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
Episode 63: Oranges are The New Squeegees
Episode 63 starts off with Shawn Moran discussing the murder of BPA Javier Vega, Jr. and the fact that it is 556 days later and CBP has not made it a line of duty death.
NBPC President Brandon judd’s comments have set off a firestorm in regard to the non-enforcement of the immigration laws. We hear some of his testimony from last week.
A small pay increase is coming but it is not enough according to AFGE. They ask for more, but will we get it?
Shawn discusses some ideas put forth by Senator Ted Cruz while campaigning in New Hampshire.
Radio issues may have contributed to the murder of a police officer in Ohio. It is something we fear could happen to Border Patrol agents.
Michael Cox checks in this week on the Two Minute Drill and Shawn ends the show with his End of Shift Report.
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Episode 62: Non-Enforcement Policies
This week on The Green Line, Shawn Moran gives an update on the denial of help to a fallen agent’s family. He also discusses Congressional testimony given by Dean Mandel of Buffalo Sector and NBPC President Brandon Judd. The fallout in both Canada and the United States is intense.
The negotiations committee provides an update on the status of the talks on a new collective bargaining agreement and when they hope to have it finished.
Local 2366 President Jon Anfinsen kicks off the new “Two Minute Drill” with an update on issues in Del Rio, Texas.
Shawn wraps up the show with his “End of Shift Report,” ranting about the protests against CBP at the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Episode 61: Helping a Fallen Agent’s Family
Here are the topics discussed in this episode:
Application for Chief
Helping A Fallen Agent’s Family
Pay Reform
Swaps Update
Cabrera Reports on Assaults in RGV
DACA/DAPA to be Reviewed by Supreme Court
Fast and Furious/El Chapo
Dean Mandel Testifying on Feb 3rd about Northern Border
Preview of the Two Minute Drill
End of Shift Report
Episode 60: Unintelligible
Originally scheduled to air on January 18, 2016 this episode was pushed back to January 21, 2016 due to scheduling issues.
Shawn Moran and Thane Gallagher go deep into technology issues affecting the Border Patrol in this episode. Thane discusses the training he recently attended for mobile applications in the field. This leads to a discussion on Border Patrol radios including audio of a dramatic incident in which an agent was assaulted.
The number of children and families crossing the border illegally is up 117% but the boys aren’t surprised since they predicted this very scenario. A lawsuit against the Border Patrol is now a class action suit and Paul Beeson takes over as Chief of the Tucson Sector.
Details about an upcoming contest are previewed as well.
Episode 60
The Green Line
January 21, 2016
[0:00] Intro
[1:07] Welcome
[4:15] Contest where you can win a knife from The Green Line
[8:47] Thane’s technology training
[15:03] 532 Days Since the Murder of BPA Javier Vega, Jr.
[16:55] Radio issues including incident where radio traffic is garbled
[29:47] Badge plaques from Armando Diaz Get yours! (915) 433-2134 or armando218@yahoo.com
[32:33] Back from Break
[32:52] Numbers of illegal alien children up 117%
[36:39] Lawsuit against USBP is now a class action suit
[40:00] Paul Beeson takes over Tucson Sector
[49:27] Wrap-up. Want a Green Line patch? Email us at thegreenline@bpunion.org
[52:00] Disclaimer/Stinger/Commercial