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
10.10.25--NLS--Johnson's Shutdown Pressers, Trump's Diplomatic Victory
The podcast begins by discussing the ongoing government shutdown, asserting that House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republicans are winning the messaging war with daily, straightforward press conferences. The host criticizes Democrats, particularly Chuck Schumer, for what he calls "bad faith" politics, claiming they are blocking funding in an attempt to reverse previously passed legislation. He suggests that the Democrats' strategy will fail and that they will be forced to concede before the next federal payday, as pressure mounts from federal employees who do not receive their paychecks.
The conversation then shifts to a major foreign policy development: a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in a ceasefire, the flow of aid, and the return of hostages. The host gives full credit for this "unqualified diplomatic victory" to Donald Trump, praising his "bold and pragmatic leadership" and stating that President Biden could never have achieved such a result. This leads to a discussion about the Nobel Peace Prize, with the host arguing that Trump's accomplishment is what truly matters, not the award itself. He concludes that the Nobel committee can either restore its legitimacy by awarding the prize to Trump or render the award "utterly worthless" by overlooking his achievements.
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