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
11.2.2026 Idaho Prop 1 | HJR 4 Initiative Fight | Election Eve Predictions
## 1) Episode Summary On the eve of Election Day, Neal Larson and Julie Mason zeroed in on Idaho’s biggest ballot fights—especially Proposition 1—calling out what they see as deliberately confusing, last-minute messaging and urging li...
10.30.2026 -- NEWSTALK 2 LAUNCHES! | S4C: Ben Ebersol | Prop 1 | Choosing Idaho's Gun
Neal Larson and Julie Mason cover a packed day of politics, election news, and local voices. They celebrate the launch of NewsTalk 2 and its new lineup, compare Donald Trump’s busy rally schedule with Joe Biden’s in 2022, and debate the candida...
10.29.2026 Dan Bongino Returns | Big 12 Punishes BYU Chants | Idaho Prop 1 Heat
## 1) Episode Summary Neal and Julie kicked off the show with a big programming announcement: **Dan Bongino is coming back to the airwaves in East Idaho**, returning to NewsTalk 107.9 starting tomorrow in the **1–4 p.m.** slot. They l...
10.28.2026 NewsTalk 2 Launch | Abortion Politics in Idaho | Ranked-Choice Chaos
## 1) Episode Summary Neal and Julie open with a big programming update: NewsTalk 2 is launching, and they walk listeners through the full weekday lineup—“The Other Side of Midnight,” Michael DelGiorno, Brian Kilmeade, Clay & Buck...
10.27.2026 Old vs. Socialist | J.D. Vance Moments | Trusting the Polls
## 1. Episode Summary Neal and Julie covered a wide-ranging, high-energy hour that kept circling back to one looming reality: Election Day is a week away, and the stakes feel unusually high—nationally and here in Idaho. They dug into ...
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