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
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 that Democrats' frustration stems not from a genuine concern for democracy but from Republicans adopting their own strategies. He discusses comments from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and former Attorney General Eric Holder, criticizing their justifications for partisan redistricting. Neal and Julie contends that Democrats resort to these measures because their political ideas, such as open borders and certain cultural ideologies, are unpopular with the American public. President Trump's efforts to counter these tactics are mentioned, as well as the need to train future leaders to continue this pushback.
Neal and Julie also touch on local politics, criticizing the Idaho Falls city council for passing a controversial bathroom policy during the pandemic with limited public input. Later, the podcast features a live press conference from President Donald Trump, who announces he is deploying the National Guard to Washington D.C. to address crime and homelessness. Trump details his executive orders to federalize the D.C. police and remove homeless encampments, vowing to make the capital safe and beautiful. Neal and Julie discuss the legality and potential impact of Trump's actions, with some listeners calling it fascism, a claim the host refutes by explaining the historical definition of the term.
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