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In this segment, Mark is joined by Cassie Smedile, the former RNC Press Secretary. They discuss last night's beatdown in the Texas runoff election and whether or not Ken Paxton can defeat James Talarico in November.

In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Cassie Smedile, the former RNC Press Secretary. They discuss last night's beatdown in the Texas runoff election and whether or not Ken Paxton can defeat James Talarico in November.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Brian Kilmeade, a Co-Host of Fox and Friends and the Host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade and The Brian Kilmeade Show. They discuss the beatdown that took place in the Texas runoff election yesterday, the latest on the Iran conflict, the USMNT announcing their World Cup roster and more. He's later joined by Former Missouri State Senator John Lamping. Lamping discusses Governor Kehoe placing the tax overhaul and initiative petition limits on the Missouri August ballot. What impact might that have on the other races? In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Cassie Smedile, the former RNC Press Secretary. They discuss last night's beatdown in the Texas runoff election and whether or not Ken Paxton can defeat James Talarico in November. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, with Hot Air, the Host of the Duane's World Podcast and the producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show. Patterson discusses Ken Paxton's big win in Texas last night, if Spencer Pratt can actually win in LA, how close Trump is to a deal with Iran and more. He is later joined by Steve Milloy, a Senior Fellow at the Energy and Environment Legal Institute and a former Trump EPA Transition Team Member. They take a look back on the lies told in Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" 20 years later. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

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 King Charles’ visit to the U.S., the latest on Iran and Trump’s phone call to Putin. Apprentice Reboot: 'The Apprentice' Reboot With Donald Trump Jr. as Host Reportedly Under Early Discussion at Amazon. (Variety) King Charles Update: King Charles and Queen Camilla visited New York City yesterday. They met NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who prior to their meeting said at a press conference “If I was to speak to the king separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond.” Queen Camilla also met Sarah Jessica Parker and Anna Wintour before she and King Charles traveled to Front Royal, VA today for the city’s America 250 parade. 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 30, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Tom Fitton: President of Judicial Watch on the DOJ indicting former Fauci advisor David Morens on charges related to the COVID pandemic. Fitton also discusses Judicial Watch announcing a settlement in its federal lawsuit against Oregon election officials, which confirms 800,000 ineligible voter names are slated for review and removal from voter registration lists. Hegseth on the Hill: For the first time since the U.S. went to war with Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced sharp questions on Wednesday from Congress. (PBS) 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 30, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Hans Von Spakovsky: Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom’s (AAF) on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act. Florida Passes Redistricting: Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday passed a new congressional map that could help the GOP pick up four more seats in the state, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court announced a far-reaching ruling that could reshape redistricting. Scott Jennings: On CNN last night, former Daily Beast Editor-in-Chief John Avlon attempted to make the case that Republicans were so racist they haven’t elected a black Republican governor since the reconstruction era. Scott Jennings responded with an epic burn. Fauci Associate Indicted: David Morens, a former senior NIH official and senior aide to Anthony Faucil, has been charged with conspiracy against the U.S. and with the deliberate concealment, destruction, alteration or falsification of records for allegedly attempting to evade record requests related to the COVID pandemic’s origins. 