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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 1H 28M

4.29.2026 - Dems warmly greet a... KING, Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling, Idaho Primary Showdowns

from The Neal Larson Show · host Neal Larson

Send us Fan MailToday’s show was one of those “hold on, a lot is happening” mornings. We kicked it off with the optics (and comedy) of King Charles showing up to Congress, the standing ovations, and the way President Trump and the White House lean into trolling narratives—because, like it or not, the left reliably takes the bait. From there, we dug into the bigger subtext: Americans can enjoy the ceremony without “welcoming a ruler,” but it also raised the question of why some on the left seem far more comfortable with centralized power than they admit—especially when they’re the ones holding the reins.Then we got into what became the major policy headline of the day: the U.S. Supreme Court striking down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district, with Julie and I unpacking the media framing and why we see race-based district engineering as discriminatory no matter how it’s marketed. We also talked Idaho politics at street level: an interview with David Worley (spelling note: **David Worley**) challenging long-time Senator Jim Guthrie in District 28, focusing on “desk drawer” gatekeeping in the legislature and votes on immigration and culture issues. We closed with some pure inside-baseball campaign talk—war chests, out-of-district money, how candidates brand themselves as “conservative,” and why voting records still matter more than glossy mailers (plus a detour into lawns, debates, and our ongoing talent for awkward transitions).**Highlights:**  - King Charles’ Congress visit, the “two kings” Trump/Charles social post, and why trolls work when people can’t resist reacting  - Supreme Court voids Louisiana’s race-driven district map; we break down the AP vs. Fox framing and what “Section 2” arguments miss  - David Worley vs. Senator Jim Guthrie: the “drawering bills” power problem and what constituents should expect from representation  - Idaho campaign money snapshot: who’s sitting on the biggest war chests, and why name ID + cash still aren’t enough if the record stinks  - Midterm outlook and strategy talk: why we’re less pessimistic than the “panic narrative,” and how campaigns can win cheaper with smarter mediaLet’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

Send us Fan Mail Today’s show was one of those “hold on, a lot is happening” mornings. We kicked it off with the optics (and comedy) of King Charles showing up to Congress, the standing ovations, and the way President Trump and the White House lean into trolling narratives—because, like it or not, the left reliably takes the bait. From there, we dug into the bigger subtext: Americans can enjoy the ceremony without “welcoming a ruler,” but it also raised the question of why some on the left se...

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