O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Larry and Bethany’s Weekend: Larry talks about traveling to L.A. to visit his sons while Bethany speaks about one of her children having tonsil surgery. Virginia Gerrymandering: Eric Holder, Tim Kaine, Virginia House Speaker Don Scott and Virginia Senator Louise Lucas make the case for Virginia Redistricting while Virginia Integrity Coalition PAC puts out an ad stating how redistricting would harm the black vote in Virginia. Joe diGenova News: The Justice Department is turning to former Trump attorney Joe diGenova to spearhead a probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan and others over the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, as the department reshuffles leadership of the sprawling inquiry. (FOX News) 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Kash Patel: The Atlantic publishes a hit piece on FBI Director Kash Patel alleging on multiple occasions Patel’s security detail had difficulty waking him because he was seemingly intoxicated. Patel and his team responded saying “see you in court.” Iran Update: U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, President Trump says. He also said Iran is breaking the ceasefire and needs to make a deal or lose “every single power plant and every single bridge in Iran.” 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Joe diGenova: Legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia on the legal news of the day and his new DOJ job. INTERVIEW: Jason Miyares: Former Virginia Attorney General on the Virginia redistricting vote on Tuesday. Mets Mamdani Curse: New York Mets $500 million team has lost 11 games in a row after Zohran Mamdani meeting. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Impeachment: Jonathan Turley on FOX News blasts Democrats for their persistent calls for impeachment against Donald Trump.Virginia Voting: Saturday was the last day of early voting in Virginia’s special election. Voters are deciding whether to move forward with plans for new Congressional districts ahead of the midterms this fall. Apple Leaving Towson: The Apple Store announces they are leaving the Towson Town Center, citing "declining conditions” in Democrat run Maryland. Wes Moore & Kids: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore posts a video of him asking children in a school “What does a governor do?” 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JOE DIGENOVA (Legal Analyst and Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia) on being sworn in today as Counsel to the Attorney General to lead the investigation into the Russia collusion hoax. He also discusses the D.C. Appeals Court ruling allowing construction to resume on the $400 million White House ballroom and bunker complex. WEBSITE: diGenovaToensing.com READ: Appeals court green lights Trump’s White House ballroom construction 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JASON MIYARES (Former Virginia Attorney General) on Tuesday’s high-stakes special election and the effort to stop the proposed redistricting amendment, which critics argue is a partisan power grab designed to create a 10-1 Democrat map advantage. WEBSITE: JasonMiyares.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JasonMiyaresVA 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Justin Fairfax Murder/Suicide: Disgraced ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and then himself inside their million-dollar home in the Washington, DC, suburbs early Thursday. Supreme Court: The Supreme Court is reportedly poised to significantly limit race-based congressional districts under the Voting Rights Act, per former White House press secretary Sean Spicer. Virginia Allows Incapacitated Voting: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger approves a measure taking effect on July 1 that will allow incapacitated residents to vote. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Jason Snead: Executive Director of Honest Elections Project, which filed an amicus brief this week at the Virginia Supreme Court arguing the April 21 Virginia redistricting referendum is illegal. Iran Update: The U.S. is expanding its maritime blockade into the Pacific, targeting the "shadow fleets" and unflagged tankers fueling Iran's sanctions-skirting schemes (FOX News). TPS Vote in Congress: The House on Thursday passed a resolution requiring the Trump administration to extend temporary legal protections for Haitian migrants after a small group of Republicans helped Democrats force it to the floor using a rarely successful maneuver. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: John Solomon: CEO of Just the News, award-winning investigative journalist and host of the “John Solomon Reports” podcast on the newly declassified ODNI records related to Trump’s impeachment. INTERVIEW: Rep. Jim Jordan: R-Ohio, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee on the TPS vote in Congress, the short-term FISA deal passed in Congress and the DNI’s declassified documents on Trump’s impeachment. Don Lemon 2028?: Appearing on the daytime talk show Sherri, journalist Don Lemon says he’s open to running for President. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Josh Christenson: DC Bureau Chief at the New York Post discusses the latest reporting on Justin Fairfax murder/suicide. Kamala Talks Gas Prices: Former Vice President Kamala Harris posts a video of her standing outside a gas station in Charlotte, NC blaming President Donald Trump for high fuel prices. Missing Scientists: There are calls for investigations to ramp up after nearly a dozen of America's top scientists either died or disappeared with few answers. President Trump and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt respond when asked about the scientists. Artemis II Astronauts: Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover share their thoughts on faith upon returning to Earth following their journey around the moon. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JASON SNEAD (Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project) on the amicus brief filed at the Virginia Supreme Court arguing that the April 21 redistricting referendum is illegal due to the unconstitutional nature of the special session. WEBSITE: HonestElections.