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WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on President Trump’s historic State of the Union address, the emotional return of the USA Men’s Hockey team, and why the political left continues to struggle with public displays of patriotism. 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, February 25, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union in Williamsburg, Virginia. Democratic counter event includes Portland Frog Brigade and a man dressed as a giraffe. WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated Columnist TOPICS: President Trump’s State of the Union speech and reaction. Maryland sues to block planned ICE detention center claiming it could harm the environment, including a waterway that flows to the Potomac River and serves as a habitat to protected species. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @carrielukas and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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President Trump's State of the Union address, Iran's internal unrest, America's military buildup near Iran, and staying with a church through war in Ukraine. Plus, a parade lion prowls for criminals in Bangkok, Cal Thomas on the president's response to a Supreme Court defeat, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Summer Camp registration open now at ridgehaven.orgFrom the Joshua Program at St. Dunstan's Academy in the Blue Ridge Mountains: work, prayer, and adventure for young men. stdunstansacademy.orgAnd from Planted Gap Year, where young adults combine Bible classes, hands-on farming, and outdoor adventure. More at plantedgapyear.org
The US Justice Department buried some Epstein files which included allegations that President Donald Trump sexually abused a minor, according to an investigation by NPR.This comes despite Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche telling Congress that no Epstein records were withheld or redacted “on the basis of embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, including to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary.”Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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AI's expanding reach and your digital footprint, fathers' involvement links to children's health, and handing down more than a farm. Plus, Cal Thomas on Jesse Jackson's complicated legacy, a new pizza topping in Italy, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Dordt University, where the MSN–Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses for Christ-centered, family-focused care. Dordt.eduFrom Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Summer Camp registration open now at ridgehaven.orgAnd from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/world
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WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on his personal stories regarding the passing of Jesse Jackson, the shifting culture at CBS News, and President Trump’s warnings to Iran and Cuba. WEBSITE: CalThomas.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CalThomas READ: Cal Thomas on Jesse Jackson and the Latest 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: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Potomac River Sewage Spill: DC Water targets mid‑March repair; Trump, Moore clash over response WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated columnist TOPICS FROM CAL: Three personal stories about Jesse Jackson. CBS News president continues to clean house of liberals. Bye Bye Anderson Cooper. Iran "talks" will not go anywhere. Trump warms Tehran and "Cuber" as JFK used to pronounce it, or suffer "grave consequences." Havana has no oil, he says. Whoopi Goldberg Denies Ties to Jeffrey Epstein After Her Name Surfaces in Files: ‘I Wasn’t His Girlfriend, I Wasn’t His Friend’ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify.Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'ConnorInstagram: WMALDCShow Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died aged 84. His death marks the last of the iconic civil rights leaders who were led by Martin Luther King Jr.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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Washington Wednesday on Japan's conservative landslide and push for constitutional reform, World Tour on Hong Kong's sentencing of Jimmy Lai, and protecting priceless collections. Plus, Cal Thomas on The Washington Post's shrinking audience, the lack of privacy for elite athletes, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from WatersEdge. Competitive rates and supporting churches. 4.55% APY on a 13-month term investment. WatersEdge.com/investFrom The Master's University, equipping students for lives of faithfulness to The Master, Jesus Christ. masters.eduAnd from The Joshua Program at St. Dunstan's Academy in Virginia ... a gap year shaping young men ... through trades, farming, prayer ... stdunstansacademy.org
In the 6 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: GUTHRIE CASE: A person detained for questioning in the Nancy Guthrie case has been released; Google helps recover Nest camera data. CAL THOMAS: Syndicated columnist Cal Thomas joins to discuss the decline of the Washington Post and the news of the day. TRUMP GREENHOUSE PLANS: The Trump administration plans to repeal the Obama-era "endangerment finding" on greenhouse gases. 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.
WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on the latest in the Nancy Guthrie case and the decline of the Washington Post. WEBSITE: CalThomas.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CalThomas READ: Why Did the Washington Post Layoffs Happen? Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Democrats are taking a hard line in negotiations over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as they demand greater controls on immigration officers.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss the stand-off which could lead to a DHS shutdown and more of the latest news from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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Medical groups pulling back from gender surgeries for minors, the latest talks with Tehran, and running with the IDF search and rescue recruits. Plus, Cal Thomas on the Clintons and public trust, losing a hairpiece mid-fight, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, bringing together Christian entrepreneurs and angel investors who share a commitment to advancing the gospel through business. Entrepreneurs raising growth capital gain access to investors with operational experience who provide more than funding, including mentorship and prayer support. Know an investor seeking to deploy capital into Kingdom-building companies? Share AIN with them at ambassadorsimpact.comThe Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, prepares students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/worldAnd from B&H Academic. Their new resource, God and Country, explores faith and national identity. 40% off ... Lifeway.com/GodAndCountry
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WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on NYC Mayor Mamdani's snow response, the Clintons testifying on Epstein, and the Trump Kennedy Center. WEBSITE: CalThomas.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CalThomas READ: Bill and Hillary Clinton Refuse to Testify in U.S. House Epstein Investigation 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, February 4, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Former US president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in a US congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Their decision comes just days before a vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives t on whether to hold the couple in criminal contempt for refusing to appear.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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President Trump's Board of Peace, pregnancy centers targeting phones, new federal alcohol guidelines, and a husband-and-wife folk duo. Plus, Cal Thomas on the immigration rhetoric in Minnesota, the meatiest race in motorsports, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Dordt University's online Master of Education program- equipping students with knowledge and skills in their specialization. dordt.edu
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In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: COLUMNIST CORNER: Cal Thomas joins the program to weigh in on the failure of Minnesota schools and the latest fallout from the Minneapolis anti-ICE protests. FAIRFAX FIGHT: SEAN KENNEDY discusses the Gret Glyer family's battle against Steve Descano's plea deal for an accused killer. BEYOND THE IMAGE: Reports surface that Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis nurse killed by federal agents, had a broken rib from a violent confrontation with ICE just a week prior to his death. TDS EXODUS: Actress Kristen Stewart says she will probably not stay in America because "reality is breaking completely under Trump." 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 28, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on the failure of Minnesota schools due to union activism, Governor Newsom’s attacks on TikTok, and the latest fallout from the anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CalThomas READ: Teachers Unions Shut Down Minnesota Schools For Activism Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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US President Donald Trump seems to have changed tack on his immigration crackdown in Minneapolis as US Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino and some of his agents have been removed from the cityThe Trump administration is facing major backlash over how senior officials, including Bovino and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, responded to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on Saturday.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Minnesota's social-services fraud, March for Life leaders weigh in on Trump's pro-life record, travel restrictions on international adoptions, and former congressman Steve Pearce's vision of leadership. Plus, Cal Thomas on Mitt Romney's tax argument, AI hallucination, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/worldAnd from the Joshua Program at St. Dunstan's Academy in the Blue Ridge Mountains: work, prayer, and adventure for young men. stdunstansacademy.org
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.
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.
Washington Wednesday on the Supreme Court's women's-sports cases, World Tour on Iran's widening protests, and preaching across languages in Uganda. Plus, a Pennsylvania mullet competition, Cal Thomas on immigration enforcement, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Ridge Haven Camp in North Carolina and Iowa. Summer Camp registration open now at ridgehaven.orgFrom Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide community of angel investors who work together to evaluate and fund companies advancing the gospel through business. Members share diligence, learn from peers with private equity and entrepreneurial backgrounds, and invest individually in opportunities they select. Since 2018, members have deployed over $26 million into more than 60 companies. Learn more at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from His Words Abiding in You, a podcast to help the body of Christ memorize the words of Christ. His Words Abiding in You, available on all podcast apps
WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS - Syndicated Columnist SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CalThomas WEBSITE: CalThomas.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: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: IMMIGRATION FALLOUT: Trump suspends federal funding to sanctuary states, ends TPS for Somalis, and experiences negative net migration for first time in half a century. CAL THOMAS INTERVIEW: Syndicated columnist discusses current topics. TRANS SCOTUS ARGUMENTS: Supreme Court debates on transgender issues, with clips from Alito and Ketanji Brown Jackson. 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 14, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The reduced vaccine recommendations, U.S.-China relations, and the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants. Plus, the oldest woman to complete the Appalachian Trail, Cal Thomas on the coming congressional showdown over Venezuela, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Commuter Bible, the Bible podcast series that matches weekly schedules. On podcast apps and commuterbible.org. Annual plans begin this week.From Dordt University. Dordt's online Master of Social Work program equips students for faithful service in their local communities – until all is made new.And from the Free Lutheran Bible College (FLBC), Plymouth, MN, preparing students to live out their calling through the study of God's Word in authentic community since 1964. At FLBC, biblical truth isn't an elective course—it's the foundation of our academic study. Through the study of God's Word in authentic, Christ-centered community, you'll form a biblical worldview that gives you clarity and confidence for whatever comes next—college, career, family, or ministry. Learn more at flbc.edu/world
Legislators leaving office, the U.S. strike in Nigeria, and maternal care for Nigerian mothers and infants. Plus, the rescue of a dumpster diver, Cal Thomas on short-sighted predictions, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Commuter Bible, the work-week audio Bible. Available on podcast apps and commuterbible.org. New yearly plans begin January 5
President Trump's naval blockade, gospel work in Uganda, and experiencing history at Christmas. Plus, a 1990s home makeover, Cal Thomas on true influencers, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Commuter Bible, the work-week audio Bible in four annual plans. On podcast apps and commuterbible.orgFrom Dordt University, where students are invited into God's story of restoration; to live, learn, and work together with joyful purpose in all of life - until all is made new.And from I Witness: The Long Shore:A cinematic audio drama that blends faith and history. iwitnesspod.com.