Mark Larson Podcast

Mark welcomes back Tom Del Bacarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) for an update on the race for California's next governor and how the Republicans are shaking out amid the deluge of Democratic candidates look to take votes away from the Republicans and Independents looking to swing things back to a sense of normalcy.

General Tom Stafford joins Mark on the show today... General Stafford was a test pilot and Gemini & Apollo astronaut. It was 49 years ago today he was aboard Apollo 10 above the Moon. They spend a great amount of time reflecting on such a historic event. Also, Tim Graham (Executive Editor for NewsBusters.org) opines on the likes of NBC's Chuck Todd calling the "Constitutional Crisis" that America faces on a daily/weekly basis.

Mark brings back Rowan Scarborough from the Washington Times as he scours through the possibilities and effects coming down from the Mueller investigation into Russia tampering with our elections and how President Trump is reacting before the investigation is even done. Also, President Obama and his wife Michelle have been hired to help create and produce Netflix shows and movies. How much did they get paid? Nobody knows, but the mainstream media is having a field day with it.

Mark welcomes back Rachel Bovard - Senior Director of Policy at the Conservative Partnership Institute - to discuss how, on the cusp of the holiday weekend, that we don't need unnecessary, excessive, busy legislation. Also, Dr. Michael Mantell is a well-renowned behavioral science expert and coach talking about the power of positive psychology in these dividing and troubling times.

Mark brings Esther Valdes back into the thick of all things legal and illegal immigration, as President Trump has referred to MS-13 gang members and others as "animals" and the mainstream media has lost its mind. Also, Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) takes a look at the volatile stock market and wonders what the housing market looks like here in San Diego and what it means for you.

Mark brings back Michael Reagan to discuss President Trump's "demand" to investigate the FBI on the Russia investigation in hopes of ending it, as well as a great Father's Day gift. Also, a couple of odd-ball stories involving Frontier Airlines, including a man who urinated on the seat in front of his own on a flight from Denver to South Carolina.

Mark welcomes back Tom Del Bacarro from a long overdue vacation. The proprietor of PoliticalVanguard.com discusses numerous topics with Mark including the continuing outrage over the alleged staffer who said Sen. John McCain is "dying anyway." Also, an update on the Tijuana River sewage lawsuit, as well as diety discussions with Bill Nye, and universal borders on The View.

Mark brings Lisa Daftari in from Foreign Desk News for more analysis on the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem, as well as why the Turks are welcoming in Palestinians being attacked by Israeli forces at the Gaza border.

Mark gets some deeper and more provocative insight on the new U.S. embassy opening in Jerusalem today from author and foreign policy expert Bruce Hirschensohn. Also, Mehran Aram is back to update us on the rising interest rates that could hit a snag here and there and get back down sometime soon.

Mark revisits with Lt. Col. Buzz Patterson (Ret.) -- held the nuclear codes during the Clinton administration -- on the latest involving the opening of the United States embassy in Jerusalem, which both the U.S. and Israel recognize as the capital of that nation. Also, your tax dollars at work with Rep. Maxine Water getting into a hissy fit with a representative from Pennsylvania on the floor of the House of Representatives last week.

Kate Obenshain - former leader of the Republican Party in the state of Virginia - chats with Mark on a plethora of topics including President Trump's rally in Indiana last night, and about an Arizona man gone past the "stalker" and creepy portion of a bad first date. Stephen Moore - Mark's chief economist - checks in on the latest job numbers, and thinks California passed the most ridiculous bill earlier this week in the past 20 years.

Mark expands on the Trump rally in Indiana, as well as how the weather constantly makes us bad drivers here in San Diego. We look at how advocates are calling for under-used MTS parking lots to be converted into affordable housing complexes, as well as possibly the ban on scooters on the Mission Beach boardwalk. Spencer Brown - spokesman for Young America's Foundation - opines on his organization's list of A-list commencement speakers at top universities this year.

Mark brings in Bill Gertz from the Washington Free Beacon and the Washington Times. It's all things North Korea, Russia, China, and how the U.S. can right the ship going forward with all of them Also, Dr. Ken Blanchard helps us de-stress and look at the positives we can focus on in our lives in these incredibly and politically divisive times we live.

Mark analyzes the welcome home for the 3 American hostages being held captive in North Korea that President Trump and newly-appointed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo negotiated to bring home. Also, James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) chimes in on that topic as well as the reporting by the media on that story and so much more.

Mark welcomes in Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, to discuss the housing crisis and how government is making it more expensive here in California. Also, County Board of Supervisors Kristin Gaspar joins Mark to break news on an incredible invitation she received earlier this week.

Mark welcomes back Col. Oliver North (Ret.) to congratulate him on his new role as president of the National Rifle Association, as well as getting his takes on President Trump pulling the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal. Also, Tim Graham (Media Research Center, and NewsBusters.org) opines on the media's coverage regarding the resignation of New York state attorney general Eric Schneiderman and how his credibility has been shot.

Mark welcomes back Star Parker - author/speaker, and founder of Urban CURE - as she touches on how President Trump has just announced the United State pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal as well as Jerusalem's U.S. embassy getting ready to be open. Also, Col. Allen B. West (Ret.) opines on the Iran nuke deal and how the United States is keeping its promise to punish those willing to participate with states that sponsor terrorism.

Mark prepares for President Trump's remarks on reportedly pulling out of the Iran nuclear weapons deal, and why former Secretary of State John Kerry is putting his nose where it doesn't belongs. Also, political strategist Jason Cabel Roe expands more on the charges of billionaire George Soros funding the election between incumbent DA Summer Stephan and challenger Genevieve Jones-Wright. Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) picks up where he left off and provides more insight on the stock market and housing market and why home sales are down.

Mark welcomes back Rowan Scarborough (Washington Times) on the latest on a new reanimation of the brain after death (yes, you read that correctly), and Stormy Daniels's appearance on SNL over the weekend. Also, John Cox (Republican candidate for CA governor) recaps the state's GOP convention and how nobody got the required amount of votes to receive the party's nomination for the June 5 primary election.

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions joins Mark to give a preview to a press given by Sessions and the Department of Justice. He'll discuss the border wall, lowering illegal immigration/asylum claims, as well as stricter punishments for convicted felons. Also, CAPT Carlos Sardiello, commanding officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, chats with Mark about the carrier's return home from a 7-month deployment.