Mark Larson Podcast

Mark brings on a slew of guests including former CNN corrrespondent John Zarrella who's in Florida preparing for evacuation due to Hurricane Irma; former UN Ambassador John Bolton on the latest with U.S. and North Korea relations; Amy Lutz - program officer with Young America's Foundation on college campus and political correctness discussions.

Mark checks back in with Christopher Horner from the Competitive Enterprise Institute on how climate change advocates "feel" we as people are to blame for hurricanes. Also, Chaundra Sima from Honor Flight San Diego stops by to talk about her great organization.

Mark visits with former San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis as she's announced her candidacy for the 4th District on the Board of Supervisors. Mark also talks to James Hirsen from NewsMax.com on the latest DC insanity, as well as the creeps who are leaving red balloons above gutters to lure children as they're playing off part of the plot from Stephen King's "It."

Mark continues the discussion with the craziness both in DC and Sacramento with Tom Del Bacarro, proprietor of PoliticalVanguard.com (which just debuted today). Also, the latest on the North Korea front with National Security expert from the Washington Free Beacon, Bill Gertz.

Mark opines on the vote that passed for federal funds to be used toward relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey as Hurricane Irma is on its way toward the United States. Also, General Ed Meece checks in on the announcement to rescind the DACA law. Finally, the Media Research Center's Tim Graham joins us to evaluate the latest irritations on both sides of the aisle.

Rachel Bovard - Senior Director of Policy at the Conservative Partnership Institute in DC. She chats about what we should expect from Congress now that they're back to work today. Also, Gary Puckett from Gary Puckett & the Union Gap band is returning to San Diego to perform a charity benefit for an incredible cause. Gary chats with Mark about said benefit.

Mark checks in with Dan McSwain from the San Diego Union Tribune on the latest Hepatitis A outbreak here in San Diego. Also, we check in with Mehran Aram from the Aramco Group to follow up on the breaking news over the weekend on reverse mortgages.

Mark talks about the border wall prototype companies vying for the ultimate bid of building said wall for the Trump administration. Also, Tom Del Bacarro from PoliticalVanguard.com checks in once again with Mark.

Mark checks in with his senior economist from CNN - Stephen Moore. Also, San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman provides information on a chase that continued to the downtown area this morning, as well as Labor Day weekend preparations. "Shotgun" Tom Kelly and Ken Kramer Join Mark as they are also helping raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

We listen to Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence as they lead a prayer, if people feel so inclined, to bring those together who are helping out those who've suffered from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey. Mehran Aram from The Aramco Group has some breaking news when it comes to reverse mortgages and the federal government. Also, Jean Schulz - widow of Charles Schulz - provides her Burning Man experience as well as how she's running the museum in honor of her late husband.

Mark checks in with Cal Thomas - the man with the most-widely syndicated column in America - from Istanbul and how the media over there is covering the likes of Hurricane Harvey. Also, James Hirsen from NewsMax opines on the double standard of people who oppose President Donald Trump.

Mark checks in with Tim Graham from NewsBusters.org and the Media Research Center on the latest blasts toward President Donald Trump on his efforts in helping those devastated by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey.

Mark checks in once again with former NFL QB, and all-around great humanitarian, Sean Salisbury who's helping people in Houston and all throughout Texas affected by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey. Supervisor Kristin Gaspar also provides an update on local issues facing us with nonprofits and public sector nonsense here in San Diego.

Mark catches up with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist for Cheap Trick - Rick Nielsen - as they get set to play tonight at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre in Chula Vista.

Former SD City Attorney Mike Aguirre discusses the decision on San Onofre nuclear waste; Richard Rider - San Diego Tax Fighters - reacts to a California State Supreme Court ruling re: local tax hikes proposed via initiative are different from those by elected officials; and Bill Gertz from the Washington Free Beacon talks North Korea's latest missile test.

Tom Del Bacarro from PoliticalVanguard.com brings a more local approach to the nonsense happening throughout the beltway in DC and in Sacramento. Also, former Chargers QB Sean Salisbury is helping anyone and everyone he can in Houston amid the destruction from Hurricane Harvey and his story should be shared with all.

Mark comes out of the gate to chat with Kate Obenshain from Young America's Foundation about the insanity out of Berkeley on the heels of Charlottesville. Also, former NASA director Glynn Lunney reports from Houston on the efforts being made to help others from the destruction of Hurricane Harvey. Finally, Mehran Aram checks in from The Aramco Group on the latest in the housing market.

Mark checks in on the status of Hurricane Harvey in the state of Texas and how the Trump administration is advising people to heed advice from local officials about evacuations and all. Also, we learn about the Hepatitis A increase here in San Diego, and what we can learn from it going forward.

Mark looks at how President Trump is getting blasted for not saying anything to this point on emergency efforts to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey, supposedly the worst storm in 12 years. CNN economist Stephen Moore checks in on the latest policy efforts from Trump, and we also re-visit with Michael Reagan on the upcoming midterm election in 2018.

Mark opines on the travel warning to Mexico, the Ocean Beach-proposed location for a new Target express, as well as the latest hysteria from the mainstream media's attempt to undercut President Trump.