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12.5.2025 – Tim Walz’s Hypocrisy, Stephen A. vs The View, Tapper’s Pipe Bomber Gaffe, S4C: Piper Jackson">12.5.2025 – Tim Walz’s Hypocrisy, Stephen A. vs The View, Tapper’s Pipe Bomber Gaffe, S4C: Piper Jackson
On their Friday morning show, hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason dive into a range of contentious political topics, starting with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s outrage over being called the “R word” by Donald Trump, which the hosts dismiss as hypocritical. They also analyze Stephen A. Smith’s recent appearance on *The View*, praising his willingness to challenge the show’s hosts and resist liberal groupthink. The conversation turns to internal conservative conflicts, with Neal and Julie expressing concern that commentators like Candace Owens are creating division that could harm the Republican party.
The episode also breaks from heavy politics with a festive in-studio performance from 10-year-old singer and performer Piper Jackson, who sings “Run Run Rudolph.” Later, the hosts shift focus to local issues, sharing their frustration and disappointment over the recent Idaho Falls mayoral race, which they feel was torn apart by out-of-state money and divisive campaign tactics. Throughout the show, Neal and Julie engage with callers on these topics, critique a factually incorrect media report from Jake Tapper, and discuss the resurgence of controversial language among younger generations.
Highlights:
* **Stephen A. Smith vs. The View:** The hosts play clips of Stephen A. Smith clashing with the hosts of *The View*, praising him for his independent thinking and refusal to back down under pressure.
* **A Festive Performance:** 10-year-old singer Piper Jackson joins the show for a live in-studio performance of “Run Run Rudolph” and talks about her acting and figure skating.
* **Local Election Fallout:** Neal and Julie express their disappointment with the divisive Idaho Falls mayoral race, criticizing the influence of outside money and endorsements on the local election.
* **The “R word” Controversy:** The hosts critique Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s outrage over being called the “R word,” arguing he sacrificed his right to be upset after making his own controversial comments.
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Idaho renews and expands shared stewardship agreement to increase management of Idaho forests">Idaho renews and expands shared stewardship agreement to increase management of Idaho forests
The following is a news release from the Office of Governor Brad Little:
BOISE, Idaho — Governor Brad Little joined U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz and Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Director Dustin Miller today to renew and expand Idaho’s Shared Stewardship agreement with the federal government to increase the pace and scale of management activities on Idaho forests.
“Idaho’s early leadership with the Good Neighbor Authority laid the groundwork for an even more ambitious model – Shared Stewardship. We are building on a foundation of cooperation and resource-sharing and expanding that work across entire landscapes and ownership boundaries. I am confident that our continued efforts and partnerships will deliver lasting benefits for Idaho’s forests and our rural communities. Idaho once again is leading the nation in collaborative, innovative approaches to improving forestlands in Idaho, and we’re just getting started,” Governor Little said.
“Idaho’s forests are some of the most important working lands in America, and this agreement is exactly the kind of partnership we need to keep them healthy and productive,” “For too long, federal red tape and hands-off policies left our forests overgrown and our communities at risk. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are fixing that. By doubling timber production through Good Neighbor Authority and speeding up active management, we’re protecting Idaho families, supporting rural jobs, and making our forests stronger for generations to come,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said.
“We are excited for the next chapter of shared stewardship with the State of Idaho. This agreement will help us double the timber volume on National Forest System lands that is offered by the state through the Good Neighbor Authority, all while reducing wildfire risk across the state. By working hand-in-hand with the Idaho Department of Lands, we will design and implement timber harvest, thinning, and restoration projects that actively manage our forests and protect the communities and adjacent lands that depend on them,” U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz said.
“Today marks an exciting new chapter in the State of Idaho’s Shared Stewardship work with the U.S. Forest Service and private landowners. This agreement presents new opportunities to significantly expand timber production and reduce wildfire risks across the most threatened forests in Idaho. The collaboration we’re embracing with our partners will give a boost to rural communities, strengthen forest health, and protect the people and places that depend on these lands,” IDL Director Dustin Miller said.
The new agreement establishes a strengthened framework for collaboration between the U.S. Forest Service and the State of Idaho. It outlines an expanded, long-term strategy to advance forest restoration, increase active management, and reduce wildfire risk across Idaho’s forests and nearby communities.
The new agreement deepens and broadens joint efforts to increase timber production, accelerate restoration activities, and expand the pace and scale of forest health projects on Idaho’s national forests and adjacent state and private lands.
It builds upon the progress achieved under the landmark 2018 Shared Stewardship agreement and reaffirms both partners’ commitment to proactively manage Idaho’s landscape in the face of longer, more intense fire seasons.
Under the terms of the new agreement, the Forest Service and the State of Idaho commit to increasing annual sustainable timber sale volume to up to 100 million board feet within five years, doubling current output through the use of the Good Neighbor Authority.
This expanded production supports President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14225: Immediate Expansion of Timber Production and contributes to the Forest Service’s national goal of increasing timber harvest levels on national forests by 25% by fiscal year 2028.
The agreement also calls for the development of a more comprehensive, statewide Good Neighbor Authority agreement.
This enhanced framework will help identify additional funding opportunities, improve project planning and coordination, and establish clear targets and outcomes for all GNA activities across Idaho’s seven national forests.
The new structure is intended to streamline processes, strengthen accountability, and ensure that shared stewardship investments deliver measurable results on the ground.
The Shared Stewardship model emphasizes an outcome-driven, cross-boundary approach to addressing Idaho’s most pressing forest health challenges, including wildfire risk, insect and disease outbreaks, and degraded forest conditions.
Through shared planning, design, implementation, and decision-making, the State of Idaho and the U.S. Forest Service will continue to work together to create resilient landscapes, support rural economies, and protect the natural resources that Idahoans depend on.
Teton Pass closed Sunday morning for Avalanche Testing">Teton Pass closed Sunday morning for Avalanche Testing
JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) — Heads up, drivers! The Teton Pass along highway 22 from Teton County, Idaho, to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is scheduled for a closure this weekend for avalanche infrastructure testing.
The closure will begin at 3:00 AM on Sunday, December 6th, and should only last for around one hour. Starting at 8:00 PM tonight, Friday, Dec. 5th, Wyoming Department of Transportation crews will be strictly enforcing a no-parking order between the closure gates.
WYDOT is directing travelers to plan accordingly.