The Lars Larson Show Interviews

The Lars Larson Show Interviews

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  • Tony Aiello Jr. – Can the Trail Blazers legally leave Portland?

     The Trail Blazers are pushing for major renovations to the Moda Center as questions grow about the team’s future in Portland. Could they actually break their ties with the city and move to another state? Civil rights attorney Tony Aiello Jr. joins the show to discuss the legal hurdles, the team’s agreements with Portland, and what could happen if the Blazers decide to leave Oregon. 

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    9 min
  • Jeremy Beck – Could America be one court ruling away from another border crisis?

    More than 50,000 migrants reportedly rushed toward Spain’s border after a court ruling restricted immediate deportations. Could a similar policy change trigger another surge at America’s border? Jeremy Beck, Co-President of NumbersUSA, joins the show to discuss what happened in Spain, weaknesses in U.S. asylum law, and whether America is prepared for the next migration crisis. 

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    9 min
  • Patrick McLaughlin – Is Congress about to make everything you buy more expensive?

    Nearly everything Americans buy spends time on a truck, train, ship or plane, and new transportation regulations could make that journey more expensive. Will those costs ultimately land on consumers? Patrick McLaughlin, economist and Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution, joins the show to discuss the BUILD America 250 Act, new freight regulations, and what they could mean for your wallet.

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    9 min
  • Bob Barr – Should churchgoers lose their right to carry a gun?

     The Justice Department is suing a Maryland county over a law that restricts carrying firearms near churches and other locations. Does your Second Amendment right stop at the church door? Former Congressman and CIA analyst Bob Barr joins the show to discuss the lawsuit, religious freedom, and the constitutional fight over the right to self-defense. 

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    9 min
  • Trent England – Is ranked-choice voting throwing your ballot away?

    Even Democrats who have championed ranked-choice voting are now considering banning it from their own presidential primaries. Why are they backing away from the system? Trent England, founder and executive director of Save Our States and co-author of The Case Against Ranked-Choice Voting, joins the show to discuss ballot exhaustion, fringe candidates, and whether ranked-choice voting actually gives voters less of a voice.

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    10 min
  • John Tillman – Should Americans be concerned about socialism’s rise in the Democratic Party?

    A socialist just won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, raising new questions about where the party is headed. Can that message win over working-class and independent voters in a key battleground state? John Tillman, President of the American Culture Project, Michigan native and author of The Political Vise, joins the show to discuss what the primary results reveal and what they could mean for Democrats nationwide.

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    10 min
  • TJ Martinell – Did Democratic attorneys general plan their Trump lawsuits before the election?

     Nearly two dozen Democratic attorneys general reportedly began coordinating potential legal challenges against Donald Trump months before he was reelected. Was this normal preparation or a lawfare strategy waiting for a target? Award-winning reporter TJ Martinell joins the show to discuss the confidential agreement, the nearly 100 lawsuits filed since Trump returned to office, and what the documents reveal about the effort. 

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    9 min
  • Jeff Swickard – Can buying Big Pink help bring downtown Portland back?

    Portland’s iconic U.S. Bancorp Tower once sold for $372 million. Now Jeff Swickard has purchased “Big Pink” for just $45 million. Is that a warning sign for downtown Portland or an opportunity to help revive it? Swickard Group founder and CEO Jeff Swickard joins the show to discuss why he bought the landmark tower and why he’s betting on Portland’s comeback .

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    9 min
  • Don Brown – Are we doing enough to remember the heroes of Extortion 17?

     Fifteen years ago, 31 American service members were killed aboard Extortion 17 in the deadliest single incident for U.S. forces in the Afghanistan War and the greatest loss of life in Naval Special Warfare history. Are we doing enough to ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten? Don Brown, former U.S. Navy JAG officer and author of Call Sign Extortion 17, joins the show to remember the fallen and explain why America must continue telling their story. 

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    9 min
  • Angelita Morillo – Should Portland taxpayers pay to renovate the Moda Center?

    Portland could put public money toward renovating the Moda Center, but questions remain about where that money would come from and what taxpayers would get in return. Should the city commit funding before those details are clear? Portland City Councilor Angelita Morillo joins the show to discuss her push for greater transparency, accountability, and measurable public benefit before the city moves forward.

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    9 min

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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…