# Border Patrol on The No Agenda Show Border Patrol comes up in 69 chapters across 63 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to May 2025. - **Chapters:** 69 - **Episodes:** 63 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – May 2025 - **Related topics:** [Immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [Dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [Civil Liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md), [Eagle Pass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagle-pass.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Greg Abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [Mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Alejandro Mayorkas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alejandro-mayorkas.md), [Department Of Homeland Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 69 ### Kamala Harris, Border Security and Sovereignty - **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-24 - **Time:** 2:24:18–2:25:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/kamala-harris-border-security-and-sovereignty.md Vice President Kamala Harris makes a trip to the Arizona border, expressing a tougher stance on illegal immigration. She states that the United States is a "sovereign nation" with a duty to set and enforce rules at the border. The hosts highlight the hypocrisy of this statement given the administration's previous policies. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [border wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-wall.md), [arizona](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arizona.md), [sovereignty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sovereignty.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md) ### Border Security Legislation, Executive Orders, Fact-Check Discrepancies - **Episode:** [1694: Gorgeous](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-12 - **Time:** 50:55–52:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1694-gorgeous/chapter/border-security-legislation-executive-orders-fact-check-discrepancies.md Donald Trump challenged Kamala Harris to return to Washington D.C. immediately to sign a bill closing the southern border. While Trump used the word "bill," critics noted that the President has the authority to secure the border via executive order without new legislation. This semantic distinction was used by media fact-checkers to label Trump's broader point about border security as false. Keywords: [southern border](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-border.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md), [fact-checking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fact-checking.md) ### Biden Border Executive Order, Asylum Restrictions and C-SPAN Callers - **Episode:** [1666: Wyrd](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-06 - **Time:** 2:17:52–2:22:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1666-wyrd/chapter/biden-border-executive-order-asylum-restrictions-and-c-span-callers.md President Biden announced an executive order to restrict asylum claims when illegal border crossings exceed 2,500 per day. The move faced criticism from both progressives and Republicans. A C-SPAN caller, "Constance from Chesapeake," is featured praising Biden while calling for "firing squads" for treasonous Republicans, illustrating the intensity of partisan rhetoric. 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Keywords: [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), jason owens, [tequila](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tequila.md), [ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethics.md), [cbp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbp.md) ### Federal Spending Bill and Mike Johnson Ouster Threat - **Episode:** [1645: Poonami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-25 - **Time:** 13:51–18:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1645-poonami/chapter/federal-spending-bill-and-mike-johnson-ouster-threat.md Speaker Mike Johnson faces a motion to vacate filed by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene after passing a $1.2 trillion federal spending package with Democratic support. The bill, which exceeds 200,000 words, includes funding for 2,000 new Border Patrol agents and 8,000 detention beds, though critics argue the money is primarily directed toward processing migrants rather than securing the border. Keywords: [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), [marjorie taylor greene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marjorie-taylor-greene.md), [spending bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spending-bill.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md) ### Biden and Trump Border Visits, Brownsville and Eagle Pass - **Episode:** [1639: Pumpkin Coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1639-pumpkin-coin.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-03 - **Time:** 1:07:51–1:10:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1639-pumpkin-coin/chapter/biden-and-trump-border-visits-brownsville-and-eagle-pass.md President Biden and Donald Trump made simultaneous visits to the Texas border, with Biden in Brownsville and Trump in Eagle Pass. Biden urged Trump to join him in supporting the bipartisan border security bill, while Trump blamed "Crooked Joe" for the murder of a Georgia nursing student by an illegal alien. Border Patrol officials noted that Biden's visit came years too late to address the crisis effectively. Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [brownsville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brownsville.md), [eagle pass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagle-pass.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md) ### Good News, El Paso Puppy Rescue - **Episode:** [1637: LIE-DAR](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-26 - **Time:** 2:51:52–2:56:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1637-lie-dar/chapter/good-news-el-paso-puppy-rescue.md The show concluded with a "Good News" segment about a mother dog and her nine puppies rescued in the El Paso desert. A Border Patrol agent discovered the neglected animal, who required a C-section to deliver her litter. Thanks to the Animal Rescue League, the mother and all nine puppies are recovering and being prepared for adoption into forever homes. Keywords: [good news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/good-news.md), [el paso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-paso.md), puppy rescue, animal rescue league, [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md) ### Border Crossing Trends, DHS Funding Shortfalls - **Episode:** [1635: Munich Meetup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-18 - **Time:** 1:34:20–1:38:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1635-munich-meetup/chapter/border-crossing-trends-dhs-funding-shortfalls.md U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a 50% decrease in migrant encounters in January following a record high in December. