The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Under Bidenomics, grocery and gas prices were high, and we didn’t hear much concern, but now it’s all the rage as prices rise again under Trump. Is the outrage warranted? 

Ryan Young, Senior Economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins the program to break down what’s driving the latest spike and whether foreign policy is about to hit your wallet even harder.

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An Oregon veteran has everything lined up to build a memorial honoring those who served: local support, land, and plans but the project is stalled by a federal holdup in Washington, D.C. So what’s standing in the way of something meant to honor veterans?

Ron Van Vlack, Oregon Army National Guard veteran, joins the program to explain what’s been done, where things are stuck, and why a single bureaucratic delay is keeping this memorial from becoming reality.

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Some Democrats are backing away from Governor Kotek—but without offering a clear alternative. That raises a bigger question: is this about strategy, or a sign of deeper problems within the party’s leadership in Oregon?

David Medina, small business owner and Republican candidate for governor, joins the program to break down what’s behind the shift and what it could mean for the state moving forward.

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A Portland judge asked colleagues to cover her domestic violence trials so she could campaign for reelection, raising serious questions about priorities on the bench. When victims are waiting for justice, should a judge be stepping away to focus on politics?

Josh Marquis, former VP of the National District Attorneys Association, joins the program to break down what this means for the integrity of the courts and whether voters should trust a judge who puts campaigning ahead of the courtroom.

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A ceasefire is supposed to be in place—but bombs are still falling, Iran is reportedly mining the Strait of Hormuz, and both sides are operating under completely different versions of the deal. Add in strikes in Lebanon, and it’s hard to tell what was actually agreed to—or if anyone plans to follow it.

John Solomon, founder of Just the News and political commentator, joins the program to break down what’s really happening, the confusion around the terms, and whether this “ceasefire” means anything at all.

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Duke Energy made nearly $5 billion last year—and now wants to raise rates on families by 18%. Meanwhile, large corporate customers get smaller increases, and major hedge funds sit at the top collecting returns. So who is the system really built for?

Seton Motley, President of Less Government, joins the program to break down how utility monopolies work, why profits are guaranteed, and whether customers are being forced to foot the bill for Wall Street.

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A Minneapolis protest turned deadly when federal agents shot and killed a man during an immigration operation—sparking a national debate over gun rights, self-defense, and how the Second Amendment applies in high-tension situations.

Now the question is front and center: does legally carrying a firearm protect your rights in a protest setting—or does it change how law enforcement responds? Bob Barr, former CIA analyst and Member of Congress, joins the program to break down where the law stands and what this case could mean going forward.

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A new technology developed by former NASA engineers claims it can put out fires using sound waves—no water, no chemicals, and no damage. If it works at scale, it could completely change how fires are fought, especially in wildfire-prone states like California.

Remington Hotchkis, Chief Commercialization Officer at Sonic Fire Tech, joins the program to explain how it works and whether this could be the future of firefighting.

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A new analysis shows Social Security’s trust fund could run dry as early as 2032, while the federal government continues to spend far more on retirees than on younger Americans. With the system under growing strain, younger workers are left wondering what they’re actually paying into.

Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, joins the program to break down the numbers, what’s driving the imbalance, and whether Social Security can still be fixed—or if major changes are inevitable.

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America just launched a high-risk mission to rescue a single downed airman behind enemy lines—while Australia is prosecuting one of its most decorated war heroes for actions taken in combat years ago. The contrast raises a bigger question about how nations treat those who fight for them.

Mary Rooke, Commentary and Analysis Writer for The Daily Caller, joins the program to break down what this says about military culture, accountability, and whether the U.S. still leads the world in backing its troops.

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