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
286 episodes
9.12.2025 -- NLS Charlie Kirk Coverage, Studio 4 Covers (Claire Dye), Candlelight Vigil
Neal and Julie carry coverage of the Charlie Kirk Assassination arrest.Claire Dye performs this week's Studio 4 Cover. We discuss Saturday evening's candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk.
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1:26:58
9.11.25--NLS--In Memory of Charlie Kirk
The Neal Larson Show discusses and takes calls about the assassination of Conservative influencer and Turning Point Founder, Charlie Kirk. President Trump's remarks about 9/11 are also carried.
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1:25:45
9.10.25--NLS--Russian Drones, Racial Violence, Voter Fraud
In the podcast, host Neal Larson discusses several current events, beginning with Poland shooting down Russian drones that violated its airspace. He criticizes the media, particularly outlets like the Drudge Report, for what he sees as sensatio...
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1:23:23
9.9.25--NLS--Prayer in Schools, NC Train Murder, Island Park Election Fraud
On the Neal Larson Show, the hosts analyzed President Trump's speech on faith, where he announced new guidance to protect prayer in public schools and a task force to eradicate anti-Christian bias in the federal government. A significant portio...
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1:23:43
9.8.25--NLS--Election Security, Philly "Karen", NC Subway Stabbing
On the Neal Larson Show, the hosts discussed a recent voter fraud case in Fremont County, Idaho, where seven people were arrested for illegally voting in a close 2023 Island Park election, prompting a debate on election security and whether the...
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1:21:48
9.5.25--NLS--RFK Senate Hearing, Vaccine Hypocrisy, Epstein Scandal
In the "Neal Larson Show," the hosts recapped the contentious Senate hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. They argued that RFK Jr.'s skepticism about vaccine schedules and his efforts to reform the CDC are necessary to resto...
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1:19:25
9.4.2025--NLS--Perez Shooting, RFK Hearing, Florida's Vaccine Changes
In this episode of the "Neal Larson Show," Neal and Julie delve into the Idaho Attorney General's decision not to press criminal charges against the police officers who shot and killed teenager Victor Perez in Pocatello. While acknowledging a c...
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1:26:01
9.3.2025--NLS--National Guard, Epstein Survivors, Bucky's, Prision Life
This episode delves into the political and emotional complexities of deploying troops in American cities, using the analogy of a "quarterback" to contrast the actions and perceived motives Donald Trump and Barack Obama. The conversation highlig...
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9.2.2025--NLS--Local Mayoral Races, The Ebb of "Woke", Water Meters
In this episode, the Neal provides a detailed analysis of the upcoming mayoral races in Idaho Falls and Pocatello. For Idaho Falls, he suggests that City Councilwoman Lisa Burtenshaw has a clear advantage, citing her name recognition and her in...
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1:26:07
8.29.2025--NLS--Thoughts and Prayers, Candon Dahle's Child Abuse Case
In the wake of a recent Minnesota school shooting, Neal criticizes the political left, particularly figures like Jen Psaki, for their denigration of "thoughts and prayers." He argues that this response is a theatrical and emotionally manipulati...
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1:24:41
8.28.2025--NLS--Gun Control, John Bolton Investigation, West Nile Virus
On the Neal Larson Show, the hosts react strongly to comments made by Trey Gowdy following the school shooting in Minneapolis. Gowdy suggested a conversation about "keeping firearms out" of the hands of young white males, which the hosts deemed...
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1:20:48
8.27.2025--NLS--Swift-Kelsey Engagement, Minneapolis Mass Shooting, Government Stake in Intel
On the Neal Larson Show, the hosts lead in with President Trump's recent cabinet meeting. They highlight several key moments, including Trump's surprisingly positive reaction to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, his announcement of au...
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1:26:44
8.26.2025--NLS--Sen. Dave Lent on Education; DOGE Task Force; Flag Burning
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, the primary focus is on education reform in Idaho, featuring an in-depth interview with State Senator Dave Lent. As the chair of the Senate Education Committee, Lent discusses his efforts to innovate wit...
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1:30:38
8.25.2025--NLS--Retribution, Cashless Bail, Gerrymandering
On the Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discuss the increasingly contentious political climate, focusing on the idea of political "retribution." They reference a Greg Gutfeld clip that argues Republicans are now "fighting fire with fire" after ...
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1:24:33
8.22.2025--NLS--Cleanup in D.C., Raid on John Bolton, A.I. Romance
In the Neal Larson Show, the hosts delve into national and local topics, starting with President Donald Trump's law enforcement ride-along in Washington D.C. and a new executive order creating a "self-deportation" program for illegal immigrants...
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1:25:06
8.20.2025--NLS--Foreign Affairs, Simpson on D.C. Crime and Immigration
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, the hosts praise President Trump's recent diplomatic actions. They call his meetings with Vladimir Putin in Alaska and with European leaders at the White House a historic show of strength and a significa...
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1:21:07
8.19.2025--NLS--Trump's Diplomacy, Achilles' Run for Senate, Left-wing Hypocrisy
In this episode Neal and Julie a major diplomatic win for Donald Trump following his meetings with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and several European leaders in Washington, D.C. They feature clips of officials from Finland, Italy, and NATO prai...
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1:21:20
8.18.2025--NLS--MSNOW, Comey Quotes Swift
In the podcast, the hosts discuss the rebranding of the cable news channel MSNBC. It will be spun off from its parent company, NBC Universal, into a new entity called Versant and will change its name to "My Source News Opinion World," or MS NOW...
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1:24:09
8.15.2025--NLS--Eyes on Alaska, Dems' Paranoia, AI and Industry
On Friday's edition of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discussed President Trump's upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, speculating that a deal has likely already been negotiated behind the scenes. The conversation then shifted ...
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1:24:32
8.14.2025--NLS--Smithsonian Honorees, Self-Censorship, ISU Scandal
On Thursday's edition of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discuss President Trump's recent press conference where he announced the Kennedy Center honorees—including George Strait, Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, and Michael Crawford—but also call...
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1:24:11
8.13.2025--NLS--Policy Debates, BSU Candidates, Grocery Tax, Front Plates
Wednesday's episode of The Neal Larson Show covers a range of national and local topics, starting with New York City politics where socialist candidate Mamdani has a significant lead in the mayoral race. They shift to an Idaho story, expressing...
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1:26:25
8.12.2025--NLS--The Guard in D.C., Public Lands, Grocery Tax, A.I.
Today in the Neal Larson Show podcast, the hosts discuss national and local political issues, beginning with former President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington D.C. to address crime, which the host frames as a master...
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1:25:01
8.11.2025--NLS--Gerrymandering, Cleaning up D.C.
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, we explore the Democrat party's hypocrisy regarding gerrymandering. They condemn the practice in states like Texas while employing the same tactics in states they control, such as Illinois. Neal asserts ...
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8.8.2025--NLS--Latenight Reborn, NYC Mayoral race, Viral Wrecks in I.F., Studio 4 Cover
In the latest episode of the Neal Larson Show, Neal explores the shifting dynamics in media and politics, starting with Greg Gutfeld's successful appearance on "The Tonight Show." Larson interpreted the friendly exchange with Jimmy Fallon as a ...
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