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The Neal Larson Show

Neal Larson is an Associated Press Award-winning newspaper columnist and radio talk show host. He has a BA from Idaho State University in Media Studies and Political Science. Neal is happily married to his wife Esther with their five children in Idaho Falls.Julie Mason is a long-time resident of east Idaho with a degree in journalism from Ricks College. Julie enjoys reading, baking, and is an avid dog lover. When not on the air she enjoys spending time with her three children and husband of 26

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83:51

10.24.25--NLS--Whitehouse Construction, Media's...

The Neal Larson Show ·

2025/10/24

Send us a text In the podcast, the host discusses what they describe as the left's "Trump Derangement Syndrome," using the demolition and planned rebuilding of the White House East Wing as a primary example. They argue that the outrage is manufactured and hypocritical, similar to past reactions to Trump's policies on tariffs. The host dismisses claims that the project is taxpayer-funded and defends it as a generational improvement. This theme is further explored through a critique of Stephen ...

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87:24

10.23.25--NLS--NBA Gambling Ring, Candace's...

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2025/10/23

Send us a text The podcast centers on a major FBI press conference announcing a massive gambling bust that led to over 30 arrests, including prominent NBA figures like coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier. The investigation uncovered two distinct criminal schemes with ties to La Cosa Nostra crime families. The first indictment details an insider sports betting conspiracy where NBA players and associates allegedly used non-public information to place fraudulent prop bets on player pe...

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85:44

10.22.25--NLS--Shutdown Standoff, No Kings, Liberals...

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2025/10/22

Send us a text The podcast primarily focuses on the ongoing government shutdown, which the host frames as a standoff where Republicans are finally refusing to capitulate to Democrats. The host presents Speaker Mike Johnson's argument that Republicans passed a "clean" continuing resolution to fund the government, which Democrats rejected in favor of a version with partisan additions. This theme of political division is further explored through a discussion of the "no kings" protests, with the ...

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78:47

10.21.25--NLS--Shutdown Continues, Dr. Scott...

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2025/10/21

Send us a text The podcast opens with a discussion of the ongoing government shutdown, with the host placing blame squarely on Democrats for refusing to pass a simple seven-week funding bill. He argues that public opinion is shifting against the Democrats, partly because the mainstream media no longer has a monopoly on the narrative due to the rise of independent platforms like X and podcasts. The host also touches on intra-party politics, specifically President Trump backing a primary challe...

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82:43

10.20.25--NLS--No Kings Protests, BYU v. Utah Beef...

The Neal Larson Show ·

2025/10/20

Send us a text In the podcast, the Neal focuses his monologue on a critical analysis of the recent "No Kings" protests against Donald Trump. He argues the protest's premise is phony, stating that if Trump were a king, there would be no government shutdown or judicial checks on his power. The Neal and Juile contrast this movement with the "Defund the Police" protests, which he says had a clear, albeit misguided, call to action. Neal and Julie theorizes that many of the "No Kings" protesters ar...

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86:31

10.17.25--NLS--Local Mayoral Race, College Football's...

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2025/10/17

Send us a text In this episode of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discussed local politics and sports, focusing on the upcoming Idaho Falls mayoral debate and the BYU vs. Utah "Holy War" football game. The hosts analyzed the mayoral race, comparing candidates Lisa Burtenshaw and Jeff Alldridge, and devoted significant time to the issue of metered water. Audio clips from the debate were played, showcasing each candidate's position on water conservation and the high cost of implementing a ...

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87:57

10.16.25--NLS--Risch on Shutdown, Foreign Policy

The Neal Larson Show ·

2025/10/16

Send us a text In an interview with U.S. Senator Jim Rish, the discussion focuses on the ongoing government shutdown, which the senator attributes to Democrats' demands to extend temporary, pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies. Rish argues that Republicans should not be responsible for fixing a flawed Democratic policy. The conversation then shifts to foreign policy, where Rish commends former President Donald Trump for his role in negotiating a deal for Hamas to release hostages and disarm, stat...

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86:56

10.15.25--NLS--Charlie Kirk Honored, Trump Nominated...

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2025/10/15

Send us a text The podcast opens by discussing two significant recent events. The first is President Trump posthumously awarding the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, with the host noting Trump's high praise for Kirk's "indomitable spirit" and the growing movement to create a lasting legacy for him. The second major event is the announcement of the new First Presidency of the LDS Church, with President Oaks being named as the new prophet. The hosts also cover Speaker Mike Johnson's effort to ...

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92:54

10.14.25--NLS--Achilles Runs for Risch's U.S. Senate...

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2025/10/14

Send us a text The Neal Larson Show features an in-depth interview with Todd Achilles, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Idaho. Achilles explains his decision to leave the Democratic Party stems from a belief that the "broken two-party system" is failing the country, citing issues like President Biden's re-election campaign and the influence of big tech monopolies as examples of corruption. Neal and Julie, challenge this reasoning, suggesting his independent run is a strategic m...

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88:08

10.13.25--NLS--Trump Brings Peace in Isreal and...

