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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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28:45

Friday the 13th, Taiwan Trade Deal, Trump Greenhouse...

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2026/02/13

In the 5 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: FRIDAY THE 13TH: Krispy Kreme gives away donuts, and the history of why the day is considered unlucky. GREENHOUSE GASES: President Trump revokes the Obama-era EPA "endangerment finding" on greenhouse gases. TAIWAN TRADE: The Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan’s tariff barriers. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's

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25:54

Nicki Neily, Nancy Guthrie Update, SNAP Junk Food,...

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2026/02/13

In the 6 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: NICKI NEILY: Parents Defending Education President Nicki Neily discusses the anti-ICE training hosted by a Maryland PTA. GUTHRIE CASE: The FBI increases its reward in the Nancy Guthrie case, and new details emerge about gloves found near the scene. SNAP FOODS: More states implement restrictions on SNAP purchases for junk food like soda and candy. GOVERNORS SNUB: President Trump invites all governors to the White House

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28:31

Mark Mix, Bethesda Squatter, Steve Milloy, Steak 'n...

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2026/02/13

In the 7 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: MARK MIX: Mark Mix from the National Right to Work Committee discusses the threat of new union bargaining laws in Virginia. BETHESDA SQUATTER: Updates on the eviction and arrest of the squatter in the $2.3 million Bethesda home. STEVE MILLOY: Steve Milloy joins to discuss the repeal of the EPA's greenhouse gas endangerment finding. NO MICROWAVES: Steak 'n Shake announces it will remove all microwaves from its restaurants to

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27:41

Pooptomac Update, Olympics, Heated Hearing on the Hill

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2026/02/13

In the 8 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: POOPTOMAC: Discussion on the massive raw sewage spill into the Potomac River, now called the largest in U.S. history. OLYMPICS: Updates on the Winter Olympics, including local skater Ilia Malinin and skier Breezy Johnson. HEATED HEARING: Senators Hawley, Ernst, and Moody grill Minnesota AG Keith Ellison on fraud and immigration policies. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts,

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7:22

Nicki Neily on Maryland PTA Anti-ICE Training

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2026/02/13

WMAL GUEST: NICKI NEILY (President and Founder of Parents Defending Education) on the Montgomery County PTA hosting a training session to instruct families on how to identify and respond to ICE activity. WEBSITE: DefendingEd.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/NickiNeily READ: Maryland School District PTA Hosts Anti-ICE Training 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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9:16

Mark Mix on Virginia Democrats and Government Unions

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2026/02/13

WMAL GUEST: MARK MIX (President of National Right to Work Committee) on Virginia legislators advancing a bill that could give union bosses control over public services, a move even FDR opposed. WEBSITE: NRTWC.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/RightToWork READ: Virginia Dem Legislators Ignoring FDR’s Warning on Government Union Bargaining Powers 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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7:06

Steve Milloy on Trump Lifting Greenhouse Gas Rules

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2026/02/13

WMAL GUEST: STEVE MILLOY (Senior Legal Fellow at the Energy and Environment Legal Institute) on the Trump administration revoking the EPA finding on greenhouse gas threats, a major blow to climate change regulations. WEBSITE: JunkScience.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JunkScience READ: Trump Revokes EPA Finding on Greenhouse Gas Threat 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,

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29:43

SAVE ACT PASSES THE HOUSE, AWESOME JOBS REPORT,...

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2026/02/12

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: House Passes SAVE America Act Requiring Voter ID Proof The U.S. economy added 130,000 new jobs last month, according to a federal report released Wednesday, surpassing economists’ expectations. DHS shutdown inching closer as funding deadline looms 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,

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29:27

THIS IS CNN, WES MOORE’S STATE OF THE STATE, PAM...

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2026/02/12

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Howard Lutnick defends bringing wife and children to Epstein Island CNN has lost nearly two-thirds of its viewership since 2016 amid growing fears network is circling the drain Gov. Wes Moore touted his redistricting map win in his fourth state of the state address on Wednesday, asking people to "not let the democratic process die in the free state." The comment was met with both cheers and boos from the lively audience. Rep

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26:33

MD DEL. KATHY SZELIGA, WOOTON HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE,...

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2026/02/12

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MD. DEL. KATHY SZELIGA TOPIC: Discuss Her Reaction to Gov. Moore’s State of the State Address on Wednesday ‘This can't be real': Mom of Wootton HS student shot says he faces multiple surgeries The mother of the teen shot at Wootton High School said she tried getting her son out of the school last year after he told her other students were bullying him. She says Montgomery County

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26:18

CHAIRMAN JIM JORDAN, ELON MUSK FOCUSING ON BUILDING A...

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2026/02/12

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JIM JORDAN - chairman of the House Freedom Caucus and United States Representative from Ohio since 2007 TOPIC: Discuss the Bondi hearing ELON MUSK ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK THAT HE’S CHANGING HIS AMBITIONS FROM FOCUSING ON MARS TO BUILDING A MOON BASE James Van Der Beek dies following battle with colon cancer Recent Olympic gold medalist and Breezy Johnson topped the thrill of her first gold

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8:18

Chris Faraldi on Lynchburg’s 2nd Amendment Sanctuary...

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2026/02/12

WMAL GUEST: CHRIS FARALDI (Lynchburg, VA Councilman) on the city of Lynchburg reaffirming its Second Amendment Sanctuary status in a 6-1 vote. WEBSITE: LynchburgVA.gov SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ChrisFaraldiVA READ: Lynchburg Reaffirms 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Status 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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10:55

Delegate Kathy Szeliga on Gov. Moore’s State of the...

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2026/02/12

WMAL GUEST: KATHY SZELIGA (Maryland State Delegate, District 7A) on her reaction to Governor Wes Moore’s State of the State address and the redistricting map win. WEBSITE: MGALeg.Maryland.gov SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/KathyForMD READ: Kathy Szeliga on Governor Moore’s State of the State 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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10:06

Rep. Jim Jordan on the Bondi Hearing

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2026/02/12

WMAL GUEST: JIM JORDAN (Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee) on the fiery hearing involving Pam Bondi and Democratic impeachment efforts. WEBSITE: Jordan.House.gov SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Jim_Jordan READ: Brandon Gill Exposes DOJ at Bondi 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, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and

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28:03

BETHANY’S DAUGHTER WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE TRUMP...

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2026/02/11

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: In American Ballet Theatre’s The Winter’s Tale, Tony–winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon brings his visionary eye to Shakespeare’s romantic play of jealousy, redemption, and the passage of time. https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/dance/2025-2026/american-ballet-theatre/ https://x.com/bethanyshondark/status/2020657580801237461 Wootton High School shooting suspect charged with

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28:10

NANCY GUTHRIE STORY UPDATE, CAL THOMAS, TRUMP’S NEW...

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2026/02/11

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: New transaction reported in crypto wallet tied to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, ransom note WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW: CAL THOMAS - TOPICS: Had enough Bad Bunny and Kid Rock? - Latest (breakthrough?) in Nancy Guthrie case: FBI to release photo of masked suspect outside Nancy Guthrie home. Trump to Repeal Landmark Climate Finding in Huge Regulatory Rollback Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the

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28:33

CHRIS SUNUNU, BETHESDA SQUATTER UPDATE, POOP WATER IN...

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2026/02/11

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - CHRIS SUNUNU - President & CEO of Airlines for America (A4A) WEBSITE: https://www.airlines.org/ TOPIC: Discuss the budget battle in Congress and TSA possibly losing its funding, causing problems at the airport Convicted squatter released, returns to $2.3M Bethesda home as neighbors fear 'violence’ Sewage continues to spill into the Potomac River The National Mall is under invasion by

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26:25

MARC MORANO, ICE / MARYLAND NEWS, MORGAN WRIGHT, MORE...

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2026/02/11

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARC MORANO of ClimateDepot.com SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/ClimateDepot TOPIC: New Trump admin planning this week to repeal the Obama-era scientific finding that serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation Howard County councilwoman faces backlash over social media postWashington County declares support for ICE amid proposed detention facility near Hagerstown WMAL GUEST:

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6:20

Cal Thomas on the News of the Day

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2026/02/11

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on the latest in the Nancy Guthrie case and the decline of the Washington Post. WEBSITE: CalThomas.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CalThomas READ: Why Did the Washington Post Layoffs Happen? 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 Larry O'Connor

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10:06

Chris Sununu on the Budget Battle and TSA Funding

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2026/02/11

WMAL GUEST: CHRIS SUNUNU (President & CEO of Airlines for America) on the budget battle in Congress and potential TSA funding issues. WEBSITE: Airlines.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/AirlinesDotOrg READ: Pay Our Federal Aviation Workers 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 Larry O'Connor

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