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
4.29.2026 - Dems warmly greet a... KING, Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling, Idaho Primary Showdowns
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Today’s show was one of those “hold on, a lot is happening” mornings. We kicked it off with the optics (and comedy) of King Charles showing up to Congress, the standing ovations, and the way President Trump and the White House lean into trolling narratives—because, like it or not, the left reliably takes the bait. From there, we dug into the bigger subtext: Americans can enjoy the ceremony without “welcoming a ruler,” but it also raised the question of why some on the left seem far more comfortable with centralized power than they admit—especially when they’re the ones holding the reins.
Then we got into what became the major policy headline of the day: the U.S. Supreme Court striking down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district, with Julie and I unpacking the media framing and why we see race-based district engineering as discriminatory no matter how it’s marketed. We also talked Idaho politics at street level: an interview with David Worley (spelling note: **David Worley**) challenging long-time Senator Jim Guthrie in District 28, focusing on “desk drawer” gatekeeping in the legislature and votes on immigration and culture issues. We closed with some pure inside-baseball campaign talk—war chests, out-of-district money, how candidates brand themselves as “conservative,” and why voting records still matter more than glossy mailers (plus a detour into lawns, debates, and our ongoing talent for awkward transitions).
**Highlights:**
- King Charles’ Congress visit, the “two kings” Trump/Charles social post, and why trolls work when people can’t resist reacting
- Supreme Court voids Louisiana’s race-driven district map; we break down the AP vs. Fox framing and what “Section 2” arguments miss
- David Worley vs. Senator Jim Guthrie: the “drawering bills” power problem and what constituents should expect from representation
- Idaho campaign money snapshot: who’s sitting on the biggest war chests, and why name ID + cash still aren’t enough if the record stinks
- Midterm outlook and strategy talk: why we’re less pessimistic than the “panic narrative,” and how campaigns can win cheaper with smarter media
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