Mark Larson Podcast

The latest squabbling inside the beltway by virtue of the White House press corps as well as how Russia and China are still at it with us on a national security scale... all updated by Rowan Scarborough of the Washington Times.

Mark visits with Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey. Bailey wrote an op-ed in Voice of San Diego on how we need to put "roads over transit" in the county. Also, the topic of reinstalling tolls in and out of the island. Additionally, James Hirsen from NewsMax.com chimes in on the American Music Awards and Taylor Swift's involvement to get voters registered, as well as Kanye West's visit at the White House this morning.

What conclusions are we to draw from recent hurricanes, as well as currently Hurricane Matthew hitting the Florida coast, and the U.N. report on climate change? Well, Christopher C. Horner (Competitive Enterprise Institute) shines a light on that and much more.

Mark provides a local impact version of how hurricane coverage and hurricane preparation hits home as Hurricane Michael is preparing to hit the Florida coast in mere minutes, and it's a near-category 5... Also, Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) chimes in on the latest hilarity coming out of the mouth of Joe Scarborough on MSNBC re: Nikki Haley's resignation.

Mark welcomes back former US Attorney General Ed Meese to discuss the official swearing-in of now Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh aboard the Supreme Court and how detractors are just getting ridiculous. Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) has the latest updates in the stock markets as well as the San Diego housing/real estate markets.

The biggest news of the day turns out to be Nikki Haley, former Governor of South Carolina, resigning her post, effective at the end of the year, as Ambassador to the United Nations. Tom Del Bacarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) analyzes that as well as the latest on the 49th District seat from California in the Congress and how Diane Harkey and Mike Levin are squaring off in the polls.

Mark goes down a list of debate topics that were discussed somewhere in a studio up in Northern California as John Cox and Gavin Newsom have no audience and try to hammer out issues they're fighting for and against to be the state's next governor. Following said debate, John Cox joins Mark to discuss what they hashed out, if at all, or if party politics continue to be the cards being played by the opposition.

Mark brings in Kate Obenshain from Young America's Foundation to opine on the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. Also, Michael Reagan checks in on the media's outrage and exasperation over Kavanaugh's confirmation, as well as the debate between John Cox and Gavin Newsom for Governor of California currently going on.

The latest report for jobs created in September has been released and as Stephen Moore (Heritage Foundation) points out, you don't even need to talk about the economy because this report says it and it's of historic proportions. Also, the San Diego Union Tribune endorsed Nathan Fletcher in running for the 4th District on the County Board of Supervisors. What does this tell us?

The Senate voted to move to cloture regarding the Supreme Court nomination for Judge Brett Kavanaugh and that means a vote will happen tomorrow. Mark chats with Rachel Bovard on Capitol Hill and from the Conservative Partnership Institute, as well as Lt. Col. Buzz Patterson (Ret.) on what this means for both sides of the political aisle.

Mark analyzes the latest piece from Bill Gertz at the Washington Free Beacon on how China’s high-tech warfare force is a key element of Beijing’s plan for global power projection—using cyber, space, electronic, and information operations.

Mark plays the sound from both Sens. Feinstein and Schumer as the FBI "investigation" report has been released only to the Senate Judiciary Committee and it's getting obvious reactions. Also, James Hirsen from NewsMax.com chimes in on what we can expect in the next 24 hours with the cloture vote in the Senate.

What could possibly have the cable networks ignored re: the Kavanaugh/Ford sexual assault allegation controversy? Also, did we receive a presidential emergency alert system notification without our consent? It's straight out of "1984"... well, at least to a select few.

Mark welcomes Ellen Ochoa to the program, who will be inducted tonight into the Hall of Fame at San Diego Air & Space Museum. She is a San Diegan who became the first Hispanic female astronaut in the Space Shuttle program and just recently retired as director of the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Also, Tim Graham (Media Research Center, and NewsBusters.org) reacts to the president's rally in Mississippi last night as he mocks Dr. Ford, and defends Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

All the latest freakouts from the mainstream media including Alyson Camerota (CNN) talking about how she believes a 1985 incident of Brett Kavanaugh reportedly throwing ice and a drink in the face of another patron at a bar proves he's capable of sexually assaulting someone. Also, Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) provides an update from the Federal Reserves announcement of interest rate hikes from a week or so ago.

Mark analyzes President Trump's speech in Tennessee last night amid the latest ramblings on Kavanaugh, and the trade deal to replace NAFTA, with Tom Del Bacarro (PoliticalVanguard.com). Also, today is Free Ride Day in San Diego on all trolleys, buses and trains, and it's no surprise elected officials comprise the majority of people participating in the event.

Mark welcomes back John Cox, who's running for Governor of California against Democratic nominee Gavin Newsom. The gas tax repeal along with street repairs and prison reforms are among the topics of discussion. Also, San Diego Police Department Chief David Nisleit chimes in on the latest crime reports released by the city of San Diego, along with how going through the police academy might be a good option for you.

Mark analyzes the latest wrinkles in the Kavanaugh investigation with the FBI, and the White House, as well as the agreement in a new trade deal with the United States, Canada, and Mexico. David Bossie is the president and chairman of Citizens United, as well as the former deputy campaign manager for President Trump, and he opines on the consistent insanity from those who want to vilify Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

Mark brings in Kate Obenshain from Young America's Foundation to be another voice of reason behind the chaos that is the Senate Judiciary Committee and how Jeff Flake confused the heck out of all of us. Also, Stephen Moore, our official economist, analyzes and predicts how our economy will fare, if at all, with the confirmation/rejection of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

Mark comes out of the gate guns blazing on the heels of the testimonies from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, and Judge Brett Kavanaugh, as he dissects it left, right, inside and out with James Hirsen from NewsMax.com. Another wrinkle comes from the Senate Judiciary Vote that's about to take place and RINO Jeff Flake makes a last-ditch effort to save face for... who knows what...