The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Josh Robbins, an attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, joins Lars to discuss a legal battle over whether states can use lawsuits against fossil-fuel companies as a backdoor way to impose climate regulations. They examine the constitutional issues involved, whether states can hold energy companies responsible for alleged climate-related harms, and the broader implications for interstate comme...

Aaron Mesh, Managing Editor of Willamette Week, joins Lars to discuss Jeff Swickard’s growing investment in downtown Portland, including his purchase of the U.S. Bancorp Tower, also known as the Big Pink. They discuss Swickard’s roughly 2.4 million square feet of downtown commercial and mixed-use property, his plans for the area, the financing behind the purchases, and whether one investor can act...

Kevin Schilling, Government Affairs and Advocacy Director at the Rental Housing Association of Washington, joins Lars to discuss Tacoma’s latest push on housing policy and the growing influence of tenant organizations and progressive groups. They examine the Tacoma for All campaign, funding from groups including the Democratic Socialists of America, and concerns from property owners about policies...

Leland Vittert, host of On Balance with Leland Vittert and Chief Washington Anchor for NewsNation, joins Lars to discuss the impact of the blockade on Iran’s oil exports and what happens as the country’s remaining shipments and oil revenue dry up. They examine whether cutting off Iran’s ability to export oil and collect payments could put significant pressure on the regime and ultimately change th...

Natasha Pine, co-founder and executive director of Stop Antizionism and creator of the Three-Era Framework of Jew-hatred, joins Lars to discuss the rise of antisemitism in America following the October 7 attacks. They discuss the political response to the attacks, the controversy surrounding New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s October 7 statements, and whether anti-Israel activism has contributed...

Rob Anderson, founder of Reform Clark County and host of ReformCast, joins Lars to discuss concerns surrounding Vancouver Councilmember Diana H. Perez and a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant approved for Fourth Plain Forward. Perez, who co-owns Milky & Coco’s Kit-Tea Cafe, later received assistance connected to the organization while working to open her business, raising questions abo...

Brad Layne, a West Virginia attorney representing Sharon Jacks, joins Lars to discuss the lawsuit against an Ohio hospital after doctors allegedly amputated the wrong leg of an Army veteran. Send us Fan Mail

David Shalleck-Klein, founder and executive director of the Family Justice Law Center, joins Lars to discuss a Bronx father's lawsuit alleging New York City took his infant son without a court order and separated them for nearly three years. Send us Fan Mail

Jace White, manager of government relations at Advancing American Freedom, joins Lars to discuss the national debt surpassing $40 trillion, more than $1 trillion in annual interest costs, and the impact of government debt on American households. Send us Fan Mail

Congressman Marlin Stutzman, a Republican representing Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District, joins Lars to discuss the White House estimate that policies in the Democratic Socialists of America platform could cost Americans trillions of dollars. Send us Fan Mail

Arnie Herz, the attorney representing former Trail Blazers broadcaster Braiden Bell, joins Lars to discuss Bell’s firing over derogatory tweets he posted as a teenager and his request to get his job back. FLIP, so excluded if we're following the same rule. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Bob Zybach, president of NW Maps Co. and author of the Zybach Forestry Anthologies, joins Lars to discuss Oregon’s plan to kill hundreds of barred owls in an effort to protect the endangered northern spotted owl. Send us Fan Mail

Ilya Shapiro, senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute, joins Lars to discuss the Supreme Court case involving lawsuits seeking damages from oil companies over climate change. FLIP, so exclude if we're keeping the same rule as before. Send us Fan Mail

Kent Loux, president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, joins Lars to discuss Seattle demanding roughly 900 police employees repay an average of $14,500 each after the city made a $13.1 million payroll error. Send us Fan Mail

Nick Shivers, a real estate professional and supporter of the program, joins Lars to discuss rising foreclosures, housing affordability, mortgage rates, and whether the current housing market is approaching another crisis.  Send us Fan Mail

Paloma Chacón, U.S. State Department principal deputy spokeswoman, joins Lars to discuss the Trump administration’s revocation of more than 250,000 visas, immigration vetting, and the new America.gov website.  Send us Fan Mail

Andrew Arthur, a resident fellow in law and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Lars to discuss the sharp increase in terrorism-related encounters at Southwest border ports of entry and what the numbers say about current border enforcement. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, physician and founder of Do No Harm, joins Lars to discuss medical-school admissions, merit, and concerns about diversity-based admissions policies. Send us Fan Mail

Ian Prior, senior counsel at America First Legal, joins Lars to discuss newly released information about the Biden administration’s effort to investigate parents who protested mask mandates and critical race theory at school board meetings as potential domestic terrorists. Send us Fan Mail

Jacob Vigdor, a professor at the University of Washington and principal investigator of the Seattle Minimum Wage Study, joins Lars to discuss Washington’s upcoming minimum-wage increases and their potential impact on workers and businesses. Send us Fan Mail

Jason Mercier, vice president and director of research at the Mountain States Policy Center, joins Lars to discuss Washington’s new 9.9% income tax, the November vote on I-645, and concerns that the tax could eventually affect more than millionaires. Send us Fan Mail

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank joins Lars to discuss the ballot measure that would make the sheriff an appointed position and remove him from office, as well as the legal fight surrounding Washington’s new sheriff law. Send us Fan Mail

Lauren Harper, Daniel Ellsberg Chair on Government Secrecy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation, joins Lars to discuss police departments charging journalists for public-records requests and the implications for government transparency. Send us Fan Mail

Mercer Martin, legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, joins Lars to discuss the federal lawsuit against Virginia State University over its policy placing Christian student ministries under the authority of a university-appointed minister while exempting Muslim and other non-Christian groups. Send us Fan Mail

Peter Wood, president of the National Association of Scholars and author of 1620: A Critical Response to the 1619 Project and A Bee in the Mouth: Anger in America Now, joins Lars to discuss the financial problems facing American colleges, declining confidence in higher education, student debt, and the number of schools at risk of closing. Send us Fan Mail