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 30, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Marc Sanford Ends Bid: Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is ending his return to electoral politics, suspending his 2026 congressional campaign just 30 days after entering the race for the state’s 1st Congressional District. No Friendly Fire at WHCA: The round that struck a U.S. Secret Service officer during Saturday's shooting outside the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was taking place was not friendly fire, multiple senior law enforcement officials told CBS News Wednesday. Voting Rights Act: The Supreme Court significantly narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act in a 6-3 ruling Wednesday, further eroding the impact of the landmark civil rights-era law. (Politico) Obama Roasted for SCOTUS Take: Former President Barack Obama slams SCOTUS decision on Voting Rights Act. CNN’s Scott Jennings and Matt Whitlock call Obama a hypocrite since he pushed for gerrymandering 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, April 30, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Sen. Ron Johnson: R-WI on the Arctic Frost hearing, the latest developments from Iran, Sen. Chris Murphy’s “sarcastic” social media post and the DHS funding showdown in Congress. INTERVIEW: Sean Kennedy: President of Virginians 4 Safer Communities on the Fairfax County high school groper sentencing. Larry’s Phone Dilemma: Larry and Cassie debate whether or not Larry should switch from his Android phone to an IPhone. DC Juvenile Curfews: The D.C. Council approved a bill that would establish a permanent juvenile curfew but delayed a vote on an emergency order to keep the enhanced curfew authority in place through the spring and summer. The council supported the permanent juvenile curfew in an 8-5 vote 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: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Ken Cuccinelli: Current Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative and Former Attorney General, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security & Deputy Director and Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Virginia election results. INTERVIEW: Tyler O’Neil: Senior editor at The Daily Signal and the author of two books: "Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center," and "The Woketopus: The Dark Money Cabal Manipulating the Federal Government" on the Southern Poverty Law Center scandal. Bathroom Policy Update: The State Department issued a memo on Monday titled “Updates Regarding Biological Sex and Intimate Spaces, Including Restrooms,” which clarifies that the agency must abide by President Trump’s executive order protecting sex-segregated private spaces. 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 22, 2026 / 7 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 with his thoughts on the Virginia election results. More Virginia Fallout: Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost. (NBC News) Fairfax Groper: Israel Flores Ortiz, 18, an illegal alien, was sentenced to 360 days on Tuesday after being convicted for groping several female classmates in Fairfax High School hallways earlier this year. With time served and the calculations for a misdemeanor, he has 135 days left in prison. 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 22, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Virginia Election Results: Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost. (NBC News) Southern Poverty Law Center: The Department of Justice said the Southern Poverty Law Center had been indicted on charges related to secretly funding right-wing extremist groups that it claimed to be battling. 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 22, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Frank Miele, a Retired Editor for The Daily Inter Lake in Montana and a columnist for Real Clear Politics. He's also the Author of “What Matters Most: God, Country, Family and Friends”. Miele discusses his latest piece which is headlined, "Don't Kid Yourself - No Easy Iran Fix". He is later joined by Salena Zito, a Columnist for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and the Washington Examiner. She's also the author of "Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland." They discuss the latest in Iran, John Fetterman and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Cassie Smedile, the former RNC Press Secretary. They discuss Virginia's redistricting vote, whether the Senate control is up for grabs and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Bryan Hubbard, the Chief Executive Officer of Americans for Ibogaine. Hubbard shares his reaction to President Trump backing efforts to fast-track psychedelic therapies. He's later joined by joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttlenet for Tech Talk Tuesday. They discuss Tim Cook resigning from Apple, Anthropic's "Mythos" and the Zero-Day Flood, Apple's MacBook Neo selling out and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Cassie Smedile, the former RNC Press Secretary. They discuss Virginia's redistricting vote, whether the Senate control is up for grabs and more.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Cassie Smedile, the former RNC Press Secretary. They discuss Virginia's redistricting vote, whether the Senate control is up for grabs and more.

