Mark Larson Podcast

Mark welcomes back renowned legal analyst for NewsMax.com -- James Hirsen -- on the aftermath from Wednesday's shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Also, Ambassador John Bolton provides an update on relations with China, North Korea, and the Russian meddling controversy.

Senator Elizabeth Warren goes on another diatribe against President Trump with no evidence to support her claims. Scott Sherman updates Mark on the city council chicanery down at City Hall. Elizabeth Bryant - Vice President of Southwest Airlines University - chats with Mark about the piece she did on CBS Sunday Morning.

Lt. Col. Buzz Patterson (Ret.) talks about the latest controversies swirling about former National Security Advisor Susan Rice during the Obama administration. Also, the latest media craze involving Trump as dissected and analyzed by Tim Graham from NewsBusters.org.

Mark chats with the new San Diego Police Chief-to-be, David Nisleit, as he gets set to take over the role as soon to be vacated by Shelley Zimmerman when she retires in March. Also, Mehran Aram analyzes the latest dip in the stock market and what it means for investors.

Mark recaps the Super Bowl from a number of different angles, from the game to commercials to political news. Also, historian Max Boot reflects on an important figure from the Vietnam War that you may remember but often forget about.

Mark brings in Eileen Collins, who is a former space shuttle astronaut, and the first female shutter pilot and first female Commander. Yesterday marked the 15th anniversary of the Columbia disaster. She commanded the next shuttle months later, which had to be perfect and it was what they called “return to flight“ Sandy Rios is the director of governmental affairs for the American Family Association, and she has a few thoughts on the FBI/Russia intelligence memo.

The House Intelligence Memo has been declassified by the order of President Trump and it's pretty damning, but not for the reasons you might think. Mark explores and analyzes the memo with both Rowan Scarborough - national security reporter for the Washington Times - and Stephen Moore - economist & co-founder of The Club for Growth.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer has announced a new San Diego Police Chief - David Nisleit - a 30-year veteran on the force after a national search following the retirement announcement for current Chief Shelley Zimmerman. Also, Kate Obenshain - author of "Divider in Chief" - opines on Michelle Obama's comments to Ellen DeGeneres about the lack of hope for our nation.

Mark reflects on the news of the day, while we dip into President Trump's speech ahead of a GOP retreat in West Virginia. Also, former First Lady Michelle Obama continues her "our nation is hopeless" agenda on The Ellen Show. James Hirsen from NewsMax.com chimes in on the latest news including the looming release of the FBI intelligence memo from the Trump administration re: Russian meddling.

Mark brings back the legendary and iconic singer Pat Boone to the show and hits a number of topics including how Pat got involved in the diversity movement when he used to host a music show.

Mark welcomes John Stossel to the show. He's talking about his new show "Liberty Index" after being a long-time, legendary TV correspondent now on Fox Business Network and JohnStossel.com. Also, Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) analyzes what the State of the Union address could mean for federal interest rates, and how that relates to stocks, bonds, etc.