The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Violent demonstrations in France have reportedly drawn hundreds of thousands of participants, with looting, attacks on public buildings, and the destruction of a historic city hall that survived Nazi occupation. Dr. Alex McFarland, founder and president of Alex McFarland Ministries and author of more than 20 books, joins Lars to discuss what is driving the unrest and why political violence should...

A New York woman who cares for her fiancé through a Medicaid-funded home care program has filed charges against a union seeking to organize nearly 190,000 personal care providers. The case raises a basic question: should people caring for loved ones have to surrender part of their pay to a union? Mark Mix, president of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, joins Lars to explain the...

A new private school in Chicago is charging $55,000 a year while using artificial intelligence for much of its academic instruction. Students reportedly spend about two hours a day on adaptive learning software, with human guides supervising their progress instead of traditional teachers. Sheri Few, founder and president of U.S. Parents Involved in Education, joins Lars to discuss whether this mod...

Oregon, Washington and California use federal databases to check gun buyers, yet have fought federal efforts to verify voter citizenship. Elections expert Dr. Douglas Frank joins Lars to discuss the dispute over voter eligibility, the role of government databases and why he believes election officials should take citizenship verification seriously. If the government can check who is legally allowe...

An Oregon man who reportedly intervened to stop a school shooter may have run into a legal problem of his own: state law generally restricts firearm possession on school property, even for people with concealed-carry licenses. Constitutional law scholar Eugene Volokh joins Lars to break down the legal questions surrounding the case, the limits on carrying firearms at schools and whether the law le...

Oregon lawmakers weakened laws that allowed serious juvenile offenders to be tried and sentenced as adults, despite voters having twice supported tougher accountability measures. Former district attorney Josh Marquis joins Lars to explain how changes approved in 2019 affected the treatment of violent juvenile offenders—and why those decisions matter when communities face horrific crimes. Should po...

Washington could leave as much as $1.5 billion in potential scholarship donations on the table if it declines to participate in the new federal Scholarship Tax Credit program. State Superintendent Chris Reykdal opposes opting in, while Gov. Bob Ferguson faces a decision before the January 1 deadline. Meg Goudy, education director at Mountain States Policy Center, joins Lars to explain how the prog...

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for border-wall construction through Big Bend National Park, after a federal judge blocked work until the government secures the necessary waivers. The administration says the ruling leaves a gap of more than 300 miles in border defenses that cartels and other bad actors could exploit. Andrew “Art” Arthur, a resident fellow in l...

A federal court has struck down New York’s ban on purchasing body armor, delivering a major ruling in the fight over Second Amendment rights. Cody Wisniewski, president and CEO of the Firearms Policy Coalition Action Foundation, joins Lars to explain the constitutional battle, why the ruling matters for gun owners, and what it could mean for similar restrictions across the country. Send us Fan Mai...

A Georgia elections data analyst says his research uncovered potential voter-residency violations using voter-registration records and National Change of Address data. Mark Davis, president of Data Productions, Inc., joins Lars to discuss his findings, a Fair Fight lawsuit, a judge’s assessment of his analysis, and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s objections. Should poll workers be...

America’s green card system is meant to provide a legal path to permanent residency, but critics believe it can be exploited and leave gaps in immigration enforcement. Michael Letts joins Lars to discuss weaknesses in the system, concerns over vetting and public safety, and why the federal government needs to ensure that legal immigration rules are enforced—not abused. Send us Fan Mail

A Southern Oregon man built a viral Christian metal-and-banjo band whose members don’t actually exist. Ethan Howard, creator and musical director of Shunned at a Funeral, joins Lars to explain how the project exploded to more than 3.5 million views, how his progressive visual impairment shaped his musical journey, and why the claim that his music is “100% AI” misses how the project actually works....

Reports of ballots arriving for deceased voters, suspicious mailings to election offices, and hundreds of Deschutes County voters receiving the wrong ballots are raising serious questions about Oregon’s election system. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read joins Lars to discuss voter citizenship verification, the federal SAVE tool, and the safeguards designed to protect election integrity. What s...

