Episode 560 - Please don't make me go in there!

Host Art Del Cueto shared insights from his time working in prisons, highlighting the challenges faced by female officers and the importance of developing a thick skin. He recalled an uncomfortable experience working in a female prison where he, as a male officer, endured catcalls and harassment—remarking that male officers in female facilities often faced harsher treatment than female guards in male prisons.

Art also discussed the work of the National Border Patrol Council, emphasizing its critical role in defending agents against allegations, providing legal support, and advocating for better working conditions, such as assigned vehicles and improved uniforms. He stressed how the Council’s efforts have been vital in protecting agents’ rights, safety, and overall well-being.

The conversation turned to a recent case involving an individual from El Salvador arrested in Maryland. Initially released after marrying a U.S. citizen while in immigration custody, further investigation revealed the individual's gang affiliations through clothing and tattoos. Art criticized the media for oversimplifying the story and drew from his own prison experience to explain how tattoos often serve as gang identifiers.

Expanding on broader immigration and border issues, Art expressed frustration with politicians who prioritize non-citizens over American citizens. He reflected on his upbringing along the U.S.-Mexico border and criticized Governor Katie Hobbs' veto of a bill that would have required local authorities to notify immigration when arresting undocumented individuals, arguing that the veto jeopardizes community and law enforcement safety.

To wrap up the show, Andy shared a personal story from his high school days, where he worked as a movie reviewer for the school's closed-circuit TV broadcast. Recently, while organizing his collection, he found vintage posters for Alien, Star Wars, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind—but even more excitingly, he uncovered a publicity still from the movie Borderline featuring Charles Bronson, which he knew would make the perfect gift for Art.

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