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
334 episodes
11.24.2025 - Mutiny-gate, Bengals/Trojans/Cougars win big, INTERVIEW: Sen. Kevin Cook on Idaho Water, Mayoral Runoff Update
On the show today, Neal Larson kicked things off while Julie Mason is out for the Thanksgiving holiday. We jumped right into the political fray, discussing the ongoing "mutiny gate" controversy where Democrats are encouraging the military to de...
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1:15:51
11.21.2025 - Dems encourage military mutiny, Trump reacts, Neal shares mom's pecan pie recipe
On today's show, we dove headfirst into the controversy started by a group of Democrat veterans in Congress who released a video telling military members they can refuse "unlawful orders." We see this as a dangerous and irresponsible provocatio...
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1:13:15
11.20.2025 - Mayoral update, School Choice forum ambush, Neal's Orange Thumb mystery
On today's show, we got into the final stretch of the local runoff elections, which are now less than two weeks away. Neal and Julie spent a lot of time breaking down the increasingly divisive and negative tone of the mayoral races. We discusse...
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1:23:40
11.19.2025 - Mayoral Runoff Political Strategy
On today's show, we took a deep dive into the final stretch of the Idaho Falls mayoral runoff between Jeff Aldridge and Lisa Burtenshaw. Neal Larson and Julie Mason began by analyzing Lisa's decision not to attend a recent candidate forum. We d...
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1:25:02
11.18.2025 -- Epstein Vote, INTERVIEW: Jeff Alldridge
On today's show, Neal Larson and Julie Mason tackled some major national stories right out of the gate. They started with the upcoming House vote on releasing the Epstein files, expressing skepticism about whether the public will ever see the u...
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1:18:30
11.17.2025 - The IF Mayoral Runoff heats up.
On this episode, we briefly touch on national topics like President Trump's new approach to Obamacare and local sports victories before diving deep into the heated runoff election for Idaho Falls mayor. The central discussion analyzes the race ...
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1:31:48
11.13.2025 -- Congress' future, new grandchild for Julie, runoff races
On today's show, Neal Larson flew solo as Julie Mason had to attend to her daughter's childbirth. Neal shared the news of Julie becoming a grandmother again and that both mom and baby are doing well. The conversation took a turn into discussing...
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1:17:59
11.12.2025 - Government re-opening, INTERVIEW: Rep. Mike Simpson.
Neal Larson and Julie Mason kicked off the show by mocking Democrats for caving on the recent government shutdown. Neal argued that Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, suffered a political loss whether they shut the government down or reopened it,...
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1:22:18
11.11.2025--NLS--Veteran's Day Tribute, Re-opening Procedures, NPR Mockery
On this Veterans Day episode, the podcast opens with a poignant tribute, playing a Ronald Reagan speech that emphasizes the sacrifices made for American freedom and the moral courage of its people. The hosts, Neal and Julie, express their profo...
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1:21:14
11.10.2025--NLS--Government Re-opening, Affordable Care Act
The podcast begins with the host, Neal Larson, sharing a personal and reflective story about the recent casting ceremony for his late brother, Steve, who tragically passed away earlier in the year. The ceremony was held at one of Steve's favori...
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11.7.2025--NLS--Leaving the Big Apple, California's Prop 50, Local Runoffs
The podcast opened with a critique of what the host termed "emotion porn" in the media, specifically regarding the arrest of an undocumented daycare worker in Chicago by ICE agents, which reportedly distressed children and parents. The host arg...
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1:24:11
11.6.2025--NLS--Communist Wave, Ranked Choice Voting, Baskets of Blessings
The podcast host begins by sharing Speaker Mike Johnson's perspective on national politics, arguing that the Democratic party is experiencing a "communist wave" and that its leaders are beholden to a far-left activist base. Johnson expresses op...
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1:23:36
11.5.2025--NLS--Mayoral Runoffs,
The podcast analyzes the results of the recent local elections, noting that both the Idaho Falls and Pocatello mayoral races resulted in runoffs. In Idaho Falls, the contest was extremely close between newcomer Jeff Alldridge and current City C...
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1:30:43
11.4.2025--NLS--Election Day, NYC Mayoral Race, Baskets of Blessings
On Election Day, the podcast hosts urge their Idaho audience to participate in local elections, discussing mayoral and city council races as well as a specific school bond issue. The conversation shifts to national politics, with the hosts expr...
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1:29:16
11.3.2025--NLS--Debate: I.F. Mayoral Candidates Alldridge and Burtenshaw
This podcast features a one-hour pre-election debate between Idaho Falls mayoral candidates Jeff Alldridge and current City Council member Lisa Burtenshaw, where they discuss critical issues facing Idaho Falls. The candidates first addressed ho...
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1:30:48
HALLOWEEN BONUS EPISODE: Local Ghost Stories
Take a listen to a fun, spooky bonus episode. In 2023 many callers share their haunted tales.
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1:00:54
10.31.25--NLS--CR Stalemate, Guest Mayoral Candidate Jeff Alldridge
On the Halloween episode of The Neal Larson Show, hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason discuss the ongoing government shutdown, focusing on the political stalemate surrounding the "Clean CR" (Continuing Resolution). They highlight that Republicans...
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1:24:04
10.30.25--NLS--Risch on Shutdown, Local Mayoral Races
In this episode, the hosts interview Senator Jim Risch, who blames the Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. He argues that their refusal to support a continuing resolution is harming essential services for veterans, military personnel...
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1:26:05
10.29.25--NLS--Dems Use Shutdown as Leverage, I.F. Mayoral Race
On this episode, Neal and Julie focus on the ongoing government shutdown, which they frame as a deliberate strategy by the Democratic party. They argue that Democrats, citing a quote from Senator Chris Coons, are openly admitting to using the s...
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1:25:49
10.28.25--NLS--Dems hold Government Hostage, Religion and Politics
The podcast primarily focuses on the ongoing government shutdown, with Neal and Julie placing the blame squarely on the Democratic party. They argue that Democrats are more afraid of their "Marxist" base than hardworking Americans and are there...
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1:28:53
10.27.25--NLS--Shutdown Dynamics, Idaho Falls Mayoral Race
The podcast begins by analyzing the government shutdown, which Neal squarely attributes to Senator Chuck Schumer and his personal political calculus. He argues that Schumer is worried about a challenge from the far-left wing of his party in New...
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1:26:46
10.24.25--NLS--Whitehouse Construction, Media's "Trump Filter", Studio 4 Cover
In the podcast, the host discusses what they describe as the left's "Trump Derangement Syndrome," using the demolition and planned rebuilding of the White House East Wing as a primary example. They argue that the outrage is manufactured and hyp...
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1:23:51
10.23.25--NLS--NBA Gambling Ring, Candace's Conspiracy, West Yellowstone Mayor Resigns
The podcast centers on a major FBI press conference announcing a massive gambling bust that led to over 30 arrests, including prominent NBA figures like coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier. The investigation uncovered two distinct cr...
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1:27:24
10.22.25--NLS--Shutdown Standoff, No Kings, Liberals on Crime
The podcast primarily focuses on the ongoing government shutdown, which the host frames as a standoff where Republicans are finally refusing to capitulate to Democrats. The host presents Speaker Mike Johnson's argument that Republicans passed a...
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1:25:44
10.21.25--NLS--Shutdown Continues, Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme on Education Tax Credits
The podcast opens with a discussion of the ongoing government shutdown, with the host placing blame squarely on Democrats for refusing to pass a simple seven-week funding bill. He argues that public opinion is shifting against the Democrats, pa...
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