
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 107 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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On today's episode, Vince sits down with Steven Hernandez of The North Group, a national security and intelligence expert. They discuss Venezuela’s role as a hub for threat actors, the presence of sleeper cells in the U.S., and the challenges of trac... more
On today's episode, Vince speaks with Nicholas Chase Valencia, a veteran of the Israel Defense Force and U.S. Army and counterterrorism researcher. Nicholas explains how Venezuela serves as a base for Hezbollah and allied networks, its ties to Iran, ... more
On this bonus episode, former LA kingpin Pierre Rausini lays out his bold plan to dismantle the Sinaloa and CJNG cartels by targeting their most crucial asset: the underground super tunnels beneath the U.S.-Mexico border. He explains why neutralizin... more
Today on Borderland: Narcosis, Vince Vargas sits down with investigative journalist Deborah Bonello.
She is currently the managing editor at InSight Crime and is the editorial director for Latin America at VICE News.
Her book, "NARCAS: The Secret R... more
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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
Would love to hear Vince on SRS and vice versa
Another podcaster who ruins the show with low audio levels. Boost your audio in post before uploading. This is inexcusable in 2025.
It is great to find someone that wants to inform the public about what is going on. Very great podcasts!
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Focused on the unvarnished narratives surrounding America's Southern Border, the content sheds light on the complex and often grim realities tied to organized crime. It covers critical topics including human trafficking, drug trafficking, and various forms of corruption operational within the criminal networks that influence mass migration patterns. The conversations often involve knowledgeable guests who share their insights and expertise, making it not only informative but also engaging, as they navigate the discussions surrounding violence, corruption, and the socio-political factors that interlink with these issues. Potential listeners looking for an intense, real-world perspective on border-related crises will find the episodes particu... more
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Recent guests on Borderland: Narcosis include:
1. Steve Hernandez
2. Deborah Bonello
3. Rob Dyer
4. Ian Frisch
5. Martin Suarez
6. Katarina Szulc
7. Pierre Rausini
8. Johnny Mitchell
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