Topic: Customs Border Patrol

5 chapters across the catalog

Dead Man Cuffed
Episode 620 4:57 - 9:44

620: Dead Man Cuffed

Customs and Border Patrol, Mickey's Detention at Atlanta Airport

A host describes a stressful re-entry into the United States at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport involving Customs and Border Patrol. His wife, Mickey, was detained in an office for questioning despite having a green card, a recurring issue the host attributes to systemic harassment. The segment details the interaction with officers who suggested citizenship as a solution to avoid future detentions.

Let's Get Social!
Episode 611 4:49 - 13:50

611: Let's Get Social!

Mexico vs. US Airport Security and Customs Harassment

Adam Curry contrasts the relaxed security at Cancun International Airport with a hostile experience at Houston International Airport. His wife, Micky Hoogendijk, was allegedly harassed by Customs and Border Protection officers regarding her decision not to change her last name. Curry describes the Department of Homeland Security as a "black box" and expresses frustration with the aggressive behavior of federal agents toward legal residents and citizens.

Dead Jellyfish
Episode 604 1:19:21 - 1:22:33

604: Dead Jellyfish

SFO Customs Computer Glitch and Immigration Issues

A major computer glitch at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) left hundreds of arriving international passengers stranded for hours. Reports indicated some passengers fainted from dehydration and exhaustion while waiting in the terminal. The hosts criticize the Department of Homeland Security's management of immigration systems, noting that the process has become increasingly inefficient.

Mud on the Truck
Episode 436 25:10 - 27:57

436: Mud on the Truck

US Customs and Border Protection, Spanish Grammar Booklet

A practical Spanish grammar booklet issued by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency is deconstructed. The manual focuses almost exclusively on authoritative commands such as "show me your hands" and "tell me the truth" rather than conversational language. The hosts characterize the document as a tool for intimidation and a sign of a burgeoning police state.

Feeling Fat?
Episode 26 26:40 - 29:50

26: Feeling Fat?

Customs Secondary Screening, SFO Airport, Team Leader Protocol

During an arrival at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a traveler requested a "Team Leader" (TL) at customs to resolve recurring database issues. This led to a 25-minute detention in a secondary screening room. The process revealed various internal codes used by Border Patrol agents on landing cards to flag passengers for further inspection.