Nobody understands the border crisis quite like Vince 'Rocco' Vargas. Though most know him now as the actor behind Gilly Lopez on FX's 'Mayans M.C.', Vince is also a retired specialized law enforcement BORSTAR agent, where he operated for years on both sides of the border. He's also a veteran, having been deployed as an Army Ranger, and the author of 'Borderline: Defending the Homefront', where he shares more stories from his work in law enforcement. 

Having traveled the country and witnessed the problem firsthand, it's safe to say that Vince has got more than a few hot takes on how to tackle the avalanche of issues that make up the border crisis. But one thing's for sure - Vince has seen the danger, and now he has something to tell us. 

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:16 - Going to the Border

08:47 - Drill Sergeant Selection

16:58 - You're a BORSTAR Agent Now

25:37 - The Mission That Pushed Me Out

31:08 - Sons of Anarchy & Mayans M.C.

46:27 - Authoring Borderline - Defending the Home Front

53:08 - The Great Immigration Debate

01:24:50 - Light the Fuse Retreat & The Vinny Roc Podcast

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Book: Borderline: Defending the Homefront Book - https://www.theborderlinebook.com

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/VincentRoccoVargas275

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vincent.rocco.vargas

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