The Lars Larson Show Interviews

In a district dominated by Republicans for decades, one candidate is stepping outside the two-party system and taking a different approach. With no party backing, no established machine, and a crowded field, the question is simple: will voters take a chance on something different?

Devin Poore, independent candidate for Washington’s 4th Congressional District, joins the program to explain why he’s running without a party and whether he believes voters are ready to break from the usual choices.

Send us Fan Mail

Washington utility customers are facing massive rate hikes—some nearing 30%—while more of that money could be flowing straight to private equity investors. Supporters say it’s needed for infrastructure and green energy mandates, but critics are asking a tougher question: who is this really benefiting?

Todd Myers, Vice President for Research at the Washington Policy Center, joins the program to break down what’s driving these increases and whether your utility company is working for customers—or for shareholders.

Send us Fan Mail

A new filing in the Charlie Kirk murder case shows a key bullet analysis came back “inconclusive”—and some are already claiming it clears the suspect. But experts say that’s not how forensic evidence works, especially with other evidence still in play.

Nils Grevillius, crime expert and Army veteran, joins the program to break down what “inconclusive” actually means and whether this changes the case at all.

Send us Fan Mail

A new study shows AI health chatbots can be fooled by fake medical information nearly half the time—especially when it sounds like it’s coming from a doctor. As more Americans turn to AI for quick answers, that raises serious questions about how reliable it really is.

Dr. Henry Miller, physician and former founding director of the FDA’s Office of Biotechnology, joins the program to break down the risks and whether AI should be trusted with your health decisions.

Send us Fan Mail

Trump says regime change in Iran has already happened—but critics say that’s premature with the war still unfolding. At the same time, signs of internal collapse, weakening leadership, and growing unrest inside Iran are hard to ignore.

Zineb Riboua, research fellow at the Hudson Institute, joins the program to break down whether the regime is already unraveling—and whether it even matters if the fighting isn’t over yet.

Send us Fan Mail

Iran is threatening global oil supply, but the U.S. isn’t feeling the same pressure it would have decades ago. Thanks to the shale revolution, America now leads the world in energy production—raising a big question about how that changes our position on the global stage.

Kevin Dayaratna, Vice President at Advancing American Freedom, joins the program to break down whether energy independence gave the U.S. more freedom to act—and what that means in a conflict like this.

Send us Fan Mail

A suspected Chinese cyberattack on a U.S. surveillance system is being called a major national security threat, with reports that sensitive law enforcement data may have been compromised. It’s the latest in a string of high-level breaches targeting American systems.

Wayne Barnes, former FBI counterintelligence agent with 29 years of experience, joins the program to break down what this means, how serious the threat is, and whether the U.S. is prepared to defend against it.

Send us Fan Mail

Portland’s fire department says it won’t respond to some homeless encampment fires unless they spread—after reports that nearly half of their calls are tied to homelessness. That raises a serious question: who decides when a fire is “contained enough” to ignore?

Kevin Dahlgren, independent journalist covering homelessness and addiction, joins the program to break down what this policy means on the ground and whether public safety is taking a backseat.

Send us Fan Mail

A lawsuit claims American ex-Special Forces veterans were hired by a foreign government to carry out targeted killings in Yemen with little clarity on who was on the list or why. Now one of the surviving targets is fighting back in court, raising serious legal and ethical questions.

Jeremy Louwerse, Senior Reporter for the California Post, joins the program to break down what’s been uncovered and whether this kind of operation crosses a line.

Send us Fan Mail

States like Ohio and Kentucky are building massive, modern bridges for a fraction of the cost—without tolls—while Oregon and Washington are asking taxpayers to foot a bill that could reach $19 billion. So where is all that money actually going?

Washington State Representative John Ley joins the program to break down what’s driving the price tag, what’s really included in the project, and whether taxpayers are being asked to pay far more than they should.

Send us Fan Mail