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Tells Iranians to take back their country For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JONATHAN SCHANZER - executive director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) X: https://x.com/JSchanzer TOPIC: Iran HOLLYWOOD’S SKELETONS - WHEN OZEMPIC GOES TOO FAR WMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - JACK CARR - Former Navy SEAL and author of next book, the launch of a new series, THE FOURTH OPTION, which comes out in May TOPIC: Retired Navy SEAL says Iran needs to fill their 'leadership vacuum' 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'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: Monday, March 2, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to District of Columbia TOPIC: Democrats are whining about the War Powers Act and the Iran strikes IRANIAN WOMEN CELEBRATING vs AMERICAN WOMEN PROTESTING IRAN STRIKES WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - DANIEL HOFFMAN - Former director of the CIA Middle East and North Africa Division and former Senior Executive Clandestine Service Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency X: https://x.com/danielhoffmanDC TOPIC: Dan’s analysis of the strikes on Iran and killing the Ayatollah Mainstream media outlets give glowing obituaries of the Ayatollah following his death. 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'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: Monday, March 2, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DANIEL TURNER - Founder, Power the Future on the impact to oil prices TOPIC: Oil prices surge after strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader, tankers hit near Strait of Hormuz Pope Leo XIV calls for “reasonable, sincere and responsible dialogue" in place of weapons in response to strikes against Iran. WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - GEN. JACK KEANE - a retired four-star general, former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, and chairman of the Institute for the Study of War. TOPIC: Gen. Keane’s analysis on the strikes on Iran and what’s next Israeli singles sheltering from bombs are utilizing a special dating app for the bunker. 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'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: Monday, March 2, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: How the US-Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded and the aftermath, moment by moment Intelligence pinpointed Khamenei in Tehran compound ahead of 'precise' strike, Israel says 2 dead, dog killed after stabbing spree, trooper shooting on I-495 in Fairfax County Horrifying video shows moment deranged Senegalese mass shooter opens fire outside Austin bar 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'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: Monday, March 2, 2026 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands, but senators have time to hold a dog parade. CNN: Voters continue to trust President Trump and Republicans on immigration and border security. 64 percent now believe Trump’s policies move the country in the right direction. 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 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: Friday, February 27, 2026 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - SUSAN FERRECHIO - National politics correspondent, The Washington Times TOPIC: Discuss Hillary Clinton’s testimony about Epstein Kristi Noem says Elon Musk helped her find spyware on her phone put on there by other DHS workers WMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JOHN MINADAKIS - CEO of Jimmy's Famous Seafood WEBSITE: https://jimmysfamousseafood.com/ X: https://x.com/JimmysSeafood TOPIC: Seafood restaurant fires back at anti-American HuffPost Olympics article, shows support for Team USA Scientists confirm biblical earthquake that shook the earth at the moment of Jesus' crucifixion 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 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: Friday, February 27, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday denied ever meeting Jeffrey Epstein or knowing anything about his crimes during a more than six-hour, closed-door deposition in front of the House Oversight Committee. Manhattan DA ditches assault charge in case against NYPD snowball-pelting miscreant, Zohran Mamdani doubles down on calling assault on NYPD a “snowball fight.” JIMMY’S FAMOUS SEAFOOD IN BALTIMORE RESPONDS TO CRITICISM FROM BALTIMORE SUN. THE RESTAURANT IS ALSO THANKING PEOPLE WHO ARE CONTACTING THEM AND SHARING THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE USA HOCKEY TEAM. 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 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: Friday, February 27, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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.
WMAL GUEST: MIKE CHAPMAN (Loudoun County Sheriff) on his proposal to place School Resource Officers (SROs) in every elementary school across the county and the Loudoun School Board’s ongoing deliberations. WEBSITE: Sheriff.Loudoun.gov READ: School Board Discusses Chapman’s Proposal for SROs in Elementary Schools 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, February 26, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Deputy National Security Advisor) on rising tensions with Iran as nuclear talks begin in Geneva and the fallout from the death of Mexican cartel leader "El Mencho." SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/realKTMcFarland READ: Iran says agreement with US ‘within reach’ as nuclear talks begin 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, February 26, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WMAL GUEST: RON HALBER (CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington) on the political candidate questionnaire from the Metro DC chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which he characterizes as encouraging the systematic erasure of Jewish and pro-Israel Americans from public life. WEBSITE: JCouncil.org READ: JCRC Urges Candidates Not to Participate in "Revolting" DSA Questionnaire 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, February 26, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WMAL GUEST: MATT SCHLAPP (Chairman of the American Conservative Union) on his reaction to President Trump’s record-long State of the Union address and the upcoming CPAC gathering in Texas. WEBSITE: Conservative.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MSchlapp 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, February 26, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee 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 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 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.
