The Neal Larson Show

Send us Fan Mail Neal Larson and Julie Mason kicked off their show covering a broad spectrum of topics, from local politics to global affairs. They began by discussing the Kansas Senate overriding Governor Laura Kelly's veto and CNN's concerning midterm predictions showing governorships tilting Republican. A significant portion of the conversation revolved around President Trump's &...

Send us Fan Mail On a surprisingly wintery and snowy Wednesday, Neal and Julie kicked off the show with a mix of local legislative updates and federal insights from Congressman Mike Simpson. Feeling the fatigue of the current legislative session, Neal first dove into the ongoing issue of Idaho's prison system, highlighting how counties are significantly under-reimbursed for housing state inma...

Send us Fan Mail Neal Larson and Julie Mason kick off their Tuesday show diving deep into Idaho's legislative session, focusing on contentious budget cuts and the "bathroom bill." They express frustration over the perceived political theater surrounding "draconian cuts" and the media's tendency to link every future negative event to these decisions. A key discussion p...

Send us Fan Mail This episode kicks off with Neal Larson delving into a significant press conference about Idaho's "unauthorized immigrant workforce." He expresses strong reservations about any policies that would allow "looking the other way" on illegal immigration, emphasizing that the law must always take precedence over economic interests. Neal dissects a proposed E-ve...

Send us Fan Mail We kicked off with a deep dive into the buzzing Idaho legislative session, focusing on how many new bills, often with minimal fiscal impact, are moving forward. A hot topic was Senator James Ruchti's push to "gut" House Bill 93, a $50 million program designed to offer educational choices, which has predictably stirred up some serious debate among lawmakers. A signif...

Send us Fan Mail Neal and Julie kick off the show with a laugh, playing a "Great Moments in American Political History" parody before diving into the serious issue of Idaho's state budget. They discuss the ongoing legislative session, which is rushing due to campaigning, and the controversial proposed Medicaid cuts. While a local mother calls these cuts "catastrophic," Nea...

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this stirring rendition of Great Moments in American History, honoring Ronald Reagan, JFK, MLK Jr, and FDR. Oh, and Representative Stephanie Mickelsen.  (Rod Furniss, too, just a little.)

Send us Fan Mail It was a packed show today, touching on everything from local Idaho politics to national cultural debates. Neal Larson and Julie Mason kicked things off by dissecting the Idaho Democrat Party's strategy, particularly their decision to bring Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for a fundraiser. They argued this move highlights the party's disconnect from average Idahoans, suggest...

Send us Fan Mail The hosts kick off the show with a broad sweep of topics, from a Super Bowl recap dissecting the game's quality, the controversial Bad Bunny halftime show, and the alternative TPUSA performance, right through to local weather and sports triumphs. A significant portion of the discussion then shifts to the Idaho legislative session, focusing on a hotly debated bill to restrict...

Send us Fan Mail lively episode, kicking off with the hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason celebrating a significant win for parental choice in Idaho: the Idaho Supreme Court's unanimous decision to uphold House Bill 93. This bill, which provides up to $5,000 per child (or $7,500 for special needs) in refundable tax credits for education options outside traditional public schools, survived a law...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features an insightful discussion with US Senator Jim Risch, who dives deep into the contentious DHS budget, highlighting its entanglement with immigration policy. He squarely places blame on the Biden administration for an influx of unauthorized individuals, whom he refers to as criminals by virtue of their illegal entry. Senator Risch also passionately defends the S...

Send us Fan Mail Neal Larson and Julie Mason navigate a packed agenda, starting with the heated dispute between Idaho and Utah. Utah's proposed tax on exported fuel has ignited fury from Idaho Speaker Mike Moyle, who is prepared to counter with measures like claiming more Bear River water, highlighting what the hosts see as Utah's arrogance. They anticipate Utah will likely retreat, but...

