ATLANTA – Today we talk about the latest invasion of Israel by Hamas. We walk through the history of the Israelis and Palestinians and give context to each sides’ allies. Follow on X/Twitter @benburnett and follow on Instagram @thebenburnettshow… More
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The Talkmaster Takes Down AOC’s Tax Plan
ATLANTA – The Talkmaster reviews some new taxation “demands” from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that center on high-income earners. She believes that an increase on the taxes of the top 5% of American income earners should be implemented so they pay “their fair share”. Boortz is here to call “bunk” on that, and he backs it up…… More
Government Spending and Why it Must Be Shut Off Gradually
ATLANTA – One of the biggest topics in this election cycle is government spending. There’s no doubt that it is out of control and needs to be reined in. Some politicians favor shutting off the money tom unnecessary government programs immediately, however this might cause more problems than one would think. Today, the Talkmaster will…… More
Summing Up Kevin McCarthy’s Ouster as House Speaker
ATLANTA – This week we talk about Kevin McCarthy getting ousted from the speakership, President Biden and his continued efforts over student loan forgiveness, and about Trevor Bauer and the lesson he can teach everybody.… More
One Take: Removing the Speaker
ATLANTA – Today we talk about all the Congressional actors that played a role in removing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Who are these people and what made them vote to Vacate? Ben brings you up to speed. He’ll also delve specifically into Matt Gaetz. There’s a lot to know about this Florida Representative and today…… More
The Talkmaster’s Take on the Democrats’ “Excuses” for NY Congressman Jamal Bowman’s Fire Alarm Fiasco
ATLANTA – Boortz joins The Morning Xtra crew to talk about the NY Representative Bowman pulling a fire alarm while a house vote was occurring in the house and the Democrats’ insane responses to it. You will not believe how stupid the Democrats think you are based upon some of the excuses they’re giving for…… More
Wokeism is Now Included in High School Debating
ATLANTA – Debating is generally an exchange of ideas employing data, history and logic. Now in the northeast, wokeism is a part of high school debating. Students are losing debates if judges believe it goes against woke doctrine or employs certain phraseology they deem “offensive”. Take a listen and get educated, because the government school…… More
“Gold Bar” Bob Menendez and Recapping the Republican Debate
ATLANTA – Today, Ben goes for the “twofer” and starts with one of the biggest stores of the year: The Indictment of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez on bribery charges. Ben dives deep into the scandal, what Menendez was up to, the payoffs that have been alleged, and gold bars sewn into suits. Then Ben…… More
Ticked Off Mom Goes Off On Woke School Board
ATLANTA – In a recent North Carolina School Board Meeting, a Mom went off on the board and exposed the failures of their woke agenda. Point by point she exposes how it is damaging to the children it purports to help and how it sets them up for long term failure. The Kimmer loved what…… More
Liberals, Capitalism, and a Corvette
ATLANTA – Today, the Talkmaster points out the irony of liberals’ hatred towards capitalism and of people spending their money on luxury items leftists feel are “unnecessary” or “excessive”. In this instance, what was the object of the leftist’s ire? A Chevrolet Corvette owned by a man named Tom Nicholson. Nothing more. What in the…… More
