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
10.9.25--NLS--Shutdown Tactics, Mid-East Peace Negotiations
Neal and Julie discuss the ongoing government shutdown. They explain that House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, have fulfilled their duty by passing a "clean" Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government. However, Senate Democrats are blocking the bill, holding out for policy riders that include healthcare subsidies, foreign aid, and funding for immigrant services. The hosts praise Speaker Johnson’s daily press conferences as an effective strategy to pressure Democrats, whose actions they attribute to "Trump derangement syndrome" and political gamesmanship, especially as a federal payday approaches.
Throughout the conversation, the hosts and their listeners conclude that Republicans should not concede on any of the Democrats' demands to break the gridlock, arguing that they have already done their part and must hold firm. They credit Donald Trump's influence for emboldening the Republican party to be more aggressive in their messaging. The discussion also touches on a potential Middle East peace deal being negotiated by Trump, with the hosts suggesting that his political opponents hope it fails. The program features clips of Speaker Johnson and Senator Thune criticizing the Democrats' tactics and briefly shifts to broader topics, including the breakdown of civil discourse and the moral state of the country.
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