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.  
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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 andPatrice Onwuka discussed:
CNN's Kasie Hunt pressed Maryland Gov. Wes Moore yesterday on Free Beacon reporting showing that his great-grandfather was not "exiled" to Jamaica by the Ku Klux Klan as he often claims.
Fairfax County judge accepts insanity plea in fatal shooting of charity CEO, family decries lack of justice
Jasmine Crockett says Democrats’ attacks on her are racially motivated
Hunter Biden's former 'sugar brother' lawyer drops big money on Swalwell's campaign: 'Biggest cheerleader'

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Episode: Friday, February 20, 2026 / 5 AM Hour 

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://x.com/AndrewKerrNC/status/2024525618885341455">CNN's Kasie Hunt pressed Maryland Gov. Wes Moore yesterday on Free Beacon reporting showing that his great-grandfather was not "exiled" to Jamaica by the Ku Klux Klan as he often claims.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/JoshKraushaar/status/2024652078279246220">Fairfax County judge accepts insanity plea in fatal shooting of charity CEO, family decries lack of justice</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/RNCResearch/status/2024652697077510652">Jasmine Crockett says Democrats&rsquo; attacks on her are racially motivated</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hunter-bidens-sugar-brother-lawyer-drops-big-money-swalwells-campaign">Hunter Biden's former 'sugar brother' lawyer drops big money on Swalwell's campaign: 'Biggest cheerleader'</a></li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:&nbsp;
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Episode: Friday, February 20, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

WES MOORE CORNERED ON FREE BEACON STORY, INSANITY PLEA ACCEPTED IN FAIRFAX MURDER, CROCKETT CALLS DEM OPPOSITION RACIST, THE MONEY BEHIND SWALWELL’S CAMPAIGN

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
WMAL GUEST 6:05 AM -  INTERVIEW - SEAN KENNEDY - Virginians 4 Safer Communities

       SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/VA4SafeComm

       TOPIC: INSANITY: Today, Fairfax Soros DA Steve Descano has declared MURDER *legal* in Fairfax. Premeditated killer Joshua Danehower who stalked & shot Gret Glyer in his bed will avoid prison & soon be released once he is deemed "sane"
Labor secretary’s husband banned from HQ after 2 staffers accuse him of sexual assault
DC mayor declares Potomac spill emergency, asks Trump for help 
How A Top Pentagon Contractor Enriches DC Insiders Using Law Intended To Help Eskimos

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How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/

Episode: Friday, February 20, 2026 / 6 AM Hour 

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul>
<li>WMAL GUEST 6:05 AM -&nbsp; INTERVIEW - SEAN KENNEDY - Virginians 4 Safer Communities</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SOCIAL MEDIA: <a href="https://x.com/VA4SafeComm">https://x.com/VA4SafeComm</a>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPIC: INSANITY: Today, Fairfax Soros DA Steve Descano has declared MURDER *legal* in Fairfax. Premeditated killer Joshua Danehower who stalked &amp; shot Gret Glyer in his bed will avoid prison &amp; soon be released once he is deemed "sane"
<ul>
<li><a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5746589-labor-secretary-husband-banned-dol/">Labor secretary&rsquo;s husband banned from HQ after 2 staffers accuse him of sexual assault</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5744883-muriel-bowser-dc-emergency-potomac-river-sewage/">DC mayor declares Potomac spill emergency, asks Trump for help </a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/lukerosiak/status/2024542615333720549?s=46&amp;t=JAP3tHVoDsAyO5r6QT5_IQ">How A Top Pentagon Contractor Enriches DC Insiders Using Law Intended To Help Eskimos</a></li>
</ul>
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Episode: Friday, February 20, 2026 / 6 AM Hour&nbsp;

SEAN KENNEDY, ALLEGED SCANDALS AT LABOR DEPT, POOPTOMAC UPDATE, DEM “ALASKAN NATIVE” SCAM

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
Trump orders UAP and UFO declassification. Move comes after Obama’s alien remarks.
A total of 303 students at Woodbridge High School have been suspended for three days after leaving campus during a student-led walkout.
WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - RHYEN STALEY - (Ryan) - Director of Research at Defending Education

       SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/DefendingEd

       TOPIC: Discuss the group who is behind all of these student-led protests and walkouts over ICE  
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union

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How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/

Episode: Friday, February 20, 2026 / 7 AM Hour 

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://x.com/PhilipWegmann/status/2024654808267870375">Trump orders UAP and UFO declassification. Move comes after Obama&rsquo;s alien remarks.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/7NewsDC/status/2024295390044958727">A total of 303 students at Woodbridge High School have been suspended for three days after leaving campus during a student-led walkout.</a></li>
<li>WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - RHYEN STALEY - (Ryan) - Director of Research at Defending Education</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;SOCIAL MEDIA: <a href="https://x.com/DefendingEd">https://x.com/DefendingEd</a>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPIC: Discuss the group who is behind all of these student-led protests and walkouts over ICE&nbsp; 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/virginia-abigail-spanberger-democratic-response-trump-sotu-rcna259614">Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union</a></li>
</ul>
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Episode: Friday, February 20, 2026 / 7 AM Hour&nbsp;

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

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