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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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28:59

Diana Mayhew, Gavin Newsom, More on Iran

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2026/03/20

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Diana Mayhew: President of the National Cherry Blossom Festival on the National Cherry Blossom Festival and the start of Spring today. Newsom News: Gavin Newsom’s wife calls herself the “First Partner” and two Republicans lead in the jungle poll to replace Newsom as California Governor. More on Iran: Israel takes out another Iranian regime official,Trump mulls risky Kharg Island takeover to force Iran

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28:00

Ken Cuccinelli, Mortgage Report, Jillian Anderson,...

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2026/03/20

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: KEN CUCCINELLI: Former Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (2019–2021, Trump administration), on the DHS/TSA shutdown, DHS Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin and the redistricting effort in Virginia. IWF Mortgage Report:Mortgage rates jump to highest level in over 3 months. INTERVIEW: Jillian Anderson: Former contestant on the 19th season of “The Bachelor” on the new “Bachelorette” season

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9:23

Diana Mayhew on the 2026 National Cherry Blossom...

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2026/03/20

WMAL GUEST: DIANA MAYHEW (President of the National Cherry Blossom Festival) on the official start of the festival and the arrival of Spring, highlighting the must-see events from the Opening Ceremony to the Bloom Watch at the Tidal Basin. WEBSITE: NationalCherryBlossomFestival.org READ: 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival: The Big Events You Don’t Want to Miss Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and

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11:29

Ken Cuccinelli on the SAVE Act and the DHS Shutdown

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2026/03/20

WMAL GUEST: KEN CUCCINELLI (Former Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security and Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative) on the Senate battle over the SAVE Act, the implications of the ongoing DHS shutdown, and the confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin. WEBSITE: ElectionTransparency.org SOCIAL MEDIA:X.com/KenCuccinelli 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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8:19

Jillian Anderson on 'The Bachelorette' Cancellation

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2026/03/20

WMAL GUEST: JILLIAN ANDERSON (Former contestant on 'The Bachelor' Season 19) on the abrupt cancellation of the new 'Bachelorette' season following a leaked video involving domestic violence allegations against Taylor Frankie Paul. READ: ABC Pulls ‘The Bachelorette’ Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Domestic Violence Allegations SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Jillie_Alexis Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and

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25:23

Ian Prior, Jamie Raskin, Welfare Fraud, Wren...

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2026/03/19

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Ian Prior: Senior Counsel for America First Legal and former DOJ official on the latest controversy surrounding Fairfax Public Schools. Jamie Raskin: U.S. representative from Maryland claims that Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson were undocumented immigrants. Welfare Fraud:The House narrowly passes legislation to crack down on illegal immigrants participating in welfare fraud, despite fierce objections from most

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28:09

Modern Love, Cesar Chavez, ADL & Right-Wing...

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2026/03/19

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Modern Love: A New York Times article about a writer in a non-monogamous marriage goes viral. Cesar Chavez: TheCivil Rights icon, Is accused of abusing girls for years according to an investigation by The New York Times. ADL: Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, says that right-wing extremists have committed the most violent acts in the last 25 years. TELLING TIME WITH APP: Kid discovers he can use ChatGPT to

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30:56

Gavin Newsom, Crazy Politicians’ Wives, Joe Kent &...

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2026/03/19

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Gavin Newsom: California’s unfinished wildlife ‘bridge to nowhere’ tops $100M Crazy Politicians’ Wives: Gavin Newsom’s wife goes viral for her Valley Girl uptalk, while NYC Mayor Zohran Mandami’s wife celebrated palestinian terrorists in social media posts. Joe Kent: Former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center appears on Tucker Carlson’s podcast shortly after his resignation.

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26:42

KT McFarland, Critter News, DC Speed Cameras,...

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2026/03/19

INTERVIEW: KT McFarland: Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump on the latest developments in Iran. Critter News: A state shark? Maryland mulls becoming the first state to have one. DC Speed Cameras: The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday advanced a proposal to shut down the District's expansive traffic camera system. Illegals in Schools: Rep. Harriet Hagemen asks at a hearing about Public schools enrolling a growing number of illegal aliens. Where to find more about WMAL's

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9:29

Ian Prior on Why Parents Can't Trust Fairfax County...

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2026/03/19

WMAL GUEST: IAN PRIOR (Senior Counsel at America First Legal and former DOJ official) on his recent Fox News op-ed detailing five disturbing examples of why parents have lost trust in Fairfax County Public Schools, ranging from "equity-based" discipline policies to the handling of an illegal immigrant student charged with sexual assault. WEBSITE: AFLegal.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/IanDPrior READ: 5 Disturbing Examples That Show Why Parents Can't Trust Fairfax County Schools Where to find more about

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8:12

Del. Wren Williams on Virginia's New Payroll Tax...

