The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Ken Vance, editor of Clark County Today, joins Lars to discuss the controversy surrounding a Camas High School athlete who reportedly competed on both the boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams during the same season. The Camas School District says it follows Washington Interscholastic Activities Association eligibility standards, which permit students to participate in athletics consistent with the...

Kyle Hatfield, CEO and co-founder of Cents-less, joins Lars to discuss the rising cost of producing U.S. coins and whether the nickel should be the next denomination reconsidered by lawmakers. With production reportedly costing taxpayers roughly eight cents more than the nickel’s five-cent face value, the conversation follows efforts to eliminate the penny and proposals to study cheaper materials...

Aaron Terr, director of public advocacy at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, joins Lars to discuss the criminal harassment case involving Ohio political blogger DJ Byrnes and state Sen. Jerry Cirino. Byrnes is accused of sending the lawmaker an explicit image of the cartoon character Shrek, an incident that has led to a trial over whether the message constituted unlawful harassm...

Deborah Collier, vice president of policy and government affairs at Citizens Against Government Waste, joins Lars to examine the Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, a major modernization effort that has seen projected costs climb dramatically. Initially estimated to cost at least $21 billion over 20 years, the project now faces costs exceeding $200 billion and delays stretching de...

Dr. David Tarpy, professor of applied ecology and extension apiculturist at North Carolina State University, joins Lars to revisit years of warnings about declining honeybee populations and the threat of colony collapse disorder. Did the original warnings accurately reflect the long-term risks, or did some media coverage overstate the crisis? Send us Fan Mail

Simon Osamoh, former head of counterterrorism at the Mall of America, joins Lars to discuss an FBI operation that stopped an alleged terror plot targeting the mall. According to federal authorities, an 18-year-old suspect had been under investigation for nearly two years before undercover agents sold him an AK-47 and ammunition.  Send us Fan Mail

Brenna Bird, Iowa Attorney General, joins Lars to discuss her lawsuit against TP-Link, alleging the company misled consumers about its ties to China and the cybersecurity risks posed by its routers. Bird argues that Chinese government-linked entities could potentially gain access to Americans’ devices and personal information, raising concerns about whether TP-Link routers should be allowed in Ame...

Cliff Nance, owner and CEO of Tungco, joins Lars to discuss the growing U.S. investment in Ukraine’s critical mineral resources and the first deal reached through the U.S.-Ukraine reconstruction investment fund. They discuss why minerals such as tungsten matter to America’s defense and technology industries, whether additional U.S. capital should be invested in Ukraine, and what the deal means for...

Dan Perkins, co-author of The Democrat Murder of America, joins Lars to discuss California’s Truth In Disclosure Act and its requirement that large companies with business histories dating back before 1964 disclose whether they had historical ties to slavery. They discuss the push for corporations to reveal their connections to slavery more than a century ago, the potential for the disclosures to...

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