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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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28:52

Trump Cabinet Meeting, Matt Schlapp, Olympics...

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2026/03/27

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Matt Schlapp: Chairman of the American Conservative Union on the latest from the 2026 CPAC Convention in Dallas, TX. Trump Cabinet Meeting: President Trump and his Cabinet provide updates on the situations in Venezuela and Iran. Trump then calls into “The Five” on FOX News to talk about Iran’s new “Gayatollah.” Olympics Announcement:Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's

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28:13

Sara Carter, DHS Update, Kicking Your Kids out at...

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2026/03/27

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Sara Carter: White House Drug Czar on CPAC, Trump’s battle on the border and taking on fentanyl coming across the border. DHS Update: The Senate early Friday morning approved Homeland Security funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents. Also, Jimmy Kimmel slams new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin for previously working as a plumber. Kicking Your Kids out at 18?: Matt Walsh reinvigorates an age-old

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14:34

Sean Kennedy on the DHS Shutdown and the 'Judicial...

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2026/03/27

WMAL GUEST: SEAN KENNEDY (President of Virginians for Safe Communities) on his proposal to end the DHS shutdown by calling the Democrats' bluff on ICE warrants, the murder of Stephanie Minter in Fairfax County, and a judge's decision to pause the trial of a transgender sex offender in Arlington. WEBSITE: VA4SafeComm.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/VA4SafeComm 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:

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6:38

Gabriella Hoffman on Spanberger’s Chief Energy...

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2026/03/27

WMAL GUEST: GABRIELLA HOFFMAN (Director of the Independent Women’s Center for Energy and Conservation) on Governor Spanberger’s creation of a new "Chief Energy Officer" position, the return to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and the Maryland Supreme Court striking down Baltimore's climate lawsuit. WEBSITE: Independent Women's Network SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Gabby_Hoffman Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify

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7:23

Matt Schlapp on CPAC Day 2 and the Texas Senate Straw...

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2026/03/27

WMAL GUEST: MATT SCHLAPP (Chairman of the American Conservative Union and CPAC) on the highlights from Day 1 of CPAC 2026 in Dallas, the results of the Texas Senate straw poll, and what to expect as the conference moves into Day 2. WEBSITE: CPAC.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MSchlapp 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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9:28

Sara Carter on the Fentanyl Crackdown and the Border War

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2026/03/27

WMAL GUEST: SARA CARTER (White House Drug Czar) on China’s recent crackdown on fentanyl suppliers following President Trump's trade pressure, the ongoing national emergency at the border, and the strategic fight against synthetic opioids. WEBSITE: SaraACarter.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/SaraCarterDC 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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28:10

Maryland’s War with ICE, Stephen Colbert’s Next Move,...

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2026/03/26

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed: INTERVIEW: Dan Schneider: Vice President for Free Speech at the Media Research Center onMeta and YouTube being found negligent in a landmark social media addiction case. Maryland’s War with ICE: The Baltimore City Council unanimously passed a bill Monday to prevent city cooperation with ICE while Maryland officials, including Gov. Wes Moore, are opposing a proposed immigrant processing facility in Washington County

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29:07

Larry in Dallas, CPAC Straw Poll Talk, Virginia...

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2026/03/26

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed: Larry in Dallas: Larry gives his early impressions as the 2026 CPAC Convention kicks off today in Dallas, TX. CPAC Straw Poll Talk: Larry and Beverly discuss whether JD Vance or Marco Rubio has the edge in this year’s CPAC Straw Poll. Virginia Redistricting: Virginia Democrats ramp up efforts for April 21 special election, while early voting may have higher turnout than the 2025 election. Landmark Meta Lawsuit:The social

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26:09

Rachel Macy, Melania & The Robot, Mercedes Schlapp

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2026/03/26

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed: INTERVIEW: Rachel Macy: Vice Chair, Fredericksburg Young Republicans on the gerrymandering fight in Virginia and an upcoming rally on Saturday in Fredericksburg. INTERVIEW: Mercedes Schlapp: Former White House Senior Advisor for President Trump with a preview of CPAC in Dallas this weekend. Melania & the Robot: First Lady Melania Trump was joined by a humanoid robot named Figure 3 developed by the AI robotics company,

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24:52

Amb. Rick Grenell, Kurt Schlichter, Spanberger & Nick...

