James Taylor, president of The Heartland Institute, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Friday to discuss the Biden's energy is helping finance Russia's war on Ukraine.
BIO: https://www.heartland.org/about-us/who-we-are/james-m-taylor
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HeartlandInst

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James Taylor, president of The Heartland Institute, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Friday to discuss the Biden's energy is helping finance Russia's war on Ukraine.
<ul>
<li>BIO: <a href="https://www.heartland.org/about-us/who-we-are/james-m-taylor">https://www.heartland.org/about-us/who-we-are/james-m-taylor</a></li>
<li>TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/HeartlandInst">https://twitter.com/HeartlandInst</a></li>
</ul>
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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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03.04.22: Heartland Institute's James Taylor Interview

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andBethany Mandel discussed:
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosts anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil and his family at Gracie Mansion for Ramadan.
Bethany Mandel spars with Piers Morgan on X over support for Israel.
One of the Capitol Police Officers who was honored in the new January 6th plaque in the Capitol was just indicted on nine felony charges including rape & sodomy. 
JetBlue flights to resume after request for ground stop, FAA says.

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

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>NYC Mayor Zohran <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/03/09/us-news/mamdani-hosts-anti-israel-activist-mahmoud-khalil-at-gracie-mansion-for-ramadan/">Mamdani hosts anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil and his family at Gracie Mansion for Ramadan</a>.</li>
<li>Bethany Mandel spars with Piers Morgan on X over support for Israel.</li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/2031213760078107006">One of the Capitol Police Officers who was honored in the new January 6th plaque in the Capitol was just indicted on nine felony charges including rape &amp; sodomy. </a></li>
<li><a href="https://abcnews.com/US/jetblue-requests-ground-stop-flights-faa/story?id=130924339">JetBlue flights to resume after request for ground stop, FAA says</a>.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 / 5 AM Hour&nbsp;

ZOHRAN MAMDANI’S SPECIAL GUEST, BETHANY VS. PIERS MORGAN, FORMER JAN 6 COP ARRESTED, JETBLUE BRIEFLY GROUNDED

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
The Virginia Senate has officially sent an 'assault weapons ban' to Governor Abigail Spanberger's desk. The bill bans new purchases of 'assault weapons' and magazines over 15 rounds.
Virginia Democrats pass bill to ban hand-counting ballots.
President Trump pushes Senate to pass the SAVE Act.
President Trump provides an update on the conflict in Iran.

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Episode: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 / 6 AM Hour 

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://x.com/greg_price11/status/2031082682453557720">The Virginia Senate has officially sent an 'assault weapons ban' to Governor Abigail Spanberger's desk. The bill bans new purchases of 'assault weapons' and magazines over 15 rounds.</a></li>
<li>Virginia Democrats pass bill to ban hand-counting ballots.</li>
<li>President Trump pushes Senate to pass the SAVE Act.</li>
<li>President Trump provides an update on the conflict in Iran.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

VIRGINIA LOOKS TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS AND HAND-COUNTING BALLOTS, TRUMP SPEECHES ON SAVE ACT AND IRAN

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOHN COMMERFORD - Executive Director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action

       TOPIC: Virginia anti-gun bills close to becoming law 
Route for Freedom 250 Grand Prix INDYCAR race in DC debuted at the National Mall
WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JAMES ROSEN - chief Washington correspondent at Newsmax and author of Scalia: Supreme Court Years: 1986-2001, released in February 2026  


       TOPIC: Trump’s presser yesterday on Iran 
TELEGRAPH: Gwen Stefani’s ‘Maga Barbie’ transformation has infuriated liberals.

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Episode: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 / 7 AM Hour 

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOHN COMMERFORD - Executive Director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPIC: Virginia anti-gun bills close to becoming law&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://nypost.com/2026/03/09/us-news/route-for-freedom-250-grand-prix-in-dc-debuted-at-the-national-mall/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=nypost">Route for Freedom 250 Grand Prix INDYCAR race in DC debuted at the National Mall</a></li>
<li>WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JAMES ROSEN - chief Washington correspondent at Newsmax and author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Scalia-Supreme-Court-Years-1986/dp/1510786910">Scalia: Supreme Court Years: 1986-2001</a>, released in February 2026&nbsp;&nbsp; </li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPIC: Trump&rsquo;s presser yesterday on Iran&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>TELEGRAPH:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/gwen-stefani-maga-hate-figure/?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_tw_post">Gwen Stefani&rsquo;s &lsquo;Maga Barbie&rsquo; transformation has infuriated liberals</a>.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

03.04.22: Heartland Institute's James Taylor Interview

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