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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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27:50

VIRGINIA LOOKS TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS AND...

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2026/03/10

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: The Virginia Senate has officially sent an 'assault weapons ban' to Governor Abigail Spanberger's desk. The bill bans new purchases of 'assault weapons' and magazines over 15 rounds. Virginia Democrats pass bill to ban hand-counting ballots. President Trump pushes Senate to pass the SAVE Act. President Trump provides an update on the conflict in Iran. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple

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27:54

JOHN COMMERFORD, FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX IN DC, JAMES...

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2026/03/10

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOHN COMMERFORD - Executive Director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action TOPIC: Virginia anti-gun bills close to becoming law Route for Freedom 250 Grand Prix INDYCAR race in DC debuted at the National Mall WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JAMES ROSEN - chief Washington correspondent at Newsmax and author ofScalia: Supreme Court Years: 1986-2001, released in

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27:46

DR. LUKE FOSTER, CHRIS SUNUNU, TIMOTHEE CHALAMET SAYS...

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2026/03/10

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. LUKE FOSTER - Assistant Professor of Government, Van Andel Graduate School of Government Dr. Foster recently published an op-ed in The American Mind titled, We Need Friends, Not Flatterers: https://americanmind.org/salvo/we-need-friends-not-flatterers/ Semi quincentennial Celebration Website: DC.Hillsdale.EDU TOPIC: The Franco-American alliance that helped the U.S. win the

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14:57

Hillsdale's Dr. Luke Foster on America 250

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2026/03/10

WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. LUKE FOSTER - Assistant Professor of Government, Van Andel Graduate School of Government Dr. Foster recently published an op-ed in The American Mind titled, We Need Friends, Not Flatterers: https://americanmind.org/salvo/we-need-friends-not-flatterers/ Website: DC.Hillsdale.EDU TOPIC: The Franco-American alliance that helped the U.S. win the Revolutionary War. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts,

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30:05

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME, SAVE ACT, ZOHRAN MAMDANI NEWS

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2026/03/09

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Larry and Bethany adjusting to Daylight Savings Time. President Trump says he won’t sign other bills until the SAVE America Act is passed. Two arrested after an explosive device was thrown at a protest near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife liked social media post calling Oct 7 sexual violence investigation a ‘hoax.’ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show

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28:28

SEAN KENNEDY, NY MAGAZINE ARTICLE ON CHILD REGRET,...

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2026/03/09

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - SEAN KENNEDY - Virginians for Safe Communities X: @VA4SafeComm TOPIC: Fairfax Soros DA Steve Descano LIED to the public to cover up how his lazy incompetence got Stephanie Minter killed by illegal alien Abdul Jalloh Descano NEVER called previous witnesses ever. Then he blamed the victims & witness. New York Magazine article: “I Regret Having Children.” Eileen Gu serves as

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29:45

JOE DIGENOVA, CHAOS AT AIRPORTS, NICK MINOCK,...

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2026/03/09

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia TOPICS: Trump voting bill ultimatum adds to pressure on Congress Two arrested after an explosive device was thrown at a protest near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house. What’s next in Iran? Chaos at airports across the country as TSA screenings are backed up for HOURS and Homeland Security blames

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24:10

PHIL WEGMANN, JAMES VAN DER BEEK’S DAUGHTER SPEAKS,...

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2026/03/09

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - PHIL WEGMANN - White House Correspondent at RealClearPolitics X: @PhilipWegmann TOPIC: The latest White House news (Kristi Noem, Iran, SAVE ACT, James Van Der Beek’s Daughter Emilia, 9, Remembers Late Actor in Emotional Video: 'I Know My Dad's in a Good Place' Jesse Jackson’s son blasts Obama, Biden for using father’s memorial to take shots at Trump Where to find more

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29:55

LATEST IRAN NEWS, PAXTON MAKES A MOVE, TRANS POLICIES...

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2026/03/06

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: NBC Poll: MAGA supports Iran mission Trump says he must be ‘involved’ in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader U.S. Has a Big Ask for China: Buy Less Oil from Russia, More From America KenPaxton ‘would consider dropping out’ of runoff if Senate eliminates filibuster and passes SAVE Act The Loudoun County School Board settled with the male students who questioned why a girl was using the boys' locker

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28:14

VIRGINIA DEMS BLAME TRUMP FOR FAIRFAX MURDER, MORE ON...

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2026/03/06

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell and Virginia Sen. Mark Warner blamed Trump and ICE for the murder of Stephanie Minter, who was stabbed to death in Fairfax by an illegal alien with 40 prior charges. Early voting begins Friday for Virginia redistricting referendum President Obama and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger release ads endorsing referendum, Virginia GOP releases counter ad. Where to find more about

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27:05

KRISTI NOEM FIRED AS DHS SECRETARY, VICTORIA COATES,...

