Lenore Skenazy, president of Let Grow, a nonprofit promoting childhood independence and resilience, and founder of the Free-Range Kids movement, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Thursday to discuss how parents should let their kids live in today's world.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FreeRangeKids
Organization: https://twitter.com/LetGrowOrg
NY Post: Skenazy: Parents should let kids live like ‘Stranger Things’ characters https://nypost.com/2022/07/16/parents-should-let-kids-live-like-stranger-things-characters/

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Lenore Skenazy, president of Let Grow, a nonprofit promoting childhood independence and resilience, and founder of the Free-Range Kids movement, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Thursday to discuss how parents should let their kids live in today's world.
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<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/FreeRangeKids">https://twitter.com/FreeRangeKids</a></li>
<li>Organization: <a href="https://twitter.com/LetGrowOrg">https://twitter.com/LetGrowOrg</a></li>
<li>NY Post: Skenazy: Parents should let kids live like ‘Stranger Things’ characters <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/07/16/parents-should-let-kids-live-like-stranger-things-characters/">https://nypost.com/2022/07/16/parents-should-let-kids-live-like-stranger-things-characters/</a></li>
</ul>
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07.21.22: Lenore Skenazy Interview

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
ECONOMY: Core inflation hits its lowest level in five years (2.5%), signaling that President Trump has successfully cooled the inflation crisis inherited from the previous administration.
VIRAL AUDIO: A moving radio exchange between an Israeli and U.S. fighter pilot during Operation Epic Fury, with the Israeli pilot stating, "It is an honor to fight with you."
SENATE BATTLE: Senator John Cornyn reverses his long-standing defense of the filibuster, urging Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold to pass the SAVE America Act and fund DHS.
JILL BIDEN: Previewing the First Lady's forthcoming book, "View from the East Wing," which details her time in the White House and the end of her husband's reelection bid.

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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>ECONOMY: Core inflation hits its lowest level in five years (2.5%), signaling that President Trump has successfully cooled the inflation crisis inherited from the previous administration.</li>
<li>VIRAL AUDIO: A moving radio exchange between an Israeli and U.S. fighter pilot during Operation Epic Fury, with the Israeli pilot stating, "It is an honor to fight with you."</li>
<li>SENATE BATTLE: Senator John Cornyn reverses his long-standing defense of the filibuster, urging Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold to pass the SAVE America Act and fund DHS.</li>
<li>JILL BIDEN: Previewing the First Lady's forthcoming book, "View from the East Wing," which details her time in the White House and the end of her husband's reelection bid.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Economic Good News, Viral Israeli Pilot Audio, Cornyn's Filibuster Flip-Flop

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
MCAULIFFE RUN: Former Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe announces her candidacy for Congress in Virginia's potential new 7th District, positioning herself as an anti-ICE leader.
CANCEL CULTURE: Actress Katherine Heigl faces backlash from fans for attending a dog rescue event at Mar-a-Lago; she hit back by stating, "Animals don’t vote."
SOCIAL SECURITY: New warnings that Social Security could be insolvent within six years, driven by a shrinking worker-to-retiree ratio and increased life expectancy.
LYNCHBURG ICE: The Lynchburg City Council unanimously votes to continue full cooperation with ICE, defying Governor Spanberger’s statewide sanctuary directives.

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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>MCAULIFFE RUN: Former Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe announces her candidacy for Congress in Virginia's potential new 7th District, positioning herself as an anti-ICE leader.</li>
<li>CANCEL CULTURE: Actress Katherine Heigl faces backlash from fans for attending a dog rescue event at Mar-a-Lago; she hit back by stating, "Animals don&rsquo;t vote."</li>
<li>SOCIAL SECURITY: New warnings that Social Security could be insolvent within six years, driven by a shrinking worker-to-retiree ratio and increased life expectancy.</li>
<li>LYNCHBURG ICE: The Lynchburg City Council unanimously votes to continue full cooperation with ICE, defying Governor Spanberger&rsquo;s statewide sanctuary directives.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Dorothy McAuliffe's Run, Katherine Heigl's Mar-a-Lago Backlash, Social Security Insolvency

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
GUEST: JEANNIE LACROIX: The Republican winner of the Woodbridge special election joins the show to discuss flipping a long-held Democratic seat in Prince William County.
EUROPEAN SANITY: Right-wing groups in the EU Parliament seal a major deal to increase migrant deportations and establish "return hubs" outside the EU.
GUEST: KT MCFARLAND: Former Deputy National Security Advisor breaks down Trump's declaration of victory in Iran and the release of strategic oil reserves.
BLOOM WATCH: D.C.’s cherry blossoms officially reach the first stage of the bloom process following abnormally warm weather.

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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>GUEST: JEANNIE LACROIX: The Republican winner of the Woodbridge special election joins the show to discuss flipping a long-held Democratic seat in Prince William County.</li>
<li>EUROPEAN SANITY: Right-wing groups in the EU Parliament seal a major deal to increase migrant deportations and establish "return hubs" outside the EU.</li>
<li>GUEST: KT MCFARLAND: Former Deputy National Security Advisor breaks down Trump's declaration of victory in Iran and the release of strategic oil reserves.</li>
<li>BLOOM WATCH: D.C.&rsquo;s cherry blossoms officially reach the first stage of the bloom process following abnormally warm weather.</li>
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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

07.21.22: Lenore Skenazy Interview

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