The Neal Larson Show

Send us Fan Mail On this pre-Thanksgiving edition of the show, Neal held down the fort while Julie Mason was away enjoying some well-deserved family time with her new grandson. We dove deep into the local Idaho Falls runoff elections, specifically focusing on the "dark money" mailers that have been circulating. We examined the mysterious political action committee "Defend and Protec...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's show, Neal Larson hosted solo while Julie Mason was away visiting family for the Thanksgiving holiday. With the December 2nd runoff election just around the corner, we dedicated the entire morning to giving Idaho Falls voters a chance to hear directly from the candidates. We were joined first by the two candidates for City Council Seat 2, Teresa Dominick and Br...

Send us Fan Mail 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 defy a potential President Trump, and we examined their attempts to clean up those comments over the weekend. We also touched on Ma...

Send us Fan Mail 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 provocation, a vague attempt to sow chaos and undermine the military's chain of command. When President Trump pushed back hard on...

Send us Fan Mail 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 discussed why this may have been a calculated political strategy in a runoff election, where mobilizing your own base is more cruc...

Send us Fan Mail 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 discussed how what began as a civil, policy-focused contest between two capable candidates has unfortunately been soured by surrogates engagin...

Send us Fan Mail 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 between political newcomer Jeff Alldridge, who is benefiting from a public mood for change, and "quasi-incumbent" Lisa Burte...

Send us Fan Mail 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 unredacted truth, especially given the new supermajority requirement needed for passage. The conversation then shifted to the disturbin...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the recent end of the government shutdown, with Neal expressing his views on the bloated federal government and the impact on fe...

Send us Fan Mail 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, comparing their strategy to walking through thorny bushes and expecting to come out unscathed. The hosts expanded their critique to other...

Send us Fan Mail 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 argued against prioritizing the optics of an arrest over the enforcement of law, stating that the illegal individual should not have...

Send us Fan Mail 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 favorite spots, Ebenezer Bar on the North Fork of the Salmon River. Organized by Steve's son, Jake, the simple event brought together a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 profound gratitude to all veterans and encourage listeners to share the speech with younger generations to ensure these values endure. The conve...

Send us Fan Mail 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 optimism for Republicans in the upcoming midterms, citing party unity, a favorable electoral map, and a strong economic record...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Council member Lisa Burtenshaw, with Aldridge narrowly leading by fewer than 70 votes, setting the stage for a December 2nd runoff. The host...

Send us Fan Mail 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 expressing concern over a socialist candidate poised to win the New York City mayoral race and the potential for a subsequent economic fallout....

Send us Fan Mail 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 housing affordability, specifically debating the city's impact fees. Lisa Burtenshaw strongly supported the fees, explaining that they e...

Send us Fan Mail 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, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, have passed the measure, but Democrats are now blocking it. A clip from the Teamsters president is...

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Send us Fan Mail 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 shutdown as "leverage," despite the negative impact on federal workers and the American public. The hosts support this claim by no...

Send us Fan Mail 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, and recipients of SNAP benefits. Senator Risch also defends President Trump's military actions against drug cartel boats, framing th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 therefore refusing to pass a "clean" funding bill offered by Republicans. The hosts contend that Democrats are holding the g...

Send us Fan Mail 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 York, evidenced by the energetic support for Zohran Mamdani, and is intentionally preventing the government's reopening to avoid givi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 hypocritical, similar to past reactions to Trump's policies on tariffs. The host dismisses claims that the project is taxp...

Send us Fan Mail 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 criminal schemes with ties to La Cosa Nostra crime families. The first indictment details an insider sports betting conspiracy where NBA play...