The Lars Larson Show Interviews

The Supreme Court has overturned a 90-year-old precedent limiting the president's power to remove federal regulators. Will the ruling strengthen accountability, or weaken independent agencies?

Iain Murray is Vice President for Strategy and Senior Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. He joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court's decision, executive authority, and what it means for the future of the federal bureaucracy.

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A Portland city councilor seeking reelection failed to pay thousands of dollars in property taxes for months before settling the bill. Should voters overlook the mistake, or see it as a question of accountability?

Jason Williams is Founder of the Taxpayer Association of Oregon. He joins the show to discuss the unpaid tax controversy, public trust, and why accountability matters for elected officials.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that states can restrict girls' sports to biological females. Does the decision restore fairness in athletics, or deepen the national debate over transgender participation?

Jon Schweppe is Senior Policy Advisor at the American Principles Project. He joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling, what it means for Title IX, and how states may respond moving forward.

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Millions of Americans believe the American Dream is slipping away. But does history show that building wealth is actually harder today, or are the same timeless principles still winning?

Dr. Joseph S. Moore is a historian, investor, and author of How to Get Rich in American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice That Worked (and Didn't). He joins the show to discuss what three centuries of financial history reveal about building wealth, the money advice that has stood the test of time, and the myths that continue to mislead investors.

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The United Nations is facing a multibillion-dollar funding shortfall while critics continue to raise concerns about waste and accountability. Should the United States keep paying the bill?

David May is Research Manager and Senior Research Analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He joins the show to discuss the UN's financial crisis, the organization's funding challenges, and the debate over continued U.S. support.

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The cost of a traditional Fourth of July cookout is rising again, but farmers say they're seeing only pennies from every food dollar. Where is the rest of the money going?

Pam Lewison is Agriculture Research Director at the Washington Policy Center. She joins the show to discuss rising food prices, what farmers actually earn from holiday cookouts, and the economic pressures facing American agriculture.

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 A new Medicare proposal could change how patients receive essential medical supplies used every day at home. Will the plan save taxpayers money, or make it harder for patients to get the products they rely on?  

Tom Ryan is President and CEO of the American Association for Homecare. He joins the show to discuss the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposed competitive bidding program for medical supplies, why patient advocates are urging Congress and CMS to pause the plan, and the potential impact.

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Two major bridge replacement projects in the Pacific Northwest have dramatically different price tags despite similar engineering challenges. Are taxpayers getting their money's worth?

Rep. John Ley represents Washington's 18th Legislative District. He joins the show to discuss the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge project, rising infrastructure costs, and why some public projects cost far more than others.

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Oregon has paid tens of millions of dollars to inmates in recent years through lawsuits and settlements. Is the state protecting constitutional rights, or rewarding convicted criminals at taxpayers' expense?

Josh Marquis is a former Oregon District Attorney and former President of the Oregon District Attorneys Association. He joins the show to discuss reports that Oregon has paid roughly $49 million to inmates, why those payments are being made, and whether changes are needed to the state's legal and corrections systems.

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Healthcare fraud costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year, but the impact extends beyond wasted money. How does it affect the children and families who depend on critical autism services?

Kelsey Bennett is with the Autism Families Alliance. She joins the show to discuss the impact of healthcare fraud on autism care, the uncertainty families are facing, and why protecting legitimate services matters.

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