A dispute in Douglas County, Oregon, has sparked a heated fight over student privacy, taxpayer money, and what a school board proposal actually meant. Commissioner Chris Boice has accused challenger Steve Hammerson of supporting taxpayer-funded accommodations for biological boys in girls’ locker rooms. The producer notes say Hammerson’s motion called for prioritizing up to $95,000 for locker room...

An American reportedly killed in a Houthi attack has intensified concerns about Iran-backed threats in the Middle East. As tensions rise, the Trump administration faces a critical decision about how to protect American lives and deter further attacks. State Department Principal Deputy Spokeswoman Paloma Chacón joins Lars to discuss the threat, the administration’s response, and what it will take t...

California has made it easier for a union to gain bargaining authority over rideshare drivers, raising questions about worker choice, flexibility, and potential union dues. Sean Higgins of the Competitive Enterprise Institute joins Lars to explain how the California Gig Workers Union gained its position and what the new rules could mean for drivers who never wanted union representation. Will these...

Washington lawmakers passed new standards for sheriffs that raised concerns about whether elected law enforcement leaders could be forced out of office. A judge has now blocked key provisions of the law. Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank joins Lars to discuss the legal fight, state oversight of local law enforcement, and voters’ right to choose their own sheriff. Should politicians in Olympia be a...

Taylor Swift celebrated her husband, Travis Kelce, on national television — and the moment drew criticism from people who found it embarrassing. Ali Holcomb, communications advisor and national security fellow at Advancing American Freedom, joins Lars to discuss why expressing pride in your marriage sparked such a reaction. With marriage rates declining and traditional family life facing cultural...

Elon Musk says he plans to give every American child a share of SpaceX, a proposed giveaway that could put valuable assets in the hands of the next generation. Dr. Jeff Degner, a research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, joins Lars to discuss how the plan could work, potential tax advantages, and the restrictions families might face. Could this be a bold way to help American...

Rising property taxes are squeezing homeowners already facing high housing costs, insurance premiums, and everyday expenses. Judge Glock, an economic historian and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Lars to explain why efforts to reduce or repeal property taxes are gaining momentum across the country. Should homeowners who have paid off their mortgages still face an endless tax bill j...

Reports of hackers taking control of refrigeration systems at hundreds of supermarkets in France have raised fresh concerns about the vulnerability of essential infrastructure. Russ Walker, executive director of the Human First Project, joins Lars to discuss cyber threats to America’s power grid, water systems, and food supply. What happens if an attack disrupts the services millions of Americans...

Headlines claim American workers are falling behind under President Trump, but economist Steve Moore says the bigger income picture tells a different story. The former Trump economic adviser and Unleash Prosperity co-founder joins Lars to examine claims that median household income has risen even as inflation-adjusted wages remain flat. Moore argues that wages are only part of the equation, with i...

Stanley Zhong had a 1590 SAT score, a 4.42 weighted GPA and programming skills that caught Google’s attention when he was just 13. Yet he received rejection letters from multiple top universities, including the University of Washington. His father, software engineering manager Nan Zhong, joins Lars to discuss the family’s fight over college admissions and the role of artificial intelligence in cha...

A Biden-appointed judge has handed New York City another win in its fight with the Trump administration over sanctuary policies. George Mason University law professor Ilya Somin joins Lars to examine the constitutional battle over federal immigration enforcement, states’ rights and the limits of Washington’s power. Critics of sanctuary policies argue that local governments are obstructing federal...

A Missouri judge took off his robe, personally escorted two children to jail during a custody dispute, and threatened them with foster care. Now, a federal appeals court has ruled that the judge cannot hide behind judicial or qualified immunity, upholding a jury verdict awarding damages to the children. Dylan Moore, an attorney with the Institute for Justice, joins Lars to discuss the case and the...