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
6.19.2025 — NLS — Iran's 1776, Public Lands Panic, and “Vegan at the Party”
On this episode with Neal and Julie...
Julie is out, and Neal takes listeners on a deep dive into several hot-button issues, beginning with the Iranian freedom movement and his admiration for citizens rising against oppressive regimes—comparing their struggle to 1776 and Tiananmen Square. He warns about the dangers of Iran going nuclear and discusses Trump’s likely rapid response.
The conversation shifts to public land concerns, particularly regarding Senator Mike Lee’s proposed land disposal provision. Neal references the Blue Ribbon Coalition's cautious support, but emphasizes the risk of federal overreach and slippery slope scenarios, using examples from the past and expressing distrust in public input processes.
In a listener text exchange, Neal explores concerns over ICE racial profiling and a hypothetical Walmart incident. It turns out to be a non-event, but it sparks a broader discussion on immigration, legal enforcement, racial assumptions, and the moral quagmire caused by open border policies.
The episode wraps up with Neal analyzing Capitol Hill confrontations involving Pete Hegseth and combative Democrat senators. He criticizes hypothetical “gotcha” questions posed to conservative figures—especially around Trump and military orders—and ends with a tongue-in-cheek musing about true crime and legal hypotheticals.
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