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
8.12.2025--NLS--The Guard in D.C., Public Lands, Grocery Tax, A.I.
Today in the Neal Larson Show podcast, the hosts discuss national and local political issues, beginning with former President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington D.C. to address crime, which the host frames as a masterful political move. The conversation then shifts to Idaho politics, highlighting a proposal by State Senator Ben Adams to introduce a constitutional amendment in 2026 that would prevent the state from selling any future public lands obtained from the federal government. A significant portion of the show is dedicated to a voter initiative aiming to repeal Idaho's 6% sales tax on groceries. The host expresses his support for repealing the tax but voices strong reservations about using the voter initiative process, which he views as a flawed system susceptible to outside influence. The segment includes a variety of perspectives from callers who debate the pros and cons of the grocery tax and the proposed repeal.
Later in the program, the hosts are joined by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador for an interview. The Attorney General discusses his office's preparation to defend Idaho's law protecting women's sports before the U.S. Supreme Court in January, expressing confidence in their case. He also celebrates the recent decision by the Trump administration's Department of the Interior to reverse the approval of the Lava Ridge Wind Project, a move his office supported. Labrador also briefly touches on potential legal challenges to House Bill 93, the state's new parental choice in education law, stating his office is ready to defend it. The show concludes with a lighter discussion between the hosts about their experiences using various artificial intelligence platforms, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, comparing their features, biases, and overall utility.
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