The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Two major U.S. airports are expanding the role of private companies in managing airport security through the TSA's new Gold+ program. Will private management make airport screening more efficient without compromising safety? Steve Swedberg, Policy Analyst at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins the show to discuss why the TSA is shifting responsibilities to private contractors, how the new program works, and what it could mean for travelers across the country.

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California's statewide minimum wage is set to rise to $17.40 an hour in 2027, the highest statewide minimum wage in the nation. Will higher wages help workers get ahead, or will they put more pressure on small businesses and drive up prices? Rebekah Paxton, Research Director at the Employment Policies Institute, joins the show to discuss the economic impact of California's latest wage increase and what it could mean for employers, employees, and consumers.

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The Trump administration is introducing a new accountability standard that could cut off federal student aid for college programs whose graduates earn less than workers without a degree. Is it a long-overdue reform or an unfair way to judge higher education? Nicholas Giordano, professor of Political Science, host of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, and Fellow at Campus Reform's Higher Education Fellowship, joins the show to discuss the proposal, which programs could be affected, and what it could mean for students and taxpayers.

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A Rhode Island town tried to seize a family's property through eminent domain after officials publicly vowed to stop an affordable housing development. A federal court has now ruled the land grab unconstitutional. Kady Valois, an attorney with Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the show to discuss the case, why the court sided with the property owners, and what the ruling means for private property rights across the country.

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College professors are expected to challenge students with new ideas, but what happens when a school president decides a classroom assignment is too political? Greg Greubel, attorney at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), joins the show to discuss a federal lawsuit filed on behalf of a Florida professor who says she was fired without due process after assigning a commonly taught short story, and what the case could mean for free speech and academic freedom on college campuses.

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More than 30 water systems in Minnesota were hit by cyberattacks, raising concerns that America's critical infrastructure is increasingly becoming a target. Are foreign adversaries like Iran testing U.S. defenses, or do these attacks expose deeper vulnerabilities at home? Eric Wojtkun, former FBI counterintelligence agent and Certified FocalPoint Business Leadership Coach, joins the show to discuss the investigation, the growing cyber threat to public utilities, and what it means for America's national security.

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The Trump administration's new "Freedom Haulers" initiative aims to put more military veterans behind the wheel while removing illegal immigrant truck drivers from America's roads. Will it make highways safer and help fill a growing demand for drivers? David Burck, a Marine Corps veteran, former West Palm Beach police officer, and Republican candidate for Congress, joins the show to discuss the new program, opportunities for veterans, and what it could mean for the trucking industry.

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The White House insists the U.S. military has everything it needs, but leaked reports suggest commanders are conserving key weapons as conflicts overseas continue. So who's telling the truth? Bob Barr, former Congressman and former CIA analyst, joins the show to discuss the state of America's weapons stockpile, what it means for U.S. military readiness, and whether the country is prepared for a prolonged conflict.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear arms. So what happens when a state court openly pushes back? Amy Swearer, Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom, joins the show to discuss a Hawaii Supreme Court justice's sharp criticism of the nation's highest court, what it means for the future of gun rights, and whether states can chart their own constitutional course.

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National Democrats are pouring money into Montana's western congressional race, hoping to flip a district that has long leaned Republican. Can the GOP hold the line? Aaron Flint, host of Montana Talks and Republican candidate for Congress, joins the show to discuss the surge of outside spending, the issues driving the race, and why he believes Montana voters will decide the election—not Washington insiders.

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