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JasonWSnead 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JOHN SOLOMON (CEO of Just the News and Investigative Journalist) on the newly declassified ODNI records revealing coordination between the intelligence community and political actors during the 2019 Trump impeachment. WEBSITE: JustTheNews.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JSolomonReports 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JOSH CHRISTENSON (DC Bureau Chief at the New York Post) on the investigation into the death of disgraced ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who killed his estranged wife and himself in their Annandale home. WEBSITE: NYPost.com/Author/Josh-Christenson SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JChristenson_ 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Virginia Redistricting Vote No Rally: Larry O’Connor to take part in a rally in Loudoun County today with former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and CPAC’s Mercedes Schlapp. The rally looks to encourage voters to vote no against the Virginia Redistricting referendum. NOVA Illegal Immigrant Crime: An illegal alien from Guatemala with 25 prior charges has been arrested for an attempted rape outside the Whole Foods in Clarendon, Virginia. ICE announced it is asking Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Arlington officials not to release him. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Virginia Gun Control Bill: Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed into law House Bill 217 and Senate Bill 749, which prohibit the future sale of certain semi-automatic firearms classified as assault weapons, along with magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds. Spanberger’s Husband: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced L3Harris is expanding its operations with a more than $1.2 billion investment in Orange County. Spanberger's husband works for L3Harris. (Nick Minock, WJLA ABC7) B**bs for Illegals: Illegal aliens cross border seeking ‘free’ sex changes in California. (New York Post) UK Royals Coming to DC: King Charles III and Queen Camilla of Britain will make a four-day visit to the United States at the end of April to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of independence, Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: George Taplin: Chair of the Loudoun County Republican Committee on the Voting No gerrymandering effort in Loudoun County and the big rally this afternoon. Great American State Fair: Freedom 250 announced on Wednesday that the Great American State Fair will run from June 25 through July 10, spanning from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. Iran Blockade: CENTCOM releases what the US Navy is telling EVERY TANKER even THINKING about breaching President Trump's Iran blockade. Plus, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessant talks about the “Strait of Vermouth.” 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: KT McFarland: Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" on the latest developments with the Iran blockade. INTERVIEW: Mercedes Schlapp: CPAC Senior Fellow on the rally in Loudoun County today with former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Larry O’Connor. The rally looks to encourage voters to vote no against the Virginia Redistricting referendum. Clarence Thomas: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Wednesday delivered a televised broadside against progressivism, a political philosophy he described as an existential threat to America and the principles that founded it 250 years ago. (ABC News) Lt. Gov. Murder/Suicide: Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife inside their Virginia home and then killed himself, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said. (CNN) 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: GEORGE TAPLIN (Chair of the Loudoun County Republican Committee) on today’s 4:00 PM "Vote No" rally in Leesburg with Governor Glenn Youngkin and the grassroots effort to defeat the proposed redistricting amendment in Virginia. WEBSITE: LoudounGOP.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/LoudounGOP 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump) on the full implementation of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, reports of Iranian use of Chinese spy satellites, and the strategic pressure on the regime's global assets. 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 @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: MERCEDES SCHLAPP (CPAC Senior Fellow) on the "line in the sand" being drawn in Northern Virginia today against the redistricting amendment and why high-income voters are swinging toward the "Vote No" position. WEBSITE: CPAC.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MercedesSchlapp 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Tax Day: Do you file or extend? Also, the IRS publishes a list of occupations that qualify for ‘no tax on tips’ provision. TMZ Hits DC: The tabloid launches a bureau in Washington and Cassie says it is paying $100,000 for any scandal stories on Congressmen or women. Anti-Trump Judge Halted: A federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered an end to U.S. District Judge James Boasberg’s criminal contempt inquiry into Trump administration officials over last year’s deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador, delivering a second major rebuke to Boasberg and foreclosing further pursuit of the case. PWC Data Center Battle: On Tuesday, April 14, the Prince William Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to drop its legal fight to defend the 2023 rezonings that paved the way for the Digital Gateway, a massive and controversial project that would have spanned more than 1,700 acres in rural western Prince William 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, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Cal Thomas: Syndicated Columnist on Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzalez resigning from Congress, the new TMZ bureau in DC and the latest developments from Iran. Iran Blockade is Working: Additional US-Iran peace talks “could be happening over next two days” in Pakistan’s capital, President Trump told The New York Post on Tuesday. VP Vance at TPUSA Event: Vice President JD Vance speaks at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia last night on the Iran war, Pope Leo’s criticism of Trump and the conflict in Gaza. Confused Biden: Former President Joe Biden was speaking at his alma mater, Syracuse University’s College of Law when he spotted Jeffrey Scruggs—a Black man who is the chairman of Syracuse University's Board of Trustees—in the audience and playfully called him up to the podium saying he looked like Barack Obama. