The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Democrats just handed themselves a 10-1 congressional advantage in a state that was nearly split 50-50. Should one party ever have the power to draw the map that keeps them in power? 

Joe Luppino-Esposito of Pacific Legal Foundation joins the program to discuss whether either party should have the power to redraw maps in ways that lock in political control.

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Two Americans are dead after a covert anti-cartel operation in Mexico went wrong, and officials still aren’t saying exactly what happened. With conflicting stories emerging and questions about cartel involvement lingering, the incident is raising new concerns about how far U.S. operations inside Mexico have gone.

Christine Balling, senior vice president at the Institute of World Politics, joins the program to discuss what’s known so far and whether this signals a dangerous new escalation.

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President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran and within hours, Iranian forces seized American-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz. With tensions escalating again, questions are growing about whether Iran is genuinely negotiating or simply buying time while pushing the conflict further.

Leland Vittert, host of On Balance and Chief Washington Anchor for NewsNation, joins the program to break down the latest developments and what they could mean for the region and the U.S. moving forward.

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Washington spent millions to clean up air in the state's most polluted communities. So why did $170k go to a business group just for holding meetings? 

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center joins the program to break down where the money went and whether taxpayers are getting real environmental results.

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Oregon's highest-ranking Trump administration official is gone, making her the third Cabinet member to exit Trump's second term. Is this a one-off scandal, or is something bigger happening?

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Nigel Jaquiss joins the program to break down what led to the resignation, the allegations surrounding it, and what comes next.

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The number of publicly traded companies in America has collapsed over the past few decades and some experts say lawsuits and legal pressure are a major reason why. As fewer companies go public, everyday investors may be losing access to opportunities once available through the stock market.

George Mason law professor Todd Zywicki joins the program to explain what’s driving the decline and whether America’s legal system is pushing businesses away from public markets.

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Earth Day was once focused on practical environmental solutions but critics say today’s movement is driven more by fear and politics than science. With nuclear power largely ignored despite growing energy demands, some argue the environmental movement is rejecting one of the biggest tools available to reduce emissions.

Dr. Henry Miller joins the program to discuss what changed, why nuclear energy remains controversial, and whether modern environmentalism has lost sight of real-world solutions.

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A Texas restaurant owner built his business around support for Donald Trump, now the Trump Organization is suing him over the name. The case is raising bigger questions about trademarks, political branding, and whether public figures should profit from their names while in office.

Patent attorney and law professor John Rizvi joins the program to break down the lawsuit and whether a political superfan has the right to use the president’s name for business.

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America has finally returned humans around the moon but after more than 50 years, many are asking why the country stopped pushing forward in the first place. Critics argue decades of political decisions stalled U.S. space leadership and handed momentum to competitors.

Hans von Spakovsky joins the program to discuss the future of lunar exploration, the role of private companies like SpaceX, and whether NASA lost its mission for far too long.

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The Supreme Court is taking up a major case that could redefine the balance between religious freedom and public funding. At the center of the fight: whether faith-based schools can participate in taxpayer-funded programs while maintaining religious admission policies.

Jordan Varberg, attorney with the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, joins the program to explain what’s at stake and how the ruling could impact schools, families, and religious rights nationwide.

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