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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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67:30

9.3.2025--NLS--National Guard, Epstein Survivors,...

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2025/09/03

Send us a text This episode delves into the political and emotional complexities of deploying troops in American cities, using the analogy of a "quarterback" to contrast the actions and perceived motives Donald Trump and Barack Obama. The conversation highlights how public perception can be shaped by political allegiances, citing examples of partisan reactions to Obama's efforts to normalize relations with Cuba versus Trump's meeting with Kim Jong-un. The focus then shifts to a live press con...

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84:41

8.29.2025--NLS--Thoughts and Prayers, Candon Dahle's...

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2025/09/02

Send us a text In the wake of a recent Minnesota school shooting, Neal criticizes the political left, particularly figures like Jen Psaki, for their denigration of "thoughts and prayers." He argues that this response is a theatrical and emotionally manipulative tactic to dismiss conservatives. The host, along with callers, posits that for many on the left, government has become a religion, and any appeal to a higher power is seen as competition. Prayer, he explains, is not about magically sto...

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86:07

9.2.2025--NLS--Local Mayoral Races, The Ebb of...

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2025/09/02

Send us a text In this episode, the Neal provides a detailed analysis of the upcoming mayoral races in Idaho Falls and Pocatello. For Idaho Falls, he suggests that City Councilwoman Lisa Burtenshaw has a clear advantage, citing her name recognition and her inheritance of outgoing Mayor Rebecca Casper's political "machinery." Other candidates mentioned include Jeff Alldridge, who has conservative support, as well as Christian Ashcraft and Brian Tomasko. In Pocatello, the race is more complex w...

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8.28.2025--NLS--Gun Control, John Bolton...

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2025/08/28

Send us a text On the Neal Larson Show, the hosts react strongly to comments made by Trey Gowdy following the school shooting in Minneapolis. Gowdy suggested a conversation about "keeping firearms out" of the hands of young white males, which the hosts deemed a "deal killer" and a betrayal of conservative principles. They argue that such rhetoric plays into the hands of Democrats who are untrustworthy on Second Amendment issues and will exploit any concession. The hosts also criticize the imm...

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86:44

8.27.2025--NLS--Swift-Kelsey Engagement, Minneapolis...

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2025/08/28

Send us a text On the Neal Larson Show, the hosts lead in with President Trump's recent cabinet meeting. They highlight several key moments, including Trump's surprisingly positive reaction to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, his announcement of auto manufacturing jobs returning to the U.S. from companies like GM, and a hint from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about potentially renaming the Department of Defense to the "Department of War." The show also features a clip of RFK Jr. t...

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90:38

8.26.2025--NLS--Sen. Dave Lent on Education; DOGE...

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2025/08/26

Send us a text In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, the primary focus is on education reform in Idaho, featuring an in-depth interview with State Senator Dave Lent. As the chair of the Senate Education Committee, Lent discusses his efforts to innovate within the K-12 system, acknowledging that the passage of parental choice legislation like House Bill 93 was a necessary "wake-up call." He outlines his plan to travel the state and gather feedback to create a three-year pilot program with f...

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84:33

8.25.2025--NLS--Retribution, Cashless Bail,...

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2025/08/25

Send us a text On the Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discuss the increasingly contentious political climate, focusing on the idea of political "retribution." They reference a Greg Gutfeld clip that argues Republicans are now "fighting fire with fire" after years of what they perceive as politically motivated attacks from the left. This is exemplified by the recent FBI raid on John Bolton's home, which sparks a debate on whether the action constitutes legitimate justice or political retribut...

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88:35

8.21.2025--NLS--I.F. City Council Raises Spark Debate

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2025/08/25

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85:06

8.22.2025--NLS--Cleanup in D.C., Raid on John Bolton,...

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2025/08/25

Send us a text In the Neal Larson Show, the hosts delve into national and local topics, starting with President Donald Trump's law enforcement ride-along in Washington D.C. and a new executive order creating a "self-deportation" program for illegal immigrants, which offers free flights to any foreign country. The hosts also touch on Trump's live remarks from a museum, where he commented on cleaning up D.C., the FBI raid of John Bolton's home, and various media outlets. Locally, the conversati...

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81:07

8.20.2025--NLS--Foreign Affairs, Simpson on D.C....

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2025/08/20

Send us a text In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, the hosts praise President Trump's recent diplomatic actions. They call his meetings with Vladimir Putin in Alaska and with European leaders at the White House a historic show of strength and a significant step toward peace in Ukraine. A clip from CNN's Abby Phillip is highlighted as an example for of left-wing media "hackery" and an attempt to spin events as a sign of Trump's weakness. This leads to a broader critique of the Democratic ...

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81:20

8.1.2025--NLS--Trump's Diplomacy, Achilles' Run for...