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2026/03/19

WMAL GUEST: WREN WILLIAMS (Virginia State Delegate, District 47) on the Virginia General Assembly passing a new payroll tax for paid family leave, despite Democrats running on an affordability platform, and how this will shrink paychecks for workers across the Commonwealth. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/WrenWilliamsVA READ: Virginia Democrats ran on affordability — then passed a new payroll tax Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify

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9:08

KT McFarland on Operation Epic Fury and the Latest...

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2026/03/19

WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Deputy National Security Advisor) on the strategic landscape of the war in Iran, the impact of Operation Epic Fury on the regime's infrastructure, and how the Trump administration's foreign policy is positioning the U.S. globally. WEBSITE: KTMcFarland.com SOCIAL MEDIA:X.com/realKTMcFarland 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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29:11

St. Patrick’s Day Recap, Alex’s Legal News, Joe Kent...

O"Connor & Company ·

2026/03/18

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: St. Patrick’s Day: Larry and Alex recap their St. Patrick’s Day activities yesterday. Alex Swoyer’s Legal News: James Comer subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein files. Joe Kent Brouhaha: Joe Kent resigns as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center over objections to the U.S. war in Iran. Latest From Fairfax: WJLA TV’s Nick Minock reports on the latest developments on the murder of

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27:14

SAVE Act Clears First Hurdle, Cal Thomas, Coldplay...

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2026/03/18

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: INTERVIEW: CAL THOMAS: Cal covers Joe Kent’s resignation and the latest from Iran. SAVE ACT: Senate begins extended debate over the SAVE America Act, with Voter ID debate at the center. COLDPLAY WOMAN SPEAKS OUT: Oprah Winfrey conducts an interview with woman at the center of the Coldplay “Kiss Cam” controversy. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify

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29:22

Hans Von Spakovsky, St. Patrick’s Scrooges, Cheryl...

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2026/03/18

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: INTERVIEW: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY: Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom’s (AAF) on the fight over the SAVE Act in the Senate. INTERVIEW: CHERYL MINTER: Mother of Stephanie Minter the woman who was stabbed by an illegal at a bus stop in Virginia. ST. PATRICK’S DAY SCROOGES: NYC Mayor Mamdani, Irish Prime Minister and Irish President spoil holiday with their messages. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:

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27:18

Matt Schlapp, Nick Shirley in California, Key Iranian...

O"Connor & Company ·

2026/03/18

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: INTERVIEW: MATT SCHLAPP - Chairman of the American Conservative Union and CPAC on next week’s CPAC convention in Dallas, TX and the news of the day. NICK SHIRLEY: The prominent YouTuber heads to California to dig into the hospice care fraud in the state. IRAN UPDATE: Israel confirms it has taken out Iran’s intelligence chief Esmaeil Khatib, who oversaw global terror operations and was tied to plots targeting U.S

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7:42

Cal Thomas on Joe Kent’s Resignation and the Future...

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2026/03/18

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on the resignation of National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, the ongoing debate over the "imminent threat" in Iran, and his latest column regarding national fraud. 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, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC

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10:13

Hans von Spakovsky on the SAVE Act Senate Fight

O"Connor & Company ·

2026/03/18

WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Legal Fellow at Heritage Foundation and Advancing American Freedom) on the strategic battle in the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act and the push for photo ID requirements in federal elections. WEBSITE: Heritage.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/HvonSpakovsky 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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13:22

Cheryl Minter on Accountability for the Hybla Valley...

O"Connor & Company ·

2026/03/18

WMAL GUEST: CHERYL MINTER (Mother of Stephanie Minter) on the tragic loss of her daughter in a random bus-stop stabbing and her call for accountability from Fairfax officials regarding the county's "Trust Policy" and previous warnings about the suspect. READ MORE: Family of Murdered Woman Wants Fairfax County Prosecutor Held Accountable GOFUNDME:Remembering Stephanie With Love and Light Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow

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9:40

Matt Schlapp on CPAC Texas and the News of the Day

O"Connor & Company ·

2026/03/18

WMAL GUEST: MATT SCHLAPP (Chairman of the American Conservative Union) on the upcoming CPAC Texas gathering and a review of the current political landscape, including the SAVE Act fight and the conflict in Iran. 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 Facebook: WMALDC and

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