Mark Larson Podcast

Former GOP candidate for California governor John Cox joins Mark once again for an update on why the Democrats are tanking out of the gate already in the debate stage of the primaries, as well as what's happening with Gavin Newsom in Sacramento.

The first Democratic debate in Miami last night delivered some "interesting" moments in hopes of creating buzz for candidates hoping to upend President Trump's re-election in 2020. James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) joins Mark to analyze and break down last night's debate and so much more.

Mark plays more sound bites from the incredibly moving and powerful speech at the United Nations from Rabbi Ysrael Goldstein from Chabad of Poway 2 months followings the Easter Sunday shooting. Also, Rowan Scarborough (Washington Times) has been consistently covering well the ever-so-developing story of Robert Mueller and his investigation into Russian interference in our elections, and now with Mueller agreeing to testify in front of Congress.

Mark plays opening remarks from Rabbi Ysrael Goldstein at the United Nations in a speech on anti-Semitism across the world. He recaps, step-by-step, the horrific terrorist attack on the Chabad of Poway on Easter Sunday. Also, CA State Senator Brian Jones updates us on the latest inside the beltway and capitol in Sacramento, and Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) opines and shares with us bites on how MSNBC, among others, is losing their minds about President Trump and his reactions toward awful migrant conditions at the border.

What's the latest from Washington, D.C.? Have Congressional representatives actually shown up to do some legitimate work? Are they going to conduct their Constitutional obligations and sign an appropriations bill to get humanitarian aid to the border? Rachel Bovard is the Senior Director of Policy at the Conservative Partnership Institute, and she chats with Mark on that and such much more.

Mark brings on author, and columnist for The American Spectator, Jeffrey Lord, who has a crazy story about how Google and YouTube are influencing the 2020 presidential election among other things. Also, Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) chats with Mark as we get our dinner and party plans prepared for the first Democratic debate in preparation for the 2020 presidential election.

Mark welcomes to the show Victor Davis Hanson, contributor to National Review as well as the Washington Times and others. They discuss the first-ever "third-world state" here in the United States... take a wild guess which one it is. Also, best-selling author Mark Bowden revisits one of his books with Mark in "Guests of the Ayatollah," when Americans were taken hostage by Iran at the U.S. embassy in Tehran in November 1979.

Mark brings in immigration attorney Esther Valdes on the heels of yet another report that the border crisis is "a concentration camp," and they discuss the LAW and why the "E" in ICE stands for "enforcement." Also, Lisa Daftari (ForeignDeskNews.com) provides a more in-depth analysis of what the new sanctions mean against Iran and what it means for nuclear weapons and money involved between us and Iran.

Mark gets a little more into the weeds in the trial against Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher and how the surprising testimony from one of his fellow combatants said HE'S the one who killed the ISIS teenager POW, and not Gallagher who's been accused of doing so. He chats with best-selling author, and attorney-by-trade, Scott McEwen.

Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) joins Mark for a discussion on a number of topics, but everything pales in comparison to the cancellation of a retaliatory attack on Iran late into the night by President Trump. Also, Stephen Moore, our favorite economist, chats with Mark and Tom about the redistribution of wealth plans that both Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren continue to tout in their campaigns with aspirations to upend President Trump's re-election.

Mark checks in with the crazy story about how an Obama-appointed federal judge in San Diego ruled that the Crossroads of the West Gun show can still operate despite the legal battle involving the city of Del Mar and buying ammunition and guns. Mark chats with the executive director of the San Diego County Gun Owners PAC, Michael Schwartz. Also, the Iran-U.S. rivalry takes a new step in a war-like direction as President Trump claims somebody made a "very big mistake" in shooting down an American drone. James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) analyzes that and much more with the latest wrinkles.

Let's get into the minutiae about President Trump's speech last night with someone who worked directly with him on his campaign. David Bossie, who also heads up Citizens United in D.C., checks in with Mark on the ramifications of Trump announcing his re-election last night in Orlando.

Mark recaps President Trump's speech last night in Orlando when he announced his re-election campaign for 2020. We also focus on the immigration deportation "controversy" that could be set to begin next week with immigration attorney Esther Valdes. Also, why did CNN cut away from President Trump's speech last night only 6 minutes in? Well, Tim Graham (Executive Editor, NewsBusters.org) has that and much more with the news and the media's overreaction per usual.

What's the political strategy behind Washington's DC's approach to the Iran attack on Japanese oil tankers from last week? Strategist Peggy Ellis has a live report for us from the nation's capital. Also, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seems to genuinely think that "concentration camps" are being run south of the border by a "fascist presidency."

Mark previews what should be an incredible speech tonight in Orlando for President Trump as he "officially" announces his re-election campaign as we sit 504 days out from then. Also, the latest in the rivalry between the United States and Iran, as well as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meeting with officials and generals down at CENTCOM in Tampa. We get analysis on that and much more from Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com)

Mark checks in on the latest involved with the United States possibly being attacked by Iran in the Persian Gulf near the Strait of Hormus when a couple oil tankers were blindsided during the week. We get an update on that and then some with Bill Gertz from the Washington Free Beacon & Washington Times.

Mark checks in with Kristin Gaspar (San Diego County Board of Supervisors) on the claims that more than $2 billion is just sitting around in the county administration building to be allocated where elected officials see fit. Also, Mark's favorite Democrat, Bob Beckel checks in with his thoughts about how President Trump is "failing" during his administration and wonders why Mark continues to support him.

Stephen Moore, our official economist, tells us how his coworker Art Laffer is going to be presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work in economics, and they also discuss the latest on the China and Mexico trade deals. Also, Joy Behar claims on "The View" that the reducing and ultimate eradication of climate change will SOMEHOW cure cancer. WHAT?!

Mark brings in Michael Reagan to opine on the latest President Trump has been saying on the supposed attack by Iran on a couple oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, as well as whether or not the POTUS would accept dirt from foreign entities or report it to the FBI.

Mark recaps the breaking news of the day including the wife of Rep. Duncan D. Hunter changing her plea from "not guilty" to "guilty" regarding the 60+ federal indictments coming down against both of them in the alleged misuse of campaign funds. A handful of guests this hour include Debby Doty (TravelStore) to promote the awesome Crystal Cruise that Mark will be attending; Navy Adm. (Ret.) Mark Balmert [SD Military Advisory Council] on the reported Iranian attack on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman; and Scott Sherman (San Diego City Council) with an update on the latest at City Hall including the battle against Prop B regarding pension reform.