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - VA SEN. BRYCE REEVES TOPICS: Spanberger’s State of the Union response and how Dems have been punishing him for speaking out against Spanberger Huge Snowball Fight in New York Escalates After Police Arrive Zohran Mamdani says NO charges have been filed against the individuals who injured multiple NYPD officers because he thinks it was just "a snowball fight." A recap of President Trump’s State of the Union speech last night. 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 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
WMAL GUEST: BRYCE REEVES (Virginia State Senator, District 28) on Governor Spanberger’s State of the Union rebuttal and how Virginia Democrats are allegedly punishing him with committee ousters for speaking out against her administration. WEBSITE: BryceReeves.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ReevesVA READ: Virginia Senate Shuffles Committee Assignments 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 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WMAL GUEST: REP. JIM JORDAN (R-Ohio, House Judiciary Committee Chairman) on President Trump’s 110-minute "Golden Age" address and the reaction from Democrats who refused to stand for protecting American citizens over illegal aliens. WEBSITE: JimJordan.House.gov SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Jim_Jordan 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 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WMAL GUEST: NICK FREITAS (Green Beret Combat Veteran, Former VA Delegate, and Host of "Making the Argument") on Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s performance as the chosen voice for the Democratic Party’s SOTU response. WEBSITE: MakingTheArgument.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/NickJFreitas READ: Democrats Split Over Response to Trump’s SOTU Address 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 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed: President Trump asked Congress: “Stand if you agree: The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens." Trump calls out Democrats for border chaos and fraud in Minnesota. Somali Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlab yell at Trump from the crowd Olympic Gold Medal winning USA Men’s Hockey Team makes grand entrance TRUMP SLAMS NANCY FOR INSIDER TRADING TO HER FACE IN FRONT OF EVERYONE IN CONGRESS 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 / 5 AM Hour See 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.
In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - REP. JIM JORDAN - R-OHIO, House Judiciary Committee Chairman SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/Jim_Jordan TOPIC: Reaction the State of the Union and all of the Dem theatrics MORE STATE OF THE UNION HIGHLIGHTSWMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - NICK FREITAS - Podcaster and former VA Delegate – on Spanberger’s response to the State of the Union Trump honors Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan, whose Coast Guard aircrew saved 165 lives as catastrophic floods swept through Central Texas. 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 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: GAVIN NEWSOM: Governor Newsom’s spokesman tells reporter Susan Crabtree to "eff off" when asked for paperwork regarding the Governor's dyslexia diagnosis; meanwhile, Newsom tells a crowd in Georgia he "can't read" while previously bragging about reading 260 pages in two hours. DNC AUTOPSY: A secret DNC report suggests Kamala Harris lost significant support due to the Biden-Harris administration's approach to the war in Gaza. CRUISE SHIP MURDER: A 16-year-old stepbrother is charged in the Florida cheerleader Anna Kepner murder mystery on a Carnival cruise ship. VIRGINIA REDISTRICTING: A new Roanoke College poll shows 52% of Virginia voters oppose the Democrats' proposed redistricting map. 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, February 24, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WMAL GUEST: SUSAN CRABTREE (National Political Correspondent for RealClearPolitics) on Governor Newsom’s communications team telling her to "f*** off" when asked about his dyslexia diagnosis, and her latest investigative reporting on the Mar-a-Lago shooting. WEBSITE: RealClearPolitics.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/SusanCrabtree READ: Crabtree on Newsom Press Team Incident 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, February 24, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: ANGEL MOMS: President Trump hosts an emotional event for Angel Parents, featuring moving testimonies from the mothers of Laken Riley, Joshua Wilkerson, and Marine veteran Marie Vega; media critics spark outrage by referring to them as "so-called Angel Moms." GROVER NORQUIST: The Americans for Tax Reform President previews the State of the Union and discusses Trump's tariff battles. BLUE STATE COSTS: Analyzing data showing 9 of the 10 most expensive states to live in are solid blue, while Florida moves to abolish non-school property taxes. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: OLYMPIC GOLD: Celebrating the USA Men’s Hockey win over Canada; Jack Hughes gushes about his love for America while celebrating his OT winning goal. TRUMP CALL: President Trump calls the hockey team in the locker room to celebrate; meanwhile, the USA Women's Hockey team declines their SOTU invitation due to scheduling conflicts. KATIE GORKA: The Fairfax GOP Chairwoman joins the show to discuss the local battle over redistricting and the upcoming chair election. 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, February 24, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: AMERICA 250: Dr. Matthew Spalding joins to discuss the importance of George Washington and the "America 250" celebrations, as well as the Siege of Boston. SUSAN CRABTREE: Susan Crabtree joins to discuss her investigation into Gavin Newsom and the recent hostility from his press team. ICE DETENTION: Maryland sues the Trump administration to block a planned ICE detention center in Washington County, with Governor Wes Moore alleging environmental and public input violations. 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, February 24, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WMAL GUEST: GROVER NORQUIST (President of Americans for Tax Reform) on the upcoming State of the Union address and President Trump’s efforts to tackle affordability through tax and tariff policies. WEBSITE: ATR.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/GroverNorquist READ: Where Trump’s Affordability Ideas Stand Ahead of SOTU 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, February 24, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WMAL GUEST: KATIE GORKA (Fairfax GOP Chairwoman) on the upcoming Fairfax GOP Chair election, rising local taxes, and the ongoing redistricting battle in Virginia. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/FairfaxGOP READ: Fairfax GOP on the Redistricting Referendum 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, February 24, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WMAL GUEST: DR. MATTHEW SPALDING (VP for Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College) on the history of Washington and Lincoln’s birthdays and a look at the Siege of Boston as part of the America 250 celebration. WEBSITE: DC.Hillsdale.edu READ: The Truth About Presidents' Day 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, February 24, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WMAL GUEST: TOM GARRETT (Virginia State Delegate, District 56) on the current legislative session in Richmond, Democratic priorities including gun limits and marijuana sales, and Governor Spanberger’s selection to deliver the Democratic SOTU response. WEBSITE: TomForDelegate.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/GarrettInExile READ: Tom Garrett on Virginia's Radical Redistricting and Tax Hikes 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, February 23, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.