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In this episode of the Neal Larson Show, hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason criticized the "Save Our Schools" advocacy tour in Idaho, labeling it a "panic tour" and an overreaction to a new $50 million school choice program. While affirming their personal support for public education, including voting for school bonds and levies, they argued that the tour's organizers are disproportionately threatened by a program that constitutes a tiny fraction of the state's multi-billion-dollar education budget. They suggest the tour is a disingenuous, "copy and paste" political effort seen in other states, aimed more at fundraising for Democrats than addressing the unique needs of individual school districts. They concluded that the advocates' intense opposition reveals an insecurity about their own educational product and a fear that alternative school choice options might prove successful.

The program also featured a variety of other topics, including a live in-studio performance by musicians Shelby Ray Murdock and Andrea Alonzo of the band Out West. The hosts promoted the 14th annual "Guns N' Hoses" charity softball game between local law enforcement and firefighters to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. They also engaged in a lighthearted rant against what they called "common core gas cans," criticizing overly complicated EPA regulations and comparing them to other environmental overreaches like paper straws. The conversation briefly touched on national politics, with commentary on Tulsi Gabbard's allegations about Hillary Clinton's health, and locally, they discussed the upcoming sentencing of Lori Vallow Daybell, pondering the logistics of her transport and the psychology of interacting with convicted murderers.

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In today's episode, we discuss Idaho House Bill 93, which provides tax credits for parental choice in education. The host interviews Chris Cargill from the Mountain States Policy Center, who explains that the $50 million program is a tax credit, not a voucher, and is minuscule compared to the nearly $3 billion K-12 public school budget. Cargill addresses what the host calls the "panic tour" by opponents, stating the program doesn't take money from public schools and that similar initiatives in other states have improved educational outcomes for all students.

Later we look at Obama's response to allegations by Tulsi Gabbard regarding the origins of the Trump-Russia collusion narrative. Obama's statement seems to avoid directly addressing the core accusation.

The latter half of the podcast provides live coverage of the sentencing for Bryan Kohberger, convicted of four murders. The broadcast features the emotional and heart-wrenching victim impact statements from the surviving roommates, Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke, as well as family members of the victim, Madison Mogen. The speakers describe the devastating and lasting trauma caused by the murders, their struggles with grief, fear, and media harassment, while also sharing cherished memories of their lost loved ones. Throughout the statements, the host notes Kohberger's complete lack of emotion. Family members express their support for the plea agreement, which ensures Kohberger will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole, and they emphasize their commitment to honoring the victims' memories through positive action and love.

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In the latest episode, Neal and Julie discuss the political fallout following the 2024 election, focusing on the "bitter Bidens." They critique Hunter Biden for his profanity-laced podcast appearances where he attacks figures like George Clooney and Nancy Pelosi, viewing it as evidence of the family's "trashy" nature and a sign of a deep rift within the Democratic Party. The conversation then shifts to what the hosts term the "Obama coup," alleging that new documents suggest the Obama administration pressured former FBI Director James Comey to drop the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails and knowingly perpetuated the "Russia-Russia-Russia" hoax to undermine Donald Trump's 2016 campaign. Despite calling for accountability, the hosts express doubt that high-level officials like Comey will ever face real consequences, dismissing his recent melodramatic statements as political theater.

The hosts also touch on pop culture, mocking Stephen Colbert's announcement that he will spend the final 10 months of his canceled show focused on his dislike for Trump, attributing the show's failure to financial losses and a format that audiences now find inauthentic. This leads to a broader discussion about media and public perception, where the hosts defend questioning official narratives, citing how past "conspiracy theories" like the COVID-19 lab leak origin and vaccine concerns have become more credible over time. The episode also features lighter segments, including a debate on underrated food items like Krispy Kreme donuts and dill pickle-flavored ramen. Finally, they provide updates on local news, mentioning the upcoming sentencing of Bryan Kohberger and a scheduled interview with Chris Cargill from the Mountain States Policy Center.

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