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
8.27.2026 - INT: Sec. of State Phil McGrane | Parental Choice Tantrums | Dem Opposition to Voting Security
Neal and Julie covered a packed Thursday show that bounced between Idaho politics, election integrity, and a few culture-war flashpoints—with Neal also sharing he’ll be out Friday for outpatient knee surgery (torn meniscus), and that “HOA Adam”...
8.26.2026 - INT: Barb Ehardt | Remembering Dolly | Viability Redefinition
Neal and Julie kicked off the morning in classic fashion—riffing on “rogue thoughts,” laughing at themselves, and then diving into a serious local flashpoint: flock cameras. They walked listeners through why law enforcement wants them (catching...
8.25.2026 - INT: State Supt. Debbie Critchfield | Abdul El-Sayed Dodges | WNBA Culture Clash | Idaho Abortion Initiative
Neal and Julie kicked things off with a breakdown of Abdul El-Sayed’s recent TV moments—zeroing in on what Neal sees as a pattern of political “dodge-and-pivot” answers, even on questions that should be straightforward. Neal also pointed out El...
8.24.2026 - INTERVIEW: WH Deputy Press Secretary Taylor Rogers | More WNBA Drama | Abortion Initiative Update
Neal and Julie kicked off the Monday show with a deep dive into Idaho’s upcoming abortion initiative, arguing that the ballot language—and especially the parts voters won’t hear in quick campaign soundbites—could decide everything. Neal laid ou...
8.21.2026 - Prop One Fallout | Idaho Abortion Appeal | S4C: Keegan Park
Neal and Julie opened with a deep dive into Idaho’s abortion fight—specifically AG Raúl Labrador’s emergency appeal to the Ninth Circuit after a ruling affecting what’s allowed under Idaho law in cases involving pregnant mothers who are suicida...
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