State of the Union

LIVE episode via the Spreaker app. Shawn Moran updates what you can expect in the coming weeks. We will be having interviews with the family of Brian Terry, hopefully Commissioner Kerlikowske, and a special episode on Border Patrol suicides. Rob Pepperdine will be on next week to update us on the job swap program.

Another Border Patrol agent has taken his own life this week. If you suspect a fellow agent needs help do not hesitate to get them to EAP or a trained mental health professional. We cannot afford to lose any more agents to suicide.

The Green Line is honored to welcome Senator John McCain (R-AZ) to the show to discuss border issues, both national and those pertaining to Arizona. Senator McCain agrees to help fight for the murder of Border Patrol Agent Javier Vega, Jr. to be classified as a line of duty death. Senator McCain speaks with great respect for those who are out patrolling this nation's borders. This is one episode you will not want to miss.

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0:00 Border Patrol Foundation Commercial
1:24 Quick Intro
2:22 Interview with Senator John McCain
10:05 McCain Commits to Helping Classify BPA Javier Vega, Jr.’s murder as LODD
13:50 University of Arizona v. Arizona State University
16:33 Shawn and Thane discuss the interview
19:48 Social Media Update - If you want a patch email us [email protected]
23:46 Check out behind the scenes photos and more at nbpcgreenline.tumblr.com
24:49 Shawn and Thane post a selfie from the recording of the episode
26:05 Remembering SDPD Chief, SD Sheriff, and SD POA President Bill Kolender
27:52 Mandatory Back In The Day Mention
28:52 No updates on swaps yet
29:24 430 Days since Border Patrol Agent Javier Vega’s Murder
30:25 Commissioner Kerlikowske ignoring our interview requests
32:19 Commercial Break
34:43 Back from break
35:25 Brian Terry Murder Trial
39:55 Wrap-up
42:21 Outro/Disclaimer/Commercial

On this week of The State of the Union we give an update on the finalized OPM regulations for the Border Patrol Pay Reform Act and actions that the Council plans to take.

We also discuss the abysmal rating DHS received in the 2015 Federal Employees Viewpoint Survey and how they compare to past years.

Finally, we have an update from the bargaining table concerning the ongoing term contract negotiations.

This week we feature an update on the ATV stand down and correct a mistake from last week's episode. We also warn about a plan floating around that could reduce earnings on TSP investments should the government go into shutdown. Finally, we discuss the murder trial that starts this week for the suspects accused of murdering Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry.

ATVs have been stood-down nationwide due to safety issues, the Border Patrol Foundation is now eligible to be a CFC recipient, and more Kuhnanigans in Beecher Falls, VT.

Shawn Moran starts off discussing NBPC President Brandon Judd's testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform earlier today. Thane Gallagher joins in the show as they welcome Robert Pepperdine to update agents on the latest with the Nationwide Swap program. Finally, Shawn and Thane announce major changes to the podcast.

0:00 Intro Start
0:24 Brandon Judd's testimony before Congress
2:05 Nationwide Swap Program update
13:54 Podcast change announcement
22:19 Credits
23:06 End

Shawn Moran reports on the problem with payroll, mistakes that agents are making in applying for the Nationwide Swap program, and a lawsuit that has been filed by the family of Kate Steinle against ICE.

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Shawn Moran reports on the final outcome of the AFGE convention and also shares tragic news from San Diego Sector. Watch out for one another and reach out if you need help or feel that a friend does. The National Border Patrol Council is always here to help out an agent in need.

Shawn Moran and Thane Gallagher wrap up the week with Dan Benavidez, Paul Perez, and Rob Pepperdine. Pep gives a very important update about the swap program and locations that nearly 200 agents are choosing. A slow day on the convention floor as the per capita dues increase is put off until Friday.

One episode to rule them all. Too many guests to list. AFGE election results, swap program update, bad decisions by CBP presented by Brandon Judd, Employee Assistance Program changes, and the murder of Javier Vega, Jr. Plus we preview the future of the podcasts!