Tom Ponton, A Maryland man who was named the 2022 Guinness Great Reunion Toast Champion, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Friday.
Maryland man hopes to win Guinness Great Reunion Toast Contest again https://www.fox5dc.com/news/maryland-man-hopes-to-win-guinness-great-reunion-toast-contest-again

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Tom Ponton, A Maryland man who was named the 2022 Guinness Great Reunion Toast Champion, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Friday.
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<li>Maryland man hopes to win Guinness Great Reunion Toast Contest again <a href="https://www.fox5dc.com/news/maryland-man-hopes-to-win-guinness-great-reunion-toast-contest-again">https://www.fox5dc.com/news/maryland-man-hopes-to-win-guinness-great-reunion-toast-contest-again</a></li>
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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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03.17.23: Tom Ponton Interview

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andCassie Smedile discussed:
Holy Week: Larry and Cassie discuss Holy Week and how their families celebrate the Easter holiday.
Artemis II Lifts Off:  Four astronauts blasted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday evening on a monumental 10-day mission to circumnavigate the moon in the first crewed moon mission since 1972.

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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, April 2, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>Holy Week: Larry and Cassie discuss Holy Week and how their families celebrate the Easter holiday.</li>
<li>Artemis II Lifts Off:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/01/science/live-news/artemis-2-nasa-launch?post-id=cmng27fqs000j356rvhg75vpv">&nbsp;Four astronauts</a> blasted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday evening on a monumental 10-day mission to<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/01/science/live-news/artemis-2-nasa-launch?post-id=cmn9dkfba000x3b6q2saolf91"> circumnavigate the moon</a> in the first crewed moon mission since 1972.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
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</ul>
Episode: Thursday, April 2, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Holy Week, Artemis II Lifts Off

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
Broadway Memories: Cassie gives her review of “Chicago” at the Trump-Kennedy Center, while Larry shares his memories of “Chicago” while working as a theater manager in Los Angeles.
Trump’s Address on Iran: President Donald J. Trump provided an update on Operation Epic Fury in an address to the nation last night, highlighting the extraordinary achievements of the U.S. military against the Iranian regime.
Supreme Court Recap: The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case seeking to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens and other non-U.S. citizens. President Trump was in attendance.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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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: Thursday, April 2, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>Broadway Memories: Cassie gives her review of &ldquo;Chicago&rdquo; at the Trump-Kennedy Center, while Larry shares his memories of &ldquo;Chicago&rdquo; while working as a theater manager in Los Angeles.</li>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s Address on Iran: President Donald J. Trump provided an update on Operation Epic Fury in an address to the nation last night, highlighting the extraordinary achievements of the U.S. military against the Iranian regime.</li>
<li>Supreme Court Recap: The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case seeking to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens and other non-U.S. citizens. President Trump was in attendance.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJM9GJQ">Audible</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0GdK5LslF4wJCd4VQoRFd0">Spotify</a></li>
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</ul>
Episode: Thursday, April 2, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Broadway Memories, Trump’s Address on Iran, Supreme Court Recap

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
INTERVIEW: Mark Krikorian: Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies with his reaction to the birthright citizenship debate at Supreme Court. 
More SCOTUS Arguments: Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch, Brown-Jackson and Coney Barrett weigh in on the birthright citizenship debate.
DHS Compromise: Senate Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the apparent path forward on DHS funding in which they will support the bill the Senate passed w/ Dem support that funds all of DHS except ICE & CBP & will attempt to fund CBP & ICE through reconciliation without Dem votes. 
Newsom News: According to reports, California’s state Medicare program has lost 25 percent of its budget to fraud under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s leadership. Also, Newsom’s wife bashes the “alt-right” and “Jordan Peterson” types that somehow push hate to her kids.

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: Thursday, April 2, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Mark Krikorian: Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies with his reaction to the birthright citizenship debate at Supreme Court.&nbsp;</li>
<li>More SCOTUS Arguments: Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch, Brown-Jackson and Coney Barrett weigh in on the birthright citizenship debate.</li>
<li>DHS Compromise: Senate Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the apparent path forward on DHS funding in which they will support the bill the Senate passed w/ Dem support that funds all of DHS except ICE &amp; CBP &amp; will attempt to fund CBP &amp; ICE through reconciliation without Dem votes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Newsom News: According to reports, California&rsquo;s state Medicare program has lost 25 percent of its budget to fraud under Gov. Gavin Newsom&rsquo;s leadership. Also, Newsom&rsquo;s wife bashes the &ldquo;alt-right&rdquo; and &ldquo;Jordan Peterson&rdquo; types that somehow push hate to her kids.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJM9GJQ">Audible</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0GdK5LslF4wJCd4VQoRFd0">Spotify</a></li>
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<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wmaldc/">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LarryOConnor/">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmaldc/">WMALDC</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Thursday, April 2, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

03.17.23: Tom Ponton Interview

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