The Neal Larson Show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discussed local politics and sports, focusing on the upcoming Idaho Falls mayoral debate and the BYU vs. Utah "Holy War" football game. The hosts analyzed the mayoral race, comparing candidates Lisa Burtenshaw and Jeff Alldridge, and devoted significant time to the issue of metered water. Audio clips from the debate...

Send us Fan Mail In an interview with U.S. Senator Jim Rish, the discussion focuses on the ongoing government shutdown, which the senator attributes to Democrats' demands to extend temporary, pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies. Rish argues that Republicans should not be responsible for fixing a flawed Democratic policy. The conversation then shifts to foreign policy, where Rish commends former...

Send us Fan Mail The podcast opens by discussing two significant recent events. The first is President Trump posthumously awarding the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, with the host noting Trump's high praise for Kirk's "indomitable spirit" and the growing movement to create a lasting legacy for him. The second major event is the announcement of the new First Presidency of the...

Send us Fan Mail The Neal Larson Show features an in-depth interview with Todd Achilles, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Idaho. Achilles explains his decision to leave the Democratic Party stems from a belief that the "broken two-party system" is failing the country, citing issues like President Biden's re-election campaign and the influence of big tech monopolies as...

Send us Fan Mail The podcast highlights what it describes as a historic foreign policy achievement by Donald Trump: brokering an end to the war between Israel and Hamas, which resulted in the release of all living hostages for the first time in 738 days. The host notes that even mainstream media outlets are acknowledging the significance of this event as Trump travels to Egypt for a larger peace s...

Send us Fan Mail The podcast begins by discussing the ongoing government shutdown, asserting that House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republicans are winning the messaging war with daily, straightforward press conferences. The host criticizes Democrats, particularly Chuck Schumer, for what he calls "bad faith" politics, claiming they are blocking funding in an attempt to reverse previousl...

Send us Fan Mail Neal and Julie discuss the ongoing government shutdown. They explain that House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, have fulfilled their duty by passing a "clean" Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government. However, Senate Democrats are blocking the bill, holding out for policy riders that include healthcare subsidies, foreign aid, and funding for immigrant...

Send us Fan Mail In the podcast, Neal and Julie discuss James Comey's not guilty plea, touching on the debate over political retribution versus the impartial application of justice. The conversation then moves to the government shutdown, analyzing the political pressures on Democratic leadership. A significant topic is a partisan message posted on the US Forest Service website that blames Dem...

Send us Fan Mail Neal Larson begins today's episode by addressing the federal government shutdown, placing the blame on Democrats for blocking a "clean" continuing resolution to fund the government. He then shifts to a local Idaho lawsuit over House Bill 93, a new tax credit program for non-public school education. Neal and Julie question a potential conflict of interest arising fro...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Neal and Julie critique media personalities and Democratic leaders for what they describe as humorless and dramatic overreactions to Donald Trump's political tactics. They argue that the left "clutches their pearls" over memes, such as those featuring sombreros, and trolling merchandise like "Trump 2028" hats, while failing to reco...

Send us Fan Mail The podcast begins with Republican leaders, including Speaker Johnson and John Thune, blaming Democrats for a government shutdown, which they label the "Schumer shutdown." They assert they passed a clean, common-sense funding bill that Democrats rejected for political reasons. The hosts agree with this perspective and later conduct a "flash poll" asking listene...

Send us Fan Mail The podcast hosts delve into several significant current events, focusing heavily on a recent anti-Christian attack at a church in Michigan. They discuss the shooter's background, the challenge of navigating social media misinformation surrounding the event, and their frustration with divisive rhetoric from other religious figures during a time that calls for unity. This even...

Send us Fan Mail The podcast hosts began the show by addressing two major, unexpected events from the weekend concerning the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They first discussed the passing of church president Russell M. Nelson at the age of 101, reflecting on his significant contributions to medicine as a heart surgeon and his impactful, reform-minded leadership of the church since 2...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Neal begins by discussing the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, which is the central topic of the program. He explains that the indictment is likely for perjury, stemming from Comey's testimony to Congress where he denied leaking classified information. The host characterizes Comey as a narcissist who felt he was above the law, pla...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Neal Larson show, Neal and Julie talk about a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, which resulted in the deaths of a detainee and the shooter, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  Unspent ammunition inscribed with anti-ICE sentiments was recovered at the scene.  The incident prompted strong reactions, particularly from Senator Ted Cruz, who called fo...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast episode features an interview with Congressman Mike Simpson.  The hosts, Neal Larson and Julie Mason, discuss the groundbreaking of a new nuclear reactor reprocessing facility at the Idaho National Laboratory, heralding a potential nuclear energy renaissance. They touch on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, expressing frustration with the political divide highlighted b...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of the Neal Larson Show, the host reflects on the emotional aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the five-hour-long tribute held in his honor. Larson praises the event as a "revival" rather than a call for revolution, highlighting the powerful and moving speech by Kirk's widow, Erica. He plays clips of her speech where she notes...

Send us Fan Mail In an interview on the Neal Larson Show, U.S. Senator Jim Risch discussed several pressing national and international issues. He addressed the looming government shutdown, noting that if an agreement isn't reached by October 1, about 15% of the government would be affected. The senator also provided an update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that while talks are essent...

Send us Fan Mail The show began by addressing the increasing hostility and lack of decorum in American politics, highlighted by a clip of a shouting match in Congress between Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Byron Donalds. The hosts observed a troubling rise in profanity and chaotic exchanges among legislators, viewing it as a symptom of a deeper cultural breakdown. They expressed concern over a...

Send us Fan Mail In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination, the Neal Larson grapples with the resulting political and societal fallout. He strongly refutes the "both sides" narrative that assigns equal blame for the current heated political climate, arguing that violent rhetoric and actions predominantly stem from the political left. Neal critiques opinion pi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, Neal argues against the idea of "both sides-ism" in political discourse following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, saying that equating lesser offenses with horrific acts of political violence is absurd and that the left is disproportionately responsible for escalating political tensions and violence. Kirk's assassination i...

Send us Fan Mail In the wake of the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk, the Neal and Julie grapple with the nation's reaction, expressing disgust and anger. They condemn what they describe as years of inflammatory rhetoric from the left, which they believe culminated in this act of violence, and are further incensed by those who have celebrated the killing. The hosts discuss...

Send us Fan Mail Neal and Julie carry coverage of the Charlie Kirk Assassination arrest. Claire Dye performs this week's Studio 4 Cover.  We discuss Saturday evening's candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk. Let’s talk advertising. When you want to advertise on the radio, you call the station, right? But what about Facebook, Instagram, Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, and other streaming platforms? Y...

Send us Fan Mail The Neal Larson Show discusses and takes calls about the assassination of Conservative influencer and Turning Point Founder, Charlie Kirk.  President Trump's remarks about 9/11 are also carried.  Let’s talk advertising. When you want to advertise on the radio, you call the station, right? But what about Facebook, Instagram, Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, and other streaming platform...

Send us Fan Mail In the podcast, host Neal Larson discusses several current events, beginning with Poland shooting down Russian drones that violated its airspace. He criticizes the media, particularly outlets like the Drudge Report, for what he sees as sensationalized, clickbait headlines suggesting an imminent war. The main focus then shifts to the murder of Ukrainian refugee Irina Zarutska in Ch...