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
8.18.2026 - WYDAHO Roasters Blowup | Abortion Initiative Fight | Nobody cares about Nancy Mace's tats
A video out of the Teton Valley lit up the show as Neal and Julie dug into the escalating blowup at Driggs’ WYDAHO (Whiteahoe) Roasters, where a coffee shop owner confronted a pro-life group meeting inside and ultimately compared them to the KK...
8.17.2026 - Idaho’s Abortion Fight | Girls’ Sports & DNA Tests | Candace Debate
Neal and Julie spent the bulk of the show unpacking a late-week federal ruling from Judge Lynn Winmill that broadens when abortions may be permitted under Idaho law—specifically extending the “defense of life” rationale to serious mental health...
8.14.2026 - S4C: Rulon Leman, Black Sabbath | Abortion Initiative Messaging | Open Lines Friday
Neal and Julie tackled the growing backlash to Flock cameras and, more broadly, license plate readers—framing it as a debate that’s unlikely to be solved by “policy tweaks” if the loudest critics won’t accept anything short of removal. They wal...
8.13.2026 - OB-GYN “Exodus” Claims | Open Records Showdown | Viability Redefined
Neal and Julie covered a wide-ranging, high-energy show that bounced between national politics, Idaho policy fights, and a few lighter detours—while keeping a consistent throughline of skepticism toward institutions that demand trust but resist...
8.12.2026 - Wisconsin DSA Setback | Idaho Civics Test | The “Mormon Stories” Lawsuit
Neal and Julie opened with a national politics temperature check, using last night’s primary results as a real-world test of the “socialist surge” narrative. They walked through key races (with special attention on Wisconsin and Minnesota), why...
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