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2025/10/13

Send us a text The podcast highlights what it describes as a historic foreign policy achievement by Donald Trump: brokering an end to the war between Israel and Hamas, which resulted in the release of all living hostages for the first time in 738 days. The host notes that even mainstream media outlets are acknowledging the significance of this event as Trump travels to Egypt for a larger peace summit. This success is contrasted with the current state of domestic politics, where the hosts accu...

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84:05

10.10.25--NLS--Johnson's Shutdown Pressers, Trump's...

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2025/10/13

Send us a text The podcast begins by discussing the ongoing government shutdown, asserting that House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republicans are winning the messaging war with daily, straightforward press conferences. The host criticizes Democrats, particularly Chuck Schumer, for what he calls "bad faith" politics, claiming they are blocking funding in an attempt to reverse previously passed legislation. He suggests that the Democrats' strategy will fail and that they will be forced to conc...

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82:45

10.9.25--NLS--Shutdown Tactics, Mid-East Peace...

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2025/10/09

Send us a text Neal and Julie discuss the ongoing government shutdown. They explain that House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, have fulfilled their duty by passing a "clean" Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government. However, Senate Democrats are blocking the bill, holding out for policy riders that include healthcare subsidies, foreign aid, and funding for immigrant services. The hosts praise Speaker Johnson’s daily press conferences as an effective strategy to pressu...

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84:26

10.8.25--NLS--Comey Pleas Not Gulity, Candace Owens...

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2025/10/09

Send us a text In the podcast, Neal and Julie discuss James Comey's not guilty plea, touching on the debate over political retribution versus the impartial application of justice. The conversation then moves to the government shutdown, analyzing the political pressures on Democratic leadership. A significant topic is a partisan message posted on the US Forest Service website that blames Democrats for the shutdown; the hosts explore a formal complaint about the message, concluding it likely vi...

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81:55

10.7.25--NLS--Government Shutdown, Tacos, and Bad Bunny

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2025/10/07

Send us a text Neal Larson begins today's episode by addressing the federal government shutdown, placing the blame on Democrats for blocking a "clean" continuing resolution to fund the government. He then shifts to a local Idaho lawsuit over House Bill 93, a new tax credit program for non-public school education. Neal and Julie question a potential conflict of interest arising from the state legislature intervening in the case, which makes a lawmaker who is a plaintiff in the lawsuit also tec...

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86:37

10.2.25--NLS--Humorless Dems' Hypocrisy, Immigration...

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2025/10/02

Send us a text In today's episode, Neal and Julie critique media personalities and Democratic leaders for what they describe as humorless and dramatic overreactions to Donald Trump's political tactics. They argue that the left "clutches their pearls" over memes, such as those featuring sombreros, and trolling merchandise like "Trump 2028" hats, while failing to recognize them as jokes. This is contrasted with a poll allegedly showing a majority of left-leaners believe it's acceptable to assas...

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83:04

10.1.25--NLS--Government Shutdown, Trump Trolls...

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2025/10/01

Send us a text The podcast begins with Republican leaders, including Speaker Johnson and John Thune, blaming Democrats for a government shutdown, which they label the "Schumer shutdown." They assert they passed a clean, common-sense funding bill that Democrats rejected for political reasons. The hosts agree with this perspective and later conduct a "flash poll" asking listeners how the shutdown affects them. Callers report minimal immediate impact, with discussions covering the status of nati...

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89:15

9.30.25--NLS--Michigan Attack Misinformation, School...

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2025/09/30

Send us a text The podcast hosts delve into several significant current events, focusing heavily on a recent anti-Christian attack at a church in Michigan. They discuss the shooter's background, the challenge of navigating social media misinformation surrounding the event, and their frustration with divisive rhetoric from other religious figures during a time that calls for unity. This event is framed within a broader context of recent emotional turmoil for their community, which also include...

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91:25

9.29.25--NLS--President Nelson Passes, Michigan LDS...

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2025/09/29

Send us a text The podcast hosts began the show by addressing two major, unexpected events from the weekend concerning the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They first discussed the passing of church president Russell M. Nelson at the age of 101, reflecting on his significant contributions to medicine as a heart surgeon and his impactful, reform-minded leadership of the church since 2018. However, the hosts expressed that the period of mourning was overshadowed by a horrific event ...

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85:19

9.26.25--NLS-Comey's Indictment, Impact of Political...

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2025/09/26

Send us a text In today's episode, Neal begins by discussing the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, which is the central topic of the program. He explains that the indictment is likely for perjury, stemming from Comey's testimony to Congress where he denied leaking classified information. The host characterizes Comey as a narcissist who felt he was above the law, playing old audio clips where Comey denies being a leaker and another where he advocates for enforcing truth wit...

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83:57

9.24.25--NLS--Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility,...

The Neal Larson Show ·

2025/09/24

Send us a text In this episode of the Neal Larson show, Neal and Julie talk about a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, which resulted in the deaths of a detainee and the shooter, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Unspent ammunition inscribed with anti-ICE sentiments was recovered at the scene. The incident prompted strong reactions, particularly from Senator Ted Cruz, who called for an end to the divisive rhetoric surrounding ICE and CBP, arguing that such language can...

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