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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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86:40

12.3.2025 Runoff Recap, INTERVIEW: Idaho AG Raul...

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2025/12/03

Send us a text In this episode, Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador joins the show to discuss several key legal and social issues. He highlights his visit to Idaho Falls to honor two law enforcement officers who have collectively arrested 100 perpetrators of internet crimes against children (ICAC). Labrador explains his office's renewed and highly successful focus on the ICAC task force, detailing how they cleared a massive backlog of cases and significantly increased arrests. The conversati...

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85:13

12.2.2025 - ELECTION EVE STUMP SPEECHES: Jeff...

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2025/12/02

Send us a text In this Election Day episode of the Neal Larson Show, the hosts delve deep into the local mayoral runoff races in Idaho Falls and Pocatello. They express their fatigue with the long campaign season and lament the divisive impact it has had on the community, particularly pointing to outside money and high-profile endorsements that they feel overshadowed the candidates themselves. The episode features final stump speeches from the candidates, including Jeff Aldridge and Lisa Burt...

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84:26

12.1.2025 - Julie returns from vacation, Election...

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2025/12/01

Send us a text On the show today, we dove deep into the final, heated days of the Idaho Falls mayoral runoff between Lisa Burtenshaw and Jeff Alldridge. We expressed our frustration and disappointment over how the race has devolved into a smear campaign fueled by tens of thousands of dollars in outside dark money. We feel the contest is no longer about the two candidates, but has become a battle of "Jeff versus the establishment." We discussed the misleading mailers and ads, particularly the ...

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76:03

11.26.2025 - Pre-Thanksgiving, Who is Defend &...

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2025/11/26

Send us a text On this pre-Thanksgiving edition of the show, Neal held down the fort while Julie Mason was away enjoying some well-deserved family time with her new grandson. We dove deep into the local Idaho Falls runoff elections, specifically focusing on the "dark money" mailers that have been circulating. We examined the mysterious political action committee "Defend and Protect Idaho," questioning its true motives after discovering its funding comes from out-of-state PACs. When we put out...

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80:33

11.25.2025 - INTERVIEWS: IF City Council: Teresa...

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2025/11/25

Send us a text On this week's show, Neal Larson hosted solo while Julie Mason was away visiting family for the Thanksgiving holiday. With the December 2nd runoff election just around the corner, we dedicated the entire morning to giving Idaho Falls voters a chance to hear directly from the candidates. We were joined first by the two candidates for City Council Seat 2, Teresa Dominick and Brandon Lee. We discussed their backgrounds, their competing visions for managing the city's growth, and t...

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75:51

11.24.2025 - Mutiny-gate, Bengals/Trojans/Cougars win...

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2025/11/24

Send us a text On the show today, Neal Larson kicked things off while Julie Mason is out for the Thanksgiving holiday. We jumped right into the political fray, discussing the ongoing "mutiny gate" controversy where Democrats are encouraging the military to defy a potential President Trump, and we examined their attempts to clean up those comments over the weekend. We also touched on Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision to step down from Congress. But it wasn't all national politics; we had a lot...

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73:15

11.21.2025 - Dems encourage military mutiny, Trump...

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2025/11/21

Send us a text On today's show, we dove headfirst into the controversy started by a group of Democrat veterans in Congress who released a video telling military members they can refuse "unlawful orders." We see this as a dangerous and irresponsible provocation, a vague attempt to sow chaos and undermine the military's chain of command. When President Trump pushed back hard on social media, correctly identifying their actions as seditious and pointing out the serious legal penalties for such b...

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83:40

11.20.2025 - Mayoral update, School Choice forum...

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2025/11/20

Send us a text On today's show, we got into the final stretch of the local runoff elections, which are now less than two weeks away. Neal and Julie spent a lot of time breaking down the increasingly divisive and negative tone of the mayoral races. We discussed how what began as a civil, policy-focused contest between two capable candidates has unfortunately been soured by surrogates engaging in bad-faith attacks and injecting religion into the debate. We also heard from many of our listeners—...

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85:02

11.19.2025 - Mayoral Runoff Political Strategy

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2025/11/20

Send us a text On today's show, we took a deep dive into the final stretch of the Idaho Falls mayoral runoff between Jeff Aldridge and Lisa Burtenshaw. Neal Larson and Julie Mason began by analyzing Lisa's decision not to attend a recent candidate forum. We discussed why this may have been a calculated political strategy in a runoff election, where mobilizing your own base is more crucial than trying to win over your opponent's supporters. We also explored the broader theme of this race: a vo...

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91:48

11.17.2025 - The IF Mayoral Runoff heats up.

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2025/11/18

Send us a text On this episode, we briefly touch on national topics like President Trump's new approach to Obamacare and local sports victories before diving deep into the heated runoff election for Idaho Falls mayor. The central discussion analyzes the race between political newcomer Jeff Alldridge, who is benefiting from a public mood for change, and "quasi-incumbent" Lisa Burtenshaw. The hosts observe that while Alldridge is running a disciplined underdog campaign, Burtenshaw's efforts are...

