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
8.25.2025--NLS--Retribution, Cashless Bail, Gerrymandering
On the Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discuss the increasingly contentious political climate, focusing on the idea of political "retribution." They reference a Greg Gutfeld clip that argues Republicans are now "fighting fire with fire" after years of what they perceive as politically motivated attacks from the left. This is exemplified by the recent FBI raid on John Bolton's home, which sparks a debate on whether the action constitutes legitimate justice or political retribution. The consensus on the show, supported by listener texts, is that accountability is necessary regardless of the political optics. The conversation also covers the Republican embrace of gerrymandering, with a clip from Senator J.D. Vance arguing it's a necessary countermeasure to Democrats who have unfairly gained power by drawing favorable districts and counting illegal immigrants for congressional apportionment.
Neal and Julie play live coverage of President Donald Trump signing a series of executive orders from the Oval Office. Joined by Vice President J.D. Vance and other officials, Trump celebrated a significant reduction in murders in Washington D.C., crediting their recent crime crackdown. The executive orders signed during the event aim to build on this success, notably by ending federal funding for jurisdictions with cashless bail and imposing a one-year jail sentence for flag burning when it incites a riot. The show concludes with the hosts and callers speculating on which high-crime, Democrat-run city, like Chicago or New York, might be the next target for federal intervention.
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