The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Foreclosures are rising as pandemic era mortgage relief programs are scaled back. Should public support continue or is it time for stricter limits?

Michael Burkentine is a nationally recognized homebuilder and partner with the America First Policy Institute’s housing initiative. He joins the show to discuss recent changes to mortgage assistance programs, the increase in foreclosure filings, and what these shifts could mean for homeowners and the broader housing market.

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A potential deal could reshape the balance of power in the Middle East. Would forcing disarmament lead to lasting peace or greater conflict?

David Daoud is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He joins the show to discuss a proposed framework involving Lebanon, Israel, and Hezbollah, what such a deal could require, and the potential consequences for regional stability and U.S. foreign policy.

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Texas is moving forward with a law allowing state police to arrest illegal border crossers. Does this mark a shift in how immigration enforcement is handled?

Lora Ries is the Director of the Border Security and Immigration Center at the Heritage Foundation. She joins the show to discuss Texas Senate Bill 4, the recent court decision allowing it to take effect, and what it could mean for the balance of power between state and federal immigration enforcement.

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A major low cost airline shuts down and thousands are out of work. Did policy decisions play a role in what happens next for travelers?

Marc Scribner is a Senior Transportation Policy Analyst at the Reason Foundation. He joins the show to discuss the shutdown of Spirit Airlines, the failed merger with JetBlue, and what this could mean for competition, pricing, and the future of budget air travel.

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Tariffs drop for some imports while others face sharp increases. Is this strategy about leverage or selective treatment?

Bryan Riley is Director of the National Taxpayers Union’s Free Trade Initiative. He joins the show to discuss recent tariff decisions involving the United Kingdom and the European Union, how these policies are structured, and what they could mean for trade relationships and domestic manufacturing.

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Hundreds of millions spent before construction even begins. Is this project delivering value or raising new concerns about oversight?

Joe Cortright is an economist with City Observatory. He joins the show to discuss the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, the scale of its projected costs, and the funding challenges facing state transportation agencies. He explains how the proposal is structured and what questions remain about its long term feasibility and public benefit.

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Trump is backing challengers against members of his own party. Could this signal a deeper divide heading into the midterms?

Henry Olsen is a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a columnist at The Washington Post. He joins the show to discuss new polling on Donald Trump, the significance of his endorsements in key primary races, and what these internal party battles could mean for Republican prospects in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Washington has declared another drought emergency. But some data suggests water levels are above normal. Is the situation being overstated?

Anthony Watts is a senior fellow for environment and climate at The Heartland Institute. He joins the show to discuss Washington State’s latest drought declaration, current reservoir and precipitation levels, and how these decisions are made. He shares his perspective on how the state evaluates water conditions and the broader implications for public trust and policy.

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He spent months asking for action. What happened next raised new questions about who the city is holding accountable. Are the priorities misplaced?

Chris Bolton is the founder of Diviner Agency in Portland. He joins the show to discuss his efforts to get the city to address nearby encampments and what unfolded when enforcement finally came. He shares his perspective on how current policies are impacting homeowners and local businesses.

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For the first time since World War II, America owes more than it produces and the numbers are getting worse fast. Washington is spending far beyond its means, interest payments are exploding, and the consequences are starting to hit closer to home.  So how bad is it really, and is there any realistic way out?

Kurt Couchman joins the program to break down what this debt milestone means, why the federal government keeps spending more than it brings in, and what it would actually take to stabilize the situation. Couchman is a senior fellow in fiscal policy at Americans for Prosperity, where he focuses on federal spending, deficits, and economic growth. 

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