EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 1H 26M
1.20.2026 - INTERVIEW: Rep. Barbara Ehardt, Minnesota Unrest, Sports Fairness, Greenland Geopolitics
from The Neal Larson Show · host Neal Larson
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie delve into a range of pressing national and local issues, kicking off with critiques of leftist ideology manifesting in events like the Minnesota church invasion and Michelle Obama's stated preferences for black-owned businesses, which the hosts and Senator Mike Lee label as racism. They assert that the left actively targets traditionally protected spaces like churches and science for control, and praise a perceived shift in public opinion against such radicalism, particularly on issues like transgender athletes in women's sports. The discussion then transitions to an in-depth interview with Idaho State Representative Barb E. Hart, who shares an optimistic outlook on Idaho's "Fairness in Women's Sports Act" case heard at the Supreme Court, believing the justices' questions signaled a favorable outcome and a potential for a sweeping national definition of "sex."The latter half of the episode broadens its scope to include a vigorous debate on the Trump administration's renewed push to acquire Greenland, which the hosts defend as a strategically necessary, albeit crass, approach to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic. They argue that Trump's direct negotiation style, while not always liked, garners international respect and is rooted in a long history of U.S. interest in Greenland. The show also covers the Idaho legislative session, noting a slow start, changes in JFAC leadership, and a focus on the state budget, with Rep. Hart advocating for fiscal conservatism and managing Medicaid expansion costs. The episode concludes by highlighting the upcoming Supreme Court hearing on Idaho's House Bill 93 (education tax credit), emphasizing strong public support for school choice and the bill's robust regulatory framework against critics who they claim primarily oppose it due to a desire for public education to retain all funding.Highlights:* **Leftist Ideology Under Fire:** Hosts criticize the "leftist mind" for deliberately targeting "protected spaces" like churches and labeling Michelle Obama's clothing preferences as "racism."* **Supreme Court Optimism:** Rep. Barb E. Hart is confident about a favorable and "sweeping" Supreme Court decision for Idaho's "Fairness in Women's Sports Act."* **Trump's Greenland Push:** The hosts defend Trump's assertive (and "crass") negotiation tactics regarding Greenland as strategically necessary to secure U.S. interests against foreign adversaries.* **Idaho Legislative Focus:** Key discussions revolve around the state budget, JFAC leadership changes, and strong public support for the education tax credit (House Bill 93).Let’s talk advertising. When you want to advertise on the radio, you call the station, right? But what about Facebook, Instagram, Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, and other streaming platforms?You could try clicking around, reading books, or taking online courses to figure it out—or you can let us handle it. At Sandhill Media Group, we’re your local experts in both radio and digital marketing.Visit SandhillMediaGroup.com today.<a href="https://www.sandhillmediagrou
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Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie delve into a range of pressing national and local issues, kicking off with critiques of leftist ideology manifesting in events like the Minnesota church invasion and Michelle Obama's stated preferences for black-owned businesses, which the hosts and Senator Mike Lee label as racism. They assert that the left actively targets traditionally protected spaces like churches and science for control, and praise a perceived shif...
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1.20.2026 - INTERVIEW: Rep. Barbara Ehardt, Minnesota Unrest, Sports Fairness, Greenland Geopolitics
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