Two Northern Virginia moms Megan Rafalski of Loudoun County and Shawnna Yashir of Fairfax County joined WMAL's O'Connor and Company" radio program on Monday to discuss the optional mask executive order in effect on Monday. 

Megan described how she was standing in the cold outside of Loudoun schools on Monday morning and not allowed to come in over the mask mandate in Loudoun schools.

Shawnna Yashir discussed how she plans to send a note to her children's school in Fairfax that she chooses to exempt them from the mask mandate. She said her son, who has a learning disability, has struggled with learning because of masks.

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Two Northern Virginia moms Megan Rafalski of Loudoun County and Shawnna Yashir of Fairfax County joined WMAL's O'Connor and Company" radio program on Monday to discuss the optional mask executive order in effect on Monday.&nbsp;
Megan described how she was standing in the cold outside of Loudoun schools on Monday morning and not allowed to come in over the mask mandate in Loudoun schools.
Shawnna Yashir discussed how she plans to send a note to her children's school in Fairfax that she chooses to exempt them from the mask mandate. She said her son, who has a learning disability, has struggled with learning because of masks.
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.
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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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01.24. 22: Northern Virginia Moms Megan Rafalski & Shawnna Yashir Interviews

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andPatrice 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.

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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 

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://apnews.com/article/warner-paramount-netflix-5ddba4049473903b35b65e62e37d66bf?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us">Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount</a></li>
<li><a href="https://apnews.com/article/voting-bill-citizenship-senate-thune-trump-3709f2bd02d2c841e16d501529ec9198">Republican voter ID bill stalls in Senate despite Trump demands</a>, but senators have time to hold a dog parade.</li>
<li>CNN: Voters continue to trust President Trump and Republicans on immigration and border security. 64 percent now believe Trump&rsquo;s policies move the country in the right direction.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:&nbsp;
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Episode: Friday, February 27, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

PARAMOUNT WINS BIDDING WAR WITH NETFLIX OVER WARNER DISCOVERY, SENATORS HAVE TIME FOR DOG PARADE BUT NOT SAVE ACT VOTE, POLLS SHOW AMERICANS BACK TRUMP'S POLICIES AT SOTU 

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Prosecutors visit crime scene, over 1,600 tips since increased reward
Savannah Guthrie immediately wanted to offer $1M reward for mom Nancy — but she was told not to: sources
JD Vance says Minnesota’s Medicaid funds halted as part of Trump’s ‘war on fraud’
WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - President of The Family Foundation 

       WEBSITE: https://www.familyfoundation.org/

       TOPIC: Reflect on the importance of Sage Blair attending Trump’s State of the Union Address this week 
Eric Schmitt on X: "In the span of just one generation Democrats went from having pride in America at basically the same level as Republicans to now only 1/3 of Democrats feel that way. Republican numbers have held.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/nancy-guthrie-disappearance-02-26-26">Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Prosecutors visit crime scene, over 1,600 tips since increased reward</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nypost.com/2026/02/24/us-news/savannah-guthrie-immediately-wanted-to-offer-1m-reward-for-mom-nancy-but-sheriff-told-her-not-to-sources/">Savannah Guthrie immediately wanted to offer $1M reward for mom Nancy &mdash; but she was told not to: sources</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/25/jd-vance-minnesota-medicaid">JD Vance says Minnesota&rsquo;s Medicaid funds halted as part of Trump&rsquo;s &lsquo;war on fraud&rsquo;</a></li>
<li>WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - President of The Family Foundation&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.familyfoundation.org/">https://www.familyfoundation.org/</a>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPIC: Reflect on the importance of Sage Blair attending Trump&rsquo;s State of the Union Address this week&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://x.com/Eric_Schmitt/status/2026705884135498079">Eric Schmitt on X: "In the span of just one generation Democrats went from having pride in America at basically the same level as Republicans to now only 1/3 of Democrats feel that way. Republican numbers have held.</a></li>
</ul>

NANCY GUTHRIE UPDATE, VANCE ANNOUNCES MEDICAID FUNDS SHUT OFF FOR MN, VICTORIA COBB, SHOCK POLL: DEMS HAVE NO PRIDE IN AMERICA

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. 

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Episode: Friday, February 27, 2026 / 7 AM Hour 

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/nypost/status/2027210798418854322">Manhattan DA ditches assault charge in case against NYPD snowball-pelting miscreant</a>, Zohran Mamdani doubles down on calling assault on NYPD a &ldquo;snowball fight.&rdquo;</li>
<li>JIMMY&rsquo;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.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Friday, February 27, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

01.24. 22: Northern Virginia Moms Megan Rafalski & Shawnna Yashir Interviews

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