Mark Larson Podcast

Mark brings in political pundit and best-selling author Dick Morris to discuss the Trump-McCain feud and fiasco as nobody should be letting McCain be declared a saint just because he died 7 months ago. Also, Lisa Daftari (ForeignDeskNews.com) chimes in with analysis on the recognition from President Trump of Golan Heights in Israel as it's boiling up the national media because they seem to forget a similar event back in the 1960s.

Mark brings out the best in his chief economist Stephen Moore, as he announces he's just been nominated to serve on the Federal Reserve board. Also, there's a great discussion being had among sexual abuse survivors as another sexually violent predator is being considered a release out into rural East County.

Mark brings in Michael Reagan to discuss the Trump comments about the now late John McCain, as well as if his dad, former President Ronald Reagan, would recognize the United States given the turmoil and great political divide we're facing today. Also, Esther Valdes is an immigration attorney. She postulates on the developing story of Tijuana being reported as the most violent city in the world, as well as providing an update on claiming asylum at the border.

Mark is befuddled by the constant yammering, and hemming-and-hawing from the mainstream media, but also doesn't pull punches, as President Trump decided to unleash and double-down on his hate and opposition to the now late Senator John McCain. James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) chimes in on the Trump-McCain idiocy, but also keeps a sense of calmness as the media continues to put hope on the Mueller report to come out and hit President Trump on something rather than something substantial and legitimate.

What's the latest on the city of San Diego, and perhaps the state of California, as it pertains to pensions and unfunded liabilities? Richard Rider is the chairman of San Diego Tax Fighters, and he and Mark acknowledge there's some serious work to be done with how that money is allocated.

Mark hits the stories of the day and how President Trump is on the attack of Kellyanne Conway's husband, calling him a "loser" and a "wack job." President Trump was also in support of the full release of the Mueller report/investigation. Tim Graham (Executive Editor, NewsBusters.org) shares his thoughts on the mainstream/national media's reaction on all things President Trump and how they're so slanted in their coverage because the Supreme Court decision that came down in favor of his administration barely got a blip on the news radar.

Mark brings in Democratic strategist Doug Schoen to shed some more light on the town halls being put on by Democratic candidates for President in hopes of battling and ousting President Trump in 2020. Also, a key Supreme Court ruling came down as it pertains to the detaining of illegal immigrants despite their criminal records.

Mark takes a look at the Democratic candidates for President as they're coming out in droves with virtually no decent policies... for example, Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) held a town hall where she claimed that no human is illegal, and many other declarations. Also, Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) provides his analysis on the Democratic candidates as well as other topics from inside the beltway in Washington, D.C.

Mark welcomes back San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit for a couple segments as they look at his first year in review, and what the important crime statistics are, and how the force is looking to improve some things around the city. Also, our chief economist Stephen Moore provides an update for us on the unemployment numbers and the latest jobs report out of Washington, D.C.

Mark unloads on the double standards and hypocrisy across the board as we're on the heels of the New Zealand mosque shootings coupled with the tram shooting this morning in the Netherlands. Also, Chelsea Clinton was confronted by a pro-Palestinian activist who blamed her and her father and her mother for the rhetoric that led to the shootings in New Zealand. It's a whole new level of craziness when you also hear newly-inducted members of Congress speak their peace on the matter.

Kate Obenshain, from Young America's Foundation, as well as best-selling author of "Divider-in-Chief," provides her two cents on the horrible mass shooting out of New Zealand, but puts more on blast the politicians that want to deride President Trump for his rhetoric and try to blame him for the shooting as if he pulled the trigger himself.

Mark hits a number of topics including the horrific mass shooting by a white supremacist in New Zealand after he opened fire inside a couple mosques, killing at least 49 people. This didn't stop the mainstream media jumping on President Trump to blame him for his rhetoric which led to the shooting.

Mark welcomes back Michael Reagan to discuss the impending, and current, vote to either approve or disapprove President Trump's budget/border wall funds request, setting up a possible first veto from the current President. They also go deeper and deeper into the college cheating scandal and how the kids are just as responsible as their parents. Mark breaks the news on the Senate vote (59-41) to disapprove the resolution, giving President Trump his opportunity to veto the vote altogether, bringing us to an interesting crossroads.

Mark brings in California State Senator Brian Jones for a conversation on the aftermath of Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order to half state executions of prisoners on death row. Needless to say, Jones didn't pull any punches. James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) chimes in on the CA death penalty controversy, as well as the Paul Manafort sentences that have been handed out along with the last-minute, out-of-left-field indictment by the state of New York.

Rachel Bovard is the Senior Director of Policy for the Conservative Partnership Institute, and she chimes in with a few thoughts on what the Senate and House of Representatives have on their docket in the coming days as it pertains to the budget, and the border wall, among others. Also, President Trump announces that the United States is carrying out an emergency order to ground Boeing 737 Max 8 AND Max 9 planes after 2 deadly crashes in the past 5 months across the world. We get some insight from Bill Hensley (PilotLeadership.com) as well on this topic.

Mark celebrates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 9, and promotes an amazing event tonight at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, with Russell "Rusty" Schweickart, who was a NASA astronaut and the lunar module pilot for Apollo 9. Also, Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) analyzes the duet sung by Chris Cuomo and Don Lemon on CNN as they discussed the ineptitude of President Trump when he commented on the crashing of newer albeit third-world aircrafts in the past 5 months.

Mark gets an insight on the latest involving the United States on the world stage and how its relationship with North Korea could change, as we hear from Bill Gertz at the Washington Free Beacon.

Mark gets into some crazy news of the day including the federal indictments on more than 50 people who bribed colleges and universities to guarantee their children admission into those schools instead of taking college entrance exams. Also, Star Parker - founder of Urban CURE - checks in with Mark as well on the latest involving the hypocrisy of Democrats and how black Republican support is on the rise.

Mark checks in with immigration attorney Esther Valdes on the latest with President Trump's border wall funds that he's seeking from Congress, as well as what kinds of people are claiming asylum and how many actually succeed in doing so. Also, an incredible event coming up this week at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, as Mark chats with the President -- Jim Kidrick -- with an opportunity for you to attend this exclusive celebration.

Mark goes into a flurry of stories including how San Diegans are reacting to Daylight Saving Time getting into full swing over the weekend, former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper talking about capitalism and labels, as well as Mayor Kevin Faulconer on border security, Apple bringing more than a thousand jobs to the city, and much more.