The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Oregon just passed a law that could fine a think tank thousands of dollars per message for reminding workers they have the right to leave their union. Critics say it’s a direct attack on free speech and an attempt to block workers from knowing their rights. Aaron Withe, CEO of the Freedom Foundation, joins the program to break down the lawsuit, what’s at stake, and why other states are now trying...

The Trump administration says changes to farm labor policy are helping growers by lowering costs and expanding access to foreign workers but farmers in the Northwest are still struggling to find enough labor. At the same time, critics argue the policy undercuts American workers and shifts the balance toward employers. Dillon Honcoop, Communications Director for Whatcom Family Farmers and Save Fami...

Oil is back over $100 a barrel, but U.S. producers aren’t rushing to drill more. With global supply under pressure and demand still high, you’d expect a surge in production but that’s not what’s happening. Jay Young, Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, joins the program to explain what’s really holding companies back and why higher prices aren’t leading to more drilling. Send us Fan Mai...

A Maryland school district is pushing a new certification that would require elementary schools to adopt LGBTQ-focused curriculum, staff training, and student policies without requiring parental consent in some cases. Supporters call it inclusive, but critics say it crosses a line for young students and families. Terry Stoops, Director of State Affairs for Defending Education, joins the program to...

After recent shakeups inside the Trump administration, reports suggest more cabinet changes could be on the way. Frustration is building behind the scenes, and several top officials may be on the chopping block. Anthony Russo, political analyst and professional speaker, joins the program to break down what’s driving the turmoil and whether more firings are likely. Send us Fan Mail

Drivers crossing into Oregon are being watched by cameras at ports of entry but what exactly is being collected, and where is that data going? At the same time, a new audit shows millions in taxpayer dollars were handed out improperly through a state health program, raising even more questions about oversight and accountability. Rep. Jeff Helfrich, who represents Oregon’s 52nd district, joins the...

Washington State just pulled the plug on a key law enforcement tool used to track stolen vehicles, find missing persons, and catch dangerous criminals—all in the name of “privacy.” Now officers face criminal penalties for using technology that helped keep communities safe. Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank joins the program to explain what losing this tool means on the ground, and whether lawmaker...

Two Oregon men walked free after 17 years in prison when their convictions collapsed over withheld evidence and alleged misconduct by prosecutors. Now, one of the same prosecutors tied to the case is running the DA’s office. So how does that happen and who’s held accountable? Josh Marquis, former Vice President of the National District Attorneys Association and former President of the Oregon Distr...

Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General. Now the focus shifts to what comes next and who should take her place. Dr. Steven Bonta, Executive Senior Editor of The New American, joins the program to break down the potential replacements and what kind of leadership the Justice Department needs moving forward. Send us Fan Mail

One year after Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, the results are raising serious questions. The trade deficit hit record highs, manufacturing jobs declined, and farmers are struggling under growing financial pressure. So did the tariffs deliver on their promises or backfire? Bryan Riley, Director of the National Taxpayer Union’s Free Trade Initiative, joins the program to break down what the data ac...

Big Tech giants are getting hit with massive lawsuits over everything from child safety to social media addiction while spending tens of millions lobbying Washington. After decades of unchecked power, critics say these companies don’t just influence policy…they control it. Seton Motley, President of Less Government, joins the program to break down whether antitrust action is long overdue and what...

Canada set a deadline for gun owners to turn in newly banned firearms—but compliance is falling far short, with potentially hundreds of thousands still in private hands. Now the question becomes unavoidable: what happens when citizens refuse to comply? Bob Barr, former CIA analyst and former Member of Congress, joins the program to break down whether forced confiscation is on the table and what th...

Trump says America’s objectives in Iran are nearly complete and promises the war could wrap up in just a few weeks. But with escalating attacks and shifting timelines, is this a real endgame or just another moving deadline? John Solomon, founder of Just the News and political commentator, joins the program to break down where the conflict actually stands and whether an end is truly in sight. Send...

Oregon already struggles to show results with the tax dollars it collects, but now some are pushing to raise taxes even higher on top earners. Alejandro Queral, Executive Director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy, joins the program to make the case for higher taxes and explain why he believes Oregon needs more revenue despite ongoing concerns about spending and accountability. Send us Fan Ma...

Portland taxpayers just got another slap in the face. The city’s public housing authority made it easier for people with criminal histories to get into taxpayer-funded housing—and harder to kick them out, even for drug dealing. Now tenants deal with fentanyl smoke, filth, and chaos while units sit empty. Aaron Mesh, Managing Editor at Willamette Week, joins the program to break down how these poli...

The Northwest is being warned about a “record drought,” but the actual data tells a different story—near record snowfall at Mt. Rainier and above-average rainfall across the region. So why the constant panic? Commercial airline pilot and meteorologist Chuck Wiese joins the program to break down the real numbers and why the climate narrative doesn’t match the data. Send us Fan Mail

Markets are shaky, gas prices are climbing, and the headlines are full of fear—but we’ve seen this before. Every crisis brings predictions of collapse, yet history keeps telling a different story. Steve Saxton of Christian Roberts Mortgage joins the program to explain why history may be the best indicator of what happens next—and why panic usually gets it wrong. Send us Fan Mail

A conservative journalist covering a protest in Las Vegas ends up in jail for more than 12 hours—for jaywalking—while others walk free. So what’s going on here: equal enforcement, or selective enforcement? Jonathan Choe, reporter with Turning Point USA Frontlines and the Discovery Institute, joins the program to break down what happened and whether this was about public safety—or something else. S...

For the first time in American history, a sitting president showed up at the Supreme Court for arguments on one of the biggest constitutional questions in decades: birthright citizenship. The issue centers on whether children born in the U.S. to illegal immigrants should automatically be granted citizenship. Leland Vittert, host of On Balance and Chief Washington Anchor for NewsNation, joins the p...

A Washington ranching family dug a stock pond on their own land—and now the state wants millions in fines without ever letting a jury hear the case. Instead, the same agency acts as prosecutor, judge, and jury. Oliver Dunford, senior attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the program to explain what this case means for property rights and your constitutional protections. Send us Fan Mail

The White House says a deal with Iran could be close, but Tehran says the U.S. is negotiating with itself. Meanwhile, talk of escalation and even sending U.S. forces into Iran is heating up fast. So which is it—peace, or something much bigger? Colby Barrett, former U.S. Marine and executive producer of Faith Under Siege , joins the program to break down where things stand and what could come next....

Trump just signed an executive order directing the Postal Service to help determine who gets mail ballots—raising major questions about federal power over elections. Can an independent agency like USPS really be used this way? Kevin Kosar, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins the program to break down whether this is legal and what it would mean for voters. Send us Fan Mail

A new report shows some states are keeping energy affordable while others are driving up your power bill and gas prices through policy choices. The difference isn’t random—it’s by design. Lora Current, Senior Manager of ALEC’s Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, joins the program to break down which states are doing it right and which ones are costing you money. Send us Fan Mail