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
6.12.2026 - Disclosure, Shakespeare & Schools
Neal kicked things off with a rare opening-day movie run — and a surprisingly thoughtful review of the new Spielberg “Disclosure Day” film. Beyond the symbolism and layered storytelling, the conversation turned to the most talked-about detail: ...
6.11.2026 - INTERVIEW: Sen. Jim Risch on polling, Iran, SAVE Act -- Yard Sale Crackdowns, and electoral dirty tricks
Senator Jim Risch joined Neal Larson and Julie Mason from Washington, D.C. for a wide-ranging conversation that started with rising tension around Iran. Risch argued the regime can’t be trusted to honor agreements, emphasized the difference bet...
6.10.2026 - NFL Streaming Costs, Track Meet Stabbing Verdict, Faith & “Christian” Labels
Today we bounced between three conversations that all hit the same nerve: what we expect from institutions—and what happens when reality doesn’t match the expectation. First up was Congress stepping into the mess of modern sports broadcasting, ...
6.9.2026 - Vacation Roadtrip, Faith Identity, GOP Leadership
Neal Larson and Julie Mason are back in the studio after Neal’s roadtrip loop through the Northwest, including a strong recommendation to put the Route of the Hiawatha Trail on the bucket list—an easy-to-plan, beautiful ride with a memorable tu...
6.8.2026 - Marine Sniper Journey, License Plate Readers, Community Safety
Today’s show had a little bit of everything: Julie Mason and Adam Hall held down the fort while Neal Larson was out, and we started with an incredible conversation with veteran Brandon Seine. Brandon walked us through his path from small-town M...
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