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
9.10.25--NLS--Russian Drones, Racial Violence, Voter Fraud
In the podcast, host Neal Larson discusses several current events, beginning with Poland shooting down Russian drones that violated its airspace. He criticizes the media, particularly outlets like the Drudge Report, for what he sees as sensationalized, clickbait headlines suggesting an imminent war. The main focus then shifts to the murder of Ukrainian refugee Irina Zarutska in Charlotte. Larson condemns the mainstream media's framing of the story, citing headlines from Politico, Axios, and The New York Times that he argues downplay the racial motive of the crime. He contrasts this with the media's narrative following the death of George Floyd, highlighting what he perceives as a double standard. The host plays clips from CNN and Tucker Carlson to illustrate the national debate surrounding the murder, emphasizing that the perpetrator's own words, "I got the white girl," clearly indicate a hate crime.
The conversation also covers a local issue regarding voter fraud in Island Park, where ten people have been arrested in connection with an auditorium district vote decided by only nine votes. The hosts question whether the fraudulent votes could lead to the election being overturned and discuss the legal complexities, as Idaho law doesn't have a clear process for decertifying a ballot measure outcome.
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