The Neal Larson Show
by Neal Larson
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11.2.2026 Idaho Prop 1 | HJR 4 Initiative Fight | Election Eve…
11.2.2026 Idaho Prop 1 | HJR 4 Initiative Fight | Election Eve…
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 558 episodes
- 11.2.2026 Idaho Prop 1 | HJR 4 Initiative Fight | Election Eve Predictions · 1 h 12 minSend us Fan Mail ## 1) Episode Summary On the eve of Election Day, Neal Larson and Julie Mason zeroed in on Idaho’s biggest ballot fights—especially Proposition 1—calling out…
- 10.30.2026 -- NEWSTALK 2 LAUNCHES! | S4C: Ben Ebersol | Prop 1 | Choosing Idaho's Gun · 1 h 15 minSend us Fan Mail Neal Larson and Julie Mason cover a packed day of politics, election news, and local voices. They celebrate the launch of NewsTalk 2 and its new lineup, compare…
- 10.29.2026 Dan Bongino Returns | Big 12 Punishes BYU Chants | Idaho Prop 1 Heat · 1 h 14 minSend us Fan Mail ## 1) Episode Summary Neal and Julie kicked off the show with a big programming announcement: **Dan Bongino is coming back to the airwaves in East Idaho**…
- 10.28.2026 NewsTalk 2 Launch | Abortion Politics in Idaho | Ranked-Choice Chaos · 1 h 12 minSend us Fan Mail ## 1) Episode Summary Neal and Julie open with a big programming update: NewsTalk 2 is launching, and they walk listeners through the full weekday lineup—“The…
- 10.27.2026 Old vs. Socialist | J.D. Vance Moments | Trusting the Polls · 1 h 14 minSend us Fan Mail ## 1. Episode Summary Neal and Julie covered a wide-ranging, high-energy hour that kept circling back to one looming reality: Election Day is a week away, and…
- 10.26.2026 HJR 4 Confusion | Prop 1 Turnout Surge | Media Accountability Questions · 1 h 16 minSend us Fan Mail ## 1. Episode Summary Neal and Julie open with some sports talk and a heated reaction to the controversial BYU–UCF ending, then pivot hard into election…
- 10.23.2026 Early Voting Surge | Prop 1 Ad Controversy | Idaho Election Readiness · 1 h 17 minSend us Fan Mail ## 1) Episode Summary Neal Larson welcomes Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrain with Election Day just 11 days away, digging into unusually strong early voting…
- 10.22.2026 Jim Risch Interview | Dirty Text Tactics | Iran Pressure Plan · 1 h 14 minSend us Fan Mail ## 1. Episode Summary With Julie Mason still out of town celebrating a brand-new granddaughter, Neal ran solo and opened the show with U.S. Senator Jim Risch…
- 10.21.2026 Out-of-State Money | HJR 4 and Marijuana | Idaho Politics 2026 · 1 h 18 minSend us Fan Mail ## 1) Episode Summary Neal uses today’s show to ask a bigger question sparked by the Jim Risch–Tad (Tada) Achilles race: are political debates still worth…
- 10.20.2026 Faith Coalition Unite | Parental Consent Debate | Idaho at a Crossroads · 1 h 20 minSend us Fan Mail ## 1. Episode Summary Neal Larson holds down the show solo while Julie Mason is away awaiting baby news (a fourth grandchild — and the first granddaughter), then…
- 10.19.2026 Out-of-State Money | No Kings Fizzle | Trump Women’s Health Task Force | News Talk 2 Launch · 1 h 24 minSend us Fan Mail ## 1. Episode Summary (1–2 paragraphs) Julie’s headed out for “grandma duty” again, but not before she and Neal dug into what’s shaping up to be a huge stretch…
- 10.16.2026 - Announcing "Newstalk 2" | S4C: Joseph Thomas, "No Myth' | Flashpoll: BYU or Notre Dame | · 1 h 25 minSend us Fan Mail Neal Larson and Julie Mason announced the launch of **News Talk Two** on 105.1 FM, set for October 26, with a new lineup of national hosts and an afternoon…
- 10.15.2026 Inside the Battle for Idaho Governor | Proposition 1 Odds Shift | Parental Consent Debate · 1 h 26 minSend us Fan Mail ### 1. Episode Summary Democratic candidate for Idaho Governor Terri Pickens joins Neal and Julie in the studio for an extensive discussion on the state’s…
- 10.14.2026 Initiative Signatures Go Public | The Todd Achilles Paper Trail | Identity Politics in Sports · 1 h 24 minSend us Fan Mail ### 1. Episode Summary In this lively Wednesday broadcast, Neal Larson and Julie Mason break down key local election mechanics, sparked by Secretary of State…
- 10.13.2026 Idaho Abortion Measure Plunge | Medical Clarity for Doctors | Guilfoyle Resignation News · 1 h 26 minSend us Fan Mail ### 1. Episode Summary The tide appears to be turning dramatically on Idaho’s Proposition 1 ballot initiative, and Neal and Julie spend much of today’s episode…
- 10.12.2026 Election Toolkit Breakdown | Dissecting Dem Candidate Slips | Fuel Costs & National Security · 1 h 28 minSend us Fan Mail ### Episode Summary With Election Day just three weeks away, Neal Larson and Julie Mason dive headfirst into the high-stakes battle surrounding Idaho’s…
- 10.9.2026 - S4C: Aspen Palmer, Averett Bros. | Election Toolkit | $1M Church donation opposing Prop 1 · 1 h 21 minSend us Fan Mail Neal and Julie introduce their new Idaho election toolkit, a one-stop resource for previewing ballots, finding polling places, researching candidates and…
- 10.8.2026 LDS Church’s Million-Dollar Move | Senator Risch on the Trail | Labrador Takes on Government Fraud · 1 h 21 minSend us Fan Mail ### Episode Summary In this high-energy, news-packed edition of *The Neal Larson Show*, Neal and Julie break some of the biggest political news in the state: the…
- 10.7.2026 Busted on Caller ID | License Plate Readers vs. Civil Liberties | Lawrence Wasden's Sour Grapes · 1 h 22 minSend us Fan Mail ### Episode Summary In this mid-week block of *The Neal Larson Show*, Neal and Julie jump headfirst into a passionate community debate that completely lit up the…
- 10.6.2026 The Risch-Achilles Matchup | Public Union Politics | Sarcastic Slogans · 1 h 20 minSend us Fan Mail ### Episode Summary It’s election season in Idaho, and the team is diving deep into the data, the debates, and the downright bizarre moments of modern politics…
