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The Lars Larson Show Interviews
Lars Larson has been asking the hard questions for decades and he's not stopping now. Every weekday, Lars hosts two of the most listened-to talk radio programs in the country.
From noon to 3pm PT, he anchors a Northwest-focused program heard across more than 100 affiliates in Washington and Oregon, covering the stories and policies hitting closest to home.
Then, from 3 to 6 pm PT, he takes it national with a syndicated program reaching listeners from coast to coast.
No talking points. No agenda-driven nonsense. Just the news, the debates, and the conversations that actually move the needle. Subscribe and find out why millions of listeners keep coming back.
Episodes
120 episodes
Todd Zywicki - Are Lawsuits Killing Public Companies?
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 opportu...
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Dr. Henry Miller - Why Won’t Earth Day Talk About Nuclear Power?
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 m...
John Rizvi - Can Trump Sue A Trump Fan Over Burgers?
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 pro...
Hans von Spakovsky - Why Did America Stop Going To The Moon?
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 ...
Jordan Varberg - Can Religious Schools Keep Public Funding?
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 reli...
Carleen Johnson - Is WA’s Millionaire Tax A Small Business Hit?
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, gr...
Mollie Hemingway - Who Keeps Leaking The Supreme Court?
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 ...
Charles Neil Floyd - Did Washington Put Federal Agents At Risk?
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 criti...
Rep. Jim Walsh - Did Hundreds Of Ballots End Up In The Trash?
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. Offi...
Anne Schlafly - What Is Weed Really Doing To You?
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 ful...
Adam Kredo - Is U.S. Money Funding Terrorists?
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 ...
David Daoud - Did The Ceasefire Help Iran?
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,...
Carrie Severino - Did The Court Just Stop Climate Lawsuits?
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 envi...
Grover Norquist - Should Kids Get Government Investment Accounts?
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 ...
Rep. John Ley - Should taxpayers be on the hook for TriMet's billion-dollar failures?
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 w...
Matt Rosen - This AI Was Too Dangerous To Release
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 han...
TJ Martinell - Is WA Ignoring Child Care Fraud?
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...
Nikki Matias - Is Oregon's new ruling on tattoo artist putting you in unnecessary pain?
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 ...
Jason Isaac - Is The Oil Drop A Real Breakthrough?
Oil prices just plunged after Iran signaled the Strait of Hormuz is open but the U.S. blockade remains in place. Markets are reacting fast, but the bigger question is whether this is real progress or just a temporary move in a much larger stand...
James Dickson - Do Duplicate Ballots Undermine Trust?
More than 150 voters in Green Bay received duplicate ballots and while officials call it a mistake, critics say it’s exactly the kind of error that shakes confidence in elections. When ballots can’t be fully accounted for, how should voters rea...
Jessica Prol Smith - Can NY Target Pregnancy Centers’ Speech?
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 qu...
Nancy Loo - Are Missing Scientists A Coincidence?
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 surf...
Kevin Neely - Can Portland Fix Its Police Crisis?
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 t...
Josh Marquis - Should $1B In Criminal Fines Be Forgiven?
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 accountab...
Andrew Crapuchettes - Is DEI actually hurting the people it was supposed to help?
A new White House-backed analysis is raising eyebrows, suggesting companies that heavily implemented DEI policies may be seeing lower productivity. Supporters say DEI expands opportunity, while critics argue it may be hurting performance and mi...