Amb. Ken Blackwell, Chair of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Center for Election Integrity and previously was Ohio’s Secretary of State, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program about Senate Democrats attempting to scrap the filibuster over progressive voting legislation.

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Amb. Ken Blackwell, Chair of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Center for Election Integrity and previously was Ohio&rsquo;s Secretary of State, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program about Senate Democrats attempting to scrap the filibuster over progressive voting legislation.
For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit <a href="https://www.wmal.com">www.WMAL.com</a>, <a href="https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/">download the WMAL app</a> or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET.
To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/wmaldc">@WMALDC</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/larryoconnor">@LarryOConnor,&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JGunlock">@Jgunlock, </a><a href="http://twitter.com/Amber_athey">@amber_athey </a>and <a href="https://twitter.com/PatricePinkFile">@patrickpinkfile</a>.
Show website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/">https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/</a>

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O'Connor & Company

"O'Connor & Company" is Washington, D.C.'s popular morning-drive news-talk radio show on WMAL hosted by LARRY O'CONNOR with co-hosts JULIE GUNLOCK, PATRICE ONWUKA and executive producer HEATHER HUNTER. O’Connor and his team cover all of the top national and local news of the day, including interviews with top newsmakers in Washington, D.C. and around the country. The show airs weekdays in the Washington, D.C. area (DC, VA, MD, WV) from 5-9 AM EST on 105.9 FM, online at WMAL.com, on the WMAL App or on your Amazon Alexa. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter check us out on Twitter @LarryOConnor @JGunlock @PatricePinkFile @HeatherHunterDC @WMALDC

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"O'Connor &amp; Company" is Washington, D.C.'s popular morning-drive news-talk radio show on WMAL hosted by LARRY O'CONNOR with co-hosts JULIE GUNLOCK, PATRICE ONWUKA and executive producer HEATHER HUNTER. O’Connor and his team cover all of the top national and local news of the day, including interviews with top newsmakers in Washington, D.C. and around the country. The show airs weekdays in the Washington, D.C. area (DC, VA, MD, WV) from 5-9 AM EST on 105.9 FM, online at <a href="http://www.wmal.com">WMAL.com</a>, on the <a href="https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/">WMAL App</a> or on your Amazon Alexa. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter check us out on Twitter @LarryOConnor @JGunlock @PatricePinkFile @HeatherHunterDC @WMALDC<a href="https://www.cornerstonefirst.com/"></a>
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01.19.22: Amb. Ken Blackwell Interview

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:
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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>NUCLEAR BREAKTHROUGH: The Trump administration greenlights the first new-technology nuclear reactor in a decade, to be built in Kemmerer, Wyoming.</li>
<li>DATA CENTERS: How Loudoun County&rsquo;s massive data center cluster has allowed the county to lower property tax rates by 38% since 2010 despite rising assessments.</li>
<li>DAYLIGHT SAVING: Adjusting to the time change and celebrating the record-breaking warm weather in the DC region.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJM9GJQ">Audible</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0GdK5LslF4wJCd4VQoRFd0">Spotify</a></li>
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</ul>
Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Daylight Saving, SAVE Act, Nuclear Energy on the Rise, Loudoun Data Centers

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:
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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 Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>CAL THOMAS: Syndicated Columnist Cal Thomas joins to discuss Trump&rsquo;s Iran strategy and the threat of internal "sleeper cells."</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>FAIRFAX OUTRAGE: The family of Stephanie Minter demands accountability for Prosecutor Steve Descano after her alleged killer was repeatedly freed despite police warnings.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>WOODBRIDGE WIN: Republican Jeannie LaCroix flips a Prince William County supervisor seat for the first time in nearly 40 years amid Democratic turmoil.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJM9GJQ">Audible</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0GdK5LslF4wJCd4VQoRFd0">Spotify</a></li>
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</ul>
Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Cal Thomas, Fairfax Sanctuary Failures, Starbucks/Zuckerberg Red State Exodus, Woodbridge GOP Win

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 Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>DAVID BOZELL: MRC President David Bozell exposes the extreme media bias in coverage of Operation Epic Fury.</li>
<li>D.C. FRAUD: Federal oversight uncovers D.C.&rsquo;s attempt to spend $4 million in broadband funds to connect empty fields and sheds to the internet.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>MEDICAID FRAUD: A D.C. dentist and hygienist are convicted in a $4 million Medicaid fraud scheme.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJM9GJQ">Audible</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0GdK5LslF4wJCd4VQoRFd0">Spotify</a></li>
<li>Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: <a href="https://x.com/WMALDC">@WMALDC</a>, <a href="https://x.com/LarryOConnor">@LarryOConnor</a>, <a href="https://x.com/JGunlock">@JGunlock</a>, <a href="https://x.com/PatricePinkfile">@PatricePinkfile</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/HeatherHunterDC">@HeatherHunterDC</a></li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wmaldc/">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LarryOConnor/">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmaldc/">WMALDC</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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