Neal Larson and Julie Mason announced the launch of **News Talk Two** on 105.1 FM, set for October 26, with a new lineup of national hosts and an afternoon replay of their morning show. The change also brings Markley, Van Camp & Robbins back to their former 10 a.m.–1 p.m. slot on News Talk 107.9, while Clay and Buck move to the new station. They explained how listeners can tune in on FM, HD Radio, and the station apps—and emphasized that the goal is to give East Idaho listeners more choice.
The conversation ranged from a Tesla Roadster demonstration that sparked talk of flying cars to criticism of a campaign jab aimed at Senator Jim Risch. Local musician Joseph Thomas joined them for an original song and a cover of Michael Penn’s “No Myth.” Later, listeners weighed in on Idaho’s Prop 1 debate, parental consent, church involvement in ballot measures, and the homeschool tax credit. A BYU–Notre Dame prediction poll brought some lighter moments, while Julie’s anticipation of meeting her new granddaughter led to a warm exchange about family and the arrival of a new baby.
## Highlights
– Neal and Julie unveiled News Talk Two, a new East Idaho station launching October 26, and detailed its lineup and listening options.
– Markley, Van Camp & Robbins will return to the 10 a.m.–1 p.m. slot on News Talk 107.9, while Clay and Buck move to News Talk Two.
– A Tesla Roadster demo—with a car flipping above a track and descending on thrusters—prompted speculation about the future of flying cars.
– Neal and Julie criticized a campaign video mocking Senator Jim Risch, calling the personal jab juvenile and short on substance.
– Local musician Joseph Thomas performed an original song and a heartfelt acoustic cover of “No Myth.”
– Callers challenged Terry Pickens’s positions on parental consent and church involvement in ballot measures; Julie also shared her excitement about welcoming a granddaughter.
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