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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
469 episodes
Bob Barr - Should a New York mayor threaten Israel's prime minister?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he would consider arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city. Is that a legitimate stance on international law or a mayor stepping far outside his authority?Bob Barr,...
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Congressman Brandon Gill - Should birthright citizenship be changed?
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?Con...
Jackson Thompson - Should colleges pay for violating Title IX?
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?Jacks...
Kent Strang - Did Trump's tax cuts help working families?
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 D...
Dillon Honcoop - Did taxpayers fund an attack on family farms?
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 Honco...
Ernie Williams - Should Oregon parents worry about school safety?
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...
Justin Leopold-Cohen - Should America deepen its military ties with Israel?
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.J...
Kendra Arnold - Is Newsom's diaper deal cronyism or coincidence?
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...
Terrell Garrett - Are taxpayers being scammed by recycling contractors?
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...
Andy Ngo - Should Oregon trust this pediatrician?
A Texas doctor who surrendered her medical license after being sued over providing gender-transition treatments to minors is now practicing and teaching pediatrics in Oregon. Should a doctor facing those allegations be allowed to continue treat...
Ally Triolo - Can New Jersey trust its voter rolls?
Thousands of non-citizens were mistakenly added to New Jersey's voter rolls, and hundreds illegally cast ballots before the error was discovered. Was it just a software glitch, or does it expose bigger weaknesses in election security? All...
Ethan Blevins - Should Utah get its land back?
The federal government controls millions of acres across the West, including land rich in coal, uranium, and other natural resources. Should Washington continue making those decisions, or is it time for states to have more control? Ethan Blevin...
George Fishman - Should Congress expand expedited deportations?
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for DHS to use expedited removal more broadly, raising questions about whether Congress should go even further. Could expanding the law help address the immigration court backlog and speed up deportat...
Rep. Court Boice - Should a sheriff keep county donations?
A Southern Oregon sheriff is facing questions after donations reportedly intended for the sheriff's office ended up titled in his own name or stored on his personal property. Where should the line be drawn between public service and personal be...
Paul Teller - Will Trump's Canada tariffs help America?
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian imports, arguing Canada has unfairly treated American industries for years. Will the tougher approach strengthen U.S. manufacturing and trade, or leave consumers paying higher prices? Pau...
Jason Mercier - Is Washington state spending itself off a cliff?
Washington’s operating budget has grown dramatically while lawmakers continue warning about major shortfalls. Is the state facing a revenue problem, or has Olympia simply lost control of its spending? Jason Mercier is Vice President and Directo...
Kostas Moros - Did Congress go too far with its gun ban?
A federal appeals court is reconsidering whether Congress had the constitutional authority to make it a federal crime for convicted felons to possess firearms. Could the case redefine the limits of federal power under the Commerce Clause?...
Shawn Carney - Is Plan C breaking abortion laws?
A Republican senator is calling for a federal investigation into a group accused of helping ship abortion pills into states where the procedure is restricted. Shawn Carney, President of 40 Days for Life, joins the show to discuss the allegation...
Dr. Matthew Spalding - Is the Smithsonian rewriting American history?
America's museums are meant to preserve history, but critics argue some have become vehicles for political activism. Dr. Matthew Spalding, Vice President of Washington Operations at Hillsdale College and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate Sch...
Professor Eugene Kontorovich - Should America punish Ireland over Israel?
Ireland has approved legislation targeting goods from Israeli settlements, raising questions about whether the United States should respond. Professor Eugene Kontorovich, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom and professor at George...
Luke Lindberg - Are Trump's trade deals helping American farmers?
After years of trade deficits, new export numbers suggest America's agricultural outlook may be improving. Luke Lindberg, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, joins the show to discuss rising exports, the shrin...
Attorney General Brenna Bird - Is politics influencing America's judges?
Judges are expected to decide cases based on the law—not political ideology. So what happens when concerns emerge about bias in judicial training materials? Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joins the show to discuss controversy surroundi...
Curtis Hill - Is race-based banking finally coming to an end?
Major corporations pledged billions toward race-based lending and investment programs in the wake of 2020. Now, the Department of Justice is taking action against one of those efforts. Curtis Hill, Senior Advisor to the National Center fo...
Randal O'Toole - Are we fighting wildfires the wrong way?
Every wildfire season sparks the same debate over climate change, forest management, and government funding. But are those explanations missing the bigger picture? Randal O'Toole, Adjunct Scholar at Cascade Policy Institute and author of Th...
Chief Bob Day - Does Portland have enough police officers?
Portland's police staffing has been a growing concern for years, but just how short-handed is the city today? Chief Bob Day joins the show to discuss officer shortages, emergency response times, and whether changes within the bureau—or at...