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 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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Holy Week: Larry and Cassie discuss Holy Week and how their families celebrate the Easter holiday. Artemis II Lifts Off: Four astronauts blasted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday evening on a monumental 10-day mission to circumnavigate the moon in the first crewed moon mission since 1972. 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 2, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Broadway Memories: Cassie gives her review of “Chicago” at the Trump-Kennedy Center, while Larry shares his memories of “Chicago” while working as a theater manager in Los Angeles. Trump’s Address on Iran: President Donald J. Trump provided an update on Operation Epic Fury in an address to the nation last night, highlighting the extraordinary achievements of the U.S. military against the Iranian regime. Supreme Court Recap: The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case seeking to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens and other non-U.S. citizens. President Trump was in attendance. 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 2, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Mark Krikorian: Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies with his reaction to the birthright citizenship debate at Supreme Court. More SCOTUS Arguments: Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch, Brown-Jackson and Coney Barrett weigh in on the birthright citizenship debate. DHS Compromise: Senate Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the apparent path forward on DHS funding in which they will support the bill the Senate passed w/ Dem support that funds all of DHS except ICE & CBP & will attempt to fund CBP & ICE through reconciliation without Dem votes. Newsom News: According to reports, California’s state Medicare program has lost 25 percent of its budget to fraud under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s leadership. Also, Newsom’s wife bashes the “alt-right” and “Jordan Peterson” types that somehow push hate to her kids. 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 2, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Gen. Jack Keane: Retired 4 star general, Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst on President Trump’s address to the nation last night on the war with Iran. INTERVEIW: Kurt Schlichter: Senior Columnist at Townhall, Lawyer, Army COL (R), author of new book, “Blue Flame,” on Trump’s Iran announcement and the birthright citizenship debate at Supreme Court. Trump’s Easter Lunch Routine: President Trump sticks up for Erika Kirk and jokes about J.D. Vance and his Iran speech at the White House Easter Lunch. 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 2, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew recap the epic weekend of sports in both St Louis and around the country. Mark is then joined by Cassie Smedile, the former RNC Press Secretary. They discuss whether or not Trump could end up putting soldiers on the ground in Iran, what continues to hold Democrats back in elections and more. He's later joined by Jim Talent, a Former US Senator from Missouri. They discuss the latest on the Iran War situation, the potential for boots on the ground and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Dena Ladd, the Founder of the Mental Health Coalition. She discusses the work that they're doing in the Missouri Legislature to deter veteran and first responder suicide rates. He's later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. They discuss the epic weekend of St Louis sports that included the Blues continued winning, the Cardinals exciting series win against the Rays, Illinois advancing to the Final Four, Josh Schertz announcing his return to SLU and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Josh Hammer, Newsweek's Senior Editor at Large and the Host of The Josh Hammer Show on 97.1 FM Talk. Hammer discusses the latest on the Iran War as well as his speech from CPAC. Mark is later joined by Dan Reardon, 97.1 FM Talk and KMOX's Golf Correspondent. They discuss Tiger Woods' Florida DUI and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Cassie Smedile, the former RNC Press Secretary. They discuss whether or not Trump could end up putting soldiers on the ground in Iran, what continues to hold Democrats back in elections and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew recap the epic weekend of sports in both St Louis and around the country. Mark is then joined by Cassie Smedile, the former RNC Press Secretary. They discuss whether or not Trump could end up putting soldiers on the ground in Iran, what continues to hold Democrats back in elections and more. He's later joined by Jim Talent, a Former US Senator from Missouri. They discuss the latest on the Iran War situation, the potential for boots on the ground and more.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: CHUCK THIES: DC political analyst on the proposed congestion tax in Washington, D.C. by council member Janeese Lewis George. STORMS THAT NEVER WERE: Predictions of severe weather across the DMV yesterday fell short. IRAN UPDATE: Israel says it killed Iran’s top security leader as Tehran targets US embassy in Baghdad. TRUMP THOUGHTS: President Trump shares his feelings on the new Ayatollah in Iran and the latest developments in Cuba. 