Mark Larson Podcast

What's the latest as it pertains to the Plaza de Panama project out at Balboa Park? It's not looking good, and we have Jim Kidrick (who works on the project) to provide an update, as he's also the President & CEO of the San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park.

Mark checks in with well-renowned political pundit Dick Morris on the heels of the redacted release of the Mueller Report and what this means for both sides of the political spectrum. Also, Mark chimes in on the border crisis as well as the overwhelming number of homeless increases, especially among those in the Balboa Park area.

Full-force Mueller Report analysis with Mark with great reaction (and hilarious all the same) from CNN, MSNBC, as well as House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler providing his statement and conclusions about both the report itself and Attorney General William Barr's statements to the press on the report.

The Mueller Report has been released to the public and both House and Senate Judiciary Committees. What is in it? How is the media taking this? Are they going to survive the day? Is the report even worth it in the long run? Mark chats about that and so much more surrounding the reaction of the report's release with James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) and what legal recourse anyone and any entity has regarding the report.

Mark checks back in with Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) on the eve of the Mueller report dropping before our very eyes and ears and we're looking forward to hearing the overreaction from anyone and everyone within the mainstream media on this. Also, San Diego City Council member Scott Sherman (District 7) provides an update on the mayor calling for a new bill on vehicle habitation in front of people's homes and instead to provide certain public lots for these vehicles to park and not be a nuisance, as well as a safety hazard, to residents.

The city of San Francisco has released a map of popular places around town where there's a high factor for "fecal matter" and homelessness taking place. How is this helpful? Mark tries to outline this and much more. Also, Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) discusses more about the impending release of the Mueller report to the public and how the media is already set to spin it in their favor, one way or another.

Mark goes into a number of stories while continuing the "traffic congestion" bill that Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing in hopes of easing traffic by punishing those who choose to drive to work. Also, the latest on the college bribery scandal, and Bernie Sanders made his debate debut on Fox News last night with mixed results.

Mark is beside himself over a story where Gavin Newsom basically wants to introduce yet another tax to punish those who want to use a car getting to work. This does not end well. Also, Ed Meese is the former U.S. Attorney General (under President Reagan) and he gives us a preview on what we could expect from the redacted Mueller report being released to, at least, Congress on Thursday morning.

Mark chats with Peggy Ellis, a political strategist inside the beltway that is Washington, D.C., as Congress has a 2.5-week recess from sessions for Easter and Spring Break... Also, the breaking news of a terribly spectacular fire at the famed and historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris as the spire and parts of the roof have collapsed, and many, if not all, are being evacuated.

Mark hits a number of topics including the Mueller report, in its best redacted form, is expected to be released Thursday morning and we still don't know what we'll find out about it. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton seems to think we live in a "twilight zone" of sorts with this report. Also, Mayor Kevin Faulconer has released his budget for the new fiscal year and it has equal praise as it does finger-pointing and eyebrows being raised. The mayor joins Mark in studio to discuss many facets of the new budget.

Mark welcomes back Kate Obenshain (Young America's Foundation) on the heels of her Virginia Cavaliers winning the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, and they discuss the latest in the Mueller Report, AG Barr testimony, as well as Democrats trying to win back an election. Phil Kendro also gives us an update on a great couple of events this weekend with the War Birds in town as well as the Concours D'Elegance in La Jolla.

Mark talks everything with the new REAL IDs with the DMV continuing to confuse San Diego (and California) residents over the requirements to fill out a form for such identification. He also touches on the "affordable housing" crisis that Governor Gavin Newsom is trying to tackle. Finally, David Ross from Walter Andersen Nursey (Garden Talk - Saturdays, 6a-7a on AM 760) gives some tips on how to plant flowers, vegetables and much more as spring gets underway.

Rowan Scarborough (National Security reporter for the Washington Times) recaps the craziness and insanity of Julian Assange's arrest at the Ecuadorian embassy in London as he's been charged with jumping bail, and who knows what this means for the future of WikiLeaks.

Mark welcomes back former White House Press Secretary (under President Trump) Sean Spicer as he provides his two cents on the Mueller Report, Attorney General William Barr claiming there was spying on Trump's campaign, and much more. Also, James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) chimes in on the latest testimonies on Capitol Hill, and how the Democrats are crying wolf about it. Finally, Joel Anderson (former CA state senator) is announcing his official candidacy for the County Board of Supervisors (Dianne Jacob's seat) and he has some thoughts on the release of yet another sexually violent predator into Jacumba Hot Springs.

Mark brings back Lisa Daftari from ForeignDeskNews.com to look at a number of different as it pertains to the re-election campaign and victory for Benjamin Netanyahu over in Israel, and what the ramifications, if any, can look like for the United States if history is any indicator whatsoever.

Mark checks in on a couple huge stories in San Diego County, including volunteer firefighters who have barricaded themselves inside Fire Station 56 after the board unanimously voted to dissolve the force altogether, as well as SD Unified School Board Trustee Kevin Beiser facing calls for his resignation amid sexual misconduct and assault allegations. Also, the media hysteria including Chris Matthews (MSNBC) and Chris Cuomo (CNN) are raging over claims that Trump makes about anything and everything. Tim Graham (Executive Editor, NewsBusters.org) analyzes that and much more.

What's the latest as it pertains to the Mueller report on Russian interference? Lt. Col. (Ret.) Buzz Patterson talks with Mark about that and how Attorney General William Barr testified before the House of Representatives today on Capitol Hill. Also, what's the alternative to building a border wall? Apparently, it's to teach border agents on how to dodge rocks being thrown at them.

Mark brings in Mayor Bill Wells (El Cajon) as they discuss the city's new plans on trying to battle the homelessness epidemic, among other issues. Also, Star Parker (Urban CURE) talks about the elections being held across Israel today and race relations, both domestically and internationally, as tensions are running high.

Mark seems to think that Governor Gavin Newsom isn't really going to El Salvador this week for real humanitarian reasons, but more so as a counter-narrative and poke at President Trump. He and Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) discuss that and so much more.

Mark talks with San Diego City Council member Scott Sherman (District 7) about the vote that's coming up on the land upon which SkateWorld in Linda Vista sits and whether it'll be sold and whether or not the business will be closing. Also, Bill Gertz (Washington Free Beacon & Washington Times) gives us a more in-depth look at the woman who was arrested at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida with intent to implement malware and so much more.