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New Episodes Every Monday. An unfiltered look at real stories from America's Southern Border. Each week, special operations combat veteran, actor, writer, and veteran BORSTAR Agent Vincent “Rocco” Vargas sits down with guests to discuss the ruthless forces driving mass migration—organized crime. This season, Borderland: Narcosis takes an unfiltered look at the criminal networks fueling the crisis,... more

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On today’s episode,  Vince welcomes back investigative journalist and host of Borderland: Dispatches, Katarina Szulc, to discuss the latest news around the world of drug cartels and organized crime. They cover recent U.S. military actions in Venezuel... more

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On today’s episode, Vince sits down with Johnny Mitchell, comedian, former trafficker, and host of The Connect with Johnny Mitchell, to go inside the world of drug trafficking and organized crime. Johnny shares his firsthand experiences running opera... more

In this episode, Vince speaks with investigative journalist Seth Harp, author of Fort Bragg Cartel. Harp shares his reporting on the murder of two soldiers at Fort Bragg, the involvement of Delta Force, and the broader history of drug trafficking wit... more

On today’s episode, Vince sits down with Wesley Tabor, a former DEA agent and CIA assignee with over two decades of experience tracking transnational criminal networks. Together, they uncover the hidden power of the Cartel de los Soles, a Venezuelan ... more

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Johnny Mitchell
Former drug dealer turned comedian and host of The Connect podcast
Episode: THE CONNECT: Ex-Trafficker Johnny Mitchell — Inside the Cartel Shift: Why They No Longer Fear U.S. Power
Seth Harp
Investigative reporter and author of Fort Bragg Cartel
Episode: Fort Bragg Cartel: How Drug Trafficking Reached America’s Military Bases (with Seth Harp)
Wesley Tabor
Former DEA agent and CIA assignee with over 20 years of experience tracking transnational criminal networks in Latin America
Episode: Inside Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles and How It Threatens the U.S
Stefano Ritondale
Former military intelligence veteran and journalist focusing on cartels
Episode: Mayo Zambada’s Plea Deal, Sinaloa Cartel Fragmentation, and Cartels Using AI & Drones
Steven Robinson
Investigative journalist focusing on organized crime in Maine
The Main Wire
Episode: America's Deadliest Chinese Mafia Drug Network Operating in Maine
Jay Flores
Notable figure associated with the Sinaloa Cartel and smuggling operations.
Episode: Are We Witnessing the End of the Sinaloa Cartel?
Nate Flannery
Journalist focusing on political risk, covering organized crime and business issues in Mexico
Episode: When Supply Chains Meet Cartels: How U.S. Companies Are Affected by Mexico’s Truck Hijackings
Sam Cooper
A distinguished journalist in Canada, known for exposing cartel activities.
Episode: Canada's Most Violent Cartels: Sinaloa & CJNG's Massive Vancouver Operations (with Sam Cooper)
Matthew Levitt
Counterterrorism expert and author
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Episode: The Dark Connection Between Hezbollah, Drug Cartels & Terrorism

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Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas
Host of the podcast and former special operations combat veteran, actor, writer, and BORSTAR Agent.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 281 ratings
  • Fantastic!

    It is great to find someone that wants to inform the public about what is going on. Very great podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NQMAC
    United States3 months ago
  • Very Insightful

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sharron Marie
    United States3 months ago
  • Rocco episode

    Rocco bleeds green. Iykyk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1yldndn
    United States4 months ago
  • So much untapped potential

    Vince is an awesome dude, and I've been following his content since he first appeared on Jocko Podcast.

    With that being said, it's really frustrating that he doesn't ask more follow-up questions to his guests, and sometimes he comes across as a lazy interviewer. For example, he just had Peter Z on the podcast, who made several arguments about why the border wall is a dumb idea. This week he had Rodney Scott on for an episode SPECIFICALLY about the border wall, and he didn't ask him about any o... more

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    Jared 4332
    United States10 months ago
  • Border land review

    I love this podcast. I like hearing from Vince and the other platform from Iron clad, change agents with Andy Stumph.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    woodwizzard
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the unfiltered and informative discussions about complex border issues.

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THE CONNECT: Ex-Trafficker Johnny Mitchell — Inside the Cartel Shift: Why They No Longer Fear U.S. Power
Q: How do the cartels feel about the current political situation and the threats from the administration?
They are feeling the heat but have been through similar situations before and believe they can adapt.
THE CONNECT: Ex-Trafficker Johnny Mitchell — Inside the Cartel Shift: Why They No Longer Fear U.S. Power
Q: Have you ever heard that of special operations military soldiers going in helping with the cartel?
Mitchell hasn't specifically heard of Americans helping cartels, but he acknowledges the influence of trained Mexican special forces.
THE CONNECT: Ex-Trafficker Johnny Mitchell — Inside the Cartel Shift: Why They No Longer Fear U.S. Power
Q: Did you get big enough to a point where you were having to deal directly with anyone associated with cartels?
Yes, most of the groups he dealt with were connected to cartels, and while he didn't know exact details, the connections were there.
THE CONNECT: Ex-Trafficker Johnny Mitchell — Inside the Cartel Shift: Why They No Longer Fear U.S. Power
Q: Were you part of a crew that kind of got bigger in doing it?
It was a bunch of friends that started out doing it for fun and kept meeting more people. Eventually, he was running a crew and shipping significant amounts of weed.
Fort Bragg Cartel: How Drug Trafficking Reached America’s Military Bases (with Seth Harp)
Q: Did you find any evidence that the U.S. government was complicit in allowing drug trade to flourish?
There were no explicit intentions confirmed but the incompetence of oversight allowed the drug trade to flourish during the military operations in Afghanistan.

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Focusing on the complex dynamics and challenges at America's Southern Border, this series provides listeners with an insider's perspective on organized crime, migration, and the associated crises. Through unfiltered discussions with experts, including former law enforcement and military personnel, topics range from drug trafficking and human smuggling to political corruption and the implications for U.S. national security. Each episode serves to inform and shed light on the often-overlooked realities of border-related issues, making it a vital resource for those interested in contemporary social and political concerns facing the nation.

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2. Borderland: Dispatches with Katarina Szulc
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3. Wesley Tabor
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