The Boortz Report

061226 BOORTZ REPORT: From MARTA Safety to the Myth of Old Privilege

Neil Boortz discusses concerns about public safety and perception on Atlanta’s MARTA transit system as the city prepares for World Cup visitors. He then shifts to the concept of “old privilege,” reacting to an academic argument that adults hold unfair power over younger people simply because of their age. Bortz critiques the idea that adult experience, decision-making authority, and rule-setting are forms of oppression, arguing that such theories reflect a disconnect from reality and practical life experience. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Boortz Report: The Karmelo Anthony Verdict

Boortz discusses the conviction of Carmelo Anthony for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet. He examines the self-defense argument presented at trial, the circumstances leading up to the incident, and the sentence Anthony received. Boortz also reflects on youth, decision-making, cultural influences, and whether rehabilitation can change the course of a young offender's life. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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.