Mark Larson Podcast

Mark gets an update from Rachel Bovard (Senior Director of Policy, Conservative Partnership Institute) on the House of Representatives and the Senate as to what they're preparing for next week with Robert Mueller's testimony as well as other important bills and resolutions. Also, the latest from the economy and jobs and anything related to spending and the budget from the White House and Washington, D.C., as Mark catches up with his favorite economist Stephen Moore.

Mark reflects more on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission involving Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and 400,000 others to send the Americans to the moon for the first time in 1969. Also, Arnold Schwarzenegger (the name may ring a bell) joins Mark to discuss not only his policies that he's trying to be active to help influence and create a better California, but also his promotion for "Terminator: Dark Fate" yesterday at Hall H for Comic-Con.

Mark welcomes back to the show Mark Armstrong (son of Neil Armstrong) to reflect on the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and how it impacted the nation and the world back in 1969, and why it still needs to be remembered today and for years to come. Also, Hannah Guy is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Peanuts Worldwide, and she shares information on where its booth will be at Comic-Con this weekend and the return of a cool pop-up shop on Fifth Avenue.

Mark welcomes back San Diego City Council member Scott Sherman (District 7) on the latest with Comic-Con craziness, the San Carlos shooting and applicable gun storage/security ordinances, and much more. Jim Kidrick (President & CEO) promotes some really cool features this weekend at the San Diego Air & Space Museum and why it's important given this week's anniversary. James Hirsen (NewsMax.com) chimes in on the latest from President Trump's rally in North Carolina and how he's reacted to the crowd chanting "Send Her Back" referring to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and her female freshman Congressional colleagues.

Mark brings in best-selling author and former NAVY Seal sniper (and former San Diegan) Jack Carr to promote his new book, "True Believer," and talk about the crazy research and background going into writing a book that contains characteristics and details about sensitive military material.

Mark continues to dissect and not dilute the "controversy" surrounding President Trump and the House of Representatives "voting" to condemn his tweets against 4 minority women in Congress who have constantly attacked him for his behavior. Michael Reagan (Reagan Legacy Foundation) & Tim Graham (NewsBusters.org) chime in on the media's insane overreaction to this story and many more that have accumulated over the past few days.

Michael Schwartz is the Executive Director of the San Diego County Gun Owners PAC. He's got some thoughts on not only the latest vote from the San Diego City Council about safely securing and storing your guns to prevent children from gaining access to them, but also about an intruder/burglar dying at the hands of a homeowner's son and his firearm. Also, Mike Aguirre is the former San Diego City Attorney and he's not too happy with Governor Gavin Newsom and how he's trying to misuse taxpayer money in times of recovery from natural disasters (especially wildfires).

Mark reflects on one of the most important moments in history with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. He speaks with Capsule Commander Charlie Duke (Apollo 11) and the youngest human to walk on the moon as they discuss the moments leading up to this mission, during it and following it. Also, Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) speaks more on the aftermath from President Trump's tweets declaring Reps. Ayanna Presley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and Ilhan Omar should "go back to where they came from."

Mark brings in Nick Canepa (San Diego Union Tribune sports columnist) to discuss what should look forward to with the 2nd-half Padres in 2019, as well as how the streets of downtown prepare for Comic-Con. Also, former Wisconsin governor Scott Walker announces to Mark and the AM 760 audience, in his first radio interview, his latest venture as opposed to running yet again for political office in 2022.

What's the latest involving President Trump and his "detrimental" tweets toward Democratic Congressional representatives? Mark looks into that and much more.

What's the latest from Congress (they're actually working today, surprisingly)? Peggy Ellis is a political strategist deep within the belly of the beast that is Capitol Hill, and what we have to look forward to in the coming weeks.

Mark gets the latest job numbers from economist Stephen Moore (Heritage Foundation) as well as a recap from President Trump's "Salute to America" during the 4th of July celebration.

Dr. Burt Folsom shares some important historical facts for those of us who need a refresher course on this eve of our Independence Day, as well as how it relates to Colin Kaepernick essentially removing Nike shoes with Betsy Ross's design of the American flag and the original 13 colonies. U.S. Navy Rear Admiral (Ret.) Len Hering is also the executive director for "I Love a Clean San Diego" and he has some tips on how we can all do our part to keep our beaches clean this 4th of July. Mark Stewart is one of the producers behind a fantastic and fascinating new documentary about Neil Armstrong, the person, rather than the astronaut we've all come to love over time. We also receive breaking news on Edward Gallagher's punishment on the one guilty charge pertaining to posing in a photo with a dead ISIS combatant following the teen's death.

Mark welcomes back best-selling author, and lawyer-by-trade, Scott McEwen to discuss what we could potentially see in terms of punishment for Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher as he was found not guilty on murder charges of an ISIS teen. NewsBusters.org Executive Editor Tim Graham shines a light on yet more of the mainstream media thinking President Trump is "hijacking" a national holiday and politicizing it when previous elected officials have done so in the past.

Mark talks with NewsMax.com contributor James Hirsen on the heels of the violence taking place in Portland against an editor/journalist for a conservative media outlet at the hands of "antifa" offenders. Also, Lenny Magill from Magill's Glock Store provides some clarity on the new background checks California is required to execute for anyone looking to purchase ammunition in the Golden State.

Mark examines the new poll talking about how proud (or not proud) Americans really are with Independence Day looming later this week. We also wonder if Lee Greenwood's "Proud to Be An American" has run its course as a patriotic song. Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) provides more updates and analysis with Mark on the latest from Sacramento, as well as the gas tax taking effect earlier this week and what kind of ramifications it brings.

Mark brings in Susan Shelley, communications director for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer's Association, on a number of stories including how SANDAG wants to charge riders a "congestion tax" because of the routes they take to work from long distances, as well as how ridiculous the "gas tax" increase is and will effect us going forward as it occurs today.

Mark checks in once again with noted political pundit Dick Morris (who's worked with both Democrats and Republicans) on the latest regarding campaign fundraising as well as the aftermath of the first 2 Democratic debates in Miami. Also, best-selling author Brad Thor has a new book released ("Backlash") for your Independence Day/summer reading, but he and Mark chat about getting out of the country to write a book as well as discussing the political issues/stories of the day.

Tom Del Becarro (PoliticalVanguard.com) and Stephen Moore (Chief Economist, and the Heritgage Foundation) opine with Mark as they all dissect the 2nd Democratic debate last night, along with how San Diego has made millions from China via recycling.

Mark underscores how radical the 2nd night of Democratic debates was from Miami. Kamala Harris got some incredible punches into the former VP, Joe Biden, as well as how the rest of the pack fizzled from the start.