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2026/03/06

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Kristi Noem is out at DHS. A key moment was a TV commercial of her on a horse, filmed five months ago at Mount Rushmore, for an ad campaign that cost more than $200 million. Trump reportedly furious that Noem said under oath in her Senate Judiciary hearing that he had advance knowledge of the $220M DHS ad campaign & approved its release. Noem appointed as the Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Trump says Markwayne

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26:57

TESLA FULL SELF-DRIVING, MIKE LITTERST, DR. WALID...

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2026/03/06

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Tesla owners are embracing full self-drive feature in their cars. WMAL GUEST 8:15 AM - INTERVIEW - MIKE LITTERST - National Park Service TOPIC: PEAK BLOOM ANNOUNCED! Cherry Blossoms are predicted to hit peak bloom in Washington, D.C. between March 29 and April 1, according to the National Park Service. WMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW -DR. WALID PHARES - former foreign policy advisor to President Trump and author of "Iran: An

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32:19

Baseball Star Wins Texas Primary, Trump Endorsement...

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2026/03/05

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: MARK TEIXEIRA: Former MLB star Mark Teixeira wins the GOP House primary for Texas' 21st District. TEXAS SENATE: Trump says he will endorse "soon" in the Cornyn-Paxton runoff. ELISABETH HASSELBECK: Hasselbeck returns to The View, using studio security as an analogy to challenge hypocrisy on border security. BIPARTISAN APPEAL: Texas Democrats select James Talarico as their Senate nominee. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:

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30:45

Baltimore Spending Scandals, Noem Rumors, Iran Update

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2026/03/05

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: BRANDON SCOTT: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott faces fire for $890k in taxpayer spending on parties and perks. HVAC FAILURES: A $1 billion school renovation effort in Baltimore leaves many schools with faulty energy-efficient systems. KRISTI NOEM: Rumors swirl that President Trump is mulling the replacement of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem following heated hearings. IRAN NAVY: Reports show Iran’s navy has been decisively crushed by US

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29:49

Rep. John McGuire, Fairfax Murder Scandal, Loudoun...

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2026/03/05

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: REP. JOHN MCGUIRE: Congressman John McGuire discusses Spanberger's anti-ICE stance and the war with Iran as a former Navy SEAL. FAIRFAX SCANDAL: Emails reveal Fairfax police warned Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano about the suspect in a brutal Hybla Valley murder. LOUDOUN SROs: The Loudoun School Board faces a critical vote tonight on placing SROs in elementary schools. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts

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27:19

KT McFarland, Joe Gruters, Minnesota Fraud Hearings,...

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2026/03/05

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: KT MCFARLAND: Former Deputy National Security Advisor KT McFarland breaks down the strategic national security necessity of Operation Epic Fury in Iran. JOE GRUTERS: RNC Chair Joe Gruters previews the midterms and contrasts President Trump's strength with past administrations. WALZ HEARING: Highlights from the House Oversight Committee hearing where Gov. Walz was grilled on Minnesota's social services fraud. FOIE GRAS BAN: Discussion on

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10:05

Rep. John McGuire on Spanberger's ICE Policy and the...

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2026/03/05

WMAL GUEST: REP. JOHN MCGUIRE (R-VA-05, Former Navy SEAL) on Governor Spanberger’s push to limit ICE cooperation despite rising crime, the upcoming Virginia redistricting referendum, and his perspective on the destruction of Iran’s navy. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JohnMcGuire4VA READ: Rep. John McGuire on National Security and Virginia Issues 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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10:08

KT McFarland on Operation Epic Fury and the Iran War

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2026/03/05

WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Deputy National Security Advisor) on why President Trump’s strike on Iran is quintessentially "America First" and how "Operation Epic Fury" aims to prevent a nuclear-armed Iranian regime. 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, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and

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7:13

RNC Chairman Joe Gruters on Midterm Fundraising

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2026/03/05

WMAL GUEST: JOE GRUTERS (RNC Chairman) on the GOP's significant fundraising lead over Democrats and how Trump’s military action in Iran signals a return to "overwhelming strength" for the U.S. READ:RNC Vastly Outpacing Democrats in Midterm Fundraising; SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/GOP 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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31:44

TEXAS PRIMARY RESULTS, ZOHRAN MAMDANI CAN’T CONDEMN...

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2026/03/04

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas, Crockett accuses Republicans of cheating. James Talarico’s has controversial interpretations of the Bible. John Cornyn and Ken Paxton heading towards a runoff in the Republican Primary for U.S. Senate in Texas. Mamdani criticizes Iranian regime’s ‘brutal government’ while still condemning U.S. and Israeli attacks. He

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