Mark Larson Podcast

Former Congressman Duncan L. Hunter is the father to incumbent Rep. Duncan D. Hunter (CA-50) who's just been indicted by the Department of Justice on misuse of campaign funds. Mark continues to chat with Hunter's father until poor cell phone reception cuts the interview short... Also, Buzz Patterson used to hold the "nuclear football" for President Clinton and analyzes the Trump/Cohen/Manafort mess and how the President's administration continues to double down and not pull any punches.

Mark brings in Tim Graham from NewsBusters.org to analyze the latest outbursts and hints of glee from the mainstream media as they pertain to the guilty rulings in the Paul Manafort trial and guilty plea deal from President Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen. Also, Duncan L. Hunter is the father of current Rep. Duncan D. Hunter, and Duncan Sr. has a few thoughts as it relates to the new indictments coming down on his son and his son's wife, Margaret, for improper use of campaign funds.

Mark continues on his rants against the state of California and how they have nothing better to do in the state legislature than pass bills dealing with wildflowers and declaring the official sport of California, as well as considering putting a cap on prison time served. Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) chimes in on the President's remarks toward the Federal Reserve, and how a new study shows that San Diego is the third worst city in the state in terms of affording a home.

Mark brings in Rachel Bovard from the Conservative Partnership Institute as they analyze the Congress getting back in session for another 2.5-day work week... sort of... Also, more discussion on the Paul Manafort trial in the middle of jury deliberations and as Michael Cohen has reportedly agreed to a guilty plea deal pertaining to DOJ's investigation into him.

Mark checks in on the crazy new wrinkle in the awful story out of Colorado of a man charged with murdering his pregnant wife, and how they recently visited San Diego. Also, chief economist Stephen Moore has updates on tariffs, GDP growth, and what we should look forward to in the foreseeable future.

Mark flips his lid over the fact that former CIA Director (under President Obama) John Brennan continues to declare his comments true of President Trump acting treasonous while also claiming he's acting without a political agenda. Also, Tom Del Bacarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) opines on his prediction that there would be higher than 4% GDP growth this past quarter, as well as the real reason why Democrats and others are voting Gavin Newsom to be the new governor of California.

Mark welcomes back Rowan Scarborough (Washington Times) as they talk President Trump's continuous "witch hunt" allegations toward Mueller's Russian investigation, as well as how the POTUS feels about Paul Manafort's trial.

Peggy Ellis is a political strategist in Washington, D.C., and she talks to Mark about the ins and outs of President Trump canceling a military parade because local D.C. politicians want to bill him for $80 million. Also, Mark focuses on the trials and tribulations of Elon Musk and his companies Boring, Space-X, and, especially, Tesla as the stocks are down today following a New York Times interview where Musk admitted to running himself ragged.

Lisa Daftari represents ForeignDeskNews.com and she highlights some of the key international stories that barely get a blip on the news, especially with Turkey and Qatar playing a huge role on the world's stage as well as Turkey's president visiting the United States in the foreseeable future.

On a day where there continues to be animosity between the Brothers Cuomo and President Trump, we try to stay positive as we remember and celebrate Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul. She died from advanced pancreatic cancer at the age of 76 in Detroit. James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) shares a few thoughts on Aretha Franklin as well as the craziness inside the beltway.

The conversation continues with Michael Reagan on a couple stories which include Elizabeth Warren and Seth Meyers discussing the biggest softball questions as they pertain to President Trump prior to the midterm elections, as well as Georgetown University professor Michael Eric Dyson saying the POTUS is using KKK-type language.

Dr. Alveda King is a civil rights advocate, the niece of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Director of Civil Rights for the Unborn for Priests for Life... she chimes in on the news of the week on Omarosa claiming that President Trump is a racist, misogynistic bigot. Also, Kate Obenshain - conservative political pundit - adds to the conversation on Trump v. Omarosa, as well as anything else inside the beltway where it comes to free speech.

Mark welcomes best-selling author of "American Sniper," Scott McEwen, to the studio to discuss, among other topics, the amazing success of his latest work, "Camp Valor," and the incredibly patriotic albeit conservative message for kids in today's day and age.

Mark brings in Jim Kidrick, President/CEO of the San Diego Air & Space Museum, to discuss the latest ruling on the proceeding of building the Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park. Also, Mark continues to expand on the fires that blaze throughout San Diego County, including the Cloverdale Fire on San Pasqual Road in Escondido.

Mark checks in on the love for CNN that has plagued New York City's Mayor Bill de Blasio when he states that a world without NewsCorp and Fox News would unite the country, when, in fact, what he says divides the country that much more. Also, Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) provides the latest real estate numbers and trends for you, as well as an update on the U.S. economy as it relates to tariffs and much more.

Mark welcomes back John Cox, GOP candidate for Governor of California, as they hash out the Golden State's fire prevention protocol and analysis, the DMV mess, as well as the gas tax. Also, President Trump's National Security Advisor - John Bolton - chimed in on a number of topics including the Space Force, North Korea, China, as well as non-secure cell phone policy inside the White House re: Omarosa.

Mark's official economist Stephen Moore chimes in on the opposition toward tariffs and the thriving economy, and a lower unemployment rate to boot, thanks to President Trump. Mark also dives deep in the odd dichotomy of those who continue to praise the idea that they hate politics and refuse to get involved.

Bill Gertz (Washington Times & Washington Free Beacon) updates on the latest with the empire that is China and what's happening with the United States trying to increase taxes by calling them tariffs. Also, Martha McSally is running for U.S. Senate in Arizona and she's the latest victim from the attack that is the George Soros camp in trying to compromise an election, much like San Diego's District Attorney race back in June.

Michael Reagan has a few words with Mark as it relates to all things inside the beltway as well as inside California as a report is not getting enough news about Senator Dianne Feinstein having an undercover Chinese operative working for her the past couple decades.

Mark welcomes in the co-author of the new book, "Fraud," Eric Eggers, as the two chat about more voter fraud not just in previous elections but how it can threaten future elections. Also, San Diego City Council member Scott Sherman previews a meeting this afternoon to discuss the convention center's expansion and what voters can expect. Finally, James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) chats with Mark on the latest including the Congressional representative from New York who was arrested on tipping information on insider trading.