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
5.23.2025 -- NLS -- Biden Cover-Up, Charter Showdown, and Trump’s Media War
On this episode with Neal and Julie…
They dive deep into what they describe as a growing "cognitive cover-up" surrounding President Biden, citing a recent exchange between Peter Doocy and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, and President Trump's claim that Biden’s staff are concealing his decline for their own benefit. They discuss a new book suggesting insider knowledge, and Neal emphasizes the broader consequences when the public is misled.
The conversation shifts to the recent 4–4 Supreme Court decision that effectively blocks religious charter schools from receiving public funding, leaving the lower court’s ruling in place. Neal and Julie explore the implications of this decision on Idaho’s school funding laws, the potential for future challenges, and whether Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s absence from the ruling signals anything significant.
They also examine local education issues, particularly cell phone policies in schools, reflecting on the balance between safety, responsibility, and student autonomy. Neal questions whether “cold turkey” bans are effective, while Julie points to alternative methods like classroom phone racks and the parental desire for kids to have access during emergencies.
Later, they speculate about media bias and selective coverage of Trump rallies, suggest hidden agendas surrounding high-profile criminal cases like Diddy and Epstein, and debate whether national security secrets are influencing judicial or media silence.
They close by critiquing what they see as judicial overreach and media failure, and reflect on how Trump has shifted conservative political engagement, inspiring some to reject traditional norms in favor of challenging media narratives and embracing blunt leadership.
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