Mark Larson Podcast

Mark gets some insight from Michael Reagan as they discuss all things from challengers to President Trump in the 2020 campaign to the POTUS demanding California pay back more than $2 billion in bullet train funds. Also, is it true that Snopes.com went on a fact-checking mission in reply to a Babylon Bee story that was published earlier this week? Whoa, Nelly!

Mark checks in on the breaking news coming out of Washington, D.C., as CNN reports that Robert Mueller could announce the findings in his independent investigation into Russian collusion with the United States that's taken more than 2 years to complete.

Rowan Scarborough (Washington Times) chimes in on the Manny-Machado-to-the-Padres news and how that affects Bryce Harper and the Nationals, but, more importantly, how the fallout, if any, from Andrew McCabe's book tour affects the national/federal government's agenda going forward. Dan Shea is a local businessman advocating for the new temporary homeless shelter, and i pressing the city for action on the issue.

Mark opines on the reported signing of Manny Machado for the Padres at 10 years for $300 million, the biggest contract in American sports history. Also, Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) shines a light on how ridiculous Bernie Sanders is in running for POTUS in 2020 and how the list of Democrats after and before him that have announced are providing quite a challenge.

Mark welcomes Dr. Burt Folsom onto the show, who writes books encompassing history, politics, and money altogether, as they discuss some interesting facts about U.S. Presidents on this Presidents Day 2019. Also, the latest allegations not only from Andrew McCabe, the former acting FBI Director upon the firing of then-Director James Comey, but also California AG Xavier Becerra talking about how President Trump continues to cross the constitutional line when it comes to declaring national emergencies.

Mark checks in Spencer Brown (Young America's Foundation) with an incredible report from YAF on Comedy and Tragedy from 2018-2019 as college campuses are teaching our children some absurd (AND coarse) course material. Also, conservative political pundit Dick Morris points out the national emergency decreed by President Donald Trump last week, as well as the latest revelations from former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe on his involvement with current deputy AG Rod Rosenstein, and McCabe's former boss James Comey.

Mark is joined by Jim Kidrick, who's part of the committee in proposing the Plaza de Panama project at Balboa Park, and it seems to have hit some snags and despite some reports, the project isn't dead yet. Also, Mark checks in with Mayor Kevin Faulconer at Kyle Kraska's "Celebration of Heroes" blood drive down at Dave & Buster's in Mission Valley.

We check in with News 8's Kyle Kraska as he's put together his "Celebration of Heroes" blood drive with the American Red Cross at the Dave & Buster's in Mission Valley. Also, Michael Reagan (Reagan Legacy Foundation) and James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) analyze and opine on the admissions from former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe after he launched an investigation into the firing of James Comey by President Trump.

Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org executive editor) chimes in on the coverage from the mainstream media as it related to the news of bipartisan agreement inside the Senate that Russia and the United States did not collude during the 2016 presidential election.

Mark welcomes back California State Senator Brian Jones for the latest inside our own beltway up in Sacramento on the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom's 1st "State of the State" address. Also, our chief economist, Stephen Moore, has more on the deficit now clearing the $22 trillion mark and what that means going forward... here's a hint: it's a spending problem, and not a revenue problem.

Mark brings in Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) for preview and in-speech analysis of Gavin Newsom's "State of the State" address in Sacramento. They discuss border security, water supply, and the bullet train. Also, retired SDPD Chief Shelley Zimmerman has announced she's partnering with National University to help improve law enforcement across San Diego.

Mark previews the 1st State of the State address from Governor Gavin Newsom today in Sacramento and how we expect the lack of engagement in political theater (their terms, not ours) as it pertains to the current presidency. Also, Star Park (Founder of Urban CURE) shines a greater light in the latest news involving racism and "progressives" making sure that we stay more divided than ever. Finally, Jim Kidrick (President & CEO of the San Diego Air & Space Museum) talks an amazing new feature at the museumand the Apollo 9 mission.

Ed Meese was the U.S. Attorney General under President Ronald Reagan, and he sheds some light on what he knows about the nominated-AG for President Trump (soon to be confirmed) in Matt Whitaker, and how he performed last week in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Also, how did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez think that the general public thinks all taxes are used for government spending? You won't believe your ears...

Mark welcomes back Rachel Bovard (Senior Director of Policy at the Conservative Partnership Institute) to discuss how Congress is trying to reach bipartisan border wall resolutions, but also in avoiding another partial government shutdown. Also, why does Governor Gavin Newsom feel it's necessary to withdraw troops from protecting the border? He feels it's a "manufactured crisis." Mark doesn't take to kindly to such a declaration.

Mark recaps the previous hour with the attorney for Rebecca Zahau's family following the dismissal and settlement of the civil case against Adam Shacknai in her death. Also, Stephen Moore, our chief economist, chimes in for a few minutes on the latest involving unemployment, the stock markets, and the overall economy.

Kate Obenshain is the former leader of the Republican Party in Virginia. She mentions how heartbroken she is after three of the top government officials in VA are under fire for different reasons. Also, James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) chimes in on details from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's "Green New Deal" and how blatantly ignorant she seems to be presenting herself.

Mark welcomes Adam Shacknai in studio as they discuss in depth about the civil case settlement that essentially cleared Adam's name in the death of his brother Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, back at the Spreckels Mansion on Coronado back in 2011.

How does the State of the Union address last night hold up as it pertains to the economy, immigration, and other important/key issues? Well, Esther Valdes is an immigration attorney here in San Diego, and Tom Del Becarro is formerly the leader of the Republican Party here in California. They both shine a light on what Trump knocked out of the park and what could've been improved on.

Mark checks in with former California State Assembly candidate Philip Graham on a wild case he won after being accused of a crime he did not commit. Also, Tim Graham (Newsbusters.org) chimes in on the aftermath of President Trump's State of the Union address last night, and how Democrats and the mainstream media are screaming at the POTUS after not even remotely rebutting to the actual speech.

Mark checks in with Eileen Collins, the first female space shuttle pilot and commander as it's the anniversary of her incredible achievements back in 1995. Also, David Bossie is President Trump's former deputy campaign manager, and he shares some thoughts on what we can expect from tonight's State of the Union speech, both inside and outside of the box.