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, @CMSmedile and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: PAUL TELLER: Longtime Capitol Hill veteran Paul Teller discusses the procedural hurdles for the SAVE Act and the pressure on Senate leadership to act. WAPO EXODUS: Left-wing journalists, including Dana Milbank, flee the Washington Post for a new nonprofit outlet called "NOTUS," prompting a viral reaction from President Trump. STEPHANIE LUNDQUIST-ARORA: The Fairfax mom and Independent Women's Network leader provides exclusive details on the groping scandal and the school district's lack of transparency. GENDER-NEUTRAL MD: Discussion on Maryland House Bill 1488, which aims to strip gendered language from the state's constitution. 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, March 17, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: TRUCKER CRACKDOWN: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy implements a new rule stripping 200,000 migrant truck drivers of their commercial licenses to ensure English proficiency and safety on the road. FAIRFAX GROPER: Parents at Fairfax High School express fury after an adult illegal immigrant student is charged with groping a dozen girls in school hallways throughout the entire school year. BILL ALEXANDER: NLEOMF CEO Bill Alexander joins to discuss Law Enforcement Appreciation Night and current trends in national police recruitment. KENNEDY CENTER: The board of the Trump Kennedy Center votes unanimously for a $257 million renovation that will shutter the iconic facility for two years. 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, March 17, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WEATHER FIZZLE: A deep dive into why Monday's predicted "severe storm outbreak" failed to materialize, with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci admitting he had doubts the night before. JASMINE CROCKETT: Rep. Jasmine Crockett defends her security guard who was killed in a police standoff, despite revelations he was a wanted fugitive impersonating a federal agent with stolen plates and fake uniforms. 2020 MEDDLING: Explosive reports that the U.S. intelligence community has known since 2020 that China gained access to American voter registration data spans multiple states as part of an influence effort. SAVE ACT PREVIEW: A first look at why President Trump is making proof-of-citizenship voting laws a non-negotiable priority for current legislation. 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, March 17, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: BRENT SADLER: Naval expert Brent Sadler breaks down the military successes against Iran and the "ruthless precision" of U.S. Central Command. WAR COSTS: Reports indicate the Pentagon burned through $5.6 billion in munitions during the first 48 hours of the Iran war. DOROTHY MCAULIFFE: The former Virginia First Lady announces a run for Congress, joining a crowded field in what could be the state's new 7th District. VA REDISTRICTING: Early voting data shows Western Virginia is turning out in high numbers to oppose the Democrat-led redistricting referendum. GENE SIMMONS: The KISS co-founder tells Hollywood celebrities to "shut the eff up" and stop lecturing hard-working Americans. 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, March 11, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: DAVID BOZELL: MRC President David Bozell exposes the extreme media bias in coverage of Operation Epic Fury. D.C. FRAUD: Federal oversight uncovers D.C.’s attempt to spend $4 million in broadband funds to connect empty fields and sheds to the internet. HOSPICE FRAUD: Two months after Dr. Oz warned of rampant hospice fraud in California, CBS News releases an investigation confirming 89 registered hospices in a single building. MEDICAID FRAUD: A D.C. dentist and hygienist are convicted in a $4 million Medicaid fraud scheme. CRIME WAVE: The horrifying story of a grandfather stabbed while charging his Tesla in California, only for the responding ambulance to be stolen by a second vagrant. 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, March 11, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: CAL THOMAS: Syndicated Columnist Cal Thomas joins to discuss Trump’s Iran strategy and the threat of internal "sleeper cells." SANCTUARY CITIES: Explosive testimony on Capitol Hill reveals the Fairfax County Sheriff declined over 700 ICE detainers for criminals, including child predators and gang members. FAIRFAX OUTRAGE: The family of Stephanie Minter demands accountability for Prosecutor Steve Descano after her alleged killer was repeatedly freed despite police warnings. THE EXODUS: Starbucks founder Howard Schultz and corporate offices flee Washington for Florida and Tennessee, while Mark Zuckerberg splashes $170M on a Miami mansion to escape California taxes. WOODBRIDGE WIN: Republican Jeannie LaCroix flips a Prince William County supervisor seat for the first time in nearly 40 years amid Democratic turmoil. 