The Boortz Report

Neal Boortz returns to The Kimmer Show for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, Donald Trump, the FairTax, his decision to retire, life after radio, getting older, and why he says he no longer feels like the political class cares what he has to say. Plus, Neal shares stories about Disney, his infamous Christmas sweater, Newt Gingrich, Sean Hannity and more.

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Boortz challenges the idea that health care and housing are inherent rights, arguing that such claims can require the labor, services, or property of other people. He contrasts these asserted rights with constitutional rights and points to jury duty as an example of a legally mandated obligation specifically established by the Constitution.

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Boortz contrasts democracy with the American constitutional republic, arguing that majority rule can conflict with the rule of law. Drawing on Plato’s discussion of democracy, he emphasizes the Constitution as the highest legal authority and argues for stronger limits on federal power.

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Boortz reacts to President Trump’s address to the United Nations and argues that Trump’s remaining time in office should focus heavily on Iran. He calls for eliminating Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities while also targeting Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, while distinguishing Iran’s population from its government and military leadership.

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Boortz joins The Morning XTRA for a wide-ranging conversation covering the NFL’s social justice messaging, the rapid growth of AI and how much technology has changed since the days of transistor radios. Boortz also discusses government regulation, the United Nations, free speech on college campuses, abortion and concerns about government involvement in people’s lives. The conversation eventually shifts to dogs, condo rules, golden retrievers, Boortz’s bus and his latest $1.3 million purchase, complete with a hefty sales tax bill.

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Boortz imagines the speech he would like Donald Trump to deliver at the United Nations, criticizing the organization’s history and its approach to the United States and Israel. He concludes with a fictional call for the UN to dissolve and for its New York headquarters to be put to other uses.

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Boortz compares taxpayer-funded NFL stadiums to the ancient Roman concept of “bread and circuses.” He argues that politicians can use publicly financed stadium projects to keep voters entertained while shifting the costs onto taxpayers and benefiting wealthy team owners.

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Boortz joins Kimmer for a wide-ranging conversation about President Trump, Iran, the Department of Education, the White House press, media coverage, old Atlanta, Babylon Bee, his new bus, and some classic Boortz stories from the slopes of Vail to the Mayflower.

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Boortz discusses reports that Iran is restarting parts of its nuclear program and criticism from United Nations experts concerning U.S. actions against Iran. He also turns to domestic political controversies, including the Kennedy Center renovation, gasoline prices, and protests over the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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Boortz reacts sarcastically to reports that 84-year-old Art Garfunkel is considering leaving the United States over concerns about climate change and international affairs under President Trump’s administration. Boortz questions how much Americans should care about a celebrity’s decision to leave the country.

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Boortz uses AI to compare the cultures and political differences between Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts. He attributes some of those differences to where residents originate, contrasting Northeastern transplants on the Atlantic Coast with Midwestern transplants on the Gulf Coast.

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Boortz joined The Morning XTRA for a wide-ranging and often humorous conversation that jumped from Sydney Sweeney and celebrity culture to his thoughts on The Pitt, Chad Powers and the Emmys. He also shared stories from his travels in Russia and the former Soviet Union, including some memorable observations about Soviet-era bathroom etiquette, while discussing the high cost of fuel for his bus. The conversation then turned to AI, workplace rules and public-sector unions, nuclear power, education, and some of Boortz’s old radio stories before wrapping up with a discussion of Donald Trump Jr. and celebrity news.

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Boortz challenges the idea that government is responsible for society’s biggest technological advances. He points to longer lifespans, air travel, modern communications, and the interstate road system as examples of breakthroughs driven largely by the private sector, while noting that roads and bridges were the one challenge accomplished by government.

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Neal Boortz joins Kimmer and Flounder to discuss the 25th anniversary of 9/11, media coverage of the attacks, the Clancy jury, the rise of socialism and political power, his new Boortz bus, sky-high fuel costs, sales taxes, and more.

