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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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28:14

Pooptomac Sewage Crisis, Moore vs. Trump, AOC's...

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2026/02/17

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: POOP-TOMAC: The latest update on the disastrous Potomac sewage spill, which has now leaked over 240 million gallons of wastewater. WES MOORE: Governor Wes Moore blames the Trump administration for the spill as the two spar over federal vs. local responsibility. RIVER WARNING: D.C. and Virginia officials warn residents to avoid all contact with the Potomac River as cleanup efforts may take months. MUNICH SECURITY: Secretary of State

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27:43

Wes Moore’s KKK Story Under Fire, Robert Duvall and...

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2026/02/17

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WES MOORE: A deep dive into the Washington Free Beacon investigation showing historical records contradict Governor Moore’s story about his great-grandfather fleeing the KKK. ROBERT DUVALL: Honoring the legendary Middleburg resident and Oscar-winning "Godfather" actor who passed away at 95. JESSE JACKSON: Civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson passes away at 84. CALVERT COUNTY: A shocking report

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26:57

Tom Fitton, Pooptomac Reset, Chuck Thies, Coffee...

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2026/02/17

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: TOM FITTON: Tom Fitton joins the show to discuss FBI records revealing radio warnings about a suspicious person prior to the Trump shooting in Butler. POOP-TOMAC: President Trump directs federal authorities to coordinate the Potomac sewage cleanup as state and local officials fail to act. CHUCK THIES: DC Political Analyst Chuck Thies discusses the latest bribery trial delay for Trayon White and ethics concerns in the D.C. mayoral race

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26:51

Mark Fisher, Facebook Marketplace Dangers, Munich...

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2026/02/17

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: MARK FISHER: Maryland Delegate Mark Fisher joins the show to discuss the insane story of a Calvert County woman calling Child Protective Services on conservative students. ONLINE SALES: A terrifying look at how Facebook Marketplace deals are turning deadly across the country. MUNICH RECAP: President Trump’s reaction to Gavin Newsom and AOC’s performance on the world stage. DHS SHUTDOWN: The impact of the Department of

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10:43

Tom Fitton on FBI Warnings Before the Butler Trump...

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2026/02/17

WMAL GUEST: TOM FITTON (President of Judicial Watch) on Judicial Watch’s FOIA lawsuit revealing that law enforcement broadcast warnings about a suspicious person prior to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Butler, PA. WEBSITE: JudicialWatch.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/TomFitton READ: FBI Reveals Warnings about Suspicious Person at Trump Shooting in Butler 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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7:10

Chuck Thies on the Latest Trayon White Update and...

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2026/02/17

WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (D.C. Political Analyst) on the trial delay for D.C. Councilmember Trayon White and Janeese Lewis George’s controversial decision to swear him in. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ChuckThies READ: Trayon White Federal Bribery Case Delayed Until September 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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9:24

Delegate Mark Fisher on the Calvert County Turning...

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2026/02/17

WMAL GUEST: MARK FISHER (Maryland State Delegate, District 27C) on a woman reporting students to Child Protective Services for starting a Turning Point USA chapter in Calvert County. WEBSITE: MarkFisherForDelegate.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Fisher4Maryland READ: Maryland Woman Says TPUSA High School Event Raised 'Serious Concerns,' Says Child Protective Services Notified 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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29:35

Valentine's Day Recap, Bannon-Epstein Texts, Iranian...

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2026/02/16

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WEEKEND RECAP: A review of Valentine’s Day and the President’s Day holiday weekend. EPSTEIN FILES: Newly released messages between Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein regarding opposition to Pope Francis. IMMIGRATION: Hakeem Jeffries dismisses concerns regarding the 1,300% increase in assaults against ICE officers. VOTER FRAUD: The Colorado Secretary of State faces criticism for sending 30,000 voter registration mailers to

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28:04

Drew Mullins, 'Pooptomac' Update, Woke Girl Scouts

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2026/02/16

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: POOPTOMAC:The massive raw sewage spill in the Potomac River, which may render the waterway unusable for the year. TOPIC:Drew Mullins joins the show to discuss Spotsylvania County’s new Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution. GUN CONTROL:A look at the aggressive slate of gun-related bills introduced in the 2026 Virginia legislative session. GIRL SCOUTS:A 6-year-old scout breaks a record by selling 87,000 boxes of cookies while the

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28:30

Joe diGenova, Redistricting Schemes, Obama’s 'Rogue'...

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2026/02/16

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: TOPIC: Joe diGenova joins to discuss the Epstein emails, the SAVE Act, and the Potomac sewage disaster. REDISTRICTING: Hakeem Jeffries vows to spend tens of millions of dollars to push Democratic redistricting plans in Virginia. SAVE ACT: Growing momentum for proof of citizenship requirements for federal elections. OBAMA GASLIGHTING: Former President Obama faces backlash for calling ICE agents "rogue" and claiming Republicans are the

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28:02

Jonathan Alexandre, Rubio at Munich, AOC’s Taiwan...

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2026/02/16

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: TOPIC: Jonathan Alexandre discusses the Maryland bill that aims to muzzle pastors and religious nonprofits. MUNICH SECURITY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s "fire" speech on defending Western civilization receives a standing ovation. AOC DISASTER: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stumbles through a question on defending Taiwan at the Munich conference. MUNICH OBSERVERS: Reactions to Hillary Clinton moderating a women's rights panel

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6:48

Spotsylvania Supervisor Drew Mullins on New 2nd...

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2026/02/16

WMAL GUEST: DREW MULLINS (Spotsylvania County Supervisor, Courtland District) on the Board of Supervisors passing a new Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution with the support of the county Sheriff. WEBSITE: Spotsylvania.va.us SOCIAL MEDIA: Drew4Spotsy.com READ: Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors: 'We Are Still a Second Amendment Sanctuary County' 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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28:30

Joe diGenova on Redistricting Battles and the...

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2026/02/16

WMAL GUEST: JOE DIGENOVA (Legal Analyst and Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia) on the environmental disaster in the Potomac River, redistricting efforts in Virginia and Maryland, and the momentum for the SAVE Act. WEBSITE: diGenovaToensing.com READ: Jeffries Vows Pressure on Maryland Senate President Over 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,

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9:15

Jonathan Alexandre on the 'Keeping Charities...

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2026/02/16

WMAL GUEST: JONATHAN ALEXANDRE (Legislative Counsel, Maryland Family Institute) on Senate Bill 4, which threatens the tax-exempt status of churches and religious nonprofits that engage in candidate-related speech. WEBSITE: MarylandFamily.org READ: MFI Opposes SB 4 'Keeping Charities Nonpartisan Act' 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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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

O"Connor & Company ·

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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