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas attributed the surge to a lack of enforcement funding, while others point to seasonal shifts and rumors of border closures. The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly drafting plans for mass releases of detainees due to a $700 million budget shortfall. Keywords: [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [alejandro mayorkas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alejandro-mayorkas.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md) ### 60 Minutes, Chinese Migrants, San Diego Border Gap - **Episode:** [1632: King for a Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1632-king-for-a-day.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-10 - **Time:** 29:04–34:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1632-king-for-a-day/chapter/60-minutes-chinese-migrants-san-diego-border-gap.md A 60 Minutes report highlighted a significant influx of middle-class Chinese migrants entering the U.S. through a gap in the border fence near San Diego. These individuals often fly to Ecuador or Mexico before paying smugglers, known as "snakeheads," to drive them to the border. Border Patrol agents reportedly lack the authority to stop people at these gaps and can only process them once they have entered U.S. soil. Keywords: [60 minutes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/60-minutes.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [san diego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-diego.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), smugglers ### Texas Border Convoy, God's Army, Eagle Pass Standoff - **Episode:** [1631: Pulling a Johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1631-pulling-a-johnson.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-04 - **Time:** 4:12–7:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1631-pulling-a-johnson/chapter/texas-border-convoy-god-s-army-eagle-pass-standoff.md Texas Governor Greg Abbott and a convoy of Republican governors visit Eagle Pass to support the "Take Our Border Back" rally. Media coverage from CBS News characterizes the gathering as "God's Army" and a religious revival, while the hosts describe the event as a staged press opportunity. The Texas National Guard continues to block federal agents from patrolling sections of the U.S.-Mexico border fortified with razor wire. Keywords: [eagle pass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagle-pass.md), [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), texas national guard, gods army, [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md) ### Texas Border Crisis and NGO Involvement in Migration - **Episode:** [1630: Potty Mouth Parrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-01 - **Time:** 1:20:22–1:22:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots/chapter/texas-border-crisis-and-ngo-involvement-in-migration.md A "boots on the ground" report from McAllen, Texas, describes NGOs and social workers guiding migrants through airports with specialized documentation. The hosts criticize Governor Greg Abbott's handling of the border, calling it performative. They highlight the role of faith-based non-profits in facilitating the movement of migrants across the United States. Keywords: [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [eagle pass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagle-pass.md), [mcallen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcallen.md), [ngos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngos.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [migration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migration.md) ### End of Show Mixes, Trump Rotation and Outro - **Episode:** [1629: Sunflower Kids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-28 - **Time:** 2:50:46–3:00:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1629-sunflower-kids/chapter/end-of-show-mixes-trump-rotation-and-outro.md The episode concluded with a series of audio mixes, including the "Trump Rotation" which lists various media epithets used against the former president. A parody of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" focused on Kirsten Nielsen and the border wall was played. The hosts signed off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley, promising to return on Thursday. Keywords: [trump rotation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-rotation.md), [pink floyd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pink-floyd.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), kirsten nielsen ### Texas Border Standoff, Governor Abbott Defies Federal Government - **Episode:** [1628: Bad Rap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1628-bad-rap.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-25 - **Time:** 10:13–11:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1628-bad-rap/chapter/texas-border-standoff-governor-abbott-defies-federal-government.md Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a letter citing the state's constitutional right to self-defense against an "invasion," escalating a standoff with the Biden administration over border security. The Texas National Guard continues to maintain razor-wire barriers at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, despite a Supreme Court ruling allowing federal agents to remove them. The Department of Homeland Security has demanded full access to the area, which Texas officials have so far restricted. Keywords: [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [eagle pass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagle-pass.md), shelby park, [razor wire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/razor-wire.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md) ### Texas Border Standoff, Eagle Pass Drownings - **Episode:** [1626: Dingbat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1626-dingbat.