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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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27:27

LATEST ON IRAN, CAL THOMAS, MISSOURI SENATOR...

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2026/03/04

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Israel bombs Iran’s top mullahs as they count votes for next supreme leader President Trump suggests that he might have forced Israel’s hand in attack on Iran WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated columnist CAL’s latest column: Trump fulfills his promise, He did what no other U.S. president would do Virginia Gov.Spanberger slammed by U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), DHS and ICE for

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28:40

JONATHAN FAHEY, MOCO SCHOOL BUSES, REP. ROB WITTMAN,...

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2026/03/04

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JONATHAN FAHEY - Former Federal Prosecutor and former Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JonforFairfax TOPIC: Spanberger slammed by DHS, ICE for 'protecting' illegal immigrant accused of murder Montgomery County School District that bought electric buses is now ordering more than 100 diesel buses WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW -

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26:32

MD SEN. JUSTIN READY, KRISTI NOEM HEARING BEFORE...

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2026/03/04

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MD SEN. JUSTIN READY - MD State Senator for District: 5: Frederick and Carroll TOPIC: MARYLAND HB 432 - would stop counties and towns from outlawing vagrancy and clearing encampments. DHS SECRETARY NOEM TALKS ABOUT HOW BIDEN ADMINISTRATION LOST MIGRANT CHILDREN AND EVEN PAID CHILD TRAFFICKERS TO SPONSOR KIDS Biden admin 'hotline' for migrant children complaining about sponsors left 65,000

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31:55

IS WINTER OVER IN D.C.?, IRAN STRIKE IS BIG HIT ON...

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2026/03/03

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Is yesterday’s snow in D.C. Winter’s last gasp? Charts show China’s oil dilemma after US strikes on Iran. Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Matt Walsh all have interesting opinions on the U.S.A’s action against Iran. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock,

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29:24

RUBIO & HEGSETH on IRAN’S ROLE IN THE WORLD, CHRIS...

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2026/03/03

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio answer questions about U.S. strikes in Iran. WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CHRIS EKSTROM - Chairman of the Texas Truth PAC on today’s Texas primaries, particularly Texas House District 56 X: @TexasTruthPAC TOPIC: Major Statewide & Federal Races in the TEXAS PRIMARIES TODAY Trump to attend White House Correspondents Dinner after longtime boycott Where to find more about WMAL's

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27:54

MD DEL. MATT MORGAN, SPANBERGER WON’T WORK WITH...

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2026/03/03

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - MATT MORGAN - Republican, District 29A, St. Mary's County and member of the Maryland Freedom Caucus X: https://x.com/MattMorgan29A TOPICS: Dems wrong on immigration in Maryland, targeting ICE agents The redistricting effort seems to have fallen apart in Maryland Virginia Governor Spanberger ends ICE agreement involving Virginia State Police and corrections officers WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW

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25:27

PAT HERRITY, SMASHING PUMPKINS / BILLY CORGAN, SANA...

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2026/03/03

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - SUPERVISOR PAT HERRITY - Fairfax County Supervisor - represents the Springfield District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors TOPICS: Fairfax taxes may be going up AGAIN Crime in Fairfax enabled by Descano Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins on the suppression of rock in culture since the late nineties WMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - SANA EBRAHIMI - Iranian activist X:

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9:00

Chris Ekstrom on the High-Stakes Texas Primaries

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2026/03/03

WMAL GUEST: CHRIS EKSTROM (Chairman of the Texas Truth PAC) on today’s Texas primary elections, the Trump-Abbott "Proxy War," and why House District 56 serves as a bellwether for the conservative movement against the Austin establishment. WEBSITE: TexasTruthPAC.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/TexasTruthPAC PAC TV AD: Ralph Patterson: The Better Choice 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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27:30

U.S. AND ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN OVER THE WEEKEND, BELTWAY...

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2026/03/02

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: How the US-Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded and the aftermath, moment by moment Intelligence pinpointed Khamenei in Tehran compound ahead of 'precise' strike, Israel says 2 dead, dog killed after stabbing spree, trooper shooting on I-495 in Fairfax County Horrifying video shows moment deranged Senegalese mass shooter opens fire outside Austin bar Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple

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28:53

DANIEL TURNER, POPE WEIGHS IN ON IRAN STRIKES, GEN....

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2026/03/02

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DANIEL TURNER - Founder, Power the Future on the impact to oil prices TOPIC: Oil prices surge after strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader, tankers hit near Strait of Hormuz Pope Leo XIV calls for “reasonable, sincere and responsible dialogue" in place of weapons in response to strikes against Iran. WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - GEN. JACK KEANE - a retired four-star general, former

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27:30

JOE DIGENOVA, IRANIAN WOMEN AND LEFTIST FEMINISTS,...

