Mark Larson Podcast

How exactly is this media reaction blaming Trump for 2 massive and horrendous shootings over the weekend? James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) lays it out beautifully in his discussion with Mark.

Mark brings in Michael Schwartz (Executive Director, San Diego County Gun Owners PAC) to shed some light on the 2 high-profile shootings from El Paso, TX, and Dayton, OH, and the political reaction from both sides. Also, Stephen Moore provides an update on the economy and the jobs market as we got the July jobs report last week and it looked pretty good, all things considered.

Mark checks in with Craig Shirley, a biographer of President Ronald Reagan, on the heels of a new recording that was released this week that was a conversation between then-President Richard Nixon and then-California Governor Reagan which included some "racist" remarks.

How is climate change affecting our coasts here in San Diego? News 8's Brandon Lewis has a report on that and what to expect come 2050 and 2100. Also, how did Julian Castro and Joe Biden go at it regarding legal AND illegal immigration in the 2nd night of the Democratic debates?

Rebecca Jones (Mayor - San Marcos) spoke with Mark on the latest SANDAG projects on repairing highways including SR-78 in her city, but also how SANDAG still refuses to promote how much taxpayers will be on the hook for upon completion of these proposals and IF they're implemented. Also, Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace makes his first visit to Mark's show since Larson's return to AM 760, and they dissect the most recent Democratic debate, as well as why Democrats feel it's a mistake Fox News isn't allowed (by the DNC) to moderate a presidential debate during the primary this election season.

Mark has no shortage of guests today: Kenneth Starr (former Special Counsel in the investigation to Bill Clinton) discusses the debates and the Mueller testimony from last week. Jim Kidrick (San Diego Air & Space Museum) on a meeting tonight at the Balboa Park Club and how local government doesn't know how to properly spend money and wants to get rid of parking spaces. James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) analyzes the debates from last night and looks at the respite we'll have as Americans when debates resume come September.

California State Senator Brian Jones rejoins Mark to discuss the latest ridiculousness inside the Capitol in Sacramento and what we can expect to come in the foreseeable future.

Mark reflects on the first of two Democratic debates with Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) and preparation for the 2nd debate tonight in Detroit.

Mark checks in with Rachel Bovard (Senior Director of Policy, Conservative Partnership Institute) on the latest with resolutions and comments from the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as the recent fallout/aftermath from President Trump's comments about Rep. Elijah Cummings and the city of Baltimore.

Mark is beyond aggravated and beside himself over the judge's decision to conditionally release the "Bolder than Most" rapist, Alvin Quarles, into the Jacumba Hot Springs area. This raises a lot of red flags and not just with the convicted felon. Also, Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) goes deep into the preparation for tonight's first of two Democratic debates this week starting in Detroit, and how Joe Biden is basically fighting against everyone else in the field.

What are the latest shenanigans happening down at San Diego City Council, aka 202 C Street and Homeless Shelter? Scott Sherman lays it all out for your entertainment and cringing displeasure.

Mark welcomes back Stephen Moore, his favorite and chief economist, to discuss how strong the economy is and what we could be looking forward to should this trend continue, along with the Federal Reserve discussing the possibility of lowering interest rates around half-a-percent. Also, Mayor Richard Bailey of Coronado sounds off with Mark on the ridiculousness over at SANDAG with its executive Director Hassan Ikhrata and why they constantly promote great ideas without substance and, get this, how much it's going to cost taxpayers.

More analysis and dissection of the testimony from former Special Counsel Robert Mueller in front of the two House of Representatives committees as we chat with Washington Times reporter Rowan Scarborough. Also, John Freeman is a former columnist of the San Diego Union-Tribune, and former friend of the now late George Mitrovich, who passed away recently, but left a remarkable legacy here in San Diego. He spoke with Mark as well.

Mark recaps the aftermath of the Robert Mueller testimony on Capitol Hill in front of two committees inside the House of Representatives. We get analysis from Mark as well as James Hirsen (NewsMax.com). Also, Dan McAllister (San Diego County Treasurer/Tax Collector) chats with Mark to reflect on the legacy left by George Mitrovich, the president of the San Diego City Club, and how he helped get Petco Park created for the Padres, among other things.

More of the same as we dissect and deflect from the Robert Mueller testimony on Capitol Hill in front of the House Intelligence Committee, led by Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Ranking Member Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA).

It's a wild day on Capitol Hill as Robert Mueller is testifying in front of the Judicial and Intelligence Committees in the House of Representatives. Mark tackles that on a number of different levels, while also chatting with Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) on how the mainstream media is just not having a good day with these hearings.

Mark checks in with Bill Gertz - Washington Times, and the Washington Free Beacon - with the latest developments on relationships with the United States and China, and Iran, respectively. Also, when are the hacks on MSNBC going to stop trying to "sound the alarm" on President Trump's re-election bid for 2020? You gotta hear this set of audio clips to believe it.

Mark continues to opine on the lack of enforcement with dockless bikes and electric scooters across the metropolitan area of the city of San Diego and how the city impounded more than 2,500 of these pieces of transportation that amounts to more than $200,000 in fines levied against companies like Bird, Lime, Skip and others. Also, former White House Press Secretary to President Trump Sean Spicer joins Mark to discuss a wild night at a minor league baseball game in the Northeast recently that he attended, as well as the quiet surrounding current WHPS Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and the continuing conflict with Iran and the United States.

Mark checks in yet again with Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) as "The Squad" continues their "protests" against President Trump, and how Tom Steyer, the latest Democrat into the field of presidential candidates, is making more noise than you may think. Also, Rick Armstrong, son of Neil Armstrong, reflects on his dad's mission 50 years ago aboard Apollo 11 and what life was like on the home front both when dad was not flying to the moon and when he was working toward such an iconic movement in United States and world history.

Mark brings back Buzz Aldrin to the program. The legendary and iconic astronaut, who flew from Earth to the moon aboard the Apollo 11 mission 50 years ago in 1969 to be the 2nd man on the moon, discussed meeting with the National Space Council as well as how politics are forever damaging us as the human race. Also, Kate Obenshain (Young America's Foundation) chimes in a few thoughts here and there on the topics du jour including "The Squad's" battle vs. President Trump and how Trump is the first Republican President to fight back against Democrats.