The Lars Larson Show Interviews

A former judge accused of possessing thousands of child sexual abuse images has reached a plea agreement that drops most of the charges. Does that outcome reflect justice, or a failure to hold powerful people accountable?

Congresswoman Nancy Mace represents South Carolina's First Congressional District. She joins the show to discuss the plea agreement involving former Charleston County judge James Gosnell Jr., whether judges should be held to a higher standard, and what the case says about accountability in the justice system.

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A new batch of Washington tax laws takes effect today, affecting everything from estates to property taxes and businesses. Will taxpayers see better government services, or simply higher bills?

Jason Mercier is Vice President and Director of Research at Mountain States Policy Center. He joins the show to discuss the new tax laws that took effect on July 1, what they mean for Washington families and businesses, and why critics argue the Legislature approved them without giving voters a direct say.

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The Supreme Court has upheld a state law allowing some mail ballots to be counted after Election Day. Does the ruling strengthen election access, or weaken confidence in the voting process?

Mike O'Neill is Vice President for Legal Affairs at Landmark Legal Foundation. He joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court's decision, the legal debate over counting late-arriving ballots, and what the ruling could mean for future federal elections.

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A coalition of state attorneys general wants ICE to resume investigating deaths that occur within 30 days after migrants are released from custody. Is that a necessary step toward accountability, or does ICE's responsibility end once someone is released?

Andrew Arthur is a Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies. He joins the show to discuss the attorneys general's request, ICE's former reporting policy, and the broader debate over federal responsibility for migrants after their release from custody.

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Washington keeps promising it can protect every major program while the national debt continues to climb. Are politicians being honest about what it will take to balance the budget?

John Hart is CEO of OpenTheBooks. He joins the show to discuss the federal government's spending and revenue gap, the long-term financial outlook for Social Security and Medicare, and why he says the nation's fiscal path is becoming increasingly unsustainable.

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As the death toll from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes continues to rise, rescue teams are racing against time while new dangers emerge for survivors. What challenges remain as the recovery effort enters its next phase?

Jeremy Locke is co-founder of Aerial Recovery, a disaster response nonprofit deploying teams to Venezuela. He joins the show to discuss ongoing search and rescue operations, the growing risk of human trafficking after major disasters, and what role the United States and humanitarian organizations can play in the response.

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Federal judges can block presidents, strike down laws, and reshape national policy. But when critics say judges overstep their authority, who is responsible for holding them accountable?

Louie Gohmert is a Senior Fellow for Political Statesmanship at the David Horowitz Freedom Center. He joins the show to discuss judicial accountability, congressional oversight, and the constitutional limits on federal judges.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that nearly everyone born on U.S. soil remains an American citizen. Did the Court correctly interpret the Constitution, or miss what the Fourteenth Amendment intended?

Christopher Hajec is Deputy General Counsel at the Federation for American Immigration Reform. He joins the show to discuss the Court's birthright citizenship decision, its constitutional reasoning, and what it means for future immigration policy.

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California vineyards are facing rising fees, falling grape prices, and growing financial pressure. Are new regulations protecting resources, or pushing a historic industry closer to the edge?

Richie Greenberg is a political commentator, columnist for the California Post, and former San Francisco mayoral candidate. He joins the show to discuss Napa County's new groundwater sustainability fee, mounting regulatory costs, and the challenges facing California's wine industry.

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Two requests for the same government records produced dramatically different results. Is selective transparency becoming the new normal?

TJ Martinell is an award-winning reporter and author with The Center Square. He joins the show to discuss allegations that Washington's Attorney General's Office released unredacted records to one requester while heavily redacting the same records for another, and what the controversy means for public accountability.

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