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2025/08/19

Send us a text In this episode Neal and Julie a major diplomatic win for Donald Trump following his meetings with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and several European leaders in Washington, D.C. They feature clips of officials from Finland, Italy, and NATO praising Trump for breaking the deadlock with Russia and making meaningful progress toward peace. The hosts contrast this reception with early media coverage, which had predicted European leaders would arrive to pressure Trump. They frame the...

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84:09

8.18.2025--NLS--MSNOW, Comey Quotes Swift

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2025/08/18

Send us a text In the podcast, the hosts discuss the rebranding of the cable news channel MSNBC. It will be spun off from its parent company, NBC Universal, into a new entity called Versant and will change its name to "My Source News Opinion World," or MS NOW for short. The hosts speculate that NBC is distancing itself from MSNBC because the latter's far-left viewpoint has damaged the overall brand's credibility. This leads to a broader conversation about the current state of the Democratic p...

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84:11

8.14.2025--NLS--Smithsonian Honorees,...

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2025/08/15

Send us a text On Thursday's edition of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discuss President Trump's recent press conference where he announced the Kennedy Center honorees—including George Strait, Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, and Michael Crawford—but also called for an investigation into the 2020 election aftermath. This led to a broader conversation about Trump's order to review Smithsonian exhibits, which the host defended as an effort to remove "woke" political narratives and guilt from his...

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8.15.2025--NLS--Eyes on Alaska, Dems' Paranoia, AI...

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2025/08/15

Send us a text On Friday's edition of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discussed President Trump's upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, speculating that a deal has likely already been negotiated behind the scenes. The conversation then shifted to domestic politics, with the hosts criticizing Democrats like Eric Swalwell and Gavin Newsom for promoting what they described as paranoid narratives about Trump becoming a dictator. They highlighted Newsom's claim that receiving a "Tru...

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8.13.2025--NLS--Policy Debates, BSU Candidates,...

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2025/08/13

Send us a text Wednesday's episode of The Neal Larson Show covers a range of national and local topics, starting with New York City politics where socialist candidate Mamdani has a significant lead in the mayoral race. They shift to an Idaho story, expressing frustration that the media is reporting on Brian Kohberger's complaints about being taunted in prison, arguing it's not newsworthy and keeps his name in the public eye. The conversation also touches on Texas politics, where the state Sen...

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8.12.2025--NLS--The Guard in D.C., Public Lands,...

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2025/08/12

Send us a text Today in the Neal Larson Show podcast, the hosts discuss national and local political issues, beginning with former President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington D.C. to address crime, which the host frames as a masterful political move. The conversation then shifts to Idaho politics, highlighting a proposal by State Senator Ben Adams to introduce a constitutional amendment in 2026 that would prevent the state from selling any future public lands obtai...

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85:23

8.11.2025--NLS--Gerrymandering, Cleaning up D.C.

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2025/08/11

Send us a text In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, we explore the Democrat party's hypocrisy regarding gerrymandering. They condemn the practice in states like Texas while employing the same tactics in states they control, such as Illinois. Neal asserts that Democrats' frustration stems not from a genuine concern for democracy but from Republicans adopting their own strategies. He discusses comments from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and former Attorney General Eric Holder, criticizing...

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8.8.2025--NLS--Latenight Reborn, NYC Mayoral race,...

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2025/08/08

Send us a text In the latest episode of the Neal Larson Show, Neal explores the shifting dynamics in media and politics, starting with Greg Gutfeld's successful appearance on "The Tonight Show." Larson interpreted the friendly exchange with Jimmy Fallon as a sign that mainstream media is slowly realizing Donald Trump is not the villain he was portrayed to be. He contrasted this with the declining ratings and eventual departures of hosts like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, who have relied h...

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85:35

8.7.2025--NLS--Redistricting, School Choice, Going...

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2025/08/07

Send us a text In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, Texas Democrats are criticized for leaving the state to block a redistricting effort. This seems hypocritical, given the number of times Democrats in other "blue states" who have heavily gerrymandered districts to their own advantage. The conversation then shifted to local issues with an in-studio interview with Paul Hackey, a school board trustee for Idaho Falls District 91. Hackey detailed the frustrating and lengthy teacher salary neg...

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8.6.2025--NLS--Trump's on the Roof, L.A. Olympics,...

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2025/08/07

Send us a text In the podcast, the host began by criticizing the liberal Idaho-based group Reclaim Idaho for its "Not a Dollar More" campaign opposing school choice legislation. The host framed this as a positive development for conservatives, citing Reclaim Idaho's history of failed initiatives and arguing their opposition could backfire. The conversation then shifted to national politics, with the host praising President Donald Trump's high-energy style. Topics included Trump's executive or...

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