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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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29:08

Shoveling Fines, 2028 Democratic Polling, Pelosi’s...

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2026/01/28

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: SNOW PENALTIES: Residents across the DMV face stiff fines for failing to clear sidewalks. PRIMARY PROBLEMS: 2028 Democratic primary crosstabs show Pete Buttigieg with zero percent support among Black Democrats. INSIDER WATCH: Nancy Pelosi files new disclosures showing nearly $69 million in new stock trades. SNOW DAY DEBATE: New York moms provide their verdict on snow days as major districts return to school. Where to find more

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27:34

Collective Trauma, War on ICE, Shooting Review

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2026/01/28

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: MENTAL HEALTH: Dr. Lucy McBride provides a framework for protecting your health during news-induced anxiety. HOMAN DEPLOYED: The administration sends Tom Homan to Minneapolis following Governor Walz’s comparison of ICE to Nazis. FATAL FALLOUT: President Trump says the administration is reviewing everything regarding the Alex Pretti shooting. SURVEILLANCE SURGE: Infiltration of anti-ICE groups reveals an organized Signal

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30:19

October 7 Survivor Testimonies, the CCP Threat, Tom...

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2026/01/28

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: BEARING WITNESS: Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney preview their play featuring testimonies from Hamas attack survivors. COMMUNIST CAPTURE: XI VAN FLEET warns about the hidden history of how democracies lose resilience through cultural capture. BORDER CZAR: President Trump deploys Tom Homan to Minneapolis amid deadly ICE clashes and obstruction from state officials. DHS DEFICIT: Senator Mark Warner announces he is voting no on

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23:50

America 250, Redistricting Battles, Pandas in the Snow

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2026/01/28

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: FOUNDING PRINCIPLES: Dr. Matthew Spalding reflects on General Washington’s emotional 1776 correspondence and the launch of the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum fleet. MARYLAND MAPS: Delegate MATT MORGAN breaks down Governor Moore’s pressure campaign for mid-decade redistricting and the fight for an 8D-0R map. CRITTER NEWS: Giant Pandas roll through the snow at the National Zoo during the DMV's deep freeze. HISTORICAL

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17:27

Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney on the October 7 Play

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2026/01/28

WMAL GUEST: PHELIM MCALEER and ANN MCELHINNEY (Writers and Producers) on their verbatim documentary production "October 7: In Their Own Words" premiering at the Trump-Kennedy Center. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/PhelimMcAleer and X.com/AnnMcElhinney TICKETS: Unreported Story Society: October 7 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

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7:21

Xi Van Fleet on the Hidden History of the U.S....

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2026/01/28

WMAL GUEST: XI VAN FLEET (Survivor of Mao’s Cultural Revolution) on her new book and how U.S. elites enabled the rise of the Chinese Communist Party as a global threat. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/XVanFleet BOOK: Made in America: The Hidden History of How the U.S. Enabled Communist China 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

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13:44

Hillsdale’s Dr. Matthew Spalding on America 250...

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2026/01/28

In Part Two of our ongoing America 250 conversation, Dr. Matthew Spalding — Vice President for Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C., Campus — returns to explore the events and ideas that led directly to 1776. Spalding also discusses Hillsdale’s involvement with Freedom 250 and the launch of its nationwide Mobile Museum Trucks, a fleet of traveling, interactive museums bringing America’s

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7:37

Matt Morgan on Wes Moore’s Redistricting Efforts and...

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2026/01/28

WMAL GUEST: MATT MORGAN (Republican Maryland Delegate) on Governor Wes Moore’s testimony in favor of a controversial mid-decade redistricting plan and the state's looming energy supply hurdles. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MattMorgan29A READ: Governor Moore Testifies in Support of Redistricting Amendment 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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30:49

Storm Stats, School Closings, Kathy Hochul’s ICE...

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2026/01/27

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: STORM TRACKER: A deep freeze follows a winter blast that brought up to 9 inches of snow and sleet to the DMV region. DEEP FREEZE CLOSURES: A massive list of school closings across DC, Maryland, and Virginia as temperatures plummet to near zero. HOCHUL'S HUBRIS: New York Governor Kathy Hochul refuses DHS assistance during the storm, demanding that ICE "back off" instead. INCITEMENT WATCH: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under fire

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31:00

Ellen Kamilakis, Pretti Shooting Review, Anti-ICE...

