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.
Episodes
270 episodes
8.20.2025--NLS--Foreign Affairs, Simpson on D.C. Crime and Immigration
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, the hosts praise President Trump's recent diplomatic actions. They call his meetings with Vladimir Putin in Alaska and with European leaders at the White House a historic show of strength and a significa...
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1:21:07
8.1.2025--NLS--Trump's Diplomacy, Achilles' Run for Senate, Left-wing Hypocrisy
In this episode Neal and Julie a major diplomatic win for Donald Trump following his meetings with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and several European leaders in Washington, D.C. They feature clips of officials from Finland, Italy, and NATO prai...
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1:21:20
8.18.2025--NLS--MSNOW, Comey Quotes Swift
In the podcast, the hosts discuss the rebranding of the cable news channel MSNBC. It will be spun off from its parent company, NBC Universal, into a new entity called Versant and will change its name to "My Source News Opinion World," or MS NOW...
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1:24:09
8.15.2025--NLS--Eyes on Alaska, Dems' Paranoia, AI and Industry
On Friday's edition of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discussed President Trump's upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, speculating that a deal has likely already been negotiated behind the scenes. The conversation then shifted ...
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1:24:32
8.14.2025--NLS--Smithsonian Honorees, Self-Censorship, ISU Scandal
On Thursday's edition of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discuss President Trump's recent press conference where he announced the Kennedy Center honorees—including George Strait, Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, and Michael Crawford—but also call...
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1:24:11
8.13.2025--NLS--Policy Debates, BSU Candidates, Grocery Tax, Front Plates
Wednesday's episode of The Neal Larson Show covers a range of national and local topics, starting with New York City politics where socialist candidate Mamdani has a significant lead in the mayoral race. They shift to an Idaho story, expressing...
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1:26:25
8.12.2025--NLS--The Guard in D.C., Public Lands, Grocery Tax, A.I.
Today in the Neal Larson Show podcast, the hosts discuss national and local political issues, beginning with former President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington D.C. to address crime, which the host frames as a master...
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1:25:01
8.11.2025--NLS--Gerrymandering, Cleaning up D.C.
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, we explore the Democrat party's hypocrisy regarding gerrymandering. They condemn the practice in states like Texas while employing the same tactics in states they control, such as Illinois. Neal asserts ...
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1:25:23
8.8.2025--NLS--Latenight Reborn, NYC Mayoral race, Viral Wrecks in I.F., Studio 4 Cover
In the latest episode of the Neal Larson Show, Neal explores the shifting dynamics in media and politics, starting with Greg Gutfeld's successful appearance on "The Tonight Show." Larson interpreted the friendly exchange with Jimmy Fallon as a ...
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1:20:25
8.7.2025--NLS--Redistricting, School Choice, Going Postal
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, Texas Democrats are criticized for leaving the state to block a redistricting effort. This seems hypocritical, given the number of times Democrats in other "blue states" who have heavily gerrymandered di...
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1:25:35
8.6.2025--NLS--Trump's on the Roof, L.A. Olympics, School Choice
In the podcast, the host began by criticizing the liberal Idaho-based group Reclaim Idaho for its "Not a Dollar More" campaign opposing school choice legislation. The host framed this as a positive development for conservatives, citing Reclaim ...
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1:24:21
8.5.2025--NLS--Mamdani's Socialist Platform, Texas Dems' Stunt
In this episode of The Neal Larson Show, the hosts dive into a variety of political subjects, with a significant focus on Zoran Mamdani's campaign for mayor of New York City. They critique Elizabeth Warren's endorsement of his socialist platfor...
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1:25:03
8.4.2025--NLS--Dems Flee Texas, Decline of Late Night, Legalizing Marijuana
In this podcast, the Neal discusses the recent actions of Texas Democratic lawmakers who have fled to Illinois to prevent a quorum and block a vote on a new redistricting map. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is threatening to remove these lawmakers ...
