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
346 episodes
12.12.2025 - STUDIO 4 COVERS: Idaho Falls Chamber Choir, Holiday Re-gifting Confessions
In this dynamic edition of the Neal Larson and Julie Mason podcast, the hosts take listeners through a whirlwind of topics ranging from local Idaho politics to international matters. Neal opens up with a discussion on the idiosyncrasies of ball...
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12.11.2025 - Civility vs. Firmness, Political Smears, and Healthcare Fraud
In this episode, Neal Larson and Julie Mason explore the intricate layers of political dynamics and scandals making headlines. They delve into Governor Spencer Cox's ambivalence towards President Trump, noting Cox's attempts at civility and how...
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12.10.2025 - GOP Campaign Troubles, $1.69 Gas, and Ignored Joe Rogan
Neal Larson and Julie Mason explore a variety of pressing political topics, centering largely around the role former President Trump plays in current Republican campaigns and the state of the U.S. economy under his influence. They discuss comme...
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12.9.2025 - AI's Future, Political Campaigns, and Society's Impact
In this episode, Neal and Julie discuss the potential consequences of artificial intelligence (AI) development, particularly the future of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and artificial superintelligence (ASI). They ponder the societal im...
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12.8.2025 - BONUS CONTENT INCLUDED: Biden’s Gaffe, Media Bias, and Deepfake Dangers
In this episode of The Neal Larson Show, hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason dive into a mix of political commentary, media critique, and the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. The show opens with a humorous look at a...
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12.5.2025 - Tim Walz's Hypocrisy, Stephen A. vs The View, Tapper's Pipe Bomber Gaffe, S4C: Piper Jackson
On their Friday morning show, hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason dive into a range of contentious political topics, starting with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's outrage over being called the "R word" by Donald Trump, which the hosts dismiss as hy...
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12.4.2025 - INTERVIEW: US Senator Jim Risch. Trump drug boat strikes, Old State Saloon controversy
Hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason are joined by US Senator Jim Risch for a wide-ranging interview on major national security and domestic policy issues. Senator Risch defends President Trump's aggressive military actions against Venezuelan drug...
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12.3.2025 Runoff Recap, INTERVIEW: Idaho AG Raul Labrador
In this episode, Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador joins the show to discuss several key legal and social issues. He highlights his visit to Idaho Falls to honor two law enforcement officers who have collectively arrested 100 perpetrators of...
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12.2.2025 - ELECTION EVE STUMP SPEECHES: Jeff Alldridge, Lisa Burtenshaw, Mark Dahlquist, Greg Cates, Teresa Dominick.
In this Election Day episode of the Neal Larson Show, the hosts delve deep into the local mayoral runoff races in Idaho Falls and Pocatello. They express their fatigue with the long campaign season and lament the divisive impact it has had on t...
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12.1.2025 - Julie returns from vacation, Election Eve politics,
On the show today, we dove deep into the final, heated days of the Idaho Falls mayoral runoff between Lisa Burtenshaw and Jeff Alldridge. We expressed our frustration and disappointment over how the race has devolved into a smear campaign fuele...
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1:24:26
11.26.2025 - Pre-Thanksgiving, Who is Defend & Protect Idaho?, Chemtrails, and Neal's Thanksgiving message of gratitude
On this pre-Thanksgiving edition of the show, Neal held down the fort while Julie Mason was away enjoying some well-deserved family time with her new grandson. We dove deep into the local Idaho Falls runoff elections, specifically focusing on t...
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11.25.2025 - INTERVIEWS: IF City Council: Teresa Dominick, Brandon Lee Mayor: Lisa Burtenshaw
On this week's show, Neal Larson hosted solo while Julie Mason was away visiting family for the Thanksgiving holiday. With the December 2nd runoff election just around the corner, we dedicated the entire morning to giving Idaho Falls voters a c...
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11.24.2025 - Mutiny-gate, Bengals/Trojans/Cougars win big, INTERVIEW: Sen. Kevin Cook on Idaho Water, Mayoral Runoff Update
On the show today, Neal Larson kicked things off while Julie Mason is out for the Thanksgiving holiday. We jumped right into the political fray, discussing the ongoing "mutiny gate" controversy where Democrats are encouraging the military to de...
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1:15:51
11.21.2025 - Dems encourage military mutiny, Trump reacts, Neal shares mom's pecan pie recipe
On today's show, we dove headfirst into the controversy started by a group of Democrat veterans in Congress who released a video telling military members they can refuse "unlawful orders." We see this as a dangerous and irresponsible provocatio...
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11.20.2025 - Mayoral update, School Choice forum ambush, Neal's Orange Thumb mystery
On today's show, we got into the final stretch of the local runoff elections, which are now less than two weeks away. Neal and Julie spent a lot of time breaking down the increasingly divisive and negative tone of the mayoral races. We discusse...
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1:23:40
11.19.2025 - Mayoral Runoff Political Strategy
On today's show, we took a deep dive into the final stretch of the Idaho Falls mayoral runoff between Jeff Aldridge and Lisa Burtenshaw. Neal Larson and Julie Mason began by analyzing Lisa's decision not to attend a recent candidate forum. We d...
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11.18.2025 -- Epstein Vote, INTERVIEW: Jeff Alldridge
On today's show, Neal Larson and Julie Mason tackled some major national stories right out of the gate. They started with the upcoming House vote on releasing the Epstein files, expressing skepticism about whether the public will ever see the u...
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11.17.2025 - The IF Mayoral Runoff heats up.
On this episode, we briefly touch on national topics like President Trump's new approach to Obamacare and local sports victories before diving deep into the heated runoff election for Idaho Falls mayor. The central discussion analyzes the race ...
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11.13.2025 -- Congress' future, new grandchild for Julie, runoff races
On today's show, Neal Larson flew solo as Julie Mason had to attend to her daughter's childbirth. Neal shared the news of Julie becoming a grandmother again and that both mom and baby are doing well. The conversation took a turn into discussing...
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11.12.2025 - Government re-opening, INTERVIEW: Rep. Mike Simpson.
Neal Larson and Julie Mason kicked off the show by mocking Democrats for caving on the recent government shutdown. Neal argued that Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, suffered a political loss whether they shut the government down or reopened it,...
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11.11.2025--NLS--Veteran's Day Tribute, Re-opening Procedures, NPR Mockery
On this Veterans Day episode, the podcast opens with a poignant tribute, playing a Ronald Reagan speech that emphasizes the sacrifices made for American freedom and the moral courage of its people. The hosts, Neal and Julie, express their profo...
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11.10.2025--NLS--Government Re-opening, Affordable Care Act
The podcast begins with the host, Neal Larson, sharing a personal and reflective story about the recent casting ceremony for his late brother, Steve, who tragically passed away earlier in the year. The ceremony was held at one of Steve's favori...
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11.7.2025--NLS--Leaving the Big Apple, California's Prop 50, Local Runoffs
The podcast opened with a critique of what the host termed "emotion porn" in the media, specifically regarding the arrest of an undocumented daycare worker in Chicago by ICE agents, which reportedly distressed children and parents. The host arg...
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11.6.2025--NLS--Communist Wave, Ranked Choice Voting, Baskets of Blessings
The podcast host begins by sharing Speaker Mike Johnson's perspective on national politics, arguing that the Democratic party is experiencing a "communist wave" and that its leaders are beholden to a far-left activist base. Johnson expresses op...
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