The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Seattle's police chief was removed just days after a deadly shooting at a downtown food festival, but the mayor won't fully explain why. Is this about public safety, politics, or something else? Jonathan Choe, journalist with Discovery Institute and Turning Point USA Frontlines, joins the show to discuss the controversy surrounding Chief Shon Barnes' firing, the unanswered questions...

 Two Southern Oregon outpatient clinics are set to close, and critics say state policies are driving health care providers to cut services. Are political decisions making it harder for Oregonians to get the care they need? Representative Dwayne Yunker joins the show to discuss the closure of Asante's physical therapy clinics, the impact of Oregon's staffing mandates, and why he believes...

After multiple court setbacks, the Trump administration is relying on a little-known provision of the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act to impose new tariffs on Canadian imports. Does the president have the legal authority to do it, and what could it mean for consumers and businesses? Ryan Young, Senior Economist and Director of Publications at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins the show to di...

President Trump says a new agreement could lead to the complete disarmament of Hamas, but Israeli officials remain skeptical and questions remain about whether the deal can actually be enforced. Samuel Ben-Ur, Research Analyst focusing on the Middle East at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to discuss the proposed agreement, Iran's reported efforts to undermine it, and...

Sarah Mittelman spent years as a Democratic Party leader before deciding to leave the party and run for the Washington Legislature as a Republican. What changed? Sarah Mittelman, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and candidate for Washington State Representative in the 49th Legislative District, joins the show to discuss why she walked away from the Democratic Party, what she witnessed firsthand, a...

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during a Senate hearing despite receiving a broad presidential pardon. Does the pardon end the matter, or are there still unanswered questions about the government's COVID-19 response? Steve Moore, former Trump economic advisor and co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, joins the show to discuss Fauci's testimony, the pandemic...

Wildfires have destroyed hundreds of structures, forced tens of thousands to evacuate, and left many asking whether the devastation could have been reduced. Todd Myers, Vice President for Research at the Washington Policy Center, joins the show to discuss how decades of forest management decisions, fuel buildup, and wildfire policy may have contributed to the scale of Washington's latest wild...

National Democrats are pouring money into Montana's western congressional race, hoping to flip a district that has long leaned Republican. Can the GOP hold the line? Aaron Flint, host of Montana Talks and Republican candidate for Congress, joins the show to discuss the surge of outside spending, the issues driving the race, and why he believes Montana voters will decide the election—not Washi...

The U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear arms. So what happens when a state court openly pushes back? Amy Swearer, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, joins the show to discuss a Hawaii Supreme Court justice's sharp criticism of the nation's highest court, what it means for the future of gun righ...

The White House insists the U.S. military has everything it needs, but leaked reports suggest commanders are conserving key weapons as conflicts overseas continue. So who's telling the truth? Bob Barr, former Congressman and former CIA analyst, joins the show to discuss the state of America's weapons stockpile, what it means for U.S. military readiness, and whether the country is prepare...

The Trump administration's new "Freedom Haulers" initiative aims to put more military veterans behind the wheel while removing illegal immigrant truck drivers from America's roads. Will it make highways safer and help fill a growing demand for drivers? David Burck, a Marine Corps veteran, former West Palm Beach police officer, and Republican candidate for Congress, joins the sh...

More than 30 water systems in Minnesota were hit by cyberattacks, raising concerns that America's critical infrastructure is increasingly becoming a target. Are foreign adversaries like Iran testing U.S. defenses, or do these attacks expose deeper vulnerabilities at home? Eric Wojtkun, former FBI counterintelligence agent and Certified FocalPoint Business Leadership Coach, joins the show to d...

College professors are expected to challenge students with new ideas, but what happens when a school president decides a classroom assignment is too political? Greg Greubel, attorney at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), joins the show to discuss a federal lawsuit filed on behalf of a Florida professor who says she was fired without due process after assigning a commonly t...

A Rhode Island town tried to seize a family's property through eminent domain after officials publicly vowed to stop an affordable housing development. A federal court has now ruled the land grab unconstitutional. Kady Valois, an attorney with Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the show to discuss the case, why the court sided with the property owners, and what the ruling means for private prope...

The Trump administration is introducing a new accountability standard that could cut off federal student aid for college programs whose graduates earn less than workers without a degree. Is it a long-overdue reform or an unfair way to judge higher education? Nicholas Giordano, professor of Political Science, host of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, and Fellow at Campus Reform's Higher Education Fel...

California's statewide minimum wage is set to rise to $17.40 an hour in 2027, the highest statewide minimum wage in the nation. Will higher wages help workers get ahead, or will they put more pressure on small businesses and drive up prices? Rebekah Paxton, Research Director at the Employment Policies Institute, joins the show to discuss the economic impact of California's latest wage in...

Two major U.S. airports are expanding the role of private companies in managing airport security through the TSA's new Gold+ program. Will private management make airport screening more efficient without compromising safety? Steve Swedberg, Policy Analyst at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins the show to discuss why the TSA is shifting responsibilities to private contractors, how the...

Taxpayers expect public projects to be completed honestly, especially when it comes to protecting the environment. But what happens when a contractor allegedly admits to falsifying recycling reports while continuing to receive government-funded work? Terrell Garrett, CEO of GreenWay Recycling, joins the show to discuss allegations that a Portland recycling contractor misreported recycling rates on...

California awarded a multimillion-dollar no-bid contract to a nonprofit with ties to Governor Gavin Newsom's inner circle. Was it the best choice for taxpayers, or another example of political favoritism? Kendra Arnold, Executive Director of the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT), joins the show to discuss the ethics concerns surrounding California's $6.2 million diaper...

A new provision in the annual defense bill would expand military technology cooperation between the United States and Israel. Supporters say it strengthens a key ally, while critics argue it could blur the lines of American sovereignty. Justin Leopold-Cohen, Senior Research Analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Center on Military and Political Power, joins the show to discus...

Oregon ranks near the bottom nationally for public schools despite spending billions on education. With low academic performance and poor safety rankings, many parents are asking where all that money is going. Ernie Williams, CEO of Go To Green, joins the show to discuss Oregon's school rankings, what the data says about student safety and achievement, and what changes could help improve educ...

An activist group's film criticizing Yakima Valley farmers reportedly displayed a Washington State Department of Health logo, raising questions about whether taxpayers were misled into believing the state endorsed its claims. Dillon Honcoop, Communications Director for Save Family Farming, joins the show to discuss the controversy, the allegations surrounding the use of the state logo, and wh...

One year after President Trump's tax package became law, supporters say it's putting more money back into Americans' pockets. Critics argue the biggest benefits went to large corporations and higher-income earners. Kent Strang, Managing Director of Americans for Prosperity, joins the show to discuss the impact of the tax law, what it has meant for workers and businesses, and whether...

A federal investigation found San Jose State University violated Title IX, but the school won't face monetary penalties. Is that enough accountability, or should colleges risk losing funding when they fail to protect women's sports? Jackson Thompson, Sports Reporter for Fox News Digital, joins the show to discuss the findings against San Jose State, the ongoing legal battle, and what the...

Every year, thousands of children born to people in the country illegally automatically receive U.S. citizenship. Is that what the Fourteenth Amendment was intended to do, or is it time for Congress to redefine birthright citizenship? Congressman Brandon Gill joins the show to discuss his proposed Citizenship Act, why he believes birthright citizenship should not apply to the children of illegal e...