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
8.29.2025--NLS--Thoughts and Prayers, Candon Dahle's Child Abuse Case
In the wake of a recent Minnesota school shooting, Neal criticizes the political left, particularly figures like Jen Psaki, for their denigration of "thoughts and prayers." He argues that this response is a theatrical and emotionally manipulative tactic to dismiss conservatives. The host, along with callers, posits that for many on the left, government has become a religion, and any appeal to a higher power is seen as competition. Prayer, he explains, is not about magically stopping bad events but about finding spiritual strength and peace during difficult times, a concept he feels his political opponents fail to grasp.
The host also dedicates a significant portion of the show to a local case involving former BYU baseball player Candon Dahle's, who received a suspended sentence and probation for years of child abuse. Expressing heartbreak for the young victim, the host critiques the justice system for offering more mercy to the perpetrator than justice for the victim, particularly noting that Dahle's will not have to register as a sex offender. While acknowledging the complexities of the legal system and plea deals, he laments that the sentence sends a devastating message about the victim's worth. The discussion extends to the public outrage over the lenient sentence, which is seen as emblematic of broader frustration with how sexual abuse cases are handled.
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