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.
Episodes
319 episodes
HALLOWEEN BONUS EPISODE: Local Ghost Stories
Take a listen to a fun, spooky bonus episode. In 2023 many callers share their haunted tales.
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10.31.25--NLS--CR Stalemate, Guest Mayoral Candidate Jeff Alldridge
On the Halloween episode of The Neal Larson Show, hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason discuss the ongoing government shutdown, focusing on the political stalemate surrounding the "Clean CR" (Continuing Resolution). They highlight that Republicans...
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1:24:04
10.30.25--NLS--Risch on Shutdown, Local Mayoral Races
In this episode, the hosts interview Senator Jim Risch, who blames the Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. He argues that their refusal to support a continuing resolution is harming essential services for veterans, military personnel...
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1:26:05
10.29.25--NLS--Dems Use Shutdown as Leverage, I.F. Mayoral Race
On this episode, Neal and Julie focus on the ongoing government shutdown, which they frame as a deliberate strategy by the Democratic party. They argue that Democrats, citing a quote from Senator Chris Coons, are openly admitting to using the s...
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1:25:49
10.28.25--NLS--Dems hold Government Hostage, Religion and Politics
The podcast primarily focuses on the ongoing government shutdown, with Neal and Julie placing the blame squarely on the Democratic party. They argue that Democrats are more afraid of their "Marxist" base than hardworking Americans and are there...
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1:28:53
10.27.25--NLS--Shutdown Dynamics, Idaho Falls Mayoral Race
The podcast begins by analyzing the government shutdown, which Neal squarely attributes to Senator Chuck Schumer and his personal political calculus. He argues that Schumer is worried about a challenge from the far-left wing of his party in New...
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1:26:46
10.24.25--NLS--Whitehouse Construction, Media's "Trump Filter", Studio 4 Cover
In the podcast, the host discusses what they describe as the left's "Trump Derangement Syndrome," using the demolition and planned rebuilding of the White House East Wing as a primary example. They argue that the outrage is manufactured and hyp...
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1:23:51
10.23.25--NLS--NBA Gambling Ring, Candace's Conspiracy, West Yellowstone Mayor Resigns
The podcast centers on a major FBI press conference announcing a massive gambling bust that led to over 30 arrests, including prominent NBA figures like coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier. The investigation uncovered two distinct cr...
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1:27:24
10.22.25--NLS--Shutdown Standoff, No Kings, Liberals on Crime
The podcast primarily focuses on the ongoing government shutdown, which the host frames as a standoff where Republicans are finally refusing to capitulate to Democrats. The host presents Speaker Mike Johnson's argument that Republicans passed a...
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1:25:44
10.21.25--NLS--Shutdown Continues, Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme on Education Tax Credits
The podcast opens with a discussion of the ongoing government shutdown, with the host placing blame squarely on Democrats for refusing to pass a simple seven-week funding bill. He argues that public opinion is shifting against the Democrats, pa...
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1:18:47
10.20.25--NLS--No Kings Protests, BYU v. Utah Beef Stick Bet
In the podcast, the Neal focuses his monologue on a critical analysis of the recent "No Kings" protests against Donald Trump. He argues the protest's premise is phony, stating that if Trump were a king, there would be no government shutdown or ...
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1:22:43
10.17.25--NLS--Local Mayoral Race, College Football's "Holy War", Virginia AG Race
In this episode of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discussed local politics and sports, focusing on the upcoming Idaho Falls mayoral debate and the BYU vs. Utah "Holy War" football game. The hosts analyzed the mayoral race, comparing candi...
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1:26:31
10.16.25--NLS--Risch on Shutdown, Foreign Policy
In an interview with U.S. Senator Jim Rish, the discussion focuses on the ongoing government shutdown, which the senator attributes to Democrats' demands to extend temporary, pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies. Rish argues that Republicans should...
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1:27:57
10.15.25--NLS--Charlie Kirk Honored, Trump Nominated Again, The View's Hostility
The podcast opens by discussing two significant recent events. The first is President Trump posthumously awarding the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, with the host noting Trump's high praise for Kirk's "indomitable spirit" and the growing mov...
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1:26:56
10.14.25--NLS--Achilles Runs for Risch's U.S. Senate Seat
The Neal Larson Show features an in-depth interview with Todd Achilles, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Idaho. Achilles explains his decision to leave the Democratic Party stems from a belief that the "broken two-party system" i...
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1:32:54
10.13.25--NLS--Trump Brings Peace in Isreal and Palestine
The podcast highlights what it describes as a historic foreign policy achievement by Donald Trump: brokering an end to the war between Israel and Hamas, which resulted in the release of all living hostages for the first time in 738 days. The ho...
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1:28:08
10.10.25--NLS--Johnson's Shutdown Pressers, Trump's Diplomatic Victory
The podcast begins by discussing the ongoing government shutdown, asserting that House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republicans are winning the messaging war with daily, straightforward press conferences. The host criticizes Democrats, particul...
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1:24:05
10.9.25--NLS--Shutdown Tactics, Mid-East Peace Negotiations
Neal and Julie discuss the ongoing government shutdown. They explain that House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, have fulfilled their duty by passing a "clean" Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government. However, Senate Democrat...
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1:22:45
10.8.25--NLS--Comey Pleas Not Gulity, Candace Owens Posts Conspiracy Theory
In the podcast, Neal and Julie discuss James Comey's not guilty plea, touching on the debate over political retribution versus the impartial application of justice. The conversation then moves to the government shutdown, analyzing the political...
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1:24:26
10.7.25--NLS--Government Shutdown, Tacos, and Bad Bunny
Neal Larson begins today's episode by addressing the federal government shutdown, placing the blame on Democrats for blocking a "clean" continuing resolution to fund the government. He then shifts to a local Idaho lawsuit over House Bill 93, a ...
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1:21:55
10.2.25--NLS--Humorless Dems' Hypocrisy, Immigration Complexity
In today's episode, Neal and Julie critique media personalities and Democratic leaders for what they describe as humorless and dramatic overreactions to Donald Trump's political tactics. They argue that the left "clutches their pearls" over mem...
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1:26:37
10.1.25--NLS--Government Shutdown, Trump Trolls Jefferies
The podcast begins with Republican leaders, including Speaker Johnson and John Thune, blaming Democrats for a government shutdown, which they label the "Schumer shutdown." They assert they passed a clean, common-sense funding bill that Democrat...
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1:23:04
9.30.25--NLS--Michigan Attack Misinformation, School Choice Lawsuit, New Military of Merit
The podcast hosts delve into several significant current events, focusing heavily on a recent anti-Christian attack at a church in Michigan. They discuss the shooter's background, the challenge of navigating social media misinformation surround...
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1:29:15
9.29.25--NLS--President Nelson Passes, Michigan LDS Church Shooting
The podcast hosts began the show by addressing two major, unexpected events from the weekend concerning the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They first discussed the passing of church president Russell M. Nelson at the age of 101, r...
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1:31:25
9.26.25--NLS-Comey's Indictment, Impact of Political Rhetoric
In today's episode, Neal begins by discussing the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, which is the central topic of the program. He explains that the indictment is likely for perjury, stemming from Comey's testimony to Congres...
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