O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: STORM PREP: Local grocery stores, including Trader Joe's, are seeing empty shelves as the D.C. region prepares for a massive winter storm. CAPITOL HILL: Recapping Patrice Onwuka’s testimony before the House Oversight Committee on the housing crisis and rolling back red tape. WHITE WITCH: Conservatives brand Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger the "White Witch" after she immediately rescinded Youngkin’s order requiring law enforcement to cooperate with ICE. 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, January 23, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: MEDIA CLAIMS DEBUNKED: Examining media claims that ICE detained a five-year-old in Minnesota, which DHS later clarified was a case of parental abandonment. VANCE IN MN: Vice President JD Vance visits Minneapolis to show support for federal agents following radical church protests. BETHESDA SQUATTER: Accused squatter Tamieka Goode is found guilty after taking over a $2.3 million home in an affluent Montgomery County neighborhood. STEM CELL BAN: The Trump administration halts the use of human fetal tissue in all NIH-funded research. 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, January 23, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: MARJORIE DANNENFELSER: The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President joins the show to discuss today’s March for Life and the major NIH policy shift. ABE ABICH: Financial expert Abe Abich on why gold is nearing $5,000 and how to strengthen your retirement savings during economic turbulence. JACK SMITH HEARING: Rep. Brandon Gill grills Jack Smith over the subpoenas of phone records for Republican lawmakers. MULTI-HATTING: Marco Rubio adds "World Expo 2035 Chair" to his growing list of roles, sparking viral "highest-priced nanny" memes from JD Vance. 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, January 23, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: SCOTT FITZGERALD: The Wisconsin Representative joins to discuss his confrontation with Jack Smith over the former special counsel's appointment. VIRGINIA INSANITY: Democrat Del. Marcia Price claims Republicans will bring back slavery without redistricting, stating, "some of us would be in chains." TAX HIKE: Analyzing HB 979 and HB 378, which could combine to give Virginia a staggering 13.8% top tax rate. SNOW TALK: Final thoughts on the looming winter storm and grocery store chaos before the weekend. 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, January 23, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: MARJORIE DANNENFELSER (President of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America) on today’s March for Life rally in D.C. and the Trump administration’s immediate halt to NIH-funded research involving human fetal tissue READ: Vance to Headline March for Life SOCIAL MEDIA: @MarjorieSBA 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, January 23, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: ABE ABICH (Founder/CEO of Abich Financial Services) on navigating retirement hurdles in 2026, including elevated prices, Social Security uncertainty, and a record wave of retiring Baby Boomers. WEBSITE: Abich Financial Services SOCIAL MEDIA: @AbeAbich 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, January 23, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: REP. SCOTT FITZGERALD (R-WI) on his exchange with former Special Counsel Jack Smith regarding his selection process and ties to Biden DOJ officials SOCIAL MEDIA: @RepFitzgerald WEBSITE: Fitzgerald.House.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 @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, January 23, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: CHILDHOOD CLASSICS: Reflecting on the favorite shows and movies that defined their upbringing. MEAL CHALLENGE: Analyzing Brooke Rollins’ claim that Americans can eat for $3 a meal or $15.64 a day. CHEF’S VIEW: Chef Andrew Gruel breaks down the real-world costs of a basic daily menu. MS. RACHEL: The YouTube star’s tearful apology after "accidentally" liking an antisemitic 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: Thursday, January 22, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: GREENLAND FRAMEWORK: Trump announces a future deal with NATO’s Mark Rutte, dropping tariff threats while beefing up Arctic security. VMI CONTROVERSY: Governor Abigail Spanberger appoints Ralph Northam to the VMI Board of Visitors despite her previous "bigot" labeling. FAMILY FRACTURE: Bethany Mandel’s new column on Brooklyn Beckham and the quiet danger of overexposed childhoods. VICTORIA SPEAKS: Victoria Beckham ends her Instagram hiatus as the family drama reaches a tipping point. 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, January 22, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: CHUCK JENKINS: The Frederick County Sheriff joins the show to discuss the anti-ICE agenda in Annapolis and his reelection bid. SNOW PREP: Washington Post warns of one of the area's biggest winter storms in a decade. SARAH PARSHALL PERRY: Analyzing the radical shift in Virginia's history curriculum away from core facts. DAVOS CRITIQUE: Citadel CEO Ken Griffin rips the previous administration’s economic handling at the WEF. MUSK SURPRISE: Elon Musk joins the Davos schedule for a high-stakes panel with BlackRock's Larry Fink. 