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Stephanie Carkin, Republican candidate for Oregon House District 26 and vice president and co-owner of Hydro-Temp Mechanical, joins Lars to discuss her campaign and the challenges facing Oregon businesses. After working her way up from receptionist to company leadership, Carkin brings firsthand experience with construction, economic growth and the obstacles facing employers in Oregon.
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Robert H. Bork Jr., president of the Antitrust Education Project and co-author of The New Paradox, joins Lars to discuss the federal government’s investigation into major television networks after they suspended a shared video feed covering President Trump. They examine whether coordinated action by competing broadcasters could violate antitrust law and what the dispute means for the relationship between the government and the media.
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Jeff Eager, former mayor of Bend, attorney, political consultant and Oregon Roundup writer, joins Lars to discuss cannabis retailer La Mota’s continued operations despite significant tax debts and past political fundraising controversies. They examine Gov. Tina Kotek’s cannabis tax-compliance rules and whether the state is holding politically connected businesses accountable.
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Bruce Spiva, senior vice president at the Campaign Legal Center, joins Lars to discuss the Trump administration’s investigation of major television networks over their decision to suspend a shared White House video feed. They examine the dispute between the White House and the networks, the administration’s antitrust concerns and the legal questions surrounding whether competing broadcasters can be penalized for acting together.
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Richard Lim, PragerU’s resident historian and author of Refusing a Crown, joins Lars to discuss George Washington’s refusal to become king and the founding principles behind America’s rejection of monarchy. With “No Kings” rallies planned across the country, they examine what the founders meant by rejecting kingship and how Washington’s legacy fits into today’s political debate.
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Marc Wheat, general counsel for Advancing American Freedom, joins Lars to discuss a Massachusetts case involving parents who lost custody of their teenage daughter after refusing to affirm her gender identity. They examine the legal fight over parental rights, religious liberty and a state’s authority to make decisions about a child’s gender-related treatment.
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John Gordon, host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Truth with John Gordon, joins Lars to discuss President Trump’s decision to remove Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece following allegations of improper conduct. They examine reports involving gifts, interactions with Greek officials and an alleged offer to use political influence in connection with a large credit card bill. Guilfoyle has denied the allegations and says she intends to defend her reputation.
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Jared Schoch, founder and chairman of TurningPoint Energy and author of Solar Coaster, joins Lars to discuss the growing electricity demands of AI and data centers. They examine how the United States can expand reliable power generation while keeping electricity affordable for households and communities, including who should pay for the infrastructure needed to support Big Tech’s growth.
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Mike Fox, a legal fellow with the Cato Institute’s Project on Criminal Justice, joins Lars to discuss a shooting involving federal immigration agents in New York City. The conversation examines the case of Oscar Belgal, whom authorities say has ties to the Trinitarios gang and a criminal record, and the earlier ICE request to take him into custody that was not honored under New York’s sanctuary policies.
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Esteban Elizondo, associate editor at Campus Reform, joins Lars to discuss a Harvard University seminar exploring community ownership as an alternative to capitalism. The course examines concepts including “racial capitalism” and “settler colonialism,” raising questions about how elite universities approach capitalism, private ownership and economic systems.
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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…
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