On this bonus episode, Ben is joined by Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott who addresses his controversial and unorthodox plan to handle the Biden Administration's plan to lift COVID-era border restrictions.

Governor Abbott explains why the move is necessary, as well as his other plans to address a border crisis he says much of the country is unprepared for.

Later, Ben gives background on the history of trouble at the border, as well as why the cartel poses a threat to the stability of the Texas-Mexico region.

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