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O"Connor & Company

WMAL | Cumulus Media Washington

Enjoy O"Connor & Company from the nation"s capital! Heard weekdays from 5am to 9am on WMAL in Washington, D.C.

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8:21

Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer on the Tactical Realities of...

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2026/04/08

WMAL GUEST: LT. COL. TONY SHAFFER (Retired Intelligence Operative and President of Project Sentinel) on why Iran "blinked" before the infrastructure deadline, the decimation of Iranian military assets over the last six weeks, and the terms of the two-week truce. WEBSITE: ColonelTonyShaffer.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/TSpooky Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,

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29:16

Michigan Basketball, Bad Numbers for Virginia Dems,...

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2026/04/07

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Michigan Basketball: Wolverines win their first national title since 1989 with a 69-63 win over UCONN. Bad Numbers for Virginia Dems: Virginia Gov. Spanberger's Approval Dips to Near-Even in Early Poll. Eric Swalwell Faces Allegations: Eric Swalwell will soon face sexual harassment accusations from his former staffers, according to lawyer and activist Cheyenne Hunt. Spencer Pratt’s LA Race: Los Angeles mayoral candidate

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27:07

Trump’s Busy Day, Panama Canal Explosion, Sam...

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2026/04/07

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Sam Rosenbloom: Candidate for the Frederick County Board of Education on his unique background in biophysics and nuclear engineering and why he’s running for a seat on the board. Trump’s Busy Day: President Trump hosts annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House during which he talks about Iran, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Panama Canal Explosion: A powerful explosion near a major bridge close to the Panama

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26:44

Jim Hanson, Mary Margaret Olahan, Hilarious Trump

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2026/04/07

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Jim Hanson: President of Security Studies Group and served in US Army Special Forces with the latest on Iran. INTERVIEW: Mary Margaret Olahan: White House Correspondent for the Daily Wire on a busy day at the White House. Hilarious Trump: President Trump jokes with kids yesterday at the White House Easter Egg Roll. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify

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25:17

Tom Sauer, DHS Secretary, Chuck Thies, Taylor Swift’s...

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2026/04/07

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Tom Sauer: Former Marine Infantry and Navy Bomb Squad officer on the latest developments in Iran. INTERVIEW: Chuck Thies: DC Political Analyst on DC’s curfew zones and latest on the DC mayoral race. DHS Secretary: In an interview with Bret Baier,DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin floats the idea of stripping CBP/customs officers from airports in large sanctuary cities as retaliation for refusing to cooperate with the

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9:37

Sam Rosenbloom on the Frederick County School Board Race

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2026/04/07

WMAL GUEST: SAM ROSENBLOOM (Candidate for the Frederick County Board of Education) on his background in nuclear engineering and biophysics, his vision for technical skills in the classroom, and the ongoing debate over gender equity policies in Frederick County schools. WEBSITE: SamForSchoolBoard.com READ: Frederick County Board of Education Narrowly Approves Changes to Gender Equity Policy Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow

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16:12

Jim Hanson on the 8 PM Iran Deadline

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2026/04/07

WMAL GUEST: JIM HANSON (President of Security Studies Group) on President Trump’s final ultimatum to Iran, the strategic significance of the 8 PM deadline for infrastructure strikes, and the latest developments in the Persian Gulf conflict. WEBSITE: SecurityStudies.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JimHansonDC Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock,

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9:33

Mary Margaret Olohan on the White House Easter Egg Roll

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2026/04/07

WMAL GUEST: MARY MARGARET OLOHAN (White House Correspondent, Daily Wire) on the festivities at the South Lawn, President Trump’s interaction with the "Egg Industry," and the administration’s focus on Iran even during the holiday weekend. WEBSITE: DailyWire.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MaryMargOlohan Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock,

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10:30

Tom Sauer on the 'Dude Bravo 44' Rescue Mission

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2026/04/07

WMAL GUEST: TOM SAUER (Former Navy Commander and EOD Officer) on the "legendary" rescue of the downed U.S. airman in Iran, the tactical expertise required for high-risk extractions in the Zagros Mountains, and the importance of veteran mental health. BIO: Claremont Institute Lincoln Fellow SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ThomasBSauer Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,

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8:35

Chuck Thies on the Failure of D.C. Curfew Zones

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2026/04/07

WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (D.C. Political Analyst) on the eight juvenile arrests in Southwest D.C. over the weekend, why teens are "outsmarting" the District's curfew zones, and the latest developments in the D.C. mayoral race. READ MORE:8 Teens Arrested After Multiple Fights in Southwest DC SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ChuckThies Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock,

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30:14

Holiday Recap, Downed Airmen Rescue

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2026/04/06

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Holiday Recap: Larry and Bethany look back at their Passover and Easter weekend activities with their families. Downed Airmen Rescue:The United States has rescued two American service members from Iran after their fighter jet was shot down during a combat mission earlier this week, U.S. Central Command said Sunday, as military operations in the region continue to escalate. (NewsNation) Where to find more about WMAL's morning

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26:03

Fairfax Illegal Immigrant Crime, Trump Says Open the...

