The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Watching your favorite NFL team now might require multiple streaming subscriptions and the federal government is starting to take notice. With games spread across platforms and costs piling up, fans are asking whether the league has gone too far.

Dwight Jaynes, longtime sports columnist, joins the program to break down the NFL’s streaming strategy, the DOJ investigation, and whether fans are being priced out of the game.

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Peace talks with Iran have collapsed and now the U.S. has moved to blockade Iranian ports in one of the most critical waterways in the world. With threats escalating on both sides, the question is whether there’s any path left to a deal—or if this is the beginning of a much larger conflict.

Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the program to break down what the blockade means, how Iran may respond, and whether diplomacy is still on the table.

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A federal court just struck down a 158-year-old ban on home distilling, raising new questions about what Americans should be allowed to make in their own homes. If brewing beer and wine is already legal, why not spirits?

Rick Morris, owner of Brewhaus America and founder of the Hobby Distillers Association, joins the program to break down the ruling, what it means right now, and whether full legalization could be next.

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Oregon Democrats passed new tax changes impacting car loans, small businesses, and equipment purchases but now there’s a push to let voters weigh in directly. Supporters say the move protects essential services, while critics argue it could drive business out of the state.

Rep. Dwayne Yunker joins the program to break down what the changes mean for taxpayers and whether voters should have the final say on tax increases.

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Republicans are heading into the midterms with a massive war chest but also facing rising gas prices, global conflict, and growing voter frustration. The big question: can money and messaging overcome real-world economic pressure?

Henry Olsen, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins the program to break down whether campaign cash can change the narrative—or if voters are focused on something money can’t fix.

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Oregon’s top Republican candidates just walked away from the only scheduled debate before the primary, leaving voters without a chance to see them face off. Is this strategy or avoiding tough questions?

Chris Dudley, former NBA player and candidate for Oregon governor, joins the program to explain why the debate fell apart and whether voters should be concerned.

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A University of Washington climate scientist says the media got the last warming spike wrong and may be doing it again. With politicians warning of drought and extreme weather, the question is whether the science matches the messaging.

Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Washington, joins the program to break down what’s really behind recent temperature swings and whether the public is getting the full story.

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Denver’s homelessness crisis continues to grow, with concerns about safety, public spaces, and the direction of city leadership. Critics argue years of progressive policies have only made things worse, while supporters say the problem is more complex.

Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell, Republican candidate for Colorado governor, joins the program to break down what’s happening in Denver and whether current policies are solving the crisis—or fueling it.

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A startup wants to launch tens of thousands of mirrors into space to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night—potentially lighting up entire regions after dark. Supporters call it innovation, but critics warn it could disrupt ecosystems, human health, and even the natural night sky itself.

Gregory Wrightstone, geologist and Executive Director of the CO2 Coalition, joins the program to break down who gets to decide if this goes forward—and whether this crosses the line from innovation into global overreach.

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The cost of raising a child just crossed $300,000—and that’s before college. At the same time, birth rates are hitting record lows, raising a bigger question about whether the American dream of raising a family is slipping out of reach.

Bill Dendy, CPA and financial advisor, joins the program to break down what’s driving these costs and whether families can still afford to have kids in today’s economy.

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