The Lars Larson Show Interviews

A homeowner invited neighbors over to pray. The city responded with legal warnings and a zoning dispute. Where should government draw the line?

Marc Wheat is General Counsel at Advancing American Freedom. He joins the show to discuss a case now headed to the Supreme Court involving religious freedom, zoning laws, and prayer gatherings inside private homes.

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A private company's climate score could influence what buyers think your home is worth. Should these ratings carry that much weight?

Molly Vogt is a Senior Fellow at the American Energy Institute. She joins the show to discuss new climate risk scores used by major real estate websites and how they could affect home values across the country.

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A stomach parasite is spreading across more than half the country, with health officials investigating contaminated produce as the likely source. At the same time, the federal government has scaled back surveillance for several foodborne illnesses, raising questions about whether outbreaks are being detected quickly enough. Is America's food supply being properly monitored?

Dr. Henry Miller, physician, molecular biologist, and founding director of the FDA's Office of Biotechnology, joins the show to discuss the growing Cyclospora outbreak, what consumers should know about the parasite, how recent changes to federal foodborne illness surveillance could affect public health, and whether Americans should be concerned about what's ending up on their dinner plates.

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Inflation has eased compared to its peak, but Americans are still paying far more for groceries, housing, and everyday essentials than they were before the pandemic. With energy prices, global conflicts, and housing costs continuing to put pressure on family budgets, is meaningful relief finally on the way?

Steve Swedberg, policy analyst at the Center for Economic Freedom, joins the show to break down the latest inflation numbers, why prices remain stubbornly high despite slowing inflation, how energy costs and housing policy are affecting consumers, and what policymakers can do to ease the burden on American families.

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A nationwide outbreak of the parasite cyclospora has sickened thousands of people, with investigators looking at lettuce and salad greens as a possible source. With no specific grower or supplier identified, what can families do to protect themselves while shopping and preparing fresh produce?

Food safety expert and ArrowClean founder Rayne Guest joins the show to discuss the growing cyclospora outbreak, how consumers can reduce the risk of foodborne illness at home, and the simple steps that can help make fresh fruits and vegetables safer to eat.

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Portland's average response time for the highest-priority 911 calls has climbed to nearly 20 minutes, while thousands of child abuse reports are going without an assigned investigator. Are these growing pains, or signs of a public safety system that's failing the people it's supposed to protect?

Senator Christine Drazan is the Republican leader in the Oregon House and a candidate for governor. She joins the show to discuss Oregon's public safety challenges, whether state leadership is doing enough to address emergency response and child protection, and what changes she would pursue if elected governor.

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California's environmental regulations don't stop at the state line. Because so much of America's cargo flows through California ports, critics say one state's climate policies are driving up shipping costs—and ultimately the prices consumers pay nationwide. Should one state's regulations affect families across the country?

Iulia Lupse is editor-in-chief of Clear News Daily, founder of I&A Communications Solutions, and a contributor to Young Voices. She joins the show to discuss how California's port emissions rules are increasing costs throughout the national supply chain and why she believes consumers across America are paying the price.

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Washington has added new taxes, expanded regulations, and increased the cost of doing business. Are those policies strengthening the state's economy—or pushing employers, investment, and jobs somewhere else?

Dr. Erika Creydt is a physician, lifelong Whatcom County resident, and candidate for Washington State Senate. She joins the show to discuss the economic impact of Washington's tax and regulatory policies, why she believes businesses are leaving the state, and what lawmakers can do to restore economic growth and opportunity.

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From struggling schools and rising homelessness to public safety concerns and a sluggish economy, Oregon faces no shortage of challenges. So why do so many of the state's political battles revolve around President Trump instead of problems closer to home?

Josh Marquis is a former Clatsop County District Attorney and longtime legal analyst. He joins the show to discuss whether Oregon's elected leaders are too focused on opposing the Trump administration, what that means for the state's biggest unresolved issues, and where he believes policymakers should be directing their attention.

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The Senate's top election integrity proposal has already faced an uphill battle, and now the sudden death of one of its strongest supporters has raised new questions about its future. Will Congress still move forward with requiring proof of citizenship to vote, or has the legislation lost its momentum?

Jack Tomczak is Vice President of Outreach for Americans for Citizen Voting. He joins the show to discuss the future of the SAVE Act following Senator Lindsey Graham's death, what the bill would do to strengthen election integrity, and whether it still has a path to becoming law.

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