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The Long History of the Border Patrol, Part 1
22:03 - 30:01 (07:58)
This episode explores the history of the Border Patrol and how its focus has shifted over time. It also touches on the agency's recruitment struggles and how it has resulted in a workforce lacking proper training and qualifications.
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The history of borders is rooted in racist ideologies and toxic nationalism.
22:03 - 23:14 (01:10)
Summary
The history of borders is rooted in racist ideologies and toxic nationalism. The US border patrol was formed from a Nazi-inspired law and built overnight with unqualified recruits.
ChapterThe Long History of the Border Patrol, Part 1
EpisodePart One: The U.S. Border Patrol Is A Nightmare That Never Ends
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Border Patrol has a long trend of making decisions without providing proper training, resulting in unprepared officers and poorly implemented policies.
23:14 - 24:21 (01:07)
Summary
The Border Patrol has a long trend of making decisions without providing proper training, resulting in unprepared officers and poorly implemented policies. Chad Wolf, the current DHS secretary, has no law enforcement or military experience.
ChapterThe Long History of the Border Patrol, Part 1
EpisodePart One: The U.S. Border Patrol Is A Nightmare That Never Ends
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The first Border Patrol agents were mostly male clerks who were hired to keep out Chinese immigrants.
24:21 - 26:13 (01:52)
Summary
The first Border Patrol agents were mostly male clerks who were hired to keep out Chinese immigrants. Later, the agency would try to recruit military veterans and men with law enforcement experience, but the vast majority of their new hires were just unemployed men who lived in border towns.
ChapterThe Long History of the Border Patrol, Part 1
EpisodePart One: The U.S. Border Patrol Is A Nightmare That Never Ends
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses how national political debates in the US have evolved over time and how certain issues have become more prevalent in recent years, such as immigration.
26:13 - 28:35 (02:21)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how national political debates in the US have evolved over time and how certain issues have become more prevalent in recent years, such as immigration.
ChapterThe Long History of the Border Patrol, Part 1
EpisodePart One: The U.S. Border Patrol Is A Nightmare That Never Ends
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Host Carmen LaRange is back with a new season of Beauty Translated, featuring conversations that challenge perceptions of trans people and translating headlines with a mini-sode.
28:35 - 30:01 (01:26)
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Host Carmen LaRange is back with a new season of Beauty Translated, featuring conversations that challenge perceptions of trans people and translating headlines with a mini-sode. The podcast is part of the Outspoken Network from iHeart Podcasts.