Boortz Report: Race Politics and the LA Mayor’s Race

Neal Boortz joins The Morning Xtra with Tug and Los 06-09-26

Neal Boortz joined The Morning Xtra from Palm Springs and bounced between politics, sports, and life on the road in the Boortz bus. He shared his skepticism about politicians, blasted anti-billionaire rhetoric, criticized MARTA safety concerns ahead of major events in Atlanta, and weighed in on the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. The conversation also took several detours into seafood, avocados, NIL money changing high school sports, the luxury of bidets, pickleball, the United Nations, and California politics. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Boortz Report: Race Politics and the LA Mayor’s Race

Boortz discusses the Los Angeles mayoral election, criticizing the city's leadership and questioning why some voters continue to support incumbent politicians. He focuses on the concept of racial voting, citing research on voting patterns among different demographic groups and examining how race can influence electoral outcomes. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Boortz Report: The Billboard Lawyer Boom

Boortz reflects on life on the road and the overwhelming number of billboards advertising drugs and personal injury attorneys. He discusses his own background as a lawyer, criticizes what he sees as the commercialization of the legal profession, and argues that aggressive lawsuit advertising contributes to rising insurance costs and a growing culture of litigation. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Boortz Report: Has the LGBTQ Debate Reached a Turning Point?

Boortz reflects on his longtime support for gay rights and discusses what he sees as changing public attitudes toward LGBTQ issues. Referencing recent polling, he argues that growing debates over topics like Pride events, drag queen story hours, and gender identity are contributing to a shift in public opinion and a broader cultural backlash. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Boortz Report: Immigration Reform or Border Enforcement?

Boortz contrasts immigration policies under Biden and Trump, arguing that border security measures can be implemented without broader immigration reform. He discusses changes in migration projections, asylum policies, and deportation efforts, while criticizing opposition to immigration enforcement and examining the political debate surrounding border security. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.