Mark Larson Podcast

It was this week in 1987 that President Ronald Reagan spoke loudly and clearly to have Russian president Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall" in Germany. Reagan biographer Craig Shirley shines a light on that historic moment and relates it to President Trump's summit with leader Kim Jong-Un in North Korea.

Mark checks in with Bob McElroy from The Alpha Project on the homelessness crisis as well as the opening of a new homeless shelter facility in Sherman Heights. Also, Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) has a wealth of mainstream media bits that will make your head spin out of control.

Bill Gertz reports on world affairs and national security as it pertains to the United States for both the Washington Times and the Washington Free Beacon. He analyzes on a number of levels how the historic US-North Korea summit relates to Russia, Japan, China, and others on a global scale.

Mark welcomes back Michael Reagan on the heels of the historic North Korea-United States summit in Singapore with President Trump and the DPRK leader Kim Jong-un... Also, Buzz Patterson, who worked for President Clinton and held the nuclear football, opines on the summit as well.

Mark's favorite liberal commentator, Bob Beckel, makes a triumphant return to the show and they tackle topics including the Singapore Summit that's about to happen in a matter of hours. Also, Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) sheds some light on the tizzy between Canada and the United States over newly-introduced tariffs on aluminum and steel.

Mark reflects on the signs he's starting to see here in San Diego in the promotion of the Gas Tax being added to when we fill up our cars. Also, Tom Del Bacarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) checks in on the stories of the day here in California as well as the new piece he wrote for the Washington Examiner on Willie Brown.

Political strategist based out of Washington, D.C., Peggy Ellis, opines on the primary results both from here in California as well as across the nation and what it means for Democrats and Republicans going forward. The head of Citizens United and the former Deputy Campaign Manager for Donald Trump -- David Bossie -- chimes in on the primaries and if there's anything we're missing on the surface.

Mark welcomes back John Fund from National Review to discuss the likelihood, or lack thereof, for Democrats to take back over the House of Representatives given the results of yesterday's primaries throughout the U.S. Also, Republican candidate for Governor of California - John Cox - reacts to his victory for the party and how he looks to face off against current Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom in the race for the top political official in the state.

Mark welcomes in Doug Schoen - Democratic political strategist - for a national look at the Congressional and Senate seats up for grabs come November and how it looks during the primaries across the states.

The proprietor of PoliticalVanguard.com -- Tom Del Bacarro -- breaks down the early start of the California primary today and what's likely to shake out on the Republican side, and if there are any surprises along the way. Also, the current leader of the San Diego County Republicans -- Tony Krvaric -- urges those who are registered Republican to vote as such to keep our freedoms alive in the heavy-blue state of California.

Mark chats with Dinesh D'Souza following his recent pardon from President Trump, after serving 5 months in custody following a guilty plea of violating campaign finance donation laws back in 2014. Also, Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) has an update on the housing market and the stock market following trade tariff announcements between the U.S. & Canada, as well as Europe.

Mark welcomes Michael Reagan to the show to discuss how President Trump tweets about how "absolute" his powers are to pardon anyone and everyone, and why he wouldn't pardon even himself. Also, Republican candidate for California governor, John Cox, brings a last-minute effort to the forefront as Election Day arrives tomorrow (Tuesday, June 5th).

Mark brings in conservative political pundit Kate Obenshain to dismantle Samantha Bee and the other double standards applied toward liberals in the media. We also thank S.E. Cupp for her approach to this situation as well. Also, Kristin Gaspar is the Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, and running for Congress, and she lays out a state politician up in L.A. County on the "sanctuary" policies here in California.

"Papa" Doug Manchester has a ground-breaking today for a brand-new property with Mark emceeing the event... so, they chat about that among other topics. Also, chief economist Stephen Moore expands on the latest jobs report from May and how the unemployment number is historic and why... God forbid, it has something to do with our current POTUS!!

Tom Del Bacarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) joins Mark to discuss President Trump's tweets in calling out current Attorney General Jeff Sessions and hinting at why he should've picked someone else.

Mark focuses on the board meeting at the San Diego Unified School District last night, as reported by Richard Allyn (News 8) and participated by parent and activist Dean Broyles, as parents have opposed the sex-education curriculum currently implemented. Also, Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) chimes in on the lack of coverage from the network news on Hamas launching rockets against Israel, and how MSNBC fights racism with more racism.

Mark expands more on the latest involving the cancellation of the ABC reboot of "Roseanne" following insensitive and tasteless tweets towards an Obama appointee. Also, Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) has the latest on the Italy government controversy and how it relates to the American dollar. Finally, we commemorate and celebrate astronaut Alan Bean with a classic clip of his.

James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) opines on the poor box office performance for the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, and the fallout/backlash from Roseanne's tweets about former Obama appointee Valerie Jarrett... all this PRECEDING the cancellation of the ABC reboot. Also, incumbent District Attorney Summer Stephan punches back at her challenger Genevieve Jones-Wright who doesn't even remotely qualify for the job of San Diego County DA.

Mark visits with Bill Gertz from the Washington Times & Washington Free Beacon on the latest involving North Korea and China amid the cancellation of the summit between the DPRK and the United States. Also, San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit checks in with Mark to discuss what the department is advising and recommending to have a safe, fun and great Memorial Day weekend while also being considerate to others.

Mark brings in Jason Cabel Roe, political strategist and member of the Summer Stephan re-election campaign, to recap more money being sent to Democratic campaigns in local elections, especially here in San Diego. Also, Stephen Moore, our chief economist, opines on the cancellation of the North Korea-United States summit in Singapore and if it will affect the stock market and the economy as a whole.