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Boortz reflects on his experience reporting the September 11 attacks and a deeply personal moment he experienced three years later while staying near Ground Zero. He recalls his wife Donna reminding him that the “ghosts” were not there to hurt him, but to remind him of those who were lost.

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Boortz discusses warnings about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence before focusing on proposed legislation from Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar that would impose severe criminal penalties on certain AI development. He argues that such restrictions could slow U.S. AI progress while China and Russia continue advancing their capabilities.

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Boortz mocks a 2026 meeting of the Democratic Socialists of America, highlighting its “Health Fascism” session and rhetoric surrounding body size, race, and medical standards. He uses the meeting as an example of what he sees as the absurdity of modern socialist ideology.

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Tug and Los catch up with Boortz catch up on everything from baseball umpires and college football money to Augusta National and a memorable 9/11 radio experience. They also dig into the DSA platform, New York politics, Trump’s priorities, Iran and the U.S. military presence in the region, before wrapping up with a few stories about the Navy and a bizarre Rob Lowe confession.

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Boortz reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and argues that some elite universities avoid identifying Islamic terrorism as the cause of the attacks. He criticizes what he sees as the broader failure to confront radical Islamic ideology and warns about its implications for America’s future.

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A wide-ranging conversation covering the Lindsay Clancy mistrial and the controversial issue of jury nullification. Kimmer and Neal also revisit the legendary Paul Harvey, share stories from their radio careers, discuss military service and a mission to help a young Marine get a set of dress blues, and debate the state of college football. Plus, they take aim at social media influencers, talk about changing cultural norms.

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Boortz argues that Chinese government-backed bots have fueled American outrage over data centers and license plate reader cameras. He warns that Americans may be falling for coordinated foreign influence campaigns targeting technology, Trump, Elon Musk, Israel, Tesla, and ICE.

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Boortz steps aside from his own commentary to share a collection of memorable quotes about intelligence, judgment, truth, secrecy, and human nature. From the limits of genius to the dangers of listening to fools, Boortz highlights several pieces of wisdom before ending with his favorite observation about stupidity.

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Neal Boortz joins The Morning XTRA to talk about the latest mosquito menace, why he has no use for fancy gourmet restaurants. Boortz also weighs in on Atlanta’s BeltLine, the state of college football in the NIL era, and why some of today’s college athletes seem to have little interest in actually becoming professionals. The conversation also takes some wonderfully random turns, from ridiculous names and AI rabbit holes to wine, cocktails and whether anyone should really have to show an ID for a Bloody Mary.

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Boortz criticizes Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s proposal to add illustrations and graphics to congressional legislation, arguing that the idea reflects the failures of American public education. He mocks the notion of turning complex legislation into something resembling a comic book and questions what that approach would mean for foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights.

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Data centers, Flock cameras, ICE enforcement, the Lindsay Clancy trial, criminal videos, Atlanta memories, and plenty of stories from Bortz’s colorful past. Plus, old friends, golf, RV adventures, and a few unforgettable detours along the way.

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Boortz previews an upcoming debate over a potential value-added tax, warning that politicians could use the massive revenue it generates for more government spending rather than paying down the national debt. Boortz contrasts the VAT with the FairTax, which would replace existing federal taxes with a national retail sales tax, allowing workers to take home their full paychecks and only pay taxes when they spend money. He argues that the FairTax would also remove incentives for politicians to use the tax code as a source of political power.

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Boortz discusses the controversy surrounding ICE enforcement operations in Southwest Florida, where protesters have gathered outside a hotel rumored to be housing ICE agents. Boortz criticizes protesters for targeting the hotel with negative reviews simply because it is doing business with law enforcement, while defending ICE efforts to arrest and deport people who are in the country illegally, particularly those accused of committing additional crimes.