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, January 22, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: KT MCFARLAND: Discussing Trump’s Davos framework and Gavin Newsom’s mockery of the Greenland proposal. MICHELLE’S WHINE: Michelle Obama complains about the press obsessing over her clothes while promoting her media projects. LEMON LOGIC: Don Lemon gets corrected by a citizen after claiming a misdemeanor is "not a crime." MANZUR MELTDOWN: New Hampshire Democrat Karishma Manzur has a total meltdown over her past "abolish ICE" stance. LETTERHEAD FAIL: Virginia AG Jay Jones struggles with spelling and letterheads in his first week. 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, January 22, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: CHUCK JENKINS (Frederick County Sheriff) on Democrats in Annapolis targeting ICE and his decision to run for a sixth term as Sheriff. READ: Jenkins Files for Re-Election READ: Maryland Democrats Push ICE Breaker 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, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, January 22, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: SARAH PARSHALL PERRY (Vice President of Defending Education) on Virginia’s new social science standards prioritizing "marginalized histories" over core history. SOCIAL MEDIA: @SarahPPerry READ: History Curriculum Shift in 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 Episode: Thursday, January 22, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Deputy National Security Advisor) on President Trump’s arrival at the World Economic Forum and the framework for an Arctic security deal. SOCIAL MEDIA: @realKTMcFarland BOOK: REVOLUTION 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, January 22, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: VANCE BABY: Celebrating the news that Second Lady Usha Vance is pregnant with her fourth child. REDISTRICTING: The Maryland Redistricting Advisory Commission’s move to redraw congressional maps in an effort to flip Republican seats. SAVE ACT: Senator Chuck Grassley’s surprising opposition to the voter integrity bill requiring proof of citizenship. 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, January 21, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: CAL THOMAS: Analyzing Trump's agenda for his second term and the Greenland proposal. MOM FLIP: CNN’s report on a suburban mother who flipped from Biden to Trump, declaring he was "right about everything." ICE DEBATE: Highlighting misinformation regarding the history of ICE raids. HOMESCHOOL WOKE: The Well-Trained Mind curriculum faces criticism for a move toward "woke" content. MARKLE CANCELED: Netflix reportedly drops Meghan Markle’s lifestyle project. 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, January 21, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: PHIL WEGMANN: Reflecting on the anniversary of Trump’s Inauguration and his arrival at the World Economic Forum. MINNESOTA PROBE: DOJ and FBI serving subpoenas to Tim Walz and Minnesota officials over ICE obstruction. SANCTUARY DANGER: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warns of arrests following an anti-ICE protest in St. Paul. MOCO MASK BAN: Montgomery County leaders propose bills to limit ICE access and ban law enforcement from wearing masks. CAPTAIN'S BREAKFAST: 94-year-old William Shatner seen eating cereal while driving in Los Angeles. 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, January 21, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: NILE GARDINER: Breaking down Trump's trip to Davos and the tensions surrounding Greenland. SCOTT WYATT: Discussing the legislative push by Virginia Democrats in Richmond. TRANS CANDIDATE: Transgender service member Col. Bree Fram launches a bid for Congress in Northern Virginia. MACRON EYEWEAR: French President Emmanuel Macron draws ridicule for wearing aviator sunglasses indoors at the Davos summit. BEAST MODE: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls out European leaders for financing Russia's war effort. 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, January 21, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on Greenland, Trump's second-term agenda, and the federal investigation into Minnesota officials. READ: Greenland and Trump/Newsom in Davos SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Cal Thomas on X: @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, January 21, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: PHIL WEGMANN (White House Reporter at Real Clear Politics) on the one-year anniversary of the Trump Inauguration and the President's trip to the World Economic Forum. SOCIAL MEDIA: @PhilipWegmann READ: Phil's Reports at RealClearPolitics 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, January 21, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: NILE GARDINER (Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom) on President Trump's arrival at the World Economic Forum and the friction with European leaders over Greenland. READ: Trump to Address Davos Forum SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Nile Gardiner on X: @NileGardiner 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, January 21, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: SCOTT WYATT (Virginia Delegate & GOP Caucus Chair) on the wave of radical legislation introduced by Democrats in the General Assembly. SOCIAL MEDIA: @VoteScottWyatt READ: Democratic Bills in 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 Episode: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: STARS TURN OUT: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Dana White, and the Trump family celebrate the Hoosiers' National Title win in Miami. CHURCH PROTEST: The DOJ investigates a mob's disruption of a St. Paul church service documented by Don Lemon, as Keith Ellison justifies the protesters. DAVOS 2026: President Trump doubles down on Greenland ambitions as he prepares to meet global CEOs at the World Economic Forum. MEDIA BIAS: A look at how the legacy press obsesses over Minneapolis while largely ignoring the ongoing massacre 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: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: ICE RESCISSION: Jonathan Fahey breaks down the security implications of Governor Spanberger rescinding the order for law enforcement to cooperate with ICE. MS. RACHEL & MAMDANI: YouTube star Ms. Rachel joins Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani to promote universal childcare in NYC as Trump tightens federal funding oversight. IRAN MASSACRE: The death toll in Iran surges to over 3,300 as the regime implements a "filternet plus" digital blackout to crush dissent. ILLEGALS DEBATE: Scott Jennings delivers righteous indignation when told on CNN he cannot use the word "illegals" to describe those entering the country unlawfully. 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, January 20, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: UTILITY SURGE: Daniel Turner explains why Virginia's reentry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) will spike electricity bills for residents. TRUMP TEAM MIAMI: President Trump receives a thunderous reception at the National Championship game in Miami alongside Ivanka and Kai Trump. DAVOS BOUND: The President heads to Davos this week to meet global leaders while doubling down on his Greenland ambitions. HOOSIER VICTORY: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza gives glory to God after leading the Hoosiers to their first CFP National Championship. MARYLAND SPHERE: Governor Wes Moore announces plans for a smaller-scale Sphere at National Harbor, raising questions about energy and public funding. 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, January 20, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: GUN RIGHTS: John Lott discusses the Supreme Court taking up a Hawaii case on whether guns can be banned on private property by default. ANNAPOLIS INSANITY: Maryland Delegate Mark Fisher breaks down the latest from the General Assembly, including the "ICE Breaker Act" and the electricity needs for the National Harbor Sphere. ELITE RACISM: Michelle Obama faces criticism for comments about choosing fashion designers based on race and her mindfulness of wealth. VIRGINIA LUNACY: Democrats in Richmond introduce a slew of new taxes and a ban on hand-counting election ballots. LEAF BLOWER BAN: A look back at the Montgomery County leaf blower fight as similar bans loom for Virginia homeowners. 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, January 20, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JONATHAN FAHEY (Attorney and Former Acting Director of ICE) on Virginia’s Move to Rescind Cooperation Between Law Enforcement and ICE SOCIAL MEDIA: @JonforFairfax 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, January 20, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: DANIEL TURNER (Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future) on Virginia Rejoining RGGI and the Impact on Utility Bills SOCIAL MEDIA: @DanielTurnerPTF WEBSITE: PowerTheFuture.com 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, January 20, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JOHN LOTT (President of the Crime Prevention Research Center) on the Supreme Court Reviewing Hawaii's Law Restricting Guns on Private Property SOCIAL MEDIA: @JohnRLottJr WEBSITE: Crime Prevention Research Center 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, January 20, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: MARK FISHER (Maryland State Delegate) on the Maryland General Assembly, the "ICE Breaker Act," and Powering the New Sphere Venue SOCIAL MEDIA: @Fisher4Maryland WEBSITE: MarkFisherForDelegate.com 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, January 20, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: TRADITION PROTECTED: President Trump prepares an executive order to shield the Army-Navy game from corporate TV interference. SNAP SCANDAL: Federal audits reveal Maryland officials improperly replaced millions in stolen food stamp benefits. SHAPIRO MEMOIR: Governor Josh Shapiro reveals in his new book that the Harris vetting team asked if he had ever been an Israeli agent. RESIDENCY ROW: A new lawsuit claims Representative Eric Swalwell is ineligible for California Governor because he lives in D.C. 