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-18 - **Time:** 1:57:05–2:01:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1626-dingbat/chapter/texas-border-standoff-eagle-pass-drownings.md The Department of Homeland Security issued a cease-and-desist letter to Texas, demanding full access to Shelby Park in Eagle Pass after a migrant woman and two children drowned in the Rio Grande. Texas officials denied blocking rescue efforts, stating the drownings occurred before Border Patrol requested access. Governor Greg Abbott asserted the state's legal authority to maintain operational control of the border area. Keywords: [eagle pass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagle-pass.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md) ### Alejandro Mayorkas Impeachment Proceedings, Republican Border Tour - **Episode:** [1622: Juice Joe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1622-juice-joe.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-04 - **Time:** 31:00–35:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1622-juice-joe/chapter/alejandro-mayorkas-impeachment-proceedings-republican-border-tour.md House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green announced the start of impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to secure the border. Mayorkas argues that the department lacks the necessary personnel and technology to manage the record-high migrant encounters. Keywords: [alejandro mayorkas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alejandro-mayorkas.md), [impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [mark green](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-green.md), [eagle pass](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eagle-pass.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md) ### Representative Tony Gonzalez on Border Patrol Operations - **Episode:** [1594: Gene Jock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-29 - **Time:** 50:01–52:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1594-gene-jock/chapter/representative-tony-gonzalez-on-border-patrol-operations.md Texas Representative Tony Gonzalez reported that Border Patrol agents are being diverted from field duties to staff processing centers, leaving the border vulnerable to "bad actors." Gonzalez advocated for ending "catch and release" policies and implementing "repatriation flights" to return non-asylum seekers to their home countries. He noted that in cities like San Antonio, migrants are being dumped in tourist areas like the Riverwalk. Keywords: tony gonzalez, [san antonio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-antonio.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [catch and release](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catch-and-release.md), [alejandro mayorkas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alejandro-mayorkas.md) ### Terror Watch List Suspects and Border Overcrowding - **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-30 - **Time:** 2:18:52–2:22:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/terror-watch-list-suspects-and-border-overcrowding.md Border Patrol has apprehended a record number of individuals on the terror watch list attempting to enter the U.S. from countries like Kyrgyzstan and Dagestan. Todd Benzman of the Center for Immigration Studies testified that the influx of family groups is overwhelming local school systems and affecting standardized test scores. The crisis is described as a "pocketbook issue" impacting public safety and education quality across the American interior. Keywords: [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [terror watch list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terror-watch-list.md), todd benzman, [kyrgyzstan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyrgyzstan.md), [dagestan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dagestan.md), standardized tests ### Title 42 Expiration, Border Camera Observations, Texas Cordon - **Episode:** [1555: AMAD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1555-amad.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-14 - **Time:** 1:02:14–1:12:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1555-amad/chapter/title-42-expiration-border-camera-observations-texas-cordon.md Following the expiration of Title 42, the hosts observe live border cameras in El Paso and other crossings, noting a surprising lack of the "tsunami" of migrants predicted by mainstream media. They review reports of the Texas National Guard successfully turning back groups of migrants at the Rio Grande. The discussion suggests that political narratives from both the left and right are exaggerating the immediate chaos at the border. Keywords: [title 42](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-42.md), [el paso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-paso.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md) ### Title 42 Expiration, Border Security and Foreign Media - **Episode:** [1554: The Verger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-11 - **Time:** 59:20–1:06:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1554-the-verger/chapter/title-42-expiration-border-security-and-foreign-media.md The expiration of Title 42 has led to a surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, though foreign media reports suggest the Biden administration is actually implementing stricter "Title 8" enforcement. France 24 coverage highlights Texas State Police installing razor wire and migrants being told they must register in other countries before seeking U.S. asylum. The hosts suggest the Biden administration is attempting to "get points on the board" by appearing tougher on illegal crossings. Keywords: [title 42](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/title-42.md), title 8, [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md), [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [france 24](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france-24.md), [greg abbott](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-abbott.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md) ### Title 42 Expiration, Border Migration and Labor Shortages - **Episode:** [1553: Ample Bosom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-07 - **Time:** 2:28:59–2:33:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom/chapter/title-42-expiration-border-migration-and-labor-shortages.md The expiration of Title 42 and the end of vaccine requirements for international travelers are discussed as a precursor to a massive influx of migrants at the southern border. 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