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Boortz joins The Morning XTRA for a wide-ranging conversation touching on Dolly Parton, the future of AI and data centers, and Chinese propaganda. He also shares some classic stories about golf, Waffle House and Kenny Rogers before weighing in on Jesse Watters, Harry and Meghan, John Ossoff and the Democratic Party.

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Boortz shares eight memorable quotes from figures including Seneca, George Eliot, Marcus Aurelius, Carl Jung, Lao Tzu, Pythagoras, Confucius, and Rumi. From the power of our thoughts to the dangers of worrying about others’ opinions, Boortz reflects on the wisdom behind each quote before ending with a reminder that sometimes saying less allows us to hear more.

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Boortz takes aim at activists who criticize Israel and defend or excuse Hamas, arguing that the October 7 attack should make the distinction between Israel and its enemies unmistakable. He recounts several horrific acts committed during the attack and questions how anyone can deny Israel’s right to exist or defend itself while overlooking the brutality inflicted on Israeli civilians.

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Boortz takes aim at Democrat Socialist politicians who promise programs like free childcare, paid family leave, and sick leave while arguing that the wealthy should pay more in taxes to fund them. Boortz breaks down tax statistics for the top 1% and bottom 50% of taxpayers, arguing that the numbers challenge the claim that wealthy Americans are not paying their fair share and questioning why those figures receive so little attention from the media.

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Boortz criticizes progressive education policies, focusing on proposals in New York City that he says would promote racial separation and anti-police views in schools. He argues that parents should pay close attention to the political and ideological agendas influencing public education.

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Boortz takes aim at the criticism of wealthy Americans and their influence in politics, responding to an article in Georgia Trend Magazine that argues rich people have an outsized political influence. Boortz sarcastically questions whether critics would rather give greater influence to people with little education, financial success, or business experience, while also challenging the often-used descriptions of “greedy” corporations, millionaires, and billionaires.

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Boortz revisits the debate over Muslim immigration to the United States, questioning whether immigrants are truly integrating into American society and embracing the country’s values. He examines arguments surrounding assimilation, religious influence, and concerns over the potential impact of a growing Muslim population on American culture and law.

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Boortz joins The Morning XTRA for a wide-ranging conversation touching on government-run education, public surveillance cameras, a study on testosterone and political views, and his new BortzBus 5. He also shares stories from his 6,000-mile road trip, including a dramatic tire blowout and a memorable nighttime sighting of a giant cross in Arkansas. The conversation wraps with streaming TV, Braves baseball, staying safe as you get older, and some of the day's more unusual news stories.

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Boortz argues that sanctuary policies prevent ICE from taking custody of criminal illegal immigrants and claims New York's policy has contributed to dangerous repeat offenses. He highlights several alleged crimes and criticizes Democratic leaders and sanctuary jurisdictions for refusing to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

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Boortz discusses two controversial incidents: a teenager accused of attacking a school resource officer and a woman who became violent after being told her EBT card could not be used to pay for a manicure. He uses the stories to criticize what he sees as a culture of entitlement, victimhood, and misplaced expectations.

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Boortz shares a roadside experience after a blown tire introduces him to tire technicians, a tow truck driver, and a state trooper. He argues that these workers, many without college degrees, can build successful, well-paying careers while some college graduates struggle to find employment. His message: a four-year degree isn't the only path to a prosperous life, and skilled trades deserve far more respect.

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Boortz joins The Morning XTRA to talk about everything from his 53rd wedding anniversary and travels to his thoughts on Trump, abortion, Iran, and reparations. He also weighs in on the WNBA debate, shares some stories from his trip to Antarctica, and talks about the TV shows and documentaries he’s been watching. The conversation also covers sports, Starlink, and California’s push to reconsider life-without-parole sentences.

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Boortz criticizes Donald Trump over a social media post featuring Trump and Melania alongside Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his wife. Boortz calls the comparison immature and unnecessarily personal, while emphasizing that, despite his support for many of Trump’s policies, he remains critical of Trump's personal behavior.

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