Podcast Episodes

A Retired Border Patrol Chief's Take on Immigration Policy, Patrol Misconceptions, and the Sinaloa Arrests

Season 1 Episode 27

Today on Borderland, Vince talks to retired Border Patrol Chief, Victor Manjarrez.

Victor served more than 20 years in the Border Patrol in roles both in the field and in headquarters,

Hi…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

The Smuggling Hot Zone of Tombstone, Arizona

Season 1 Episode 26

Today on Borderland, Vince sits down with the marshal of the historic town of Tombstone, Arizona, Jim Adams.

Together, they discuss the harsh realities and impacts that the smuggling crisis…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

How the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) Uses Extreme Violence and Disinformation to Gain Power

Season 1 Episode 25

In today's episode of Borderland, Vince talks to Chris Dalby, a journalist and expert on the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Chris dives deep into the CJNG's nuanced media tactics and how th…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

High Tech Human Smuggling Ops: The CCP, Sinaloa Cartel, & Counterfeit Passports

Season 1 Episode 24

Today on Borderland, Vince talks to San Diego native Cory Gautereaux.

Cory shares his experiences walking along the San Diego Southern border, where he has collected hundreds of abandoned …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Fact-Checking Biden and Trump’s Immigration Debate

Season 1 Episode 23

In the days following the recent presidential debate, Borderland host and BORSTAR veteran Vince Vargas broke down both candidates’ positions and statements about the immigration crisis. 
Here…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Millions Made: Exposing Non-Profits In Border Crisis Scandal

Season 1 Episode 22

On Today's Borderland, Vince sits down with investigative journalist Madeleine Rowley to discuss her recent article

Nonprofits Are Making Billions off the Border Crisis .

She exposes the b…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

How the Los Zetas Cartel Changed Organized Crime in Mexico

Season 1 Episode 21

Today's guest is Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera.

She's a Professor at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University, and formally established the Counter Narco-Terrorism Oper…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Border Patrol Overload: A National Security Crisis (with Former ICE Director Thomas Homan)

Season 1 Episode 20

Today on Borderland, Vince is joined by former border patrol agent and ICE Director, Tom Homan.

Tom joined the Immigration and Naturalization Service in 1984, later becoming a Border Patro…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Inside Cartel Operations at the US/Mexico Border (with Border Journalist Luis Chaparro)

Season 1 Episode 19

On today's Borderland, Vince talks to renowned journalist, Luis Chaparro.

Luis is based on the U.S./Mexico border, and has over 15 years of experience in reporting on Mexican organized cri…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

The Rising Terrorist Threat at the Southern Border (with CIA Targeter Sarah Adams)

Season 1 Episode 18

Today on Borderland, Vince discusses the terrorist threats at the Southern border with former CIA Intelligence Analyst and Targeter, Sarah Adams.

From 2015-2017, Sarah served as the Senior…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago