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 years.
Together these two are a powerhouse of knowledge with great banter that comes together in an entertaining and informative show.
The Neal Larson Show
Latest Episodes
7.15.2026 - Daylight Saving Vote | Flock Cameras Debate | Idaho Marijuana Fails
The show bounced from light to serious in classic Neal-and-Julie fashion—starting with some riffing on Taco Bell’s latest “explosive” reputation and the public confusion around daylight saving time, then turning into a surprisingly spirited deb...
7.14.2026 - Idaho Bathroom Law Debate | Media Panic Narratives | “Enforcement” Reality
Neal and Julie opened with a serious—and at times pretty raw—conversation about the ugliness of celebrating political opponents’ deaths, zeroing in on the reaction they’re seeing to Lindsey Graham’s passing. Neal pushed back hard on the “glad h...
7.13.2026 - Lindsey Graham Remembered | Idaho Abortion Initiative | Mitch McConnell Mystery
Monday’s show opened with the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, with Neal and Julie reflecting on why he stood out as a rare, broadly likable figure in modern politics—approachable, funny, and able to forge relationships even after rough ...
7.9.2026 - Platner Exits | Stegner Launches Gov Campaign | Shelley RecipeGate
Thursday’s show bounced between national politics, Idaho’s governor’s race, and a surprisingly sticky local controversy—while still making room for the truly important work: Julie’s ongoing hunt for the perfect “better-than-a-Cabbage-Patch” dol...
7.8.2026 - Gas Prices & Gratitude | AI Fact-Checking Debate | Ashton’s Cricket Swarm
The show bounced between international uncertainty, national political intrigue, and a very Idaho-style local headache. Neal and Julie dug into the fast-moving situation with Iran—skeptical that any “deal” or ceasefire can hold as long as the c...
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