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
1.9.2026 - S4C: Kyler Blackham, Border Policies, Minneapolis Shooting, Trump’s Housing Plan
In this episode of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and co-host Julie Mason discuss the political landscape surrounding immigration enforcement, arguing that the left views lawful border control as authoritarianism due to years of lax policies. They analyze the strategic use of illegal immigration for census redistricting and how Republicans are responding to these political maneuvers. The conversation also covers economic news, specifically regarding tariffs and Donald Trump's proposals to lower mortgage rates and restrict institutional investors in the housing market to support individual homeownership.
The episode features a special "Studio 4 Cover" performance by local high school student Kyler Blackham, who performs a rendition of Phil Collins' "You'll Be in My Heart." Later in the program, the hosts praise Vice President JD Vance's ability to handle the media and combat propaganda. They also debate the controversy surrounding a recent officer-involved shooting during an ICE operation, emphasizing the importance of video evidence in establishing self-defense against the prevailing media narrative.
**Episode Highlights:**
* Neal explains the theory that open border policies are a strategic move to influence census counts and congressional redistricting.
* Student Kyler Blackham joins the studio to perform a cover of Phil Collins.
* Discussion on Trump’s proposal to ban institutional investors from buying up single-family homes.
* Analysis of JD Vance’s media presence and the controversy surrounding a recent ICE agent shooting incident.
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