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2026/01/27

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: NORTHERN VA ROADS: VDOT's Ellen Kamilakis joins the show to discuss road conditions and winter response efforts. SHOOTING REVIEW: President Trump says the administration is reviewing everything regarding the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, who brought a gun and extra ammo to the Minneapolis scene. SIGNAL SURVEILLANCE: Infiltration of anti-ICE Signal groups reveals an organized operation to doxx and harass federal agents in

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29:59

Kevin Roberts, Charlie Gischlar, Joe diGenova, and...

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2026/01/27

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: MINNESOTA CHAOS: Kevin Roberts and Joe diGenovaweigh in on the war against ICE and the highly organized anti-enforcement "operations" in Minneapolis. FREEWAY FRIGIDITY: Charlie Gischlar provides a status report on Maryland road conditions after a weekend storm dumped up to 9 inches across the region. SNOWY POLITICS: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attempts to look like a man of the people by shoveling snow in Brooklyn, sparking a

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26:12

Erika Donalds, Tom Garrett, and the Shuttering of the...

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2026/01/27

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: SCHOOL FREEDOM: Erika Donalds breaks down the Trump administration's Education Savings Account wins and the launch of National School Choice Week. RICHMOND RECKONING: Virginia Delegate Tom Garrett exposes the Democrats' mid-decade redistricting shenanigans and their vote for a massive legislative pay raise. MEDIA MELTDOWN: Rumors swirl that Jeff Bezos is considering slashing the foreign desk and shuttering the sports section at the

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7:00

Ellen Kamilakis on Road Conditions and Winter Storm...

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2026/01/27

WMAL GUEST: ELLEN KAMILAKIS (VDOT Spokesperson) on the status of snow removal efforts across Northern Virginia and the impact of the deep freeze on local travel. SOCIAL MEDIA: @VaDOTNOVA 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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9:13

Joe diGenova on the War on ICE and the Minneapolis...

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2026/01/27

WMAL GUEST: JOE DIGENOVA (Legal Analyst and former U.S. Attorney) on the legal battle between Minnesota officials and federal agents following the second deadly shooting in Minneapolis. READ: Trump ‘Reviewing Everything’ Following Minneapolis Shooting 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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6:24

Charlie Gischlar on Snow Removal Operations and...

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2026/01/27

WMAL GUEST: CHARLIE GISCHLAR (Maryland State Highway Administration Spokesperson) on the ongoing efforts to clear Maryland highways following the weekend's significant snowfall. SOCIAL MEDIA: @MDSHA READ: Current Maryland Road Conditions 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

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10:49

Kevin Roberts on the War on ICE and the Globalist...

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2026/01/27

WMAL GUEST: DR. KEVIN ROBERTS (Heritage Foundation President) on Minnesota's obstruction of federal immigration enforcement and his thoughts on President Trump's high-stakes trip to the Davos summit. SOCIAL MEDIA: @KevinRobertsTX BOOK: Dawn's Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America 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,

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9:08

Erika Donalds on School Choice Week and the Future of...

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2026/01/27

WMAL GUEST: ERIKA DONALDS (America First Policy Institute Chair of Education Opportunity) on National School Choice Week and the historic expansion of educational freedom under the Trump administration. SOCIAL MEDIA: @ErikaDonalds READ: The Federal Education Tax Credit Tracker 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

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9:36

Tom Garrett on Virginia Redistricting Shenanigans and...

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2026/01/27

WMAL GUEST: TOM GARRETT (Virginia Delegate, 56th District) on the Democrats' redistricting scheme and the controversial 100% pay raises being voted on in Richmond. SOCIAL MEDIA: @TomGarrettVA READ: Virginia Democrats Schedule April 21 Redistricting Special Election 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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29:20

Winter Storm Prep, Housing Affordability,...

O"Connor & Company ·

2026/01/23

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: STORM PREP: Local grocery stores, including Trader Joe's, are seeing empty shelves as the D.C. region prepares for a massive winter storm. CAPITOL HILL: Recapping Patrice Onwuka’s testimony before the House Oversight Committee on the housing crisis and rolling back red tape. WHITE WITCH: Conservatives brand Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger the "White Witch" after she immediately rescinded Youngkin’s order requiring law

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27:28

ICE Debunks Misinformation, JD Vance in Minnesota,...

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2026/01/23

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: MEDIA CLAIMS DEBUNKED: Examining media claims that ICE detained a five-year-old in Minnesota, which DHS later clarified was a case of parental abandonment. VANCE IN MN: Vice President JD Vance visits Minneapolis to show support for federal agents following radical church protests. BETHESDA SQUATTER: Accused squatter Tamieka Goode is found guilty after taking over a $2.3 million home in an affluent Montgomery County neighborhood.

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