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2026/04/06

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Fairfax Illegal Immigrant Crime: WJLA ABC 7’s Nick Minock reports on two illegal immigrants that will only have to serve five years behind bars for murdering someone in Fairfax County after Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano’s office offered them a plea deal. Meanwhile, Cheryl Minter says she is in contact with groups to remove Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano from office after her

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30:30

Joe Digenova, Capt. Chuck Nash, NY Antisemitism vs...

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2026/04/06

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: INTERVIEW: Joe Digenova: Legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia on Pam Bondi’s firing at DOJ and the birthright citizenship arguments at the Supreme Court last week. INTERVIEW: Capt. Chuck Nash: Retired Naval aviator on the latest from Iran, including the rescue of two U.S. airmen deep inside Iran. NY Antisemitism vs Islamophobia:NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch reports that 55% of NYC hate crimes

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23:32

Bryce Reeves, Patrice Onwuka, John Jott

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2026/04/06

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Bryce Reeves: Virginia State Senator on Gov. Abigail Spanberger getting blowback for her immigration policies and the latest on the gerrymandering efforts in the state. INTERVIEW: PATRICE ONWUKA: WMAL morning show co-host reporting on the ground at the White House Easter Egg Roll. INTERVIEW: John Jott: President of the Crime Prevention Research Center and former Justice Dept. senior advisor for research and statistics

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9:43

Joe diGenova on Pam Bondi’s Firing and Birthright...

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2026/04/06

WMAL GUEST: JOE DIGENOVA (Legal Analyst and Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia) on the sudden firing of Pam Bondi at the Department of Justice and his legal analysis of last week’s Supreme Court oral arguments regarding birthright citizenship. WEBSITE: diGenovaToensing.com TOPIC: Discussing the internal shakeup at the DOJ and the constitutional hurdles facing the administration's push to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens. Where to find more about WMAL's

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9:57

Capt. Chuck Nash on the 'Easter Miracle' Rescue in Iran

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2026/04/06

WMAL GUEST: CAPT. CHUCK NASH (Retired Naval Aviator) on the daring combat search-and-rescue mission that successfully extracted two U.S. airmen from deep behind enemy lines in Iran and the strategic implications of the ongoing conflict. READ: Trump hails rescue of downed airman as one of the most daring in U.S. history TOPIC: As a retired Naval Aviator with over 900 carrier landings, Nash analyzes the complexity of the 48-hour evasion and high-risk extraction in the Zagros Mountains. Where to find

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6:11

Patrice Onwuka Live From the White House Easter Egg Roll

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2026/04/06

WMAL GUEST: PATRICE ONWUKA (WMAL Morning Show Co-Host) reporting live from the ground at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll festivities. WEBSITE: IWF.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/PatriceOnwuka Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website:

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9:18

Sen. Bryce Reeves on Spanberger’s Sanctuary Failures...

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2026/04/06

WMAL GUEST: BRYCE REEVES (Virginia State Senator) on Governor Spanberger’s silence regarding recent murders committed by illegal immigrants in Virginia and the Democratic push for a redistricting referendum. WEBSITE: BryceReeves.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ReevesVA Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook:

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8:01

John Lott on Ending Gun-Free Zones on Military Bases

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2026/04/06

WMAL GUEST: JOHN LOTT (President of the Crime Prevention Research Center) on Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to lift the ban on service members carrying personal firearms on U.S. military bases. WEBSITE: CrimePreventionResearchCenter.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JohnRLottJr Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC

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34:45

Pam Bondi Out as AG, Army Chief Retires, Gun Ban on...

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2026/04/03

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: Pam Bondi Out as AG: Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving her position, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, amid reports that he was frustrated with her handling of some of his key priorities. Army Chief Retires: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement, sources familiar with the decision told CBS News. Gun Ban on Bases Lifted:Defense Secretary

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