Send us Fan Mail Neal Larson and Julie Mason covered a wide array of compelling topics, starting with a critical look at the inconsistencies in certain lawmakers' stances on House Bill 93 versus the Launch program. They highlighted how opposition to HB 93 often contradicts support for other programs that also direct public funds to private education, attributing this to union pressures and po...

Send us Fan Mail On Monday, February 2nd, 2026, Neal Larson reflects on the overwhelming nature of modern information and the diminishing sense of awe for monumental human achievements, using the delayed Artemis mission as a prime example. He expresses disappointment that ventures like sending humans to the far side of the moon now feel like "just another news story," suggesting society...

Send us Fan Mail This episode delves into a range of contentious issues, beginning with a deep dive into Idaho's education budget. Host Neal Larson details the conflict between the Joint Finance Appropriations Committee (JFAC) and Superintendent Debbie Critchfield, who declined to provide requested budget reduction plans for K-12 education, despite growing pressure to balance the state's...

Send us Fan Mail This episode delves into a range of national and local issues, beginning with developments in Minneapolis regarding ICE and public safety arrests. The conversation then transitions to current proposals in the Idaho legislative session. These include bills to eliminate voter affidavits without ID, prevent cities from enacting rogue discrimination ordinances (specifically mentioning...

Send us Fan Mail Neal Larson and Julie Mason kick off the episode with sharp critiques of current political discourse, labeling much of it as "performative outrage." They express skepticism about the authenticity of certain high-profile events, including an alleged confrontation involving Ilhan Omar and an ICE shooting incident involving Alex Pretti, advocating for thorough investigation...

Send us Fan Mail This episode delves into a range of contentious issues, beginning with the ongoing debate in the Idaho Legislature over city flags. The hosts discuss how Boise Mayor McLean's decision to fly the LGBTQ+ flag has spurred new legislation to restrict flags on city property to only the U.S., state, and specific military flags, potentially affecting even banners for community event...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast episode delves into several pressing topics, beginning with an in-depth analysis of the oral arguments before the Idaho Supreme Court regarding House Bill 93, the education choice tax credit. Neal and guest Chris Cargill from the Mountain States Policy Center agree that the plaintiffs' case was "weak sauce," particularly on the issue of standing, with S...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of News Talk 1079 opens with hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason delving into a range of political and social commentary. Neal criticizes Governor Newsom and praises Donald Trump's "America First" stance and unconventional negotiating tactics, particularly concerning Greenland and the establishment of a "Board of Peace" as an alternative to the...

Send us Fan Mail The podcast covers a range of current events, with significant focus on political and educational debates. A central segment involves a critical examination of Special Counsel Jack Smith's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Republicans, led by Jim Jordan, accused Smith of politically motivated actions against Donald Trump, highlighting controversial aspects like...

Send us Fan Mail Neal Larson and Julie Mason open their show by delving into Donald Trump's appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, focusing on his pronouncements regarding Middle East peace, the "obliteration" of Iran's nuclear program, and the imperative for Hamas to disarm. This segment naturally transitions into a broader discussion on Trump's public image, me...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie delve into a range of pressing national and local issues, kicking off with critiques of leftist ideology manifesting in events like the Minnesota church invasion and Michelle Obama's stated preferences for black-owned businesses, which the hosts and Senator Mike Lee label as racism. They assert that the left actively tar...

Send us Fan Mail Neal Larson and Julie Mason react to a weekend of immigration-related chaos and political theater, contrasting high-profile protests in Minneapolis with Idaho’s non-sanctuary posture and routine cooperation with federal law enforcement. Neal argues that enforcing long-standing immigration law is being recast as “authoritarianism” only because leaders and activists have grown accus...

Send us Fan Mail "The Neal Larson Show" dives deep into the contentious landscape of American healthcare costs, primarily focusing on Donald Trump's proposed reforms to make medical care more affordable. Hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason critically examine the current system, highlighting exorbitant insurance premiums—with personal anecdotes of bills reaching thousands monthly—and t...