The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Investigative journalist Nick Shirley was so effective at exposing fraud in California that Gov. Gavin Newsom now wants to pass the STOP NICK SHIRLEY Act. John O’Connor, author and legal analyst, joins the program to break down the bill, what it could mean for investigative journalism, and where the line should be drawn.

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Talks have collapsed, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, and both sides appear locked into positions that don’t even overlap. With one of the world’s most critical energy routes still disrupted, the question now is what happens next and whether a deal was ever possible.

Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, national security expert, joins the program to break down why the talks failed and what it could mean as tensions continue to rise.

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New data shows the most economically competitive states tend to have low or no income taxes and people are moving there in large numbers. That raises a bigger question about whether tax policy is driving where Americans choose to live and work.

Jonathan Williams, President and Chief Economist at ALEC, joins the program to break down the latest rankings and whether more states need to rethink their approach to stay competitive.

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A family winery operated for decades, paying taxes the entire time, only to be hit with millions in fines and forced toward shutdown. Now the case is raising serious questions about government power, regulation, and whether small businesses can be wiped out over disputed rules.

Bridget Conlan, attorney with Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the program to break down what happened and whether this could happen to others.

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Your home Wi-Fi may not be as secure as you think. Federal agencies are warning that foreign hackers have been exploiting common routers, potentially exposing personal data without users ever knowing.

Also, are we turning space into a junkyard? With hundreds of thousands of satellites planned, scientists warn of a potential chain reaction that could make orbit unusable. What does that mean for the future of technology and the planet?

Joe Supan, broadband expert at CNET, joins the program to explain.

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Washington Republicans are pushing to require proof of citizenship to vote. Why is that controversial?  State GOP Chair Jim Walsh joins the program to explain the proposal, why it’s facing resistance, and what it could mean for voters moving forward. 

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Dutch doctors euthanized a teenage boy just because he had autism. When the definition of “suffering” keeps changing, where does the line get drawn? Leland Vittert joins the program to break down what this means and whether the boundaries are already being pushed too far.

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Portland’s housing authority is struggling with vacancies and long wait times but new reporting shows its CEO spent over $100,000 in taxpayer money on travel over the past three years. With housing needs growing, questions are being raised about priorities and accountability.

Aaron Mesh, Managing Editor at Willamette Week, joins the program to break down what was uncovered and what it says about how the agency is being run.

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Lars Larson reveals his endorsement in the race for Oregon governor, weighing in on who he believes is best positioned to lead the state forward.

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A new study shows one in five parents still spank their kids and some believe it’s necessary to raise them properly. But as parenting norms shift, the debate over discipline versus harm is far from settled.

Dr. Isha Mannering, pediatrician and parenting expert, joins the program to break down what the research says and whether spanking helps or hurts kids in the long run.

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