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, January 19, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: HOTEL BOYCOTT: Two St. Paul hotels apologize for canceling reservations for ICE agents citing safety concerns. MS-13 TERROR: Maryland law enforcement investigates a brutal MS-13 machete murder of a 14-year-old. CHURCH INVASION: Former CNN anchor Don Lemon documents a protest where a mob interrupted a church service in St. Paul. 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, January 19, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: LOUDOUN VICTORY: Victoria Cobb on the federal judge's decision to let the Loudoun Boys Title IX lawsuit move forward. ICE HARASSMENT: Joe diGenova shares his thoughts on the aggressive harassment of ICE agents in St. Paul hotels and the media's role. DUMBING DOWN FILM: Actor Matt Damon explains why Netflix and streaming services want movies to restate the plot multiple times for distracted viewers. 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, January 19, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: DC MAYORAL RACE: Political analyst Chuck Thies discusses Kenyan McDuffie’s campaign launch for DC Mayor. ICE RESISTANCE: Governor Abigail Spanberger immediately rescinds the Youngkin-era order requiring state and local police to cooperate with ICE. AG FIRST FLUB: New Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones launches sweeping legal actions but makes a notable mistake on his first official letterhead opinion. GERRYMANDERING AMENDMENT: The Virginia Senate passes a constitutional amendment to allow mid-decade redistricting if other states do the same. MAYORAL CONFUSION: Reality star Farrah Abraham finds out live on TV that the Austin mayoral election isn't until 2028. 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, January 19, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JOE DIGENOVA (Legal Analyst and Former U.S. Attorney) on the Escalating Anti-ICE Protests and Governor Spanberger’s Repeal of Law Enforcement Cooperation 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, January 19, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: VICTORIA COBB (President of The Family Foundation of Virginia) on the Latest Legal Victory for the Loudoun Boys Title IX Case WEBSITE: The Family Foundation SOCIAL MEDIA: @VCobb 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, January 19, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (DC Political Analyst) on Kenyan McDuffie’s Official Entry Into the 2026 DC Mayoral Race SOCIAL MEDIA: @ChuckThies 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, January 19, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: MALIBU MANOR: Former VP Kamala Harris purchases an $8 million oceanfront mansion in an area her own climate models flagged as high risk for rising sea levels. SINEMA SCANDAL: Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema is hit with a lawsuit alleging an affair with her head of security and the misuse of campaign funds. ECONOMIC BOOM: Kevin Hassett predicts 5% economic growth as mortgage rates fall to a three-year low. 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, January 16, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: JANE HAMPTON COOK: Presidential historian Jane Hampton Cook joins to celebrate Ben Franklin's birthday and the importance of preserving American history. CYNTHIA FISHER: PatientRightsAdvocate.org founder Cynthia Fisher details the Trump administration’s push for radical medical price transparency. NOBEL MEDAL: Maria Corina Machado presents President Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal as a personal token of gratitude from the people of Venezuela. LIFESAVING COFFEE: A new study finds that drinking coffee may offset the mortality risks associated with sitting for long periods of time. 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, January 16, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: LUIS FERNANDEZ: Northern Virginia father Luis Fernandez update on his ongoing suspension from a local pool board for protesting a male swimmer in girls' competitions. RICHMOND UPDATE: Democrats signal an aggressive push for abortion and voting rights amendments as the Virginia legislative session officially begins. TOM FITTON: President of Judicial Watch Tom Fitton joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court ruling 7-2 that federal candidates have standing to challenge state mail ballot deadlines. RAT INFESTATION: A D.C. Walgreens is forced to close its food section after a massive rat problem is discovered on store shelves. 