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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