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2026/03/02

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to District of Columbia TOPIC: Democrats are whining about the War Powers Act and the Iran strikes IRANIAN WOMEN CELEBRATING vs AMERICAN WOMEN PROTESTING IRAN STRIKES WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - DANIEL HOFFMAN - Former director of the CIA Middle East and North Africa Division and former Senior Executive Clandestine Service Officer with the Central

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26:08

JONATHAN SCHANZER, HOLLYWOOD’S OZEMPIC OBSESSION,...

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2026/03/02

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JONATHAN SCHANZER - executive director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) X: https://x.com/JSchanzer TOPIC: Iran HOLLYWOOD’S SKELETONS - WHEN OZEMPIC GOES TOO FAR WMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - JACK CARR - Former Navy SEAL and author of next book, the launch of a new series, THE FOURTH OPTION, which comes out in May TOPIC: Retired Navy SEAL says Iran needs to fill their

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32:55

PARAMOUNT WINS BIDDING WAR WITH NETFLIX OVER WARNER...

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2026/02/27

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands, but senators have time to hold a dog parade. CNN: Voters continue to trust President Trump and Republicans on immigration and border security. 64 percent now believe Trump’s policies move the country in the right direction. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show

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33:10

NANCY GUTHRIE UPDATE, VANCE ANNOUNCES MEDICAID FUNDS...

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2026/02/27

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Prosecutors visit crime scene, over 1,600 tips since increased reward Savannah Guthrie immediately wanted to offer $1M reward for mom Nancy — but she was told not to: sources JD Vance says Minnesota’s Medicaid funds halted as part of Trump’s ‘war on fraud’ WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - President of The Family Foundation WEBSITE: https://www.familyfoundation.org/

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32:42

HILLARY’S EPSTEIN TESTIMONY, UPDATE ON LETTING OFF...

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2026/02/27

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday denied ever meeting Jeffrey Epstein or knowing anything about his crimes during a more than six-hour, closed-door deposition in front of the House Oversight Committee. Manhattan DA ditches assault charge in case against NYPD snowball-pelting miscreant, Zohran Mamdani doubles down on calling assault on NYPD a “snowball fight.” JIMMY’S FAMOUS SEAFOOD IN

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32:11

SUSAN FERRECHIO, KRISTI NOEM AND MUSK, JOHN...

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2026/02/27

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - SUSAN FERRECHIO - National politics correspondent, The Washington Times TOPIC: Discuss Hillary Clinton’s testimony about Epstein Kristi Noem says Elon Musk helped her find spyware on her phone put on there by other DHS workers WMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JOHN MINADAKIS - CEO of Jimmy's Famous Seafood WEBSITE: https://jimmysfamousseafood.com/ X: https://x.com/JimmysSeafood

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30:29

It's Trump's Party Now, Democrat Meltdown, Pope Warns...

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2026/02/26

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: DUTY TO PROTECT: President Trump challenged Congress to stand if they agree the first duty of government is to protect citizens over illegal aliens, leading to a visible divide as Democrats remained seated. DEM MELTDOWN: A look at the ongoing Democratic reaction to the SOTU, including comments from Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Gil Cisneros. POKER CONVICTION: SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein has been convicted on tax evasion charges

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30:46

FBI Spied on Susie Wiles & Kash Patel, Clintons in...

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2026/02/26

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: FBI SURVEILLANCE: Revelations that the FBI subpoenaed the phone records of current White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and FBI Director Kash Patel when they were private citizens. EPSTEIN PROBE: Hillary Clinton is set to testify today in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation, with Bill Clinton scheduled for Friday. DALILAH'S LAW: The story of Dalilah Coleman, the young girl honored at the SOTU who was

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30:38

Matt Schlapp, Jack Hughes' Return, USA Hockey Gold,...

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2026/02/26

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: OLYMPIC PRIDE: USA Hockey gold medal hero Jack Hughes received a massive welcome from NJ Devils fans; he expressed deep gratitude for the support shown to the men's and women's teams. USA HOCKEY TEASE: A preview of tomorrow’s interview with Jimmy’s Seafood, which has been a vocal supporter of the Olympic hockey teams. FINANCIAL SCRUTINY: The Trump administration is reportedly considering an executive order requiring banks to

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27:57

KT McFarland, Maryland Gerrymandering Surrender, ICE...

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2026/02/26

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: REDISTRICTING DEFEAT: Maryland Democrats have reportedly "surrendered" on gerrymandering efforts that could have flipped an additional House seat. ICE BAN: Governor Wes Moore signed bills ending 287(g) partnerships between Maryland law enforcement and ICE, sparking pushback from local sheriffs including Frederick County’s Chuck Jenkins. LOCAL CRIME: Fairfax County police have arrested Abdul Jalloh for the fatal stabbing of a woman

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