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, March 11, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: THE SAVE ACT: President Trump vows not to sign any legislation until Congress passes strict proof-of-citizenship requirements for voting, as Senate Leader John Thune warns he lacks the votes for a filibuster workaround. NUCLEAR BREAKTHROUGH: The Trump administration greenlights the first new-technology nuclear reactor in a decade, to be built in Kemmerer, Wyoming. DATA CENTERS: How Loudoun County’s massive data center cluster has allowed the county to lower property tax rates by 38% since 2010 despite rising assessments. DAYLIGHT SAVING: Adjusting to the time change and celebrating the record-breaking warm weather in the DC region. 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, March 11, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Israel bombs Iran’s top mullahs as they count votes for next supreme leader President Trump suggests that he might have forced Israel’s hand in attack on Iran WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated columnist CAL’s latest column: Trump fulfills his promise, He did what no other U.S. president would do Virginia Gov. Spanberger slammed by U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), DHS and ICE for 'protecting' illegal immigrant accused of murder 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, @CMSmedile 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, March 4, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas, Crockett accuses Republicans of cheating. James Talarico’s has controversial interpretations of the Bible. John Cornyn and Ken Paxton heading towards a runoff in the Republican Primary for U.S. Senate in Texas. Mamdani criticizes Iranian regime’s ‘brutal government’ while still condemning U.S. and Israeli attacks. He also refuses to say if Iran is better off with or without the Ayatollah California Governor Newsom says Netanyahu taking Israel down path that could lead US to rethink military support 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, @CMSmedile 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, March 4, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MD SEN. JUSTIN READY - MD State Senator for District: 5: Frederick and Carroll TOPIC: MARYLAND HB 432 - would stop counties and towns from outlawing vagrancy and clearing encampments. DHS SECRETARY NOEM TALKS ABOUT HOW BIDEN ADMINISTRATION LOST MIGRANT CHILDREN AND EVEN PAID CHILD TRAFFICKERS TO SPONSOR KIDS Biden admin 'hotline' for migrant children complaining about sponsors left 65,000 calls unanswered GOP Sen. Thom Tillis goes berserk when criticizing DHS Sec. Kristi Noem, calling her leadership “a disaster.” Sec Noem announces they’re revetting the 190,000 Afghan nationals that the Biden regime imported into the country 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, @CMSmedile 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, March 4, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JONATHAN FAHEY - Former Federal Prosecutor and former Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JonforFairfax TOPIC: Spanberger slammed by DHS, ICE for 'protecting' illegal immigrant accused of murder Montgomery County School District that bought electric buses is now ordering more than 100 diesel buses WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - REP. ROB WITTMAN - R-VA - U.S. representative for Virginia's 1st congressional district since 2007 X - @RobWittman TOPICS: Governor Spanberger’s push to limit cooperation with ICE despite recent crime concerns. Early voting on Virginia redistricting starts today D.C. restaurants brace for a wave of immigration-related workforce losses 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, @CMSmedile 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, March 4, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - KT MCFARLAND - Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/realKTMcFarland TOPICS: Iran Mexico Cartel Violence Reaction to Trump’s State of the Union Maryland Democrats Have Surrendered on Gerrymandering WMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - LOUDOUN COUNTY SHERIFF MIKE CHAPMAN TOPICS: Loudoun School Board Discusses Chapman’s Proposal for SROs in Elementary Schools Fairfax Co. police arrest, charge man with stabbing woman to death at Hybla Valley bus stop 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, @CMSmedile 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: Thursday, February 26, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MATT SCHLAPP - chairman of the American Conservative Union and CPAC TOPIC: React to State of the Union and CPAC coming up in Texas NJ DEVILS CROWD GOES NUTS WHEN JACK HUGHES GOES OUT ON THE ICE IN HIS FIRST GAME BACK AFTER THE OLYMPICS.WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - RON HALBER - Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington TOPIC: Halber called out the political candidate questionnaire developed by the Democratic Socialists of America’s (DSA) Metro DC chapter for "encouraging the systematic erasure of Jewish and pro-Israel Americans from public life." Trump administration considers requiring banks to collect citizenship information 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, @CMSmedile 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: Thursday, February 26, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: The FBI subpoenaed Kash Patel's and Susie Wiles' phone records in 2022 and 2023, when both were private citizens and as part of a federal probe into President Trump, Fox News has confirmed. Hillary Clinton to testify in House Oversight's Epstein probe on Thursday, Bill Clinton on Friday A Missouri driver encountered an illegal alien driving the wrong way for miles on Highway 61, narrowly avoiding a head-on crash before the truck sped off southbound. A questionnaire for political candidates developed by the Democratic Socialists of America’s (DSA) Metro DC chapter demands that candidates “refrain from any and all affiliation” with organizations that support Zionism, the right of Jewish self-determination. 