Larry Broughton, a California businessman, boutique hotel owner, motivational speaker and victim of identity theft from online love scammers, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Tuesday to discuss his interesting story about he's had to deal with online scammers for years impersonating him online.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/larrybroughton
His Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LarryBroughtonFakes/
A woman who lost thousands of dollars to an online romance scam. But the other victim is a successful businessman: LARRY BROUGHTON: https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/romance-scams-in-the-air-during-valentines-day-part-two/

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Larry Broughton, a California businessman, boutique hotel owner, motivational speaker and victim of identity theft from online love scammers, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Tuesday to discuss his interesting story about he's had to deal with online scammers for years impersonating him online.
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<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/larrybroughton">https://twitter.com/larrybroughton</a></li>
<li>His Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LarryBroughtonFakes/">https://www.facebook.com/LarryBroughtonFakes/</a></li>
<li>A woman who lost thousands of dollars to an online romance scam. But the other victim is a successful businessman: LARRY BROUGHTON: <a href="https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/romance-scams-in-the-air-during-valentines-day-part-two/">https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/romance-scams-in-the-air-during-valentines-day-part-two/</a></li>
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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, </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JGunlock">@Jgunlock,</a><a href="http://twitter.com/Amber_athey"> </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PatricePinkFile">@patricepinkfile</a> and<a href="https://twitter.com/heatherhunterdc"> @heatherhunterdc</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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02.14.23: Larry Broughton Interview

In the 5 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:


TRUMP/EPSTEIN: A former police chief reveals Donald Trump called him in 2006 to say "thank goodness you’re stopping him" regarding Jeffrey Epstein.


SAVANNAH GUTHRIE: Savannah Guthrie issues a desperate new plea for the return of her missing mother in Arizona.


MAXWELL: Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions about Epstein during a congressional hearing, pleading the Fifth.

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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
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TRUMP/EPSTEIN: A former police chief reveals Donald Trump called him in 2006 to say "thank goodness you&rsquo;re stopping him" regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
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SAVANNAH GUTHRIE: Savannah Guthrie issues a desperate new plea for the return of her missing mother in Arizona.
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MAXWELL: Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions about Epstein during a congressional hearing, pleading the Fifth.
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</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify
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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
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Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
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Instagram: WMALDC
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Website: <a href="https://WMAL.com/OConnor-Company">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a>
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Episode: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Trump and Epstein, Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mother, Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads the 5th

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/9dc2cec6-7412-4a31-b9e0-b3ed00f3c7bb/transcript

In the 6 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:


EDUCATION: New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof highlights how red states like Mississippi and Alabama are outperforming blue states in education through phonics and accountability.


DEPORTATIONS: CBS News claims few ICE arrests are violent criminals, while DHS pushes back with data on drug trafficking and other crimes.


SEX TRAFFICKER: DHS agents stop a registered sex offender attempting to smuggle a child across the border.

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

In the 6 AM Hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
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EDUCATION: New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof highlights how red states like Mississippi and Alabama are outperforming blue states in education through phonics and accountability.
</li>
<li>
DEPORTATIONS: CBS News claims few ICE arrests are violent criminals, while DHS pushes back with data on drug trafficking and other crimes.
</li>
<li>
SEX TRAFFICKER: DHS agents stop a registered sex offender attempting to smuggle a child across the border.
</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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<li>
Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify
</li>
<li>
Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
</li>
<li>
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
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Instagram: WMALDC
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Website: <a href="https://WMAL.com/OConnor-Company">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a>
</li>
</ul>

Red States Lead in K-12 Education, Deportation Stats, DHS Sex Trafficker Arrest

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/576ff81c-97c5-467b-9110-b3ed00f2c9bc/transcript

In the 7 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:


LAUREN ARIKAN: Md. Del. Lauren Arikan joins the show to discuss Maryland's energy policies and power grid concerns.


LEAF BLOWERS: Virginia Senate Republicans help kill a bill that would have banned gas-powered leaf blowers.


DC ROAD: A section of 14th Street NW in DC is closed due to the risk of a sewer line collapse.


MAMDANI: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani breaks tradition by snubbing the installation ceremony of the new Catholic Archbishop.

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 10, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
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LAUREN ARIKAN: Md. Del. Lauren Arikan joins the show to discuss Maryland's energy policies and power grid concerns.
</li>
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LEAF BLOWERS: Virginia Senate Republicans help kill a bill that would have banned gas-powered leaf blowers.
</li>
<li>
DC ROAD: A section of 14th Street NW in DC is closed due to the risk of a sewer line collapse.
</li>
<li>
MAMDANI: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani breaks tradition by snubbing the installation ceremony of the new Catholic Archbishop.
</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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<li>
Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify
</li>
<li>
Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
</li>
<li>
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
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Instagram: WMALDC
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Website: <a href="https://WMAL.com/OConnor-Company">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a>
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</ul>
Episode: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Lauren Arikan, Virginia Leaf Blower Ban, DC Road Closure, Mamdani Snub

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/85ba99bb-2156-4523-9b5a-b3ed00f19513/transcript

02.14.23: Larry Broughton Interview

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