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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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28:09

Cam Edwards, Snowcrete Chaos, Mom Wars, Arlington’s...

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2026/01/29

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: GUN RIGHTS: CAM EDWARDS warns of a legislative blitz in Richmond as a key House subcommittee prepares to vote on dozens of gun control bills today. SNOW EMERGENCIES: The city extends its snow emergency as "snowcrete"—thick ice layers that lead to broken plows—impedes cleanup on residential streets. MOM WARS: Bethany Mandel argues that parents must stop passively complying with ideological paperwork and mental health

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9:11

Hans von Spakovsky on the FBI Raid of the Fulton...

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2026/01/29

WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom) on FBI agents searching the Fulton County Election Hub and the ongoing probe into 2020 election ballots. SOCIAL MEDIA: @HvonSpakovsky READ: FBI Agents Search Election Hub in Fulton County, Georgia 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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9:51

Ken Cuccinelli on the Virginia Redistricting Ruling...

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2026/01/29

WMAL GUEST: KEN CUCCINELLI (Former Attorney General of Virginia and Former Deputy DHS Secretary) on the court ruling voiding the Democrats' redistricting amendment and his analysis of federal agents clashing with left-wing agitators in Minneapolis. SOCIAL MEDIA: @KenCuccinelli READ: Virginia Judge Voids Redistricting Push 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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9:59

Cam Edwards on Radical Anti-Gun Bills in the ...

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2026/01/29

WMAL GUEST: CAM EDWARDS (Editor of Bearing Arms) on the dozens of gun control bills being voted on in the Virginia House Public Safety subcommittee and its impact on Second Amendment rights. SOCIAL MEDIA: @CamEdwards READ: VCDL Urgent Legislative Action Alert 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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32:27

Virginia’s Redistricting Victory, Census Nightmares,...

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2026/01/28

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: COURTROOM WIN: A Virginia judge voids the Democrats’ mid-decade redistricting push, ruling that lawmakers overstepped their authority. CENSUS FORECAST: A new 2030 apportionment forecast shows a massive electoral swing toward Republican states following new population estimates. BEYOND THE DMV: Power outages hit Tennessee following a winter blast, while local residents continue to debate snow removal efforts. RIGGING RUMORS:

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29:21

Cal Thomas, Sean Kennedy, Kristen Stewart’s Impending...

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2026/01/28

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: COLUMNIST CORNER: Cal Thomasjoins the program to weigh in on the failure of Minnesota schools and the latest fallout from the Minneapolis anti-ICE protests. FAIRFAX FIGHT: SEAN KENNEDY discusses the Gret Glyer family's battle against Steve Descano's plea deal for an accused killer. BEYOND THE IMAGE: Reports surface that Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis nurse killed by federal agents, had a broken rib from a violent confrontation with

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28:55

Luke Pettit, the Potomac Sewage Geyser, Japan’s Panda...

O"Connor & Company ·

2026/01/28

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: TREASURY TRUST: LUKE PETTIT explains the revolutionary Trump Accounts plan to provide a $1,000 long-term financial foundation for American children. POOP WATER: DC Water reports significant progress in containing a massive sewage spill near Cabin John that sent E. coli levels surging in the Potomac River. GEOLOGY LESSONS: Candace Owens goes viral for questioning why the ice on her trees isn't melting at 30 degrees. PANDA PANIC:

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26:48

Jim Jordan, Anti-ICE Insanity, Firing the VCU...

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2026/01/28

In the 8 AM hour, Andrew Langer and Julie Gunlock discussed: JUDICIARY JUSTICE: Jim Jordan joins the program to discuss the escalating conflict over federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and his analysis of the Jack Smith hearing. SQUISHY SENATORS: Murkowski and Tillis break with the administration to demand Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s resignation following the Minneapolis shootings. HOMAN’S HUSTLE: Border Czar Tom Homan arrives in Minnesota for

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9:48

Sean Kennedy on the Fight Against Descano’s Fairfax...

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2026/01/28

WMAL GUEST: SEAN KENNEDY (Virginians 4 Safe Communities) on the family of Gret Glyer fighting Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano’s decision to offer an insanity plea deal to the suspect accused of killing Glyer in his home. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/VA4SafeComm READ: Fairfax Family Fights Expected Insanity Plea Deal for Accused Killer 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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7:30

Cal Thomas on Activist Unions, Newsom’s TikTok...

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2026/01/28

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on the failure of Minnesota schools due to union activism, Governor Newsom’s attacks on TikTok, and the latest fallout from the anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CalThomas READ: Teachers Unions Shut Down Minnesota Schools For Activism 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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9:42

Luke Pettit on the Launch of Trump Accounts and...

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2026/01/28

WMAL GUEST: LUKE PETTIT (Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury) on the revolutionary "Trump Accounts" summit and the administration's plan to provide a $1,000 long-term financial foundation for American children. WEBSITE: TrumpAccounts.gov 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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8:19

Rep. Jim Jordan on the Minneapolis ICE War and the...

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2026/01/28

WMAL GUEST: REP. JIM JORDAN (R-Ohio and House Judiciary Committee Chairman) on the escalating conflict over federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and his analysis of the pivotal Jack Smith public hearing. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Jim_Jordan READ: Smith Defends Trump Investigations at Public Hearing 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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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

O"Connor & Company ·

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....

O"Connor & Company ·

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...

O"Connor & Company ·

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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