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
6.3.2025 -- NLS -- Barb Ehardt, Caitlin Clark & the Trans Athlete Firestorm
On this episode with Neal and Julie…
The conversation heats up as they dig into a Newsweek article outlining how 14 states are offering social safety net programs — including health coverage — to illegal immigrants, and how new federal efforts could "punish" those states. Representative Barb Ehardt joins the show to discuss upcoming Idaho legislation, her role on the COVID review committee, and her continued advocacy for fairness in women’s sports. The trio unpacks the latest controversies in high school and college athletics, including trans athletes competing in girls' events in California and New York, and the broader national debate on Title IX and executive orders under Trump.
They also tackle big cultural moments, including the rise of WNBA star Caitlin Clark, and whether political and media narratives are shifting in ways that ignore key realities. Plus, a listener question sparks deeper commentary on the future of youth sports in blue states, and what Idaho’s response could be. It’s a jam-packed episode of legislative updates, cultural commentary, and unfiltered opinion — all from East Idaho’s most stimulating voices.
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