The host and producer of the docuseries BorderWars discusses what she’s seen, and why more people should be paying attention to the human effect.
Various news reports talk about the “aggressive” side of the ongoing border crisis, and how so many manage to slip into the United States. But a new article by The Epoch Times points out a more tragic side, one that is affecting rescue crews in Texas.
The legendary Rio Grande river has become a boon for Eager Pass Fire Chief Manuel Mello III and his fellow first responders, as they continue to pull bodies out – migrants and their families attempting to enter the United States.
They are seeing “record numbers of drowned men, women and children who perish while crossing the river from Mexico into the United States,” the report notes.
Mello recently spoke to a congressional committee about everything him and his team have seen. “There are days it seems that the ambulance wails never stop.”
That said, Mello also made an important note as to how the federal government isn’t helping more of these border stations with assistance, and has requested funds to request more ambulance runs as well as secure counseling. The real question, however, is if him and his team will get it.
Joining us now to discuss this further is Nicole McCaw, a host and producer with NTD Television. She currently serves as producer and host for BorderWars, a new documentary that follows her and her crew as they look at the trials and tribulations occurring at the U.S./Mexico border. Her expertise make her an ideal guest for his show. Welcome, Nicole!
Q&A:
- Why do you think so many media outlets are afraid to publish losses such as these? Is it merely due to how they cover the “border crisis” as it stands?
- You’ve noted that you’ve seen something similar to this while making BorderWars. What did you see and how did it affect you?
- Mello seemed to make a heartfelt plea for more federal funding to help out border services. Do you think there’s any chance he’ll get it? Or will the Biden Administration likely remain ignorant?
- Speaking of the Biden Administration, why is he taking such a relaxed approach to the “border crisis” instead of actually making a difference with more money and support, you think?
- Regarding the “border crisis,” let’s talk about your documentary BorderWars. What motivated you to work on this?
- What would you say was the biggest challenge in getting BorderWars made?
- What has the response to BorderWars been like so far?
- Where can we watch BorderWars? And where can we find more information about it?
About Nicole McCaw…
Nicole McCaw is a fierce warrior for all things America! She has dedicated her life to the fight for liberty and justice, as well as being a voice for the voiceless.
At 19 years old, she traveled the country speaking out against human rights abuses in communist China. Her passion and quest soon took her demonstrations at the White House, and the U.S. Capital, before being a ‘J-6er’ was vogue.
After having been a successful host and producer with NTD Television, an arm of The Epoch Times, she put her TV career on hold for the most important job…motherhood.
But Nicole is back in front of cameras again, as a producer/host of the Documentary film, “BorderWars,” bringing her to some of the most dangerous places in the United States, for two years, capturing over 150 hours of original footage of the trials and tribulations on the U.S.-Mexican border.
CONTACT: To schedule an interview, contact Jerry McGlothlin of Special Guests PR Agency at 919-437-0001 or geraldmcg@outlook.com.
(Screener available upon request. The trailer for BorderWars is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT0LUmlf_RA).
