The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Your tax dollars are still funding DEI, they just changed the name so you wouldn't notice. How many universities are hiding what they promised to eliminate?  Tim Minella, Director of Higher Education at the Goldwater Institute, joins the program to discuss what schools are actually doing behind the scenes and whether universities are misleading the public about ending DEI. Send us Fan Mail

Virginia could become the first state in the country with absolutely no limits on abortion written directly into its constitution. Do you know what's actually on your ballot this November?  Victoria Cobb, president of The Family Foundation of Virginia, joins the program to discuss what the amendment would do and why opponents say voters need to pay close attention to the wording. Send us Fan...

Two-thirds of Americans think a recession is coming and the numbers aren't arguing with them. Is your wallet already telling you what Washington won't admit?   Heather Andrews, Western Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, joins the program to discuss the warning signs in the economy and what’s driving growing concern nationwide.  Send us Fan Mail

Hundreds of ballots from recent Washington elections were reportedly found sitting near a dumpster in a Renton strip mall parking lot, raising new questions about election security and chain of custody in the state’s mail-in voting system. Officials are now investigating as critics argue the incident could further damage public trust. Rep. Jim Walsh joins the program to discuss what’s been uncover...

Washington State has cut federal agents off from a key database used during traffic stops and investigations, prompting warnings from federal prosecutors that the move could put lives in danger. Supporters call it a policy decision, while critics say it’s politics interfering with public safety. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd joins the program to explain what changed, why agents...

Another major Supreme Court leak is fueling concerns about chaos and internal breakdowns at the nation’s highest court. With confidential memos surfacing and tensions between justices reportedly boiling over, critics are asking whether someone inside the Court is deliberately undermining it. Mollie Hemingway, Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist and author of Alito , joins the program to discuss the...

Washington’s new income tax is being sold as a tax on the wealthy but some small business owners say they’re the ones who could end up paying the price. One trucking company owner is now suing the state, arguing the policy could hurt hiring, growth, and family-run businesses already operating on thin margins. Carleen Johnson of The Center Square joins the program to break down the lawsuit, who cou...

The Supreme Court is taking up a major case that could redefine the balance between religious freedom and public funding. At the center of the fight: whether faith-based schools can participate in taxpayer-funded programs while maintaining religious admission policies. Jordan Varberg, attorney with the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, joins the program to explain what’s at stake and how the ruli...

America has finally returned humans around the moon but after more than 50 years, many are asking why the country stopped pushing forward in the first place. Critics argue decades of political decisions stalled U.S. space leadership and handed momentum to competitors. Hans von Spakovsky joins the program to discuss the future of lunar exploration, the role of private companies like SpaceX, and whe...

A Texas restaurant owner built his business around support for Donald Trump, now the Trump Organization is suing him over the name. The case is raising bigger questions about trademarks, political branding, and whether public figures should profit from their names while in office. Patent attorney and law professor John Rizvi joins the program to break down the lawsuit and whether a political super...

Earth Day was once focused on practical environmental solutions but critics say today’s movement is driven more by fear and politics than science. With nuclear power largely ignored despite growing energy demands, some argue the environmental movement is rejecting one of the biggest tools available to reduce emissions. Dr. Henry Miller joins the program to discuss what changed, why nuclear energy...

The number of publicly traded companies in America has collapsed over the past few decades and some experts say lawsuits and legal pressure are a major reason why. As fewer companies go public, everyday investors may be losing access to opportunities once available through the stock market. George Mason law professor Todd Zywicki joins the program to explain what’s driving the decline and whether...

Oregon just ruled that tattoo artists can no longer use numbing agents, meaning clients may have to endure more pain for procedures that were previously made more comfortable. Supporters say it’s about safety and scope of practice, but critics argue it’s unnecessary government overreach. Nikki Matias, founder of Rebel Skincare, joins the program to explain what the ruling means for artists and cli...

Washington state is pouring hundreds of millions into child care programs but warnings about fraud are raising serious concerns. Now questions are being asked about whether the Attorney General’s office is pushing back on investigations instead of supporting them. TJ Martinell, award-winning reporter, joins the program to break down what’s been uncovered, the scale of the problem, and whether acco...

An AI model so powerful its creators refused to release it is now being used behind closed doors and raising serious questions about control, access, and risk. If it can break into systems on its own, what happens if it falls into the wrong hands? Matt Rosen, CEO of Allata, joins the program to break down what this technology can actually do and whether the public should be concerned about who’s u...

Portland’s transit agency is facing massive financial shortfalls—and now there’s a push to have Washington taxpayers help cover the cost. With declining ridership, rising operating expenses, and billions already spent, critics are questioning whether this is a bailout for years of mismanagement. Washington State Representative John Ley joins the program to break down TriMet’s finances and whether...

The government is launching investment accounts for millions of American children, complete with potential seed money and private matches.  Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, joins the program to break down how these accounts work and whether they’re the right approach for the next generation. Send us Fan Mail

The Supreme Court just handed energy companies a major win, making it easier to move climate lawsuits out of state courts and into federal courts. Supporters say it reins in legal overreach, while critics argue it limits accountability for environmental damage. Carrie Severino, President of the Judicial Crisis Network, joins the program to break down what the ruling means and whether it signals a...

A new U.S.-brokered ceasefire has halted Israel’s offensive against Hezbollah but critics say the timing may have given Iran and its allies exactly what they needed: time to regroup. With shifting terms and new restrictions on Israel’s actions, questions are mounting about who really benefits from this deal. David Daoud, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the program...

A new State Department report finds the Palestinian Authority continued paying convicted terrorists, even after promising to stop. Now the question is whether U.S.-backed agreements are being exploited, and if American support should come with stricter consequences. Adam Kredo, senior writer at the Washington Free Beacon, joins the program to break down what the report reveals and whether the U.S....

As marijuana use continues to grow and more states move toward legalization, new research is raising concerns about its impact on brain function. From memory and coordination to mood and decision-making, critics argue the risks aren’t being fully addressed in the push for legalization. Anne Schlafly, Chairman of Eagle Forum, joins the program to break down what the science says and whether states...

Oregon is sitting on over $1 billion in unpaid criminal fines and fees—and now there’s a push to write much of it off. Supporters say the debt is uncollectible and burdens offenders, but critics argue it ignores victims and undermines accountability. Josh Marquis, former VP of the National District Attorneys Association, joins the program to break down whether wiping the slate clean makes sense—or...

Portland ranks near the bottom in police staffing among major cities and the impact is showing in response times, crime rates, and public safety. With fewer officers and a growing population, the question is whether the city can realistically turn things around. Kevin Neely, Executive Director of the Oregon Criminal Justice Truth Project, joins the program to break down what’s driving the crisis a...

A growing number of deaths and disappearances involving scientists tied to U.S. nuclear and aerospace programs is raising serious questions. Officials say it may be coincidence but the pattern has some wondering if there’s more beneath the surface. Nancy Loo, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins the program to break down what’s known, what’s still unclear, and whether this is something the...

The Supreme Court recently reinforced that counseling conversations are protected speech but New York’s attorney general is still pursuing legal action against pregnancy centers over what they say about abortion options. That raises a bigger question about where free speech ends and government authority begins. Jessica Prol Smith of Heartbeat International joins the program to break down the case,...