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
257 episodes
8.1.2025--NLS--Russia Collusion Hoax, Corruption, Musk's Wealth
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, Neal passionately discusses newly released intelligence documents that he claims prove Hillary Clinton personally approved the "Russia-Trump collusion hoax." He argues this was a deliberate and political...
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1:20:07
7.31.2025--NLS--Risch on Tariffs, Ted Cruz's Podcast, Media Bias
In an interview with U.S. Senator Jim Risch, the conversation focused on the success of President Trump's tariff policies, which Risch defended as effective due to other countries' reliance on the U.S. economy. Risch expressed conditional suppo...
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1:30:27
7.30.2025 - NLS Dem nonsense, Sudden Epstein Interest Syndrome, Late Show Cancellation
This morning on News Talk 107.9, Neal Larson and Julie Mason discussed the latest Democratic reactions to current events, including several clips of Senators Schumer, Klobuchar, and Booker. Schumer's comments on voter ID laws were critici...
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7.29.2025 - NLS Trump's win, Panic Tour Analysis.
This episode of the Neal Larson Show focuses on the ongoing debate surrounding Idaho's House Bill 93, a tax credit for educational expenses. Larson argues that opponents of the bill, including the IEA (Idaho Education Association) and var...
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7.28.2025--NLS--A Brother's Tribute, Trump's EU Deal, Bongino's Cryptic Message
In the first part of the show, host Neal Larson shared the deeply personal news of his older brother Steve's passing at the age of 64. He recounted that his brother, a beloved family man and great storyteller, tragically drowned in the American...
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1:25:36
7.25.2025--NLS--Save our School "Panic Tour", Psychology of a Murderer
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason criticized the "Save Our Schools" advocacy tour in Idaho, labeling it a "panic tour" and an overreaction to a new $50 million school choice program. While affirming thei...
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7.23.2025--NLS--HB 93 on Educational Choice, Moscow Murder Victim Statements
In today's episode, we discuss Idaho House Bill 93, which provides tax credits for parental choice in education. The host interviews Chris Cargill from the Mountain States Policy Center, who explains that the $50 million program is a tax credit...
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1:32:46
7.22.2025--NLS--"Bitter Bidens", "Obama's Coup", Stephen Colbert's Cancellation
In the latest episode, Neal and Julie discuss the political fallout following the 2024 election, focusing on the "bitter Bidens." They critique Hunter Biden for his profanity-laced podcast appearances where he attacks figures like George Cloone...
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7.21.2025--NLS--WNBA Pay, In-Tennessee-N-Out-California, Obama's Russia Scandal
In the latest episode, Neal and Julie delve into several current events, beginning with the WNBA players' protest demanding higher pay. They argue the slogan "Pay us what you owe us" is misleading, as players are paid according to their contrac...
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1:21:49
7.18.2025--NLS--Studio 4 Cover: Sale Pending; Moscow 4 Book, WSJ Prints "Birthday Letter"
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, you'll find the Studio 4 Cover by a local band of BYU-Idaho students, singing "Wake Up" by Arcade Fire. Neal and Julie interview Vicky Ward, one the authors of the new book "Moscow Four", wri...
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7.17.2025--NLS--Comedy is Back, Epstein Firestorm, ICE Raids
In this episode, hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason delve into the controversy surrounding comedian Shane Gillis's hosting of the ESPY Awards. They discuss his provocative jokes about female athletes, such as Caitlin Clark, framing them as a nec...
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1:29:56
7.15.2025--NLS--D.O.G.E. Cuts, Momdani's Radicalism, Assassination Allegations
In a today's episode of the Neal Larson Show, Neal critiques the "DOGE cuts," which were recently codified after a tie-breaking vote by the Vice President. The nine-billion-dollar cut represents a mere one-tenth of one percent of the fed...
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1:19:50
7.14.2025--NLS--Epstein Files, Reclaiming Conservative Culture
In this episode, Neal Larson discusses the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the political intrigue surrounding the Epstein files. He recounts watching the 2006 film "The Sentinel," which he recommends for it...
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1:22:19
7.14.2025--NLS--Mamdami Mayoral Campaign, Epstein leverage, Buc-ee's in Boise
Neal and Julie argue that the current political landscape, arguing that the Democratic party is damaging its own prospects by focusing on unpopular, radical issues. They suggest that figures like Mamdani and the party's stance on open bor...
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7.11.2025--NLS--Fulcher on the Big Beautiful Bill, Epstein Controversy, College Transfer Portal
In this episode, host Neal Larson discusses a range of political topics, starting with his critique of government subsidies for wind and solar energy, which he argues are inefficient and propped up for political reasons. The conversation then s...
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7.10.25--NLS--Jim Risch on Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, Immigration & Farm Workers
US Senator Jim Risch joined the program to discuss the recent passage of the "one big beautiful bill," which he described as a "Herculean task." He detailed that the legislation preserves the 2017 tax cuts, provides new tax cuts for working Ida...
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1:21:49
7.9.25--All things Epstein, Hidden Fees
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, the hosts begin by discussing the public outrage over the "lackluster" release of the Epstein files and what they describe as President Trump's "weird" and deflective reaction to reporters' questions. Th...
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7.8.25--NLS--Epstein Files, Dirtylicious Dancing Controversy
Neal Larson dives deep into the stunning reversal from key figures in the Trump administration regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. He questions why officials like Pam Bondi, Dan Bongino, and Kash Patel, who once promised to release the infamous...
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1:21:48
7.1.2025 – NLS – Big, Beautiful Bill & Elon’s American Party
This episode spans a wide range of political and cultural commentary, from rapid construction projects like the makeshift Florida migrant facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” to a lively debate about a DOJ proposal to revoke citizenship from n...
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6.27.2025 -- NLS -- Bertrand Backlash, SCOTUS Rulings, and Amber Beck
On this episode of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie unpack breaking Supreme Court decisions, including a mixed ruling on nationwide injunctions and a notable non-decision on birthright citizenship. Neal critiques media bias with a ...
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6.26.2025 -- NLS -- Iran Strike Fallout, RFK Jr. Food Fears, Weird Al Lives
In this dynamic episode of the Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie tackle a wide spectrum of headlines, culture shifts, and consumer concerns. The episode kicks off with reflections on the media's response to recent U.S. military strikes on...
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1:23:59
6.25.2025 -- NLS -- Tucker, AOC, and the Socialist Trojan Horse
On this episode of the Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie dive into a wide range of political, cultural, and local topics with their signature insight and humor.They open with a critical discussion of how some conservatives—particul...
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