bring recognition to Border Patrol Agent Javier Vega, Jr. 591 days after his murder, CBP seems no more willing to classify his death as line of duty. We show that there is precedent for such a move.
Episode 69
March 17, 2016
[0:00] Intro
[1:20] Welcome/591 Days Since Murder of BPA Javier Vega
[2:33] Voicemails
[3:50] Laredo Public Affairs
[6:03] Integrity Advisory Report
[25:09] Commercial Break
[27:04] Back from Break
[33:18] Interview with Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-El Cajon, CA)
[47:23] Info on Line of Duty Deaths from “Deep Throat”
[50:47] Green Lives Matter
[51:38] Disclaimer and BPUDN Stinger
Episode 68: Blue Plate Special
This week the show starts off with rare praise from Thane Gallagher and the recipient is OFO! Check the temperature in Hades!
Shawn Moran announces that The Green Line may soon be available on AM radio in Tucson, AZ. Stay tuned for more details.
Shawn and Thane discuss the press conference hosted by Sheriff Paul Babeu of Pinal County, AZ in which he lends support to Border Patrol agents and calls out the Commissioner for his recent disparaging testimony.
Sheriffs Babeu and Dannels join us on the telephone to dive deeper into why they are supporting the National Border Patrol Council.
Lawsuits over crosses on police vehicles, more protests of CBP recruiting events, and one of the strangest termination cases you will ever hear.
All of these topics and more on Episode 68 of The Green Line.
[0:00] Intro
[1:22] Welcome message. 584 days since the murder of BPA Javier Vega
[3:08] Thane praises OFO
[4:52] Shawn forgets his material and Thane shares on his emotional well-being
[9:54] Social Media Recap
[13:32] The mystique that is Thane
[14:36] The Green Line coming to the radio airwaves soon in Tucson
[16:00] Sheriff Paul Babeu holds press conference to support BP agents
[21:18] AT&T Cell Phone Plan Put on Hold
[25:22] Commercial break
[34:00] Interview with Sheriff Paul Babeu
[49:00] Interview with Sheriff Mark Dannels
[1:00:06] Brewster County Sheriff being sued by PAs over cross decal on patrol vehicles
[1:05:48] Pennsylvania colleges protest CBP participation in job fairs, CBP folds
[1:11:19] Agent from Falfurrias fired for conduct unbecoming
[1:17:40] Retweet from Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego
[1:27:05] New contest: Best voicemails left for the show 855-278-6466 ext 820
Episode 68: Blue Plate Special
This week the show starts off with rare praise from Thane Gallagher and the recipient is OFO! Check the temperature in Hades!
Shawn Moran announces that The Green Line may soon be available on AM radio in Tucson, AZ. Stay tuned for more details.
Shawn and Thane discuss the press conference hosted by Sheriff Paul Babeu of Pinal County, AZ in which he lends support to Border Patrol agents and calls out the Commissioner for his recent disparaging testimony.
Sheriffs Babeu and Dannels join us on the telephone to dive deeper into why they are supporting the National Border Patrol Council.
Lawsuits over crosses on police vehicles, more protests of CBP recruiting events, and one of the strangest termination cases you will ever hear.
All of these topics and more on Episode 68 of The Green Line.
[0:00] Intro
[1:22] Welcome message. 584 days since the murder of BPA Javier Vega
[3:08] Thane praises OFO
[4:52] Shawn forgets his material and Thane shares on his emotional well-being
[9:54] Social Media Recap
[13:32] The mystique that is Thane
[14:36] The Green Line coming to the radio airwaves soon in Tucson
[16:00] Sheriff Paul Babeu holds press conference to support BP agents
[21:18] AT&T Cell Phone Plan Put on Hold
[25:22] Commercial break
[34:00] Interview with Sheriff Paul Babeu
[49:00] Interview with Sheriff Mark Dannels
[1:00:06] Brewster County Sheriff being sued by PAs over cross decal on patrol vehicles
[1:05:48] Pennsylvania colleges protest CBP participation in job fairs, CBP folds
[1:11:19] Agent from Falfurrias fired for conduct unbecoming
[1:17:40] Retweet from Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego
[1:27:05] New contest: Best voicemails left for the show 855-278-6466 ext 820
Episode 67: Kerlikowske v. NBPC
The gauntlet has been thrown down. In testimony before the House Appropriations committee, Commissioner Kerlikowske had harsh words for the NBPC and any Border Patrol agents that dared to disagree with him or the administration.
Shawn and Thane have plenty to say about this as they take issue with some of the Commissioner’s claims.
The winner of the knife give-away is announced. The NBPC also thanks Senator John McCain for his support and introduction of a bill that would provide financial incentives to agents in hardship locations.
