Mark Larson Podcast

Mark continues to discuss the SANDAG "congestion tax" issue as well as how people on El Cajon Blvd probably won't be able to drive that stretch of road in the future and will have to ride the bus instead... wait, what??!?! Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) discusses a number of stories from over the weekend as well as a breaking story overnight where the city of Oakland could become the 2nd to decriminalize "naturally hallucinogenic" magic mushrooms.

Mark talks about the latest diseases making their resurgence back into this 21st-century world in which we live, while we also chat with our favorite economist Stephen Moore about the latest involving tariffs with China, as well as a sales tax and/or congestion tax here in San Diego to help raise money for public transit.

Mark brings in Michael Reagan to discuss his incredible project, "Runway to Victory," in how they work with a great organization to celebrate the 75th anniversary of D-Day over in Normandy, France. Also, more discussion on the "congestion tax" that SANDAG is proposing to penalize you for driving your car... as well as AB 392 on "necessary" police force.

Mark welcomes back Rowan Scarborough (Washington Times) to break down the legality of Congressional representatives trying to access President Trump's tax returns, and tie anything they can to the Christopher Steele (fake) dossier in order to implicate Trump with the Russians. Also, Scott Sherman is with the San Diego City Council, and there are a couple big committee meetings about to go down at 202 C Street downtown, especially with one pertaining to Fiesta Island and the dog park there.

So, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Donald Trump aren't seeing eye to eye and it seems like the relationship is shattered and they want to (proverbially) fight each other. James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) sheds a few lights on that controversy, and much more, including the media's love-fest over attorney Michael Avenatti involved over stealing money from his client Stormy Daniels.

Mark celebrates commencement season by thinking of the far-left and insanely liberal speeches being given by dignitaries and celebrities across the nation. He chats with Spencer Brown from Young America's Foundation about that and more. Also, Scott McEwen, best-selling author and a lawyer by trade, continues to provide great analysis on why the Trump administration is rebelling against the House and Senate Democrats because it's illegal to do what they're asking at times.

Mark can't believe that Governor Gavin Newsom continues to espouse the idea of "spending" so much taxpayer money for ideas that really have no rational thought embedded in them. Also, Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) looks at a few stories including HUD Secretary Ben Carson making a big gaffe in a meeting this week, and the "doctors" on The View who think Trump and the GOP should be in jail.

Mark checks in once again with Rachel Bovard, Senior Director of Policy at the Conservative Partnership Institiute. They discuss the latest revelations involving President Trump's highest legal counsel, Don McGahn, and why House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler is seeking to hold him in contempt along with Attorney General William Barr.

Mark is diving deeper and deeper into the SANDAG controversy about wanting to tax you for driving in the area you need to navigate during your commute. Also, Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) opines on the latest involving Joe Biden, President Trump, as well as Kamala Harris's plan to close the wage gap between men and women and where she gets it really wrong.

Mark talks more with Lara Logan, long-time CBS foreign affairs correspondent, on the latest involving Michael Flynn as well as the Mueller report, and how Republicans might be starting to turn on the President. Also, Esther Valdes is an immigration attorney and there are new reports of people dying in the custody of Customs and Border Protection.

More discussion on the "congestion tax" proposal as we discussed with Kristin Gaspar (SD County Board of Supervisors), but we also dip back into the monotone reading of the Mueller Report by House Democrats on Capitol Hill... because they have nothing else better to do. Also, President Trump lays out his plan for better legal immigration amid the chaos at the border and the division between liberals and conservatives in border security.

Mark checks in on the latest SANDAG proposal to basically charge a "congestion tax" for people who drive to work during peak hours. He speaks with Kristin Gaspar (SD County Board of Supervisors, District 3). Also, James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) chimes in on the latest Democratic candidate running for President in 2020 - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Meanwhile, House Democrats are reading the full redacted Mueller Report on Capitol Hill.

Stephen Moore (The Heritage Foundation) chimes in with Mark on the latest with President Trump and the tariffs he's throwing on China, and why the communist nation is just off the rails in a number of ways lately. Also, General Tom Stafford is a legendary NASA astronaut who was a critical and integral cog in the Apollo 10 mission that led to the iconic Apollo 11 moon landing. He joins Mark to promote an incredible event this weekend in Oklahoma (that Mark will be attending).

Mark examines a couple local stories as put forth by the San Diego City Council's latest votes, including state Assembly Bill 392 as it pertains to necessary force used by police officers, and the vehicle habitation ban. Also, Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) shines a light on a (conservative) Hollywood star in Kelsey Grammer after he labels the Washington "clowns" who haven't done anything for us in the United States for the past 50-60 years.

Mark chats with Sheila Weinberg from "Truth in Accounting," where it released a new report on the 10 largest U.S. cities. The City Combined Taxpayer Burden report analyzes the finances of each city, its county, state, and underlying government units. San Diego is 6th in the nation at $35,000 per taxpayer, and Sheila explains the report in more detail.

Mark brings in Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) to not only discuss Steve Bullock's entrance into the race for President of the United States in 2020, but also on how Joe Biden will really do in the primary. Also, Star Parker (Founder of Urban CURE) shines a light on more stories on how the LGBTQ community is wanting to ruin the church and its relationship with Christians.

Mark continues the discussion on the proposed "congestion tax" from Governor Gavin Newsom as he's put forth in his new state budget. We get analysis and thoughts from both San Diego County Board Supervisor Jim Desmond, as well as Newsom's former challenger for governor, John Cox.

Mark is so worked up over this "congestion tax" that Governor Gavin Newsom is looking to impose on California taxpayers because they choose to drive to work even if they live far away. San Diego City Council member Scott Sherman updates Mark on a number of issues with the homeless shelter at 202 C Street downtown, as well as quite a few other topics.

Mark welcomes back Kenneth Starr for another visit to the show. Starr was the former US Solicitor General and Independent Counsel during the Bill Clinton administration. He provides some analysis on the Mueller report and how much of a factor House Democrats will be on trying to impeach President Trump.

Mark catches up once again with economist Stephen Moore as China and the United States are entangled in discussions on whether or not to impose tariffs on exported Chinese goods that'll be imported into the U.S. and what this means in the short and long term. Also, California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled his new state budget and he just continues his want to gouge taxpayers for more and more projects that just don't seem necessary.