Mark Larson Podcast

Kate Obenshain (Young America's Foundation) chimes in on the possibility that Hillary Clinton still might potentially considering the option of running for President in 2020. Is that going to happen? We can only find out one way... and wait. Also, we get an update on the federal charges being handed down to the alleged 19-year-old shooter at the Chabad of Poway during Passover service as well as the March arson at an Escondido mosque.

Where does the discussion begin? Mark goes in depth about the press conference held by San Diego Police after the video surfaced of alleged "police brutality" and "excessive force" after an arrest in Chula Vista on Tuesday. Also, James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) continues the analysis of what we should expect from House Democrats hoping to hold AG William Barr in "contempt of Congress." What does that mean?

Uber and Lyft drivers all across the world are on strike for better wages and working conditions (employees vs. independent contractors) all before Uber's IPO is about to drop. However, there are bigger concerns afoot than a strike amid its drivers. Also, Ed Meese (fmr. Attorney General under President Reagan) looks at the law and logistics of how House Democrats want to look at the full Mueller report as well as to hold current AG William Barr in "contempt of Congress."

Mark welcomes back Michael Reagan to the show to discuss not just the news of the day, but also promote an incredible event he's putting together to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Also, Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) chimes in on the double standard put forth by Democrats and the mainstream media as they're calling for AG William Barr in "contempt of Congress" but didn't want Republicans to do the same to AG Eric Holder under President Obama.

Mark brings in Rowan Scarborough (National Security reporter -- Washington Times) to give us more updates on the latest involving Don McGahn and the Trump administration as well the "spying" claims made in relation to the Mueller report that was dropped a few weeks ago.

Mark welcomes back longtime CBS News foreign correspondent Lara Logan to chime in with her two cents on the U.S. military getting ready to deploy the USS Abraham Lincoln from San Diego to fight what looks to be a new threat from Iran. Also, Tom Del Becarro talk about the latest controversies and remarks from Democratic candidates for President including South Bend, IN, Mayor Pete Buttigieg... he also talks about the latest updates from Sacramento from Governor Gavin Newsom.

Mark checks in with Doug Schoen, his favorite Democratic strategist, and they discuss everything related to Attorney General William Barr possibly facing "contempt of Congress" charges, as well as Russia invading Venezuela. Also, Garry Bonelli is the Chairman of the Port of San Diego, and he has some amazing updates for us here in the city.

Mark checks in with Bill Gertz (FreeBeacon.com) on the latest involving Russia's involvement with Venezuela, North Korea's rocket missile testing, and the Iran conflict intensifies. We also reflect on the incredible Honor Flight SD return at San Diego International Airport over the weekend with our sister station News 8.

California State Senator Brian Jones has some thoughts on the Poway synagogue shooting from over the weekend, as well as budget allocations proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Also, more incredible sound from Beto O'Rourke during his town hall here in San Diego, as well as the latest on Maduro's regime in Venezuela from National Security Advisor John Bolton.

Mark runs late to the beginning of the show because of bad drivers during the rain here in San Diego. However, he catches up with Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) on the mainstream media continuing to support violence from antifa groups yet again. Also, Tom Del Becarro chimes in on Gavin Newsom's latest antics and questions about gas prices on the rise in California, as well as his budget allocations.

San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore provides an update on what he and his team did to prevent the synagogue shooter from doing more damage than what already had been done from over the weekend.

Mayor Steve Vaus (Poway) chats with Mark on the heels of the horrifying synagogue shooting over the weekend and what we must do going forward. Also, Dick Morris ("50 Shades of Politics") opines on Joe Biden getting into the presidential race and what we should expect from his campaign.

Chief economist Stephen Moore (CNN, The Heritage Foundation) chimes in with the latest GDP numbers from this past quarter, and with the government shutdown, there was still consumer confidence & spending through the roof. Also, Joe Biden continues to spew the idea that the Obama WH administration went 8 years "without a whisper of a scandal." Huh?!?!?

Mark tells us about his adventure to the Reagan Ranch Center in working with Gary Sinise and his incredible charitable contributions with wounded military veterans. Also, James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) chimes in on the Joe Biden entrance into the 2020 presidential race with hopes to remove Trump from office for a 2nd term.

Mark checks in with Rachel Bovard (Senior Director of Policy, Conservative Partnership Institute) and they examine when the Senate and House of Representatives are due back in session after what seems to be a never-ending Spring Break.

Mark is putting together his combine preview (please excuse the "sports talk") for when Joe Biden decides to announce his candidacy for President of the United States in 2020. Also, Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) chimes in with a few of his thoughts on the Biden plan to remove Trump from office in the only way possible (at this point), as well as a few other media freak-outs of late.

Mark is blown away by the fact that Wikipedia is now blocking pages that reference his guests, including Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com), while they also discuss the continuing-to-be overly-crowded Democratic presidential primary race.

Mark is getting ready for the impending vote from the San Diego City Council as the mayor proposed new regulations and laws regarding the new electric scooters that have been popping up around town, causing some accidents here and there. Michael Reagan also provides his two cents on the Mueller report, as well as his thoughts on whether Hillary Clinton has the stones to run again for President or whether she's done for good.

What's the latest on the state of the California Governor's office, and how has he fared in his first 100 days in office? Well, his challenger, John Cox, from 2018 weighs in on that and much more. Also, how does the Steele dossier fit in to this whole Mueller report breakdown? Rowan Scarborough (Washington Times) breaks it down to the essential parts that we need to know.

Mark welcomes conservative political pundit, and filmmaker, Dinesh D'Souza, to provide some analysis not only on the release of the Mueller report, the constant hammering from the media for President Trump's impeachment, but also the horrific deadly attacks in Sri Lanka over the Easter weekend. Speaking of trying to impeach the president, best-selling author Peter Schweizer provides incredible background for why it's not even worth it, as well as the double standards that Democrats are setting themselves up for in trying to table everything short of impeachment for Trump.