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Garrett Exner: Former special operations officer in the Marine Corps and a board member at Veterans on Duty on Fairfax County Public Schools nixing a school holiday for Veterans Day after a debate over the school calendar. INTERVIEW: MD State Senator Justin Ready: MD State Senator for District: 5: Frederick and Carroll on the closing of the Maryland General Assembly closing and what happened. Maryland State Shark: Maryland officially named the megalodon the state shark this week, becoming the first state in the country with the designation. California Targets Nick Shirley: California Democrats Advance “Stop Nick Shirley Act” to criminalize investigative journalism. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Jonathan Fahey: Former Federal Prosecutor and former Acting Director of ICE on Fairfax’s immigration issues and Fairfax County Prosecutor Steve Descano upcoming appearance before House Judiciary Committee’s immigration subcommittee on May 14. The View’s Bible Takes: The View‘s Joy Behar was nearly laughed out of the room after she made an erroneous claim about Jesus Christ during Tuesday’s edition of the program, asserting that “Jesus himself did not run around saying, ‘I’m the Messiah, I’m the Messiah.'” Swalwell Update: Nancy Pelosi and Eric Swallwell’s wingman, Sen. Ruben Gallego, claimed to have no knowledge of Eric Swalwell’s sexual activities. Critter News: For the first time in nearly 25 years, the National Zoo is introducing a baby Asian elephant to the public. Linh Mai was born at the zoo in early February at a weight of 308 pounds. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on the federal tax deadline and the impact of the "no tax on tips" provision for millions of American workers, along with his analysis of the latest political departures from Congress. WEBSITE: CalThomas.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CalThomas 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: GARRETT EXNER (Board Member of Veterans on Duty) on the Fairfax County School Board’s decision to eliminate Veterans Day as a student holiday to create more five-day instructional weeks. WEBSITE: VetsOnDuty.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Exner_Garrett 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JUSTIN READY (Maryland State Senator, District 5) on the conclusion of the 90-day legislative session in Annapolis, the passage of the "Community Trust Act," and the impact of rising energy costs on Maryland families. WEBSITE: JustinReady.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JustinReady 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JONATHAN FAHEY (Former Federal Prosecutor and Acting Director of ICE) on the latest developments in Fairfax County's sanctuary policy debate and the upcoming congressional testimony of Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JonForFairfax TOPIC: Discussing the public safety consequences of local prosecutorial decisions and the federal oversight now targeting Northern Virginia 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Swalwell & Gonzalez Resign: U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzalez (R-TX) resigned from Congress as they face allegations of sexual misconduct. Hasan Piker: The controversial influencer known for his anti-Semitic views was welcomed recently on the “Pod Save America” podcast as well as at a campaign event in Michigan for Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. Virginia Redistricting: Larry O’Connor will MC a VOTE NO rally on Thursday in Leesburg, VA hosted by the 10th District Republican Committee and CPAC as the Virginia redistricting battle enters the home stretch. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Beth Pascall: Chair of the Election Integrity Committee for the Loudoun County Republican Committee on the grassroots Vote No! Coalition working to defeat the Virginia Redistricting Amendment. Iran Blockade: The U.S. on Monday said it began blocking ships from entering or exiting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, attempting to ratchet up pressure on Iran to reopen the key oil route after peace negotiations collapsed. (CNBC). Poisonous Yoga Pants?: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is announced that he was issuing a Civil Investigative Demand to athletic wear company Lululemon as part of an investigation probing the company on “forever chemicals” — which the company says are not in its products. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Cam Edwards: Editor-in-Chief of Bearing Arms on what’s going to Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s desk regarding gun bills. INTERVIEW: Alex Adams: HHS Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families on Trump’s Foster Home initiative. Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau: Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being labeled a hypocrite for partying with red solo cups at Coachella alongside girlfriend Katy Perry after he led a nationwide effort to ban single-use plastics in Canada while he was in office. (FOX News) Swalwell Booted from House: Lefty billionaire Stephen Cloobeck dramatically cut ties with Eric Swalwell and revealed he has kicked him out of his mansion — hours before the congressman dropped his run for California governor. (New York Post) 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Dr. Richard Samuelson: Associate Professor of Government, Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College on what caused the American Revolution? This interview is the latest in the series “America 250: A Conversation with Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. Campus Graduate School of Government” in partnership with WMAL. VP Vance on Iran: Vice President JD Vance said that the Iranian delegation wasn’t fully authorized to strike a deal as the U.S. and Iran may return to negotiations as early as this weekend. Vance also addresses Pope Leo’s critical comments towards President Trump. Swalwell Allegations: Two women who have accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of misconduct told CBS News that, while they feel "vindicated" now that he has dropped his bid to become California's next governor and will resign from his seat in Congress, there is still work to be done. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: BETH PASCALL (Chair of the Election Integrity Committee for the Loudoun County Republican Committee) on the "Vote No! Coalition" and its efforts to stop the proposed redistricting amendment, which critics call a partisan power grab that would overturn the bipartisan commission approved by voters in 2020. WEBSITE: LoudounGOP.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/LoudounGOP 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: CAM EDWARDS (Editor of Bearing Arms) on the wave of gun control legislation reaching Governor Spanberger’s desk and how these bills threaten the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Virginians. WEBSITE: BearingArms.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CamEdwards 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: ALEX ADAMS (HHS Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families) on the "A Home for Every Child" initiative, the repeal of rules that previously removed children based on gender identity policies, and the administration’s focus on kinship and parental rights. WEBSITE: ACF.HHS.gov SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ACFHHS 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: DR. RICHARD SAMUELSON (Associate Professor of Government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C. Campus) on the historical momentum building exactly 250 years ago in April 1776, the impact of Thomas Paine’s "Common Sense," and the debates that led to American independence WEBSITE: DC.Hillsdale.edu SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Hillsdale 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Bethany’s Tonsil Talk: Bethany Mandel talks about her fifth child having tonsil surgery this week and the preparations leading up to it. Mark Kelly Attacks White Men: At a summit with Rev. Al Sharpton, Democratic Senator Mark Kelly says “The last thing I would want in a Space Shuttle crew would be seven white-guy U.S. navy test pilots like me.” More Fairfax Crime: Just one month after Stephanie Minter was stabbed to death at a bus stop, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala is charged with second-degree murder after fatally stabbing a man in Bailey's Crossroads. Youngkin on Virginia Referendum: Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin speaks out against the efforts by Democrats to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Eric Swalwell: U.S. Representative suspends his campaign for California Governor as he faces multiple claims of sexual misconduct. Maryland Sanctuary Bill: After a marathon session, the Maryland House approved an amended version of the Community Trust Act on Saturday. House Republicans said the bill would not only make Maryland a sanctuary state for criminals, but would also eliminate partnerships between local law enforcement and federal agencies. Artemis II Astronauts Return to Earth: The first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than half a century are back on Earth. The 4 Artemis II astronauts splashed down on Friday off the coast of San Diego, completing a nearly 10-day journey that took them 252,756 miles from home at their farthest distance from Earth. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Joe Digenova: Legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia on Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspending his campaign for California Governor as well as President Trump’s conflict with Pope Leo and Trump’s controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as Jesus. INTERVIEW: Dr. Tom Jones: Astronaut and author of new book "Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions” on the successful Artemis II splashdown and what’s next for NASA. Iran Update: President Trump announces a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday. Ireland Protests: Farmers, truck drivers, agricultural contractors and other transport workers whose businesses are heavily dependent on diesel protest Ireland’s high fuel taxation, including carbon taxes. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: MD Del. Lauren Arikan: Republican, District 7B, Harford County and member of the Maryland House Freedom Caucus on the Maryland sanctuary bill called the “Community Trust Act.” INTERVIEW: Steve Moore: Economist, Writer and Television Commentator on oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz. Eric Swalwell: U.S. Representative suspends his campaign for California Governor as he faces multiple claims of sexual misconduct. Trump DC Changes: Trump officials formally unveil designs for the President’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch as well as plans to paint the Eisenhower Building white. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JOE DIGENOVA (Legal Analyst and Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia) on Rep. Eric Swalwell’s sudden campaign suspension and resignation from Congress, as well as the D.C. Appeals Court ruling allowing construction to resume on the White House ballroom and bunker complex. WEBSITE: diGenovaToensing.com READ: Trump ballroom construction can continue, appeals court rules 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: DR. TOM JONES (Retired NASA Astronaut and Author) on the successful splashdown of the Artemis II mission, his new book "Space Shuttle Stories," and what this historic milestone means for NASA’s return to the lunar surface. WEBSITE: AstronautTomJones.com BOOK: Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: MD DEL. LAUREN ARIKAN (R-Harford County) on the "Community Trust Act" heading to the Governor’s desk, her floor speech regarding the murder of her former constituent Rachel Morin, and how the bill restricts cooperation with ICE. WEBSITE: LaurenArikan.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/LaurenForMD 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: STEVE MOORE (Economist and Co-Founder of Unleash Prosperity) on President Trump’s naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the failure of the Islamabad peace talks, and the impact of the ongoing conflict on domestic energy costs. WEBSITE: UnleashProsperity.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/StephenMoore 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Patrice’s Wedding Party in Chicago: Patrice Onwuka talks about her experience attending a friend’s wedding in Chicago, IL, including her impressions of the city and the wedding party. Trump Blasts So-Called Influencers: President Trump Slams ‘Nut Jobs’ Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, Alex Jones for Opposing Iran War: ‘They’re Stupid People’ 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 10, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Ian Prior’s MoCo Lawsuit: America First Legal (AFL) has filed a formal federal complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Rockville, Maryland, alleging that the district’s “gender identity” policies violate the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution as well as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and urging the Trump Administration to investigate. Melania on Epstein: Melania Trump made an announcement yesterday refuting suggestions that she had connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Spanberger News: Virginia Gov. Spanberger signed legislation yesterday raising Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour while vetoing a bill that would have paved the way for a casino in Fairfax County. Fairfax Groper Guilty: The illegal immigrant accused of groping girls in Fairfax High School has been found guilty of nine counts of assault. The judge also found Israel Flores Ortiz not guilty of three of the counts and dismissed one additional count. This comes after the victims were called to testify in court on Thursday. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 10, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Ian Prior: America First Legal Senior Advisor on the AFL urging the Trump Administration to investigate Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland for actively concealing students’ “gender transition” information from parents. INTERVIEW: Commander Kirk Lippold: Former commanding officer of the United States Navy destroyer USS Cole on October 12, 2000, when the ship was attacked and bombed by al-Qaeda terrorists during a refueling stop in the Yemeni port of Aden, killing 17 U.S. sailors. IPODS Making a Comeback?: Four years after Apple killed off its digital music player, secondhand sales are surging. It's fueled in part by young people interested not just in its retro looks but a desire to listen to music in a focused way and with playlists not determined by algorithms. Cardi B: After recent tour stops in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., rapper Cardi B took to social media to share her perspective on the distinct vibes of the two cities. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 10, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Mike Litterst: Communications Chief for National Mall and Memorial Parks in the National Park Service with the latest on the Lincoln Memorial renovation project and the state of the cherry blossoms. INTERVIEW: Anna Giratelli: Washington Examiner Reporter and author of new book "Under Assault” discusses how she was previously sexually assaulted in broad daylight as well as how DC Police handled her attacker following his arrest. Artemis II Returns Tonight: The Artemis II astronauts have hit the "halfway" mark between the Moon and the Earth. They will splash down in the Pacific Ocean around 8:07 pm ET on Friday, April 10 off the coast of San Diego. Dirt Bike Gangs: 10-year-old boy injured in dirt bike hit-and-run shares his story. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 10, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: IAN PRIOR (Senior Counsel at America First Legal) on AFL urging the Trump Administration to investigate Montgomery County Public Schools for systematic policies that facilitate social "gender transitions" while actively concealing this information from parents. WEBSITE: AFLegal.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/IanDPrior 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 10, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: Commander KIRK LIPPOLD (Former CO of the USS Cole) on the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz despite the U.S.-backed ceasefire and the strategic implications for oil traffic and the 20,000 mariners currently stranded. WEBSITE: KirkLippold.com TOPIC: As a retired Naval officer, Lippold analyzes the "dishonorable" failure of the Iranian regime to allow passage through the critical waterway. 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 10, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: MIKE LITTERST (Communications Chief, National Mall and Memorial Parks) on the removal of the accessibility ramp "eyesore" at the Lincoln Memorial and the progress of construction in the undercroft exhibit space. WEBSITE: NPS.gov/NAMA SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/NationalMallNPS 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 Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 10, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.