In the third hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock talked to Yesli Vega and Billboard Chris. They also discussed how quickly Florida Governor DeSantis has been rebuilding bridges in Florida.

For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET.

To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock,@patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.

In the third hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock talked to Yesli Vega and Billboard Chris. They also discussed how quickly Florida Governor DeSantis has been rebuilding bridges in Florida.
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>.

Enjoy O'Connor & Company from the nation's capital! Heard weekdays from 5am to 9am on WMAL in Washington, D.C.

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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>
Follow Larry on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany">http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany</a>

10.12.22: [Hour 3 / 7 AM]: Yesli Vega, DeSantis Leadership, Billboard Chris

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:


COURTROOM WIN: A Virginia judge voids the Democrats’ mid-decade redistricting push, ruling that lawmakers overstepped their authority.


CENSUS FORECAST: A new 2030 apportionment forecast shows a massive electoral swing toward Republican states following new population estimates.


BEYOND THE DMV: Power outages hit Tennessee following a winter blast, while local residents continue to debate snow removal efforts.


RIGGING RUMORS: Examining persistent concerns about Democrats rigging the Census through deliberate state undercounts.

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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC


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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
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COURTROOM WIN: A Virginia judge <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/virginia-judge-voids-redistricting-push-rules-lawmakers-overstepped-authority">voids</a> the Democrats&rsquo; mid-decade redistricting push, ruling that lawmakers overstepped their authority.
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CENSUS FORECAST: A new 2030 apportionment <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://x.com/AmerRedistrict/status/1883251110235423153">forecast</a> shows a massive electoral swing toward Republican states following new population estimates.
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BEYOND THE DMV: Power outages hit <a href="https://x.com/FOXNashville/status/1883376353151012908">Tennessee</a> following a winter blast, while local residents continue to debate snow removal efforts.
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RIGGING RUMORS: Examining persistent concerns about <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/who-rigged-the-census-republican-states-democrats-population-undercount-overcount-biden-administration-11653084199">Democrats rigging the Census</a> through deliberate state undercounts.
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Episode: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Virginia’s Redistricting Victory, Census Nightmares, More Snow Talk

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/dbc62d90-cdeb-4b48-a648-b3e0011884e7/transcript

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:


COLUMNIST CORNER: Cal Thomas joins the program to weigh in on the failure of Minnesota schools and the latest fallout from the Minneapolis anti-ICE protests.


FAIRFAX FIGHT:SEAN KENNEDY discusses the Gret Glyer family's battle against Steve Descano's plea deal for an accused killer.


BEYOND THE IMAGE: Reports surface that Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis nurse killed by federal agents, had a broken rib from a violent confrontation with ICE just a week prior to his death.


TDS EXODUS: Actress Kristen Stewart says she will probably not stay in America because "reality is breaking completely under Trump."

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: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
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COLUMNIST CORNER: Cal Thomas&nbsp;joins the program to weigh in on the failure of Minnesota schools and the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/teachers-unions-shut-down-minnesota-schools-for-activism">latest fallout</a> from the Minneapolis anti-ICE protests.
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FAIRFAX FIGHT: SEAN KENNEDY discusses the Gret Glyer family's battle against <a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jan/26/gret-glyers-family-fairfax-fights-expected-insanity-plea-deal-accused/">Steve Descano's plea deal</a> for an accused killer.
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BEYOND THE IMAGE: Reports surface that Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis nurse killed by federal agents, had a <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/01/27/us-news/alex-pretti-known-to-feds-had-rib-broken-in-anti-ice-protest-a-week-before-he-was-killed-by-border-patrol/">broken rib</a> from a violent confrontation with ICE just a week prior to his death.
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TDS EXODUS: Actress Kristen Stewart says she will <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/kristen-stewart-america-donald-trump-1236641474/">probably not stay</a> in America because "reality is breaking completely under Trump."
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Episode: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Cal Thomas, Sean Kennedy, Kristen Stewart’s Impending Exile

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/6604640b-dbcd-410d-a4e6-b3e001155936/transcript

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:


TREASURY TRUST:LUKE PETTIT explains the revolutionary Trump Accounts plan to provide a $1,000 long-term financial foundation for American children.


POOP WATER: DC Water reports significant progress in containing a massive sewage spill near Cabin John that sent E. coli levels surging in the Potomac River.


GEOLOGY LESSONS: Candace Owens goes viral for questioning why the ice on her trees isn't melting at 30 degrees.


PANDA PANIC: Japan says a tearful goodbye to its giant pandas as they return to China amid deteriorating ties.

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: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
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TREASURY TRUST: LUKE PETTIT explains the revolutionary <a href="https://trumpaccounts.gov/">Trump Accounts</a> plan to provide a $1,000 long-term financial foundation for American children.
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POOP WATER: DC Water reports <a href="https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/01/26/sewage-spill-containment/">significant progress</a> in containing a massive sewage spill near Cabin John that sent E. coli levels surging in the Potomac River.
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GEOLOGY LESSONS: Candace Owens goes viral for <a href="https://x.com/BenSmithDC/status/1883390252059545890">questioning</a> why the ice on her trees isn't melting at 30 degrees.
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PANDA PANIC: Japan says a <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8d0l778dero">tearful goodbye</a> to its giant pandas as they return to China amid deteriorating ties.
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Episode: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Luke Pettit, the Potomac Sewage Geyser, Japan’s Panda Farewell

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/29d0b32c-974e-4950-a448-b3e00113f331/transcript

10.12.22: [Hour 3 / 7 AM]: Yesli Vega, DeSantis Leadership, Billboard Chris

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