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78:30

11.18.2025 -- Epstein Vote, INTERVIEW: Jeff Alldridge

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2025/11/18

Send us a text On today's show, Neal Larson and Julie Mason tackled some major national stories right out of the gate. They started with the upcoming House vote on releasing the Epstein files, expressing skepticism about whether the public will ever see the unredacted truth, especially given the new supermajority requirement needed for passage. The conversation then shifted to the disturbing details emerging about Donald Trump's would-be assassin, which led to a frank discussion about a troub...

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77:59

11.13.2025 -- Congress' future, new grandchild for...

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2025/11/13

Send us a text On today's show, Neal Larson flew solo as Julie Mason had to attend to her daughter's childbirth. Neal shared the news of Julie becoming a grandmother again and that both mom and baby are doing well. The conversation took a turn into discussing the recent end of the government shutdown, with Neal expressing his views on the bloated federal government and the impact on federal employees. The discussion also highlighted the political dynamics around the shutdown and the perceived...

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82:18

11.12.2025 - Government re-opening, INTERVIEW: Rep....

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2025/11/12

Send us a text Neal Larson and Julie Mason kicked off the show by mocking Democrats for caving on the recent government shutdown. Neal argued that Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, suffered a political loss whether they shut the government down or reopened it, comparing their strategy to walking through thorny bushes and expecting to come out unscathed. The hosts expanded their critique to other out-of-touch Democrats, poking fun at Pete Buttigieg for a tweet about making dinner for his kids, ...

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84:11

11.7.2025--NLS--Leaving the Big Apple, California's...

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2025/11/12

Send us a text The podcast opened with a critique of what the host termed "emotion porn" in the media, specifically regarding the arrest of an undocumented daycare worker in Chicago by ICE agents, which reportedly distressed children and parents. The host argued against prioritizing the optics of an arrest over the enforcement of law, stating that the illegal individual should not have been breaking the law in the first place. The conversation then shifted to a discussion of the "Mamdani migr...

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11.11.2025--NLS--Veteran's Day Tribute, Re-opening...

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2025/11/12

Send us a text On this Veterans Day episode, the podcast opens with a poignant tribute, playing a Ronald Reagan speech that emphasizes the sacrifices made for American freedom and the moral courage of its people. The hosts, Neal and Julie, express their profound gratitude to all veterans and encourage listeners to share the speech with younger generations to ensure these values endure. The conversation then moves to current political events, touching on the procedural votes needed to reopen t...

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84:36

11.10.2025--NLS--Government Re-opening, Affordable...

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2025/11/12

Send us a text The podcast begins with the host, Neal Larson, sharing a personal and reflective story about the recent casting ceremony for his late brother, Steve, who tragically passed away earlier in the year. The ceremony was held at one of Steve's favorite spots, Ebenezer Bar on the North Fork of the Salmon River. Organized by Steve's son, Jake, the simple event brought together approximately 30 family members and friends to disperse the ashes and pay their final respects. Neal described...

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83:36

11.6.2025--NLS--Communist Wave, Ranked Choice Voting,...

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2025/11/07

Send us a text The podcast host begins by sharing Speaker Mike Johnson's perspective on national politics, arguing that the Democratic party is experiencing a "communist wave" and that its leaders are beholden to a far-left activist base. Johnson expresses optimism for Republicans in the upcoming midterms, citing party unity, a favorable electoral map, and a strong economic record to run on. The host expands on this, criticizing the term "common sense conservative" as disingenuous and express...

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90:43

11.5.2025--NLS--Mayoral Runoffs,

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2025/11/06

Send us a text The podcast analyzes the results of the recent local elections, noting that both the Idaho Falls and Pocatello mayoral races resulted in runoffs. In Idaho Falls, the contest was extremely close between newcomer Jeff Alldridge and current City Council member Lisa Burtenshaw, with Aldridge narrowly leading by fewer than 70 votes, setting the stage for a December 2nd runoff. The hosts characterized this contest as a clash of political bases: Burtenshaw, a centrist with the backing...

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89:16

11.4.2025--NLS--Election Day, NYC Mayoral Race,...

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2025/11/04

Send us a text On Election Day, the podcast hosts urge their Idaho audience to participate in local elections, discussing mayoral and city council races as well as a specific school bond issue. The conversation shifts to national politics, with the hosts expressing concern over a socialist candidate poised to win the New York City mayoral race and the potential for a subsequent economic fallout. They also cover the ongoing government shutdown, playing a clip of Speaker Mike Johnson blaming De...

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90:48

11.3.2025--NLS--Debate: I.F. Mayoral Candidates...

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2025/11/03

Send us a text This podcast features a one-hour pre-election debate between Idaho Falls mayoral candidates Jeff Alldridge and current City Council member Lisa Burtenshaw, where they discuss critical issues facing Idaho Falls. The candidates first addressed housing affordability, specifically debating the city's impact fees. Lisa Burtenshaw strongly supported the fees, explaining that they ensure "growth to pay for growth" by funding major capital projects like parks, police, fire, and streets...

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