Barbara Britt, WMAL news anchor and reporter, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Friday  to discuss what it is like on the ground in Southwest Florida.


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Barbara Britt, WMAL news anchor and reporter, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Friday  to discuss what it is like on the ground in Southwest Florida. 
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"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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10.21.22: Barbara Britt Interview

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andPatrice Onwuka discussed:
Trump Pays TSA Workers: Airport wait times plummet from hours to minutes as TSA workers start getting back pay after President Trump signed a memo on Friday ordering the DHS to pay T.S.A. officers. 
Back to the Moon: NASA begins the countdown for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years, as the 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts. 
Nick Minock Update: According to the WJLA ABC7 reporter, the Department of Education is opening an investigation in Fairfax County after an 18-year-old illegal immigrant was accused of groping multiple students at Fairfax High School.

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Episode: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul>
<li>Trump Pays TSA Workers: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/30/us/tsa-airports-back-pay-wait-times?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=cnn_Nightcap+03.30.26&amp;bt_ee=x%2BkgXiz7VgbbkozUbipbOXWaSB743G6T52YarpWYUQ5ZwHM4fGIZqDK845s13N3Z&amp;bt_ts=1774915289280">Airport wait times plummet from hours to minutes as TSA workers start getting back pay</a> after President Trump signed a memo on Friday ordering the DHS to pay T.S.A. officers.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Back to the Moon:&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nasa-moon-artemis-launch-countdown-18b5bf3f07176820b48a3623287d0bb7">NASA begins the countdown for humanity&rsquo;s first launch to the moon in 53 years</a>, as the 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nick Minock Update:&nbsp;According to the WJLA ABC7 reporter, the Department of Education is opening an investigation in Fairfax County after an 18-year-old illegal immigrant was accused of groping multiple students at Fairfax High School.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Trump Pays TSA Workers, Back to the Moon, Nick Minock Update

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
Iran Update: President Trump shared jaw-dropping video footage Monday of a massive explosion in Iran reportedly caused by a US airstrike on a large ammunition depot in Isfahan.  Sec. Marco Rubio also clapped back at George Stephanopoulos on ABC’s “This Week” about the administration’s objectives in Iran.
L.A. Decline: Los Angeles County sees largest population decline in the U.S., census data shows. L.A. Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt also releases “Latinos Por Pratt” campaign video slamming Mayor Karen Bass.
Sitting Study: Hate exercise? You can actually fight dementia from your couch according to a Swedish study.
No Kings Money: As Fox News Digital reported, about 500 organizations with an estimated combined annual revenue of about $3 billion sponsored and organized the “No Kings” demonstrations.

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Episode: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul>
<li>Iran Update: President Trump shared jaw-dropping video footage Monday of a massive explosion in Iran reportedly caused by a US airstrike on a large ammunition depot in Isfahan.&nbsp; Sec. Marco Rubio also clapped back at George Stephanopoulos on ABC&rsquo;s &ldquo;This Week&rdquo; about the administration&rsquo;s objectives in Iran.</li>
<li>L.A. Decline: <a href="https://ktla.com/news/local-news/los-angeles-county-sees-largest-population-decline-in-the-u-s-according-to-census-data/">Los Angeles County sees largest population decline in the U.S., census data shows</a>. L.A. Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt also releases &ldquo;Latinos Por Pratt&rdquo; campaign video slamming Mayor Karen Bass.</li>
<li>Sitting Study:&nbsp;<a href="https://nypost.com/2026/03/28/health/hate-exercise-you-can-fight-dementia-from-your-couch/?utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter">Hate exercise? You can actually fight dementia from your couch</a> according to a Swedish study.</li>
<li aria-level="1">No Kings Money: As Fox News Digital reported, about 500 organizations with an estimated combined annual revenue of about $3 billion sponsored and organized the &ldquo;No Kings&rdquo; demonstrations.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Iran Update, L.A. Decline, Sitting Study, No Kings Money

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
INTERVIEW: Dr. Barbara Cohen: A member of NASA’s Artemis II Lunar Science Team discusses Artemis II, the first crewed test flight of NASA’s Artemis program, aimed at returning humans to the Moon and establishing a long-term lunar presence.
INTERVIEW: Daniel Turner: Executive Director of Power the Future on the latest developments from Iran and their impact on America’s energy supply.
Trump Library: Trump shares renderings of his presidential library — a massive skyscraper in Miami.
Scott Presler: “Early Vote Action” founder is rallying Virginians across the state to vote against the Virginia redistricting referendum on April 21.

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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Dr. Barbara Cohen: A member of NASA&rsquo;s Artemis II Lunar Science Team discusses Artemis II, the first crewed test flight of NASA&rsquo;s Artemis program, aimed at returning humans to the Moon and establishing a long-term lunar presence.</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Daniel Turner: Executive Director of Power the Future on the latest developments from Iran and their impact on America&rsquo;s energy supply.</li>
<li>Trump Library:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/shares-renderings-presidential-library-miami-skyscraper-rcna265966">Trump shares renderings of his presidential library &mdash; a massive skyscraper in Miami</a>.</li>
<li>Scott Presler: &ldquo;Early Vote Action&rdquo; founder is rallying Virginians across the state to vote against the Virginia redistricting referendum on April 21.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

10.21.22: Barbara Britt Interview

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