Mark Larson Podcast

Mark visits with Lt. Col. Allen B. West (Ret.) on the status of the federal government and its constant battle with President Trump, if he misses serving in Congress, and what we need to remember on this Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday in 2018. Also, Coronado School Board member, and immigration attorney, Esther Valdes joins Mark to opine on the division between Democrats and Republicans, as well as the decline of education in the state of California.

Mark revisits with Mayor Kevin Faulconer on the heels of his "State of the City" address at the Balboa Theatre last night as he proclaimed to fight the homelessness, Hepatitis A, and flu epidemics that face the city among other issues. Also, Democratic strategist Doug Schoen checks with Mark on President Trump's latest comments in a public forum and what we should make of them.

Mark visits with former CEO of Carl Karcher Enterprises, Andrew Puzder, about some fake news that's surfaced on his possible re-entering the White House under the Trump administration. Also, James Hirsen from NewsMax talks President Trump's comments he made about third-world countries and the inconsistencies and hypocrisies from those complaining about said comments.

Mark revisits with Arthur von Wiesenburger from the Santa Barbara News-Press on the continuing destruction the rain and mudslides have caused up in SB County and what we should do to help prepare ourselves for future disasters.

Mark visits with Richard Rider from San Diego County Tax Fighters on the revealing of Governor Jerry Brown's new budget as $134 billion is going to be allocated across the board. Also, Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) chimes in on the discussion that continues through the Hollywood grapevine on Oprah possibly running for President in 2020.

We get the latest on the Russian dossier story as covered by Rowan Scarborough of the Washington Times, as well as the involvement with Dianne Feinstein and Hillary Clinton. Also, storm watch continues to roll within San Diego County.

Mark keeps an eye on the crazy rainstorm here in San Diego and draws a correlation on how we can prepare for mudslides, as it's happening up in Santa Barbara County. Mark chats with Arthur von Wiesenburger from the Santa Barbara News-Press on that subject. Rachel Bovard - Conservative Partnership Institute in Washington, D.C. - talks President Trump's efforts to reform immigration laws and perhaps keep the DACA laws intact for temporary visas. Congressman Duncan D. Hunter (CA-50) stops by to talk about his own transgressions regarding campaign finances and taxpayer money that he paid back and had an independent auditor, and how the DOJ should be shaking in their shoes.

Mark has a slew of guests this hour: Tom Del Bacarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) takes a look at the latest California State Senate bills looking to do more damage to the Golden State. David Bossie - former deputy campaign manager for Donald Trump - provides his two cents on the new book from Michael Wolff. Mehran Aram (The Aramco Group) answers a number of financial-related questions including if another Federal Reserve rate hike is looming and what it could mean.

Mark opens the high-powered first hour with a visit from Michael Reagan - @ReaganWorld on Twitter - on the Golden Globes presentation last night and how the left has declared Oprah Winfrey as the 46th POTUS already.

Mark brings back economist Stephen Moore (Club for Growth, and The Heritage Foundation) on new tax laws in effect now, and what we look forward to next both in the nation and in California. Retired Colonel Buzz Patterson sheds more light on the controversy involving President Trump on Twitter comparing the size of his "nuclear button" and how the POTUS cannot unilaterally launch nuclear weapons.

Mark takes another whack at the new book, "Fire & Fury," by Michael Wolff that quotes Steve Bannon going against President Trump and his family. Former UN Ambassador John Bolton analyzes that latest talks between North and South Korea, among other world issues. Also, Mayor Bill Wells (El Cajon), fresh off his Fox News appearance with Tucker Carlson, informs Mark about the city's attempts to curb homelessness but also taking shots at those at the state legislature in Sacramento.

Kate Obenshain from Young America's Foundation joins Mark on the feud between Trump and Bannon, and why Bannon is a stand-up guy. CAPT Doug Virissimo is the commanding Officer aboard the USS Carl Vinson... The SD based aircraft carrier and its Strike Group deploy for six months. Also, the White House press conference is taking its punches and punching back amid Trump v. Bannon.

Mark chimes in on the back-and-forth with President Trump and Steve Bannon and what's been revealed and what's happening going forward. We also visit with Sandy Lehmkuhler from Warrior Foundation-Freedom Station and what the final total is for the radiothon fundraiser in bringing home soldiers for the holidays. Finally, James Hirsen from NewsMax.com analyzes the Trump-Bannon feud and so much more inside the beltway.

Mark visits with former CA state assembly member Brian Jones on the outrageous laws being passed throughout California. Also, the power struggle inside San Diego City Hall as discussed with Mark and City Council member Scott Sherman.

Mark is amazed as to the intensity and firepower coming from President Trump regarding comments that Steve Bannon made as he's promoting a new book. Also, Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) comments on the MSNBC analyst who blames President Trump's "sexual insecurities", among other things, as to why he's lashing out against North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un over whose nuclear button is bigger.

Mark checks in with Rowan Scarborough from the Washington Times on the latest riots and protests in Iran between the leaders and the nation's people. Also, Mehran Aram provides more insight into why home prices are still steadily affordable amid Federal Reserve rate increases that are looming.

Mark opens the new year by discussing some of the new San Diego, and California state, laws that have gone into effect now and will go into effect later this year. Also, Christopher C. Horner - Competitive Enterprise Institute - chats with Mark on the latest Al Gore sighting, as well as how President Trump wants the "deep state" to go after Huma Abedin.

Mark checks in with Stephen Moore, his official economist on what to look forward to in 2018 with the new tax bill that President Trump signed into law before Christmas. Also, we replay one of our favorite interviews of the year with world-renowned violinist and conductor of the Johann Strauss Orchestra, Andre Rieu.

Mark is battling a case of laryngitis and tries to make a case of "Team Player of the Year" as he chats with Lisa Daftari from Foreign Desk News on the latest International stories most people are missing because of the mainstream media. Also, Tom Del Bacarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) postulates that the state of California will make more tax increases in 2018.

Mark unloads on U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), who's stepped in some hot water this week after allegedly getting preferential treatment on a United Airlines flight over the holiday weekend.