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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, Ex-Canadian intelligence officer Scott McGregor breaks down how cartels and the Chinese Communist Party have established networks in Canada, including Vancouver, and the risks they pose to North American security.

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On today's episode, Vince sits down with “Matchmaker,” a U.S. veteran with the Wolverines, a network of operators training on the frontlines in Ukraine. They break down the evolving world of drone warfare—from cheap, commercially available drones tur... more

On today’s episode, Vince welcomes back Katarina, host of Borderland: Dispatches, who shares her first-hand reporting from the site of El Mencho’s operation in Mexico. They discuss the evidence she found, the sequence of events, and the aftermath, in... more

On today's episode, Ed Calderon returns to Borderland: Narcosis to examine the operation that reportedly killed CJNG leader El Mencho. The conversation covers the details of the raid, inconsistencies in the official narrative, cartel responses across... more

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Scott McGregor
Canadian intelligence officer and author of The Mosaic Effect
Canadian intelligence community, author
Episode: Silent Takeover: How China’s Infiltration of Canada Threatens U.S. Security
Sam Cooper
Canada narco/terrorism expert and author/journalist
Author/Journalist
Episode: Canada’s Great Lakes: CJNG Builds Massive Narcotics Corridor (Sam Cooper Returns)
Jon Griggs
Investigator involved in uncovering corrupt activities and money laundering schemes
Episode: Kentucky’s CJNG Money Laundering Network - The Money Trail Gets Deeper (Jon Griggs Returns)
Ed Calderon
Special operations veteran and expert on criminal organizations
Episode: Maduro Captured: Inside the U.S. Direct Action Mission That Shook Venezuela (Ed Calderon Returns)
Jorge Ventura
Independent reporter focusing on immigration and organized crime issues
Episode: After Venezuela Is Mexico Next? China’s Alliance with Cartels Could Spark Strikes (Jorge Ventura)
Manuel Núñez
Owner and founder of Palente Mexico, a cattle exporter company.
Palente Mexico
Episode: A Whistleblower Details Extortion Inside Mexico’s Cattle Economy
Steve Hernandez
CEO and co-founder of The North Group, expert in safety mitigation, security and risk management
The North Group
Episode: How Disinformation, Smuggling, and International Networks Are Quietly Shaping Threats to the U.S.
Deborah Bonello
Investigative journalist specializing in organized crime in Latin America
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Episode: INSIDE the Ultra-Violent Secret World of Female Cartel Operatives: Deborah Bonello
Rob Dyer
Former Marine, former CIA Blue Badger, and owner of a private security company.
Episode: The Kratom-to-7-OH Pipeline: Inside the CCP-Linked Network Fueling a Dangerous New Drug Market

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Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas
Host and combat veteran, focusing on the complexities of organized crime related to immigration and drug trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 330 ratings
  • Recent Venezuela pod

    I have been listening to the podcast a while now. The Venezuela pod was the best I’ve heard. The information given was very thought provoking in many ways, gave explanation I have not known. Will have to follow Nick as it seems his knowledge is incredible, too bad Americans can’t get this information from our government. Maybe if the gov’t told us more about why Trump is hell bent on destroying the Venezuelan ships, the countries that are imbedded in Venezuela it would ease a bit of the division... more

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    KRA 71
    United States4 months ago
  • Podcast

    Would love to hear Vince on SRS and vice versa

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    MPP-713
    United States6 months ago
  • Weak Audio

    Another podcaster who ruins the show with low audio levels. Boost your audio in post before uploading. This is inexcusable in 2025.

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    1
    Saving Viking
    United States6 months ago
  • Fantastic!

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

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    NQMAC
    United States9 months ago
  • Very Insightful

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    Sharron Marie
    United States10 months ago

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The Cartel Drone Crisis: CJNG Operators Training Abroad and Targeting U.S. Vulnerabilities
Q: So, Matchmaker, if you don't mind, would you please give a brief kind of bio on what you're comfortable with sharing about either yourself or the organization you work for?
I'm Matchmaker, an executive recruiter and cadre instructor in drone schools and pop-up academies. I help veterans apply their skills with the Wolverines, a grassroots group defending Ukraine and Western allies, self-funded and focused on passing lessons learned to partners.
Mexico’s Cartels After El Mencho: Full-Scale Insurgency Ahead (Ed Calderon Returns)
Q: What intel did you hear? Is it real?
Calderon describes hearing various reports and signaling that many details remain unverified; he stresses the importance of corroboration and highlights inconsistencies in official accounts and the aftermath that fuel ongoing skepticism.
Canada’s Great Lakes: CJNG Builds Massive Narcotics Corridor (Sam Cooper Returns)
Q: Really, Canada? What's your take on the Canadian angle and why it matters now?
Canada has become a central hub in the transnational narcotics ecosystem, with hundreds of crime groups across many nations converging there, and the Great Lakes corridor emerging as a key route for fentanyl, meth, and human trafficking linked to Mexican cartels and other international networks.
Kentucky’s CJNG Money Laundering Network - The Money Trail Gets Deeper (Jon Griggs Returns)
Q: What steps can you take to try and find someone who's going to take action on this?
It appears that local law enforcement and political parties are corrupt, so I will be applying for a constable position to gain some capacity to do further investigations.
Kentucky’s CJNG Money Laundering Network - The Money Trail Gets Deeper (Jon Griggs Returns)
Q: How did you connect that individual with the Bitcoin to this case?
The reporter informed us about a raid in Smithland, Kentucky, where a man was torturing someone for Bitcoin passwords. This led us to realize that many deeper issues were at play.

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What is Borderland: Narcosis about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the complex issues surrounding organized crime at the U.S.-Mexico border, the content provides an unfiltered examination of mass migration problems. The discussion typically revolves around various criminal networks involved in human trafficking, drug smuggling, and far-reaching corruption that complicates law enforcement efforts. Each episode not only highlights personal stories and expert insights but also addresses significant geopolitical implications, revealing how international dynamics influence local crime and security challenges. This podcast appeals to listeners interested in geopolitical issues, crime investigations, and personal accounts from the front lines of these urgent matters, presenting a blend of narrative st... more

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