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
9.4.2025--NLS--Perez Shooting, RFK Hearing, Florida's Vaccine Changes
In this episode of the "Neal Larson Show," Neal and Julie delve into the Idaho Attorney General's decision not to press criminal charges against the police officers who shot and killed teenager Victor Perez in Pocatello. While acknowledging a consensus, even among other law enforcement officers, that the situation was handled poorly and escalated unnecessarily, the host explains that the officers' actions did not meet the legal threshold for criminality. The discussion highlights the inexperience of the officers involved and the need for improved de-escalation training and policy changes. The hosts differentiate between the high burden of proof in a criminal case and the standards for a civil case, predicting that the Perez family will likely win a significant financial settlement from the city of Pocatello.
The podcast also covers a contentious congressional hearing with the new Health and Human Services Secretary, RFK Jr., who faced intense questioning from senators regarding vaccine policies and turmoil at the CDC. Senators Ron Wyden, Maria Cantwell, and Mark Warner challenged Kennedy on his skepticism towards vaccines and the administration's changes to public health policy. RFK Jr. defended his stance by emphasizing the need for greater scrutiny and safety testing for vaccines, pointing to the rise in chronic diseases in children and the erosion of public trust in the CDC. The hosts also highlighted Florida's announcement to end all vaccine mandates and criticized a statement by Senator Tim Kaine, who controversially suggested that the American principle of rights coming from a "creator" is similar to the beliefs of the Iranian government.
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