On Halloween night, a 16-year-old lands in jail after posting a picture of a homemade bomb and threatening to blow up a local subdivision. His mother says it was “just a joke.” His father? Nowhere to be found. Boortz digs deeper into what’s really behind stories like this - the rising epidemic of fatherless homes and its undeniable link to youth crime. 

On Halloween night, a 16-year-old lands in jail after posting a picture of a homemade bomb and threatening to blow up a local subdivision. His mother says it was &ldquo;just a joke.&rdquo; His father? Nowhere to be found. Boortz digs deeper into what&rsquo;s really behind stories like this - the rising epidemic of fatherless homes and its undeniable link to youth crime.&nbsp;

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The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a on XTRA 106.3 FM/1230 AM

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Boortz Report: Fatherless Fallout

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.

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.

Boortz Report: The VAT Tax vs. The FairTax

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.

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.

Boortz Report: ICE Crackdown Sparks Protests in Florida

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.

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.

Boortz Report: Fatherless Fallout

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