Boortz Report: Tougher Punishment for Violent Crime

Neal Boortz joins The Morning Xtra with Tug and Los 06-30-26

Boortz joined The Morning XTRA from the Rocky Mountains for a wide-ranging conversation that covered everything from red-light cameras and ID laws to birthright citizenship, Colorado politics, unions, and the future of the Republican Party. Along the way, he mixed in plenty of his signature humor, took a few shots at France, shared stories from retirement, and gave his unfiltered take on the issues making headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Boortz Report: The Stories About Trump You Never Hear

Boortz contrasts the criticism of Donald Trump with examples he believes receive little media attention. He discusses political protests, challenges claims that Trump is a dictator, and compares actions taken by previous administrations with Trump's policies. Boortz also shares stories about Trump's legal challenge to desegregate Palm Beach clubs, acts of generosity toward individuals he encountered, and his decision to appoint a woman to oversee construction of Trump Tower, arguing that these examples are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Boortz Report:The Funniest Things Cruise Passengers Say

Boortz shares humorous stories about the surprising questions and complaints cruise passengers have made while traveling. From asking where the ship's periscope is and whether the crew commutes to work each day to mistaking a cabin safe for a microwave, Boortz reflects on what he sees as a broader lack of general knowledge and pokes fun at some of the more memorable cruise ship encounters. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Boortz Report: Should the Voting Age Be Raised to 25?

Boortz discusses the rise of young voters supporting democratic socialist candidates and argues that age, education, and maturity influence political decision-making. He proposes raising the voting age to 25, citing brain development and comparing it to age restrictions used by car rental companies. Boortz also discusses his view that voting eligibility should be tied to additional qualifications, including not receiving welfare benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Boortz Report: Why End a Crime Program That Was Working?

Boortz discusses Virginia's former Operation Ceasefire initiative, a crime reduction program focused on high-crime areas through community outreach, intervention with at-risk youth, technology-assisted policing, and targeted enforcement against repeat offenders. He highlights reported reductions in murders and violent crime under the program and criticizes the decision by Virginia's new administration to discontinue it. Boortz argues that successful anti-crime strategies should be maintained regardless of political affiliation See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.