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, January 16, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INSURRECTION ACT: President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis to quell civil unrest following a massive ICE enforcement operation. SHAPIRO VS. NEWSOM: Ben Shapiro grills California Governor Gavin Newsom on his own podcast over trans ideology and the state's crushing tax burden. GOAT THERAPY: The Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office invites staff to healing circles with therapy goats as the city continues its clash with federal immigration agents. 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, January 16, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: CYNTHIA FISHER (Founder and Chairman of PatientRightsAdvocate.org) on the "Make America Healthy Again" push for upfront medical pricing TRANSPARENCY: Cynthia Fisher applauds the Department of Health and Human Services for its new push to require hospitals and insurers to disclose actual costs to patients. HEALTH REFORM: Discussing how radical price transparency under President Trump and RFK Jr. will drive down costs and eliminate surprise billing for American families. 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, January 16, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JANE HAMPTON COOK (Presidential Historian) on Ben Franklin's Birthday HISTORY MATTERS: Jane Hampton Cook discusses the Revolutionary Readers initiative in Fairfax and the importance of teaching the Founding Fathers to the next generation. SOCIAL MEDIA: @JaneHamptonCook WEBSITE: JaneCook.com 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, January 16, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: LUIS FERNANDEZ (Northern Virginia Father) on his continued fight against local pool boards over gender rules in swimming GIRLS’ SPORTS: An update on the Virginia father who remains suspended for protesting a male swimmer competing in female races at a local pool. LOCAL BATTLE: Fernandez joins the show to discuss the resistance from the Northern Virginia Swimming League and the broader fight for fairness in female athletics. 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, January 16, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: TOM FITTON (President of Judicial Watch) on the Supreme Court's 7-2 decision allowing a challenge to Illinois' mail-in ballot laws SCOTUS VICTORY: Tom Fitton discusses the landmark ruling granting standing to Rep. Mike Bost to contest laws allowing ballots to be counted for weeks after Election Day. SOCIAL MEDIA: @TomFitton / @JudicialWatch READ: Judicial Watch's Statement on the SCOTUS Decision 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, January 16, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: TRUMP AND IRAN STRIKE: Discussion on potential U.S. military action against Iran amid protests and regime crackdown. SETH MANDEL OP-ED: Commentary piece criticizing Kathy Hochul for equating anti-Semitism with Islamophobia in addressing protests at synagogues. JOE ROGAN CLAIM: Rogan's statement on ICE as "Gestapo" fact-checked, showing low rate of improper detentions. 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, January 15, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY INTERVIEW: Senior Legal Fellow discusses Supreme Court 7-2 ruling allowing GOP congressman to sue over ballot-counting law. SENATE ON VENEZUELA: Vice President JD Vance defeats anti-Trump War Powers vote on Venezuela with tie-breaking 51-50 vote. SOMALI FRAUD: Somalis caught trafficking hundreds of millions through Minneapolis airport amid massive fraud scandals. 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, January 15, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: MIGNON HOUSTON INTERVIEW: Deputy Spokesperson discusses record-breaking visa enforcement milestone with 100K visas revoked. PATRICE ONWUKA INTERVIEW: WMAL co-host shares her visit to the White House. CLINTONS IN CONTEMPT: Oversight Committee moves contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton for ignoring subpoena, potential for Hillary. 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, January 15, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: KT MCFARLAND INTERVIEW: Former Deputy NSA discusses Rubio-Greenland-Denmark meeting, fundamental disagreement with Trump, Iran protests, and unclear U.S. military action. LOUDOUN STUDENT DEATH: Stonebridge High School student struck and killed by school vehicle while walking to school. HAWLEY VS DOCTOR: Senator Josh Hawley questions expert on whether men can get pregnant, with extended exchange. 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, January 15, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY - Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom’s (AAF) SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/HvonSpakovsky WEBSITE: AdvancingAmericanFreedom.com 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, January 15, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: PATRICE ONWUKA - WMAL Morning Show Co-host SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/PatricePinkfile WEBSITE: IWF.org/people/patrice-lee-onwuka 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, January 15, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.