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
9.15.25--NLS--Political Radicalization, Community Vigil, UVU Eyewitnesses
In the wake of the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk, the Neal and Julie grapple with the nation's reaction, expressing disgust and anger. They condemn what they describe as years of inflammatory rhetoric from the left, which they believe culminated in this act of violence, and are further incensed by those who have celebrated the killing. The hosts discuss the spread of conspiracy theories and the attempts to posthumously smear Kirk's character, pushing back against characterizations of him as a controversial or hateful figure. They highlight the community's effort to come together, referencing a large candlelight vigil held in Idaho Falls that drew hundreds of people to honor Kirk's memory and reaffirm Christian values in a reverent atmosphere.
The program features a powerful and emotional interview with Michael Snapp, a senior director at Utah Valley University (UVU), and his son Connor, who were both on campus during the attack. Michael recounts the chaos from his perspective inside a campus building, where the shooter was on the roof, and describes helping students get to safety while coordinating with SWAT teams. Connor shares his traumatic experience of being just feet away from Charlie Kirk when he was shot, detailing the immediate shock and the fear that followed. Both father and son reflect on the difficulty of processing the event, the "new normal" they anticipate on campus, and the lingering emotional and psychological impact of witnessing such a brutal act of political violence.
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