The Lars Larson Show Interviews

An Oregon state representative is accusing his opponent of spreading “false and defamatory” claims in the state voters’ pamphlet, raising new questions about whether campaign materials are informing voters — or misleading them. With election officials now being asked to review the statements, the controversy is turning into a broader fight over truth, free speech, and political accountability.

Christian Honl, Republican candidate for Oregon House District 32, joins us to respond to the allegations, defend his campaign statements, and discuss whether voters’ pamphlets are becoming political weapons instead of public resources.

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Most people know Chernobyl from history books or the hit TV series, but few heard from people who were actually there as the Soviet Union scrambled to contain the world’s worst nuclear disaster. Nearly 40 years later, questions still surround what really happened, how much was covered up, and what life looked like on the ground during the chaos.

Carol J. Williams, author of Dispatches from Moscow: Spies and Lies, joins us to discuss the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, Soviet secrecy, and what it was like witnessing one of history’s most catastrophic nuclear accidents unfold in real time.

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More than three million Virginians already cast their votes, but now the state’s redistricting battle is heading to the courts after a judge blocked certification of a closely approved ballot measure that could dramatically reshape congressional power. Critics say Democrats are trying to redraw the map after the election to secure a political advantage, while supporters argue the process must follow constitutional standards.

Jason Snead, Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project Action, joins us to discuss the legal fight headed to the Virginia Supreme Court, concerns over ballot language and procedure, and whether the redistricting battle is really about democracy — or political control.

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Americans have gotten used to fast, cheap, and even free shipping — but growing federal regulations could be driving those costs straight back onto consumers. New research warns government red tape is acting like a hidden tax on transportation, raising shipping prices and slowing productivity across trucking, rail, air, and freight industries.

Patrick McLaughlin, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Visiting Research Fellow at the Pacific Legal Foundation, joins us to discuss whether Washington’s regulatory pile-up is making everyday goods more expensive and threatening the future of free shipping.

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Washington County controls a $2 billion budget but now faces budget shortfalls, scandal fallout, and a major leadership shakeup as Chair Kathryn Harrington steps down. With establishment insiders and an outsider candidate battling for control, voters must decide whether the county needs more of the same — or a political wild card to clean house.

Jenny Kamprath, candidate for Washington County Chair, joins us to discuss the county’s financial challenges, leadership crisis, and why she believes an outsider approach may be exactly what Washington County needs.

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Your business partner could suddenly become your legal liability. The Department of Labor is proposing new “joint employer” rules that could hold multiple businesses responsible for employee wages, damages, and labor violations. Supporters say it protects workers, while critics warn it could crush franchises, contractors, and small businesses with lawsuits and government overreach.

Sean Higgins, research fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins us to discuss whether the federal government should decide who’s responsible for your employees — and what the new proposal could mean for businesses nationwide.

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One Oregon commissioner turned down her own government pension and reportedly saved taxpayers $200,000. So why are politicians still collecting taxpayer-funded retirement packages for “public service”? Should elected officials be expected to give up those benefits altogether?

Patti Adair, Deschutes County Commissioner and candidate for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, joins us to discuss government spending, public pensions, and why she chose to opt out of Oregon’s retirement system.

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Your vote decides elections, but should politicians be allowed to profit from the outcome? After multiple congressional candidates were reportedly caught betting on their own races, critics warn election gambling could open the door to corruption and insider manipulation. Should prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket be banned from election betting altogether?

Dr. Bo Kabala joins us to discuss the growing controversy, bipartisan calls for regulation, and whether political betting threatens public trust in elections.

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President Trump just moved marijuana off the federal government’s most dangerous drug classification, marking one of the biggest shifts in U.S. cannabis policy in decades. Supporters say it opens the door to better research and medical treatment, while critics worry the country is continuing to normalize a drug with serious risks.

John Solomon, founder of Just the News, joins the program to break down what the rescheduling actually changes and what it doesn’t.

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A retired police officer can carry concealed across the country under federal law but a retired Navy SEAL cannot. Now a new proposal would extend nationwide concealed carry protections to elite military veterans, raising questions about fairness, public safety, and gun rights.

Former Congressman and CIA analyst Bob Barr joins the program to discuss whether America should trust its special operations veterans with the same legal protections already granted to retired law enforcement.

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