The Lars Larson Show Interviews

Washington is considering a major shift in how bail works—letting defendants pay a percentage directly to the court instead of using private bail bonds. Supporters say it’s more fair, but critics warn it could weaken accountability and change how the system ensures people actually show up.

Courtney Wimer of All City Bail Bonds joins the program to break down how the current system works and what could change if this proposal moves forward.

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Portland has a major river running through the heart of the city—but for decades it’s been underused, cut off, and even contaminated. Meanwhile, nearby Vancouver turned its waterfront into a thriving destination, raising an obvious question: what’s holding Portland back?

Aaron Mesh, Managing Editor at Willamette Week, joins the program to break down the competing plans, the environmental hurdles, and whether the city is finally ready to turn its biggest asset into something people actually use.

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A naysayer caller pushes back on term limits, arguing they could actually weaken voter control by forcing out leaders people want to keep. If voters already have the power to remove bad politicians, why take that decision away and replace it with a hard deadline?

The debate gets heated as Lars counters with the reality of incumbents winning nearly every election and staying in office for decades. So which matters more: experience and voter choice, or breaking the cycle of career politicians?

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A new lawsuit claims Virginia may be allowing people who have never even lived in the state to cast ballots, raising serious questions about election integrity and who should actually have a say. Supporters call it legal, but critics say it undermines the votes of real residents.

John Reid, former Virginia Lieutenant Governor candidate and host of The Reid Revolution, joins the program to break down how this system works and whether it crosses a line.

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Planned Parenthood just reported its highest number of abortions ever—while also receiving record taxpayer funding. With services like cancer screenings declining and abortion numbers rising, the debate over where that money is going is heating up again.

Kimberly Bird, spokesperson for Live Action, joins the program to break down the latest report and whether federal funding for Planned Parenthood should be made permanent or ended altogether.

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A ceasefire is in place but both sides are claiming victory, the terms don’t match, and missiles were still flying hours after it was announced. So what exactly was agreed to, and does this deal actually mean the fighting is over?

Mark Vargas, former member of the Iraqi Task Force at the Office of the Secretary of War, joins the program to break down what this ceasefire really looks like and what could come next.

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College sports are spiraling with transfer rules, NIL money, and constant legal battles—and now the federal government is stepping in. Trump’s executive order threatens funding for schools that don’t comply, raising a bigger question about who should actually be in charge.

Maddie Salamone, federal policy counsel at Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the program to break down whether Washington fixing college athletics solves the problem or creates a whole new one.

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For years, America’s most highly trained fighters couldn’t carry a firearm on their own bases until now. A new policy change allows service members to request permission to carry for self-defense, raising a bigger question about whether military installations should have ever been treated like gun-free zones.

Dr. John Lott, economist and gun policy expert, joins the program to break down the risks, the reasoning behind the change, and whether this move makes bases safer or more dangerous.

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Oregon farmers are getting just a fraction of the water they need as the state faces record-low snowpack and tens of thousands of acres could go unplanted. At the same time, federal regulations tied to endangered species are limiting how much water can actually be used.

Gene Souza, Executive Director of the Klamath Irrigation District, joins the program to explain how policy is colliding with drought—and whether current rules are making a bad situation even worse for farmers.

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Trump announced a last-minute ceasefire with Iran, but within hours missiles were still flying and key terms of the deal were already in dispute. With conflicting versions of the agreement and ongoing strikes across the region, it’s far from clear what was actually agreed to—or if anyone plans to stick to it.

Leland Vittert, host of On Balance and Chief Washington Anchor for NewsNation, joins the program to break down what this deal really means and whether this conflict is actually winding down or just getting started.

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