Activists in California are still calling for body-worn cameras for all BP agents. Shawn and Thane explain why this is misguided.
They also get into the debacle that is the Swanton Sector of the Border Patrol. Kuhnanigans abound and it is time that someone does something to stem the recklessness.
All of these topics and more are included in this week’s episode.
The Green Line
March 3, 2016
Episode 67
[0:00] Intro
[1:22] Welcome
[2:00] 577 days since murder of BPA Javier Vega, no LODD classification from CBP
[3:10] Social Media Update
[4:26] Knife give-away results
[6:04] San Diego legislator sends tweet disparaging BP agents
[8:34] Commissioner Kerlikowske’s testimony before House Appropriations Committee
[11:27] Shawn and Thane challenge the Commissioner’s comments
[25:30] Commercial Break
[28:50] Thanks to Sen. McCain for his support of BP agents and his fight to gain incentive pay for hardship locations
[33:55] Two Minute Drill with Jason Anderson, President of Local 2499 in Detroit, MI
[41:12] Failure of leadership in Swanton Sector
[44:31] Activists again calling for body-worn cameras for all CBP agents and officers
[51:54] Congrats to agents involved in Falcom Lake rescue
[52:42] Wrap-up
[53:00] Get a patch by emailing name and address to thegreenline@bpunion.org
[57:58] Disclaimer and BPUDN Stinger
Episode 66: CBP Ain’t Got Time For That
The 2016 Business Meeting has concluded and Shawn Moran and Thane Gallagher are back discussing issues affecting Border Patrol agents.
The proposed DHS budget calls for 300 less agents while at the same time Border Patrol and Congressional officials are testifying that DHS is not prepared the renewed influx of illegal alien children crossing the border.
Laredo, Houlton, and San Diego sectors check in on this week’s “Two Minute Drill.”
Finally, Thane makes an impassioned plea to look out for your fellow agents on this week’s “End of Shift Report.”
The Green Line
Episode 66
February 25, 2016
[0:00] Intro
[1:22] Welcome
[3:03] Proposed DHS budget calls for 300 agent reduction
[6:10] Obama Administration not prepared for another surge of children
[9:37] Social media update
[10:08] Comments on 2016 Business Meeting
[10:52] Border Patrol Foundation events
[13:38] Badge plaques by Armando Diaz armando218@yahoo.com 915-433-2134
[15:08] Two Minute Drill
[25:53] End of Shift Report by Thane Gallagher
[35:12] Disclaimer and BPUDN stinger
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Episode 65: 2016 Business Meeting
The Green Line
Episode 65
February 22, 2015
[0:00] Start
[0:50] Welcome to the 2016 Business Meeting
[6:09] Thanks to Paul Perez and the reps from Local 3307
[9:04] Self-Addressed Stamped Envelopes
[9:52] No Social Media Update
[11:45] Aggressive Coyotes May Be High on Shrooms
[16:30] Criminal Charged with Attempted Murder on a BPA
[21:53] AUSAs Doing Things Right in Del Rio, TX
[28:30] Knife Give-Away Contest “Who Said It?”
[51:00] Kuhnanigans with Dan Dolan
[58:10] Another failure by BP management
[1:12:28] FOB Report
[1:16:47] RGV Boat Accident Costing Agent Thousands in Personal Debt
[1:20:14] Detroit Local President Jason Anderson Discusses Pay Reform and Loss of FLSA
[1:42:25] Wrap-up and Final Thoughts
Episode 64: The Return of Rep. Will Hurd
This week we start off Episode Six-Fo’ with our homage to N.W.A. Thane Gallagher returns and together with Shawn Moran they discuss a bill backed by AFGE to give employees a 5.3% raise.
Senator McCain introduces legislation to give Border Patrol agents pay incentives for hardship duty locations. Meanwhile at TSA, officials responsible for security lapses get huge bonuses.
Chris Cabrera joins the show for this week’s two minute drill and Rep. Will Hurd of Texas returns to the show for an insightful conversation on immigration issues and the state of affairs in DC.
[0:00] Intro
[2:43] Possible 5.3% Pay Increase Being Sought
[6:30] McCain’s Legislation for Hardship Duty Pay
[10:25] Social Media Update
[13:30] TSA Official Responsible for Security Lapses Gets Bonus
[20:58] 2016 Business Meeting in San Diego
[23:35] Thane’s Detail to a Port of Entry
[38:10] Wood Badge Plaque Commercial
[40:25] Border Patrol Foundation Events
[45:00] Two Minute Drill from the Rio Grande Valley Sector with Chris Cabrera
[46:55] Interview with Congressman Will Hurd
[1:06:05] End of Shift Report by Thane Gallagher
[1:27:17] Wrap-up
[1:29:18] Disclaimer and BPUDN
[1:29:45] Commercial