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1:22:49
8.1.2025--NLS--Russia Collusion Hoax, Corruption, Musk's Wealth
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, Neal passionately discusses newly released intelligence documents that he claims prove Hillary Clinton personally approved the "Russia-Trump collusion hoax." He argues this was a deliberate and political...
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1:20:07
7.31.2025--NLS--Risch on Tariffs, Ted Cruz's Podcast, Media Bias
In an interview with U.S. Senator Jim Risch, the conversation focused on the success of President Trump's tariff policies, which Risch defended as effective due to other countries' reliance on the U.S. economy. Risch expressed conditional suppo...
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1:30:27
7.30.2025 - NLS Dem nonsense, Sudden Epstein Interest Syndrome, Late Show Cancellation
This morning on News Talk 107.9, Neal Larson and Julie Mason discussed the latest Democratic reactions to current events, including several clips of Senators Schumer, Klobuchar, and Booker. Schumer's comments on voter ID laws were critici...
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1:26:17
7.29.2025 - NLS Trump's win, Panic Tour Analysis.
This episode of the Neal Larson Show focuses on the ongoing debate surrounding Idaho's House Bill 93, a tax credit for educational expenses. Larson argues that opponents of the bill, including the IEA (Idaho Education Association) and var...
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1:24:53
7.28.2025--NLS--A Brother's Tribute, Trump's EU Deal, Bongino's Cryptic Message
In the first part of the show, host Neal Larson shared the deeply personal news of his older brother Steve's passing at the age of 64. He recounted that his brother, a beloved family man and great storyteller, tragically drowned in the American...
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1:25:36
7.25.2025--NLS--Save our School "Panic Tour", Psychology of a Murderer
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason criticized the "Save Our Schools" advocacy tour in Idaho, labeling it a "panic tour" and an overreaction to a new $50 million school choice program. While affirming thei...
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1:18:41
7.23.2025--NLS--HB 93 on Educational Choice, Moscow Murder Victim Statements
In today's episode, we discuss Idaho House Bill 93, which provides tax credits for parental choice in education. The host interviews Chris Cargill from the Mountain States Policy Center, who explains that the $50 million program is a tax credit...
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1:32:46
7.22.2025--NLS--"Bitter Bidens", "Obama's Coup", Stephen Colbert's Cancellation
In the latest episode, Neal and Julie discuss the political fallout following the 2024 election, focusing on the "bitter Bidens." They critique Hunter Biden for his profanity-laced podcast appearances where he attacks figures like George Cloone...
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1:21:20
7.21.2025--NLS--WNBA Pay, In-Tennessee-N-Out-California, Obama's Russia Scandal
In the latest episode, Neal and Julie delve into several current events, beginning with the WNBA players' protest demanding higher pay. They argue the slogan "Pay us what you owe us" is misleading, as players are paid according to their contrac...
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1:21:49
7.18.2025--NLS--Studio 4 Cover: Sale Pending; Moscow 4 Book, WSJ Prints "Birthday Letter"
In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, you'll find the Studio 4 Cover by a local band of BYU-Idaho students, singing "Wake Up" by Arcade Fire. Neal and Julie interview Vicky Ward, one the authors of the new book "Moscow Four", wri...
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1:18:10
7.17.2025--NLS--Comedy is Back, Epstein Firestorm, ICE Raids
In this episode, hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason delve into the controversy surrounding comedian Shane Gillis's hosting of the ESPY Awards. They discuss his provocative jokes about female athletes, such as Caitlin Clark, framing them as a nec...
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1:29:56
7.15.2025--NLS--D.O.G.E. Cuts, Momdani's Radicalism, Assassination Allegations
In a today's episode of the Neal Larson Show, Neal critiques the "DOGE cuts," which were recently codified after a tie-breaking vote by the Vice President. The nine-billion-dollar cut represents a mere one-tenth of one percent of the fed...
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