Mark Larson Podcast

Mark checks into the "den of iniquity," also referred to as the San Diego City Council, with council member Scott Sherman and how the rules of electing Council President are not changing amid other counts of ridiculousness within the group. Also, Col. Buzz Patterson (Ret.) chimes in on the controversy surrounding the "resignation" by now former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe and what it means for the intelligence memo, and his possible ties to the Mueller/Russia investigation.

Mark welcomes back Bob McElroy from The Alpha Project to discuss the latest updates on the federally mandated homeless census count in San Diego (among other cities as well), and how that relates to the flu and Hepatitis A outbreak. Also, economist Stephen Moore jumps back into the conversation about the latest companies given tax breaks and providing bonuses for their employees.

Mark opens the show with updates on North Korea, China and Russia with Bill Gertz from the Washington Times and Washington Free Beacon. Also, PoliticalVanguard.com founder Tom Del Bacarro hits Mark with his two cents on Jerry Brown's state of the state address, and President Trump refuting the NY Times report on having his White House counsel try to fire Robert Mueller.

Kate Obenshain -- author of "Divider in Chief" -- reacts to the craziness inside the beltway and pulls no punches on Oprah finally saying she doesn't "have the DNA" to be President of the United States in 2020. Also, political strategist Jason Cabel Roe joins Mark to discuss more on how strong of a candidacy Supervisor Kristin Gaspar has in the race for US Congress.

Mark goes on an incessant inquiry about his technological czar's "stocking cap," much to his dismay. Also, Paul Dyke is the Chairman of San Diego County Ford Dealers' “Salute To Education” and it's a wonderful program to help provide scholarships. Finally, San Diego Union Tribune sports columnist Nick Canepa opines on the long-awaited induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame for Padres closer Trevor Hoffman.

Best-selling author of the new book "Hue 1968" -- Mark Bowden -- touches on a number of angles regarding the importance of the Vietnam War... and he chats with Mark about those events. Also, Board of Supervisors chair Kristin Gaspar touches on her chance of running and winning District 49 in the U.S. Congress.

Mark welcomes best-selling author of "American Sniper" -- Scott McEwen -- to the show where they talk missing emails and the FBI controversy as well as the sentencing of sexual assaulting doctor Larry Nassar. Also, Tim Graham from NewsBusters.org revisits Mark to discuss the latest inside the beltway and how the "secret society" meeting isn't being acknowledged among a number of networks.

Well-renowned author and columnist, Dr. Victor Davis Hanson, joins Mark to discuss the boondoggle of a bullet train Governor Jerry Brown is trying to leave as his legacy among other government embarrassments here in the Golden State.

Mark welcomes Englebert Humperdinck to the show to promote his show at Casino Pauma on Sunday, February 18... they look back on his career and on tidbits about Englebert that most people don't know about him. Also, author Jonathan M. Ward chats about his new book he collaborated on regarding the upcoming anniversary of the Columbia space shuttle.

Mark plays some interesting audio from "unbiased" CNN host Chris Cuomo in talking about DACA and how House and Senate Republicans don't care about kids who were brought here illegally. Also, Mehran Aram provides some insight on how the government shutdown affects those looking to buy a house and take out a loan.

Mark opens with more talk about the continuing government shutdown as Democrat and Republican Senators continue to deliberate, debate and dib on what they think will work to come to a deal in a stop-gap spending bill... Rachel Bovard - Conservative Partnership Institute - opines on said shutdown with Mark and what looms and will likely happen in the foreseeable future. Also, Mark provides his eulogy of the now late weatherman and pioneer meteorologist John Coleman, who died over the weekend.

Mark brings chief economist Stephen Moore (Club for Growth, Heritage Foundation, etc.) back to discuss how strong the American economy is amid the looming government shutdown. Also, Esther Valdes (immigration attorney, and Coronado School Board member) and Dean Broyles (President at the National Center for Law & Policy) discuss with Mark the debilitating effects of a poor educational curriculum in our schools.

Mark welcomes back John Cox - a Republican candidate for Governor of California - to respond to "racist" claims made by an opponent of his. Also, Lynne Blankenbeker is a retired Navy captain who is running for Congress in the state of New Hampshire, and she talks to Mark about what she brings to the table as well as her ties with San Diego.

Mark checks in with NewsMax's James Hirsen on all things President Trump, as well as the mainstream media not knowing what to do amid a looming government shutdown with no deal in place. Mark visits with biographer Craig Shirley and they discuss the similarities between Presidents Trump & Reagan on their mental and physical health and how the media was after them both.

Mark welcomes Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ) as she's campaigning to win the seat soon to be vacated by Sen. Jeff Flake. She's also the first-ever female combat fighter pilot, with plans to improve border, national and economic security. Former UN Ambassador John Bolton also joins us to provide updates on North Korea, both on the cyber-hacking front as well as the Olympic front.

Fred Pierce is from the organization SDSU West in trying to gather enough signatures to buy the land and have their way with the area upon which SDCCU Stadium (formerly Qualcomm Stadium) sits. He talks with Mark about the fake news being spread about them, and where they stand at this time. Also, Michael Reagan gives his two cents on President Trump's medical examination results from Tuesday.

Mark checks in with Phil Graham, candidate for the 76th District of the California State Assembly, and what he vows to do for the state. Also, Tim Graham from NewsBusters.org checks in with Mark to whittle through the mainstream media's reaction to the White House doctor's mental and physical exam results of President Trump.

Tom Del Bacarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) opines on the back-and-forth between Democrats and Republicans in Congress on why they need to stop bickering and get their jobs done.

Mark opens the show with the terrible news out of Perris, CA, on the parents who left their children malnourished while also shackled to their beds. Mayor Bill Wells (El Cajon) gives an update on his city's attempt to curb the homelessness problem in both El Cajon as well as in San Diego County. Star Parker - founder of URBAN CURE - provides her two cents on the continued divide between conservatives and liberals/progressives.

CNN economist Stephen Moore comes out to start Mark's 2nd hour with guns blazing and taking no prisoners with the government shutdown looming and no deal seeming to be within reach. Also, Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) looks at how the market could possibly correct itself and what that means for investors, as well as how the real estate market looks in San Diego.