Mark Larson Podcast

Mark checks in with his favorite economist, Stephen Moore, to look at multiple layers of the latest jobs report from Washington, D.C., and why we need to start looking at the U6 unemployment number rather than just the number of people who don't have jobs.

Mark checks in with Scott McEwen, best-selling author and lawyer by trade, as they discuss the DEFCON-1 reaction from mainstream media regarding Paul Manafort's sentencing on Thursday. Also, more Congressional representatives are calling for the impeaching of President Donald Trump while also playing the race card... huh???

Mark welcomes back Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, as they break down some of the discussion today down in San Ysidro with Governor Gavin Newsom, as well as where we need to follow the money in terms of how expensive it is to live in California when it comes to taxes.

Mark checks in with Michael Reagan on the stories of the day from inside the beltway in Washington, D.C., including possibly Joe Biden throwing his hat into the ring for President in 2020. Also, Governor Gavin Newsom joins local leaders and communities down in San Ysidro. James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) opines on the remarks from the governor and what we can expect going forward.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Buzz Patterson talks with Mark about the rumors swirling that Hillary Clinton may, in fact, run for President in 2020 despite her supposedly saying she's not going to make a run for it. Also, how did it look when Democrats who supported Hillary Clinton are voicing their approval for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and not Joe Biden as it pertains to the future of the nation?

Mark talks about a number of stories including the aftermath of the parking & housing regulations that overwhelmingly passed by the San Diego City Council. Member Scott Sherman joins Mark to discuss that and more craziness with public worker union bosses. Also, Todd Douglas Miller is the director of the new "Apollo 11" documentary that is getting rave reviews. He talks with Mark about the process and all... Finally, Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) discusses how CNN is embarrassing themselves when doing a hit-piece on President Trump hugging the American flag.

Mark takes a look at the news on the world stage as it pertains to North Korea, Venezuela, and much more with Lisa Daftari from Foreign Desk News. Also, Rowan Scarborough (Washington Times) takes a deep dive into this probe led by Rep. Jerry Nadler and how it could affect President Trump going forward.

Mark is welcomed back with little applause (JUST KIDDING!!) after spending a day near Las Vegas at Nellis Air Force Base with the U.S. Air Force. He hits on a number of topics with Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) including the investigation into President Trump and his associates/businesses, as well as parking/housing regulations being relaxed after a San Diego City Council vote Monday.

Mark plays some more sound from the week that was, including how the media has determined that Michael Cohen is like John Dean during the Watergate scandal. Also, CNN economist Stephen Moore talks about the latest with the economy, unemployment rates and jobs created from the previous quarter.

Mark talks about the stories of the day including the insanity of inside the beltway of Washington, D.C., as he catches up with political strategist Peggy Ellis. Also, Nancy Pelosi, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and a couple others in the House talk about what they'd say to President Trump if given the opportunity.

Mark continues to dissect the whole Cohen scenario on Capitol Hill and asks why he was allowed to testify in the first place, when we should be following the money. Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) shares his two cents (and then some) on Cohen and more. We also play back some of the heated exchanges with Rashida Tlaib, Mark Meadows and Elijah Cummings and supposedly racist accusations.

Mark reflects on the craziness from Cohen's testimony Wednesday on Capitol Hill in front of the House Oversight Committee. He also gets some strong analysis from James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) as they recount some of the lines of questioning on both sides of the political spectrum, including that of Democrat darling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Mark continues to monitor and dip into Michael Cohen's testimony on Capitol Hill in front of the House Oversight Committee as we also get some analysis and great perspectives from Kate Obenshain, author of "Divider in Chief."

Mark goes waist-deep, perhaps even shoulders-deep into the coverage of Michael Cohen's testimony on Capitol Hill about his involvement with President Donald Trump as well as his previously being convicted for lying in the past before Congress. Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) chimes in with a few tidbits of analysis along the way.

Mark has a conversation with his long-time friend, and unapologetic Democrat and liberal, Bob Beckel as they discuss national emergencies, the summit with President Trump & Kim Jong-Un, as well as where the 2020 POTUS challengers stand on their chances of removing the incumbent from office. Also, California State Senator John Moorlach talks about a bill that's been proposed to remove speed limits in certain parts of the Golden State as a result of lower accident rates.

Mark has some initial thoughts on President Trump arriving in Hanoi, Vietnam, for the 2nd summit meeting between himself and the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-Un. He also opines on Michael Cohen's planned testimony on Capitol Hill this week as he chats with Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) and what it means for the newly-elected chair of the Republican Party in California.

Mark hits a number of topics including how DNC Chairman Tom Perez thinks Republicans are pulling the oldest trick in the book when it comes to socialism references, and how Nathan Fletcher (newly-elected Supervisor for the County of San Diego) wants to implement a tax on our tires.

Mark has a slew of guests this hour: - Mayor Steve Vaus as he has announced his bid for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Dianne Jacob's district) - John Cox, who ran for Governor of California, attended the state GOP convention over the weekend and discusses one of the new elected officials - Andy Puzder, former CEO of Carl's Jr. and nominee for Labor Secretary under President Trump, opines on the controversial decision by New York to remove Amazon's plans for expanding a new headquarters there.

What does it mean with the media's freaking out and jumping to conclusions over the Jussie Smollett story when it first surfaced without many details? Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) shines a light there and on much more. Also, where do Elizabeth Warren and James Clapper come down on national emergencies and the pending conclusion of the Mueller investigation, respectively?

Mark unveils his thoughts on the latest revelations regarding the alleged planned attack on Jussie Smollett by his own doing because of problems with his salary. Also, James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) chimes in on the Smollett case and what we can expect going forward especially with the lawyers leading up his defense.