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2026/03/26

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed: INTERVIEW: Amb. Rick Grenell: Former Ambassador to Germany on stepping down as President of the Trump-Kennedy Center as well as the latest developments in Iran. INTERVIEW: Kurt Schlichter: Senior Columnist at Townhall, Lawyer, Army COL (R), author of new book, “Blue Flame,” on CPAC, Iran and the Army changing enrollment restrictions. Spanberger & Nick Minock: WJLA 7’s Nick Minockasked Virginia Gov. Abigail

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11:23

Dan Schneider on the Landmark Social Media Addiction...

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2026/03/26

WMAL GUEST: DAN SCHNEIDER (Vice President for Free Speech at the Media Research Center) on a jury finding Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark social media addiction case and what this means for the future of Big Tech liability. WEBSITE: MRC.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Schneider_dc 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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8:43

Rachel Macy on the Virginia Redistricting Fight

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2026/03/26

WMAL GUEST: RACHEL MACY (Vice Chair, Fredericksburg Young Republicans) on the gerrymandering battle in Virginia, the deceptive Google ads being used by Democrats, and the upcoming Saturday rally to stop the redistricting referendum. WEBSITE: Virginia.GOP SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/TheVAGOP 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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9:15

Mercedes Schlapp on the Kickoff of CPAC USA 2026

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2026/03/26

WMAL GUEST: MERCEDES SCHLAPP (CPAC Senior Fellow) on the start of CPAC USA 2026 in Dallas, the significance of the Texas Senate straw poll, and the major themes driving the conservative movement this year. WEBSITE: CPAC.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MercedesSchlapp 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

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9:48

Amb. Ric Grenell on National Security and the Iran...

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2026/03/26

WMAL GUEST: AMB. RIC GRENELL (Former Acting Director of National Intelligence) on his decision to step down as president of the Trump Kennedy Center, the latest escalations in the Iran conflict, and the administration's strategic goals in the Middle East. WEBSITE: RichardGrenell.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/RichardGrenell 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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9:11

Kurt Schlichter on 'Blue Flame' and the New Army...

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2026/03/26

WMAL GUEST: KURT SCHLICHTER (Senior Columnist at Townhall, Lawyer, and COL(R) US Army) on his new book "Blue Flame," the Army raising the enlistment age to 42, and his take on the latest developments from CPAC. WEBSITE: Townhall.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/KurtSchlichter 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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28:24

Larry Arrives at CPAC, RNC Midterm Convention?, Army...

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2026/03/25

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed: Larry Arrives in Dallas: Larry talks about his experience flying to Dallas for the 2026 CPAC Convention and how ICE has been assisting the TSA agents. RNC Midterm Convention?: President Trump and the Republican National Committee are strongly considering Dallas as the site of an unusual midterm convention later this year. Army Eases on Age and Pot:Army raises enlistment age to 42, eases marijuana restrictions. Brennan Trusts

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27:57

SAVE ACT Update, Critter News, Cal Thomas, Maryland...

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2026/03/25

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed: INTERVIEW: Cal Thomas: Syndicated Columnist on Iran, the fight to fund the DHS and Delta Air Lines revoking perks for Congress until shutdown is over. SAVE Act Update: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is running into early resistance to passing elements of the SAVE America Act through reconciliation. Critter News: Vaping squirrels, seven stolen dogs from a Chinese meat factory, a capybara escapes from England zoo. Tampons

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29:38

Jeff Ryer & John Reid, Italian Man on DC Women, Jim...

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2026/03/25

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed: INTERVIEW: Rep. Jim Jordan: R-Ohio and Chairman of House Judiciary Committee on recent subpoenas of prosecutors in cases involving protests outside Stephen Miller’s home and the murder of Stephanie Minter in Fairfax. INTERVIEW: Jeff Ryer & John Reid: The new Chairman of Republican Party of Virginia along with the former VA Lt. Governor Candidate and current Referendum Ambassador for the Virginia Republican Party

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27:10

Stephanie Lundquist-Arora, NASA Moon Base, Lt. Col....

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2026/03/25

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed: INTERVIEW: Stephanie Lundquist-Arora - Fairfax chapter leader of the Independent Women’s Network on the Fairfax County School Board’s budget corruption and proposed transgender proclamation. INTERVIEW: Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer – Retired Department of War senior intelligence operative on Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s criticism of Iran war effort, the Army’s easing restrictions on age and weed and John

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7:13

Cal Thomas on Trump's Iran Claims and the DHS Funding...

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2026/03/25

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on President Trump's claims regarding an Iranian nuclear agreement, the Senate Democrats' rejection of the GOP proposal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, and the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby. WEBSITE: CalThomas.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CalThomas 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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