The Lars Larson Show Interviews

An AI model so powerful its creators refused to release it is now being used behind closed doors and raising serious questions about control, access, and risk. If it can break into systems on its own, what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?

Matt Rosen, CEO of Allata, joins the program to break down what this technology can actually do and whether the public should be concerned about who’s using it.

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Washington state is pouring hundreds of millions into child care programs but warnings about fraud are raising serious concerns. Now questions are being asked about whether the Attorney General’s office is pushing back on investigations instead of supporting them.

TJ Martinell, award-winning reporter, joins the program to break down what’s been uncovered, the scale of the problem, and whether accountability is being enforced.

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Oregon just ruled that tattoo artists can no longer use numbing agents, meaning clients may have to endure more pain for procedures that were previously made more comfortable. Supporters say it’s about safety and scope of practice, but critics argue it’s unnecessary government overreach.

Nikki Matias, founder of Rebel Skincare, joins the program to explain what the ruling means for artists and clients—and whether it’s putting people through pain for no good reason.

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Oil prices just plunged after Iran signaled the Strait of Hormuz is open but the U.S. blockade remains in place. Markets are reacting fast, but the bigger question is whether this is real progress or just a temporary move in a much larger standoff.

Jason Isaac, CEO of the American Energy Institute, joins the program to break down what’s driving the price drop and whether Americans can expect lasting relief at the pump.

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More than 150 voters in Green Bay received duplicate ballots and while officials call it a mistake, critics say it’s exactly the kind of error that shakes confidence in elections. When ballots can’t be fully accounted for, how should voters react?

James Dickson, founder of Make Politics Local Again, joins the program to break down what happened, how systems are supposed to prevent this, and whether this kind of issue is more common than people think.

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The Supreme Court recently reinforced that counseling conversations are protected speech but New York’s attorney general is still pursuing legal action against pregnancy centers over what they say about abortion options. That raises a bigger question about where free speech ends and government authority begins.

Jessica Prol Smith of Heartbeat International joins the program to break down the case, what’s at stake, and whether this legal fight could redefine what counselors are allowed to say.

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A growing number of deaths and disappearances involving scientists tied to U.S. nuclear and aerospace programs is raising serious questions. Officials say it may be coincidence but the pattern has some wondering if there’s more beneath the surface.

Nancy Loo, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins the program to break down what’s known, what’s still unclear, and whether this is something the public should be paying closer attention to.

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Portland ranks near the bottom in police staffing among major cities and the impact is showing in response times, crime rates, and public safety. With fewer officers and a growing population, the question is whether the city can realistically turn things around.

Kevin Neely, Executive Director of the Oregon Criminal Justice Truth Project, joins the program to break down what’s driving the crisis and what it would take to fix it.

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Oregon is sitting on over $1 billion in unpaid criminal fines and fees—and now there’s a push to write much of it off. Supporters say the debt is uncollectible and burdens offenders, but critics argue it ignores victims and undermines accountability.

Josh Marquis, former VP of the National District Attorneys Association, joins the program to break down whether wiping the slate clean makes sense—or sends the wrong message.

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A new White House-backed analysis is raising eyebrows, suggesting companies that heavily implemented DEI policies may be seeing lower productivity. Supporters say DEI expands opportunity, while critics argue it may be hurting performance and missing its intended goals.

Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO of RedBalloon, joins the program to break down the findings and what they could mean for businesses moving forward.

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