In the third hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka talked to Ginny Gentles and Mercedes Schlapp.  

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In the third hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka talked to Ginny Gentles and Mercedes Schlapp.  
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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01.27.23: [Hour 3 / 7 AM]: Ginny Gentles, Mercedes Schlapp

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
SNOW TOTALS: A review of weekend snowfall across the DC region and Maryland, with some areas receiving several inches.
SNOW SHOVELING: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends requiring identification for paid emergency snow shovelers while Democrats oppose voter ID laws.
CLUELESS BERNIE: Senator Bernie Sanders is mocked for claiming he has no clue where his birth certificate is or how to obtain a new one.
GAVIN NEWSOM: Governor Gavin Newsom claims he lost his birth certificate at age seven as a defense against voter ID requirements.
NEWSOM SAT: Governor Newsom tells a Georgia crowd he has a "960 SAT" and "can't read" in a misguided attempt to find common ground.

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Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>SNOW TOTALS: A review of weekend snowfall across the DC region and Maryland, with some areas receiving several inches.</li>
<li>SNOW SHOVELING: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends requiring identification for paid emergency snow shovelers while Democrats oppose voter ID laws.</li>
<li>CLUELESS BERNIE: Senator Bernie Sanders is mocked for claiming he has no clue where his birth certificate is or how to obtain a new one.</li>
<li>GAVIN NEWSOM: Governor Gavin Newsom claims he lost his birth certificate at age seven as a defense against voter ID requirements.</li>
<li>NEWSOM SAT: Governor Newsom tells a Georgia crowd he has a "960 SAT" and "can't read" in a misguided attempt to find common ground.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
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</ul>
Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

DMV Snow Talk, ID for Snow Shoveling, Lost Birth Certificates

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
RETRIBUTION AGENDA: Susan Rice promises a "taste of what’s coming" for corporations that have cooperated with President Trump if Democrats retake power.
DE-BANKING: JPMorgan Chase admits in a court filing to intentionally closing President Trump's bank accounts for political reasons in February 2021.
OFFSHORE WIND: Journalist Kevin Mooney joins the show to discuss how offshore wind turbines interfere with military radar and sonar.
MAR-A-LAGO: The Secret Service neutralizes a shotgun-wielding intruder who breached the security perimeter at President Trump's Florida home.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>RETRIBUTION AGENDA: Susan Rice promises a "taste of what&rsquo;s coming" for corporations that have cooperated with President Trump if Democrats retake power.</li>
<li>DE-BANKING: JPMorgan Chase admits in a court filing to intentionally closing President Trump's bank accounts for political reasons in February 2021.</li>
<li>OFFSHORE WIND: Journalist Kevin Mooney joins the show to discuss how offshore wind turbines interfere with military radar and sonar.</li>
<li>MAR-A-LAGO: The Secret Service neutralizes a shotgun-wielding intruder who breached the security perimeter at President Trump's Florida home.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
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Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Susan Rice Calls for Retribution, JPMorgan Admits to De-Banking, Kevin Mooney

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
TARIFF RULING: Legal analyst Joe diGenova discusses the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down President Trump's sweeping global tariffs.
ICE PROTESTS: Students at Battlefield High School in Prince William County walk out to protest ICE but misspell their own school's name on signs.
STUDENT SAFETY: A mother in Nebraska expresses outrage after her daughter was struck by an SUV while participating in an anti-ICE student protest.
HOCKEY GOLD: Jack Hughes leads Team USA to an Olympic gold medal with a game-winning goal, followed by a celebratory call from President Trump.
KASH PATEL: FBI Director Kash Patel faces social media backlash for celebrating with the USA Hockey team in the locker room following their win.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>TARIFF RULING: Legal analyst Joe diGenova discusses the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision striking down President Trump's sweeping global tariffs.</li>
<li>ICE PROTESTS: Students at Battlefield High School in Prince William County walk out to protest ICE but misspell their own school's name on signs.</li>
<li>STUDENT SAFETY: A mother in Nebraska expresses outrage after her daughter was struck by an SUV while participating in an anti-ICE student protest.</li>
<li>HOCKEY GOLD: Jack Hughes leads Team USA to an Olympic gold medal with a game-winning goal, followed by a celebratory call from President Trump.</li>
<li>KASH PATEL: FBI Director Kash Patel faces social media backlash for celebrating with the USA Hockey team in the locker room following their win.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
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</ul>
Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

01.27.23: [Hour 3 / 7 AM]: Ginny Gentles, Mercedes Schlapp

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