Mark Larson Podcast

Mark checks in with Tom Del Bacarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) on the latest insanity inside the beltway and in Sacramento, including former President Obama's campaign for Democrat Mike Levin in Orange County fighting for Darrell Issa's soon-to-be vacant seat in the 49th Congressional district.

Mark talks to his official economist Stephen Moore not only about the latest employment report for the month of August, as well as the comments from President Obama earlier today in Illinois about the change in mindsets via the Republican Party.

Mark is loaded with guests this hour, after peeking into the campaign rally from former President Obama in Indiana for Democrats during the midterm elections. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Buzz Patterson used to hold the nuclear codes for President Clinton. John Cox is running for governor of California. Also, Matthew Hennessey writes over at the Wall Street Journal, and he has a new book out and it's called "Zero Hour for Gen X." It discusses how the generation in between baby boomers and millennials need to get their act together and avoid addiction to technology.

Mark opines on the insanity inside the beltway, from President Trump's adversary inside his own administration to Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing, with Michael Reagan. Also, Judge Kavanaugh's opposition rings an interesting bell going back to a time when then Senator Ted Kennedy took jabs at Judge Robert Bork and... well... you probably know the rest...

Mark chimes in on the latest involving the New York Times op-ed piece that claims there's a strong resistance of people trying to thwart the intentions of President Trump. Also, James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) analyzes that latest controversy as well as the latest on Capitol Hill involving Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings.

Mark welcomes back Tim Graham from the Media Research Center, and NewsBusters.org to discuss the latest outbursts and praising of "democratic" demonstrations during Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill, as well as the advice from Dr. Whoopi Goldberg on how we should feel about Louis Farrakhan attending Aretha Franklin's funeral.

Mark dips in a couple times during the second day of confirmation/nomination hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, gun owners are screaming hypocrisy at the hands of gun control advocates following the aftermath prior to the Ice Cube concert at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Michael Schwartz - San Diego County Gun Owners PAC Executive Director - weighs in on this. Also, Mayor Kevin Faulconer makes yet another house call in-studio and talks with Mark about an affordable housing grant the city was awarded recently, among other topics.

Mark checks in once more on the hearings to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court as the networks continued to tout the Democrats' strategy to disrupt the hearings. Also, Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) updates us on the stock market, tariffs, and real estate. Finally, Bill Gertz (Washington Times & Washington Free Beacon) highlights some noticeable headlines about North Korea, and China, with relation to the United States.

Mark cannot believe the latest example of our tax dollars at work with the Senate confirmation hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, and Democratic senators consistently disrupted order because of a number of pages that were dumped on to them late last night. Also, Heather Mac Donald has a new book out today called "The Diversity Delusion" and it deals with the politically correct and insensitive culture on our college campuses.

Mark checks in with Ed Meese, former US Attorney General under President Reagan, as they chat about Meese's legendary career as well as what he's doing now, along with his relationship with the now late John Barletta. Also, Stephen Moore, our chief economist, provides an update on the economy, tariffs, and unemployment across the nation.

As Mark broadcasts from the Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara, he and Andrew Coffin, Director of the Reagan Ranch/ Young America’s Foundation, discuss the great life of President Reagan, as well as longtime Secret Service member John Barletta.

Frank Donatelli is co-chair the Reagan Ranch Board of Governors. He and Mark share stories on the legacy that is President Ronald Reagan, as Mark broadcasts from the center of Santa Barbara. George Thompson has spent a lot of times with President Reagan going back to the 1960s when he spent time working with him as his pool boy. George chronicles his life's work with President Reagan.

Mark broadcasts live from the Reagan Ranch in Santa Barbara, and touches on a tribute to the now late John Barletta, who was a long-time Secret Service member. Mark chats with Rear Admiral JJ Quinn (Ret.) on Barletta's life and other stories. Also, James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) analyzes the governor's race down in Florida as "monkey" comments were made toward a black candidate.

Mark brings in SD City Council member Lorie Zapf to blast the latest allegations of legitimate signatures being gathered to petition short-term vacation rentals especially in her constituents' neighborhoods along the beaches. Also, the mainstream media at MSNBC and CNN continue to pedal their cause to impeach President Trump and think all is bad in the world.

Mark takes a look at the political correctness insanity across the nation with Kate Obenshain (Young America's Foundation), author of "Divider in Chief." Also, we take a listen to some wise words delivered by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) as he gives an incredible eulogy for the now late Senator John McCain.

Mark is not shocked at all by the new California Department of Natural Resources report that takes on the "Chicken Little" sky-is-falling mentality with fire danger and climate change doom and gloom. Mark chats with Christopher C. Horner from the Competitive Enterprise Institute on this report as well as with Tom Del Bacarro from PoliticalVanguard.com

Mark welcomes back former U.S. Attorney General Ed Meese to the show to discuss the death of Senator John McCain, as well as current AG Jeff Sessions's refusal to allow President Trump to determine how he does his job. Also, Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) focuses on the latest announcement of a new U.S.-Mexico trade agreement and how that impacts us as consumers.

Mark focuses on President Trump's announcement of an agreement to a new trade deal between the United States and Mexico, and how Canada will negotiate soon enough. Also, Michael Reagan chimes in on the latest trade agreement as well as other stories across the beltway and here in California.

Mark checks into the press conference from Duncan D. Hunter's opponent in the November election (Ammar Campa-Najjar) as well as his attorney after he and wife plead not guilty to misusing campaign funds for personal perks. Also, Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL and author of “The Terminal List," joins Mark in a conversation about how the new book relates to the Deep State discussion, as well as what the book description is.

Mark checks in with San Diego City Council member Scott Sherman with the latest on ticketing the homeless living in their RVs, as well as the SoccerCity/SDSU West battle for the stadium land. Also, James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) opines on the latest inside the beltway and how it pertains to President Trump and the mainstream media.