The Lars Larson Show Interviews

More artists are canceling tours as ticket prices climb and empty seats become harder to ignore. Is the concert industry reaching a breaking point?

Jay Bragg is a Nashville entertainer, musician, and creator of the New Vaudeville theatrical series. He joins the show to discuss rising ticket prices, declining attendance, and what's really happening in the live entertainment business.

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A new lawsuit claims artificial intelligence software helped inflate gas prices across California by coordinating pricing decisions. Is AI making fuel costs even higher for drivers?

Jay Young is Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation. He joins the show to discuss the allegations against AI-driven fuel pricing software, how gasoline prices are determined, and what the lawsuit could mean for consumers.

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Five years after Seattle adopted its JumpStart payroll tax, thousands of jobs have moved across the lake while Bellevue continues to grow. Is the tax helping the city, or pushing employers away?

Mark Harmsworth is a Senior Fellow at the Washington Policy Center. He joins the show to discuss the economic impact of Seattle's JumpStart tax, shifting business investment, and what the numbers say about the city's competitiveness.

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Governor Tina Kotek's own economic council is recommending lower taxes, fewer regulations, and major reforms to boost Oregon's economy. Will state leaders follow the blueprint?

Rep. Alek Skarlatos represents Oregon House District 4 and serves as Deputy Republican Caucus Leader. He joins the show to discuss the council's recommendations, Oregon's business climate, and what lawmakers should do to improve economic growth.

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After years of complaints about open-air drug use and crime, Seattle is launching a new enforcement effort in some of its hardest-hit neighborhoods. Will this time be different?

Andrea Suarez is Founder and Executive Director of We Heart Seattle. She joins the show to discuss the city's latest public safety initiative, outreach efforts, and whether renewed enforcement can help restore parks and public spaces.

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An outdoor festival in Seattle is asking attendees to wear masks, take rapid COVID tests, and in some cases show proof of a negative result. Is that a reasonable precaution, or has the pandemic mindset gone too far?

Ari Hoffman is host of The Ari Hoffman Show in Seattle. He joins the show to discuss the Trans Pride Seattle event, its COVID protocols, and the broader debate over public health measures years after the pandemic.

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Metro promised affordable housing but some projects are costing nearly as much as a single-family home for a fraction of the space. Are taxpayers getting what they were promised?

Randal O'Toole is a policy analyst with the Thoreau Institute, an adjunct scholar at Cascade Policy Institute, and author of six books, including Gridlock. He joins the show to discuss Metro's affordable housing bond, rising construction costs, and whether the program is delivering value for taxpayers.

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A proposed ballot measure would make hunting, fishing, and ranching criminal acts in Oregon by redefining them as animal cruelty. Could one initiative fundamentally change the state's economy and way of life?

Naomi Inman is a Policy Analyst at Cascade Policy Institute. She joins the show to discuss Initiative Petition 28, its potential impact on Oregon agriculture, outdoor recreation, and rural communities, and what supporters and opponents say is at stake.

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Some YMCA summer camps assign cabins based on gender identity and may not notify parents if a child identifies as a different gender while at camp. Should parents have the final say over those decisions?

Alleigh Marré is Executive Director of the American Parents Coalition. She joins the show to discuss YMCA summer camp policies, parental notification, and the ongoing debate over parents' rights and child privacy.

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Large investment firms have been buying up thousands of single-family homes across the country. Will a new bipartisan bill help make homeownership more affordable, or create new problems for the housing market?

John Gordon is an attorney, former journalist, and the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for Georgia Attorney General in 2022. He joins the show to discuss the proposed housing legislation, restrictions on institutional homebuyers, and what the bill could mean for American families looking to buy a home.

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