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, @CMSmedile and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDCShow Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, February 26, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: New poll indicates 71 percent of Republicans want GOP leaders to follow Trump’s leadership Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over income from high-stakes poker Cuban Coast Guard Opens Fire on U.S.-Registered Speedboat, Four Killed Pope Leo XIV urges priests not to use AI for sermons, says sermons should be a matter of careful reflection, not the work of neural networks. 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, @CMSmedile 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: Thursday, February 26, 2026 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Moore’s office fires back at Trump after blaming Potomac sewage spill on local Democrats Trump: Ocasio-Cortez at Munich conference ‘not a good look’ Ted Cruz calls Gavin Newsom historically illiterate. 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, @CMSmedile 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: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MD. DEL. MARK FISHER - member of the Maryland Freedom Caucus and represents District 27C in the Maryland House of Delegates, which covers parts of Calvert County. TOPIC: SHOCKING: Woman Testifies: Shut Down TPUSA Club, Send Conservative Students to Child Protective Services Nancy Krause in Calvert County, Maryland reported students to Child Protective Services because they started a Turning Point USA Club America (TPUSA) chapter. Man, 18, shot in head, pregnant woman stabbed 70 times — how Facebook Marketplace deals are turning deadly Trump: Ocasio-Cortez at Munich conference ‘not a good look’ DHS shutdown has no clear off-ramp 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, @CMSmedile 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: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - TOM FITTON - Judicial Watch SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/TomFitton/ TOPIC: FBI Reveals Warnings about Suspicious Person at Trump Shooting in Butler Nearly a month after a wastewater spill into the Potomac River began, recovery efforts are ongoing. The spillage, which resulted from a section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line collapsing last month, resulted in an overflow of roughly 243 million gallons of wastewater as of Feb. 6, according to DC Water. WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CHUCK THIES - DC Political Analyst TOPIC: Trayon White federal bribery case delayed until September Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day tied to lower dementia risk 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, @CMSmedile 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: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Democrat Wes Moore Stumbles During CBS Town Hall When Asked To Address Free Beacon Reporting About Exaggerations and Falsehoods in His Life Story Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95 Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, dies at 84 Maryland woman says TPUSA high school event raised 'serious concerns,' says Child Protective Services notified Team USA's Elana Meyers Taylor wins gold in monobob 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, @CMSmedile 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: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JIM JORDAN - chairman of the House Freedom Caucus and United States Representative from Ohio since 2007 -- discussed the wild Bondi hearing on Capitol Hill. ELON MUSK ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK THAT HE’S CHANGING HIS AMBITIONS FROM FOCUSING ON MARS TO BUILDING A MOON BASE James Van Der Beek dies following battle with colon cancer Recent Olympic gold medalist and Breezy Johnson topped the thrill of her first gold after getting engaged at the bottom of the Super-G hill. She happily said yes after her boyfriend, Connor Watkins, dropped to one knee and proposed. While some US Olympians have made it a point to criticize America in Milan Cortina, first-time Olympian bobsledder and Air Force member Jasmine Jones has nothing but gratitude for her country. 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, @CMSmedile and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'ConnorInstagram: 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: Thursday, February 12, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.