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.
The Neal Larson Show
Latest Episodes
5.11.2026 - INTEREVIEW: Judge Cody Brower, Idaho Primaries, PAC Money
We’re in that familiar spot where the Idaho primary is the real election, and there’s simply more happening than any show can realistically hold. A big chunk of the conversation centers on the sudden, statewide panic over Jordan Redmond putting...
5.8.2026 - INTERVIEW: AG Raul Labrador, Rep Barb Ehardt S4C: Skyline HS's The Chamber
We kicked off the morning talking straight about election season in East Idaho—specifically how to spot (and ignore) the deceptive “dark money” mailers that show up dressed in feel-good names like “water champions” or “veterans” groups. Neal’s ...
5.7.2026 - INTERVIEW: Secretary of State Phil McGrane, Idaho Primaries, Campaign Cash
This morning felt like a full-on smorgasbord: we kicked around the national headlines (including cautious optimism about an Iran deal and Marco Rubio heading to Rome to meet with Pope Leo), but the center of gravity was Idaho politics with the ...
5.6.2026 - Candidates Worley (Dist28), and Young (Dist30) talk about their campaigns and Labrador endorsements
This episode is a snapshot of what it feels like to live in the political pressure-cooker right now—locally and nationally—where the chaos is constant, social media makes it worse, and people are genuinely asking if something terrible is around...
5.5.2026 - DEBATE: Stephanie Mickelsen v Kelly Golden
Neal Larson and Julie Mason set the table for a busy stretch of primary season, including a live, in-studio debate between Representative Stephanie Mickelsen and challenger Kelly Golden. Before the debate, we talked through how fried and combus...
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