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
Episode 59: Suicide Prevention
Shawn Moran and Thane Gallagher are joined by Dr. Mark Marvin and Terry Shigg to discuss what can be done to prevent further suicides in the US Border Patrol.
Episode 58: Through the Looking Glass
The first show of 2016 starts off with Shawn Moran flying solo again due to a relapse in Thane Gallagher’s Cotard’s syndrome. The topics discussed today include raids by ICE, CBP drones being hacked by cartels, the trial for the murder of BPA Javier Vega, Jr. is moved, and a new CBP program gets ripped apart for its ridiculousness.
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[0:00] Intro
[1:07] Welcome
[1:30] Cotard’s Relapse
[1:49] ERO Conducting Raids
[4:08] 521 Days Since Murder of BPA Javier Vega, Jr./Trial moved to Cameron County
[7:20] No Longer Seeking Out Commissioner Kerlikowske
[9:25] CBP Drones Being Hacked
[11:38] US Attorney Prosecuting 111 Cases in West Texas
[14:47] Commercial Break
[17:08] Back From Break
[18:41] Email us at thegreenline@bpunion.org
[19:03] Tomscheck Interview with Telemundo
[24:55] CBP New Additions Program
[33:42] Wrap-up
[36:49] Outro
[37:15] Commercial
[38:20] End
Episode 57 – Christmas Episode
Shawn and Thane decide to come back for one more episode in 2015. They discuss body cameras, terror attacks, and more on this year-end episode. Enjoy the show and Merry Christmas!
Episode 56: It’s the NyQuil Talking
The final new episode of 2015 starts out with a lengthy discussion on emails sent to the show. Shawn Moran and Thane Gallagher also discuss the new FBI police force tracking system, the DHS Secretary’s letter about morale, and OTMs showing up all over the board.
Contests in 2016, a knife deal through Local 2509, and badge plaques that you will love! All this and more! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’s! Stay safe, everyone!
The Green Line
Episode 56
December 17, 2015
[0:00] Crow’s Intro
[1:07] Start of Episode
[1:24] Happy 18 years since graduation to Class 347
[4:27] Thanks to Brandon Darby and Breitbart for their sponsorship of the podcast
[8:18] Social Media Recap
[8:30] Discussion on Amazing Race interview
[11:38] Great Email to the Show
[14:18] Looking for a patch? Email us at thegreenline@bpunion.org
[15:14] Not-So-Great Email to the Show
[33:27] Commercial Break
[35:03] Back from break
[35:23] Badge plaques by Armando Diaz Contact him at (915) 433-2134 or
armando218@yahoo.com $65 shipped!
[39:00] New format in place for 2016
[40:53] Christmas gifts for Thane
[42:18] FBI expanding system to track police shootings
[45:45] Secretary Johnson’s Email on Best Places to Work Survey
[57:37] OTMs showing up all over the southwest border
[1:03:21] Discussion on the Brian Terry Episode https://www.spreaker.com/user/bpunion/episode-55-interview-with-brian-terrys-f
[1:06:03] Contest in the New Year to win major prizes
[1:06:47] Local 2509’s BP knife deal with Hoffners http://local2509.org/border-patrol-knives-from-hoffner/
[1:08:44] Wrap-up and thanks to all our listeners, sponsors, supporters and staff! Thanks for a great 2015!
[1:13:48] End of show/BPUDN Stinger and Disclaimer
[1:14:14] Commercial
Episode 55: Interview with Brian Terry’s Family
On the five year anniversary of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry’s murder, Shawn Moran and Thane Gallagher sit down with his brother and sisters for a discussion about Brian’s life.
The discussion ranges from Brian’s life as child growing up outside Detroit, to his time as Marine and police officer, and to Operation Fast and Furious.
It is a look at the person Brian was and how his death has affected his family, the Border Patrol, and this nation.
Our thanks to the Terry family for sitting down to do this interview.
Episode 54: The Most Heavily Armed Podcast (493 Days)
This episode is dedicated to Tony Ponzio, get well soon.
At the outset of the episode Shawn Moran and Thane Gallagher being with the usual recap of social media messages and emails from listeners.
The first topic of discussion is, of course, the terror attacks in San Bernardino, CA. The talk ranges from what part Border Patrol agents played in the response to the responsibility of Islamic community leaders to do more to root out radicalized Muslims.
They also discuss Attorney General Lynch’s nonsensical comments about changing law enforcement and protecting Muslims. Shawn and Thane are then joined by JJ Carrell and Art Velez, both Border Patrol supervisors and past contestants on CBS’s show, The Amazing Race.
The four then talk about past experiences in the Border Patrol, current events, and Art and JJ’s experience on The Amazing Race. It is a fun, lively discussion that won’t disappoint.
After the second commercial break, NBPC Local 2913 President Mike Cox calls in to discuss the case of an agent being disciplined for carrying his M-4 rifle.
This episode is long but worth the time. We think you will agree it is one of the best interviews of 2015.
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Episode 54
The Green Line
December 10, 2015
[0:00] Crows Intro
[1:07] Start of Episode (Thane Making Noise)
[2:51] Social Media Recap
[14:49] San Bernardino Terrorist Incident
[25:33] Attorney General Pledges to Protect Muslims in America
[34:13] More Thoughts on San Bernardino Case
[36:05] A Month After Paris no intel from DHS
[40:52] Commercial Break
[42:08] Back from Break
[43:52] Message from Acting Chief Vitiello
[46:04] 493 Days Since Murder of BPA Javier Vega
[46:52] No criminal charges against agents for Ogdensburg checkpoint incident
[49:23] Art Velez and JJ Carrell from The Amazing Race
[1:47:55] End of Interview/Commercial Break
[1:49:44] M-4 Discipline Case from Blaine Sector
[2:02:39] Outro
[2:03:51] BPUDN Stinger and Disclaimer