Borderline with Gary Borders

An innocent science project helped define a career trajectory for commentator Gary Borders, proving there is life beyond the tri-fold display board. At age 15, Borders landed a side gig at the Longview News-Journal, thanks to his artful approach to faking UFO photos that he shot in his backyard.

Commentator Gary Borders takes identity theft very seriously. But he simply can’t help that he becomes president Borders now and again, thanks to someone else who shares his name and the slip of a keystroke.

Singer/songwriter/activist Pete Seeger, who died in January at age 94, recently was awarded the first Woody Guthrie Prize. Commentator Gary Borders appreciated Seeger’s music, but he most admired Seeger’s inability to turn a blind eye on the politics of the day.

Just ahead of Texas Independence Day, commentator Gary Borders introduces us to history buff and renegade newspaperman Sam Malone, who edited The Rambler in San Augustine. The Rambler ended its run in 1988. Today, The Sabine County Reporter and Rambler continues weekly circulation. It's published in neighboring Hemphill, Texas.

Commentator Gary Borders likes to keep a tidy house, and well-groomed dogs are part of that expectation. But Rosie and Sam would prefer to back off from their new bathing regimen.