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. 
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.
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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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10.21.22: Barbara Britt Interview

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andBethany Mandel discussed:
Larry and Bethany adjusting to Daylight Savings Time.
President Trump says he won’t sign other bills until the SAVE America Act is passed.
Two arrested after an explosive device was thrown at a protest near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife liked social media post calling Oct 7 sexual violence investigation a ‘hoax.’

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Episode: Monday, March 9, 2026 / 5 AM Hour 

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>Larry and Bethany adjusting to Daylight Savings Time.</li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/ScottPresler/status/2030624997165678785">President Trump says he won&rsquo;t sign other bills until the SAVE America Act is passed</a>.</li>
<li>Two<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mamdani-house-explosive-9.7119856"> arrested after an explosive device was thrown at a protest near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/nyc-mayor-mamdani-wife-liked-234142736.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall">NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s wife liked social media post calling Oct 7 sexual violence investigation a &lsquo;hoax.&rsquo;</a></li>
</ul>
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Episode: Monday, March 9, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME, SAVE ACT, ZOHRAN MAMDANI NEWS

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
WMAL GUEST 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - SEAN KENNEDY - Virginians for Safe Communities

        X: @VA4SafeComm

       TOPIC: Fairfax Soros DA Steve Descano LIED to the public to cover up how his lazy incompetence got Stephanie Minter killed by illegal alien Abdul Jalloh Descano NEVER called previous witnesses ever. Then he blamed the victims & witness. 
New York Magazine article: “I Regret Having Children.”
Eileen Gu serves as grand marshal for Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: 

Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify.

Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. 

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Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/

How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/

Episode: Monday, March 9, 2026 / 6 AM Hour 

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>WMAL GUEST 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - SEAN KENNEDY - Virginians for Safe Communities</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; X: @<a href="https://x.com/VA4SafeComm">VA4SafeComm</a>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPIC: Fairfax Soros DA Steve Descano LIED to the public to cover up how his lazy incompetence got Stephanie Minter killed by illegal alien Abdul Jalloh Descano NEVER called previous witnesses ever. Then he blamed the victims &amp; witness.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>New York Magazine article: &ldquo;I Regret Having Children.&rdquo;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports/eileen-gu-serves-grand-marshal-chinese-new-year-parade-san-francisco">Eileen Gu serves as grand marshal for Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco</a></li>
</ul>
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Episode: Monday, March 9, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

SEAN KENNEDY, NY MAGAZINE ARTICLE ON CHILD REGRET, EILEEN GU HONORED IN PARADE

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia

        TOPICS: Trump voting bill ultimatum adds to pressure on Congress

        Two arrested after an explosive device was thrown at a protest near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house.

        What’s next in Iran?

Chaos at airports across the country as TSA screenings are backed up for HOURS and Homeland Security blames Democrats.
Southwest flight diverts to Atlanta airport, armed tactical units detain man in frightening security scare.
Southwest may no longer clean coach seats between flights — and the reaction is no surprise: ‘Sit in filth unless you pay extra?’
WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - NICK MINOCK - WJLA ABC7 Reporter 

       TOPIC: Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano letting off a violent criminal who killed a Fairfax mother. 
MAN POSTS TOUR OF A $1,275/MONTH “FULLY RENOVATED” BALTIMORE RENTAL — THE INTERNET IS LOSING IT

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: 

Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify.

Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. 

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How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/

Episode: Monday, March 9, 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 - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TOPICS: <a href="https://thehill.com/newsletters/morning-report/5774537-trump-pressures-thune-vote-bill/">Trump voting bill ultimatum adds to pressure on Congress</a>
 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Two<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mamdani-house-explosive-9.7119856"> arrested after an explosive device was thrown at a protest near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house</a>.
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; What&rsquo;s next in Iran? <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15627003/Chaos-airports-TSA-screenings-delay-Homeland-Security-funding.html"></a>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15627003/Chaos-airports-TSA-screenings-delay-Homeland-Security-funding.html">Chaos at airports across the country as TSA screenings are backed up for HOURS and Homeland Security blames Democrats</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/southwest-flight-diverts-atlanta-airport-armed-tactical-units-detain-man-frightening-security-scare">Southwest flight diverts to Atlanta airport, armed tactical units detain man in frightening security scare</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/lifestyle/southwest-allegedly-testing-plan-to-clean-less-between-flights/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_source=twitter">Southwest may no longer clean coach seats between flights &mdash; and the reaction is no surprise: &lsquo;Sit in filth unless you pay extra?&rsquo;</a></li>
<li>WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - NICK MINOCK - WJLA ABC7 Reporter&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPIC: Fairfax County Commonwealth&rsquo;s Attorney Steve Descano letting off a violent criminal who killed a Fairfax mother.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>MAN POSTS TOUR OF A $1,275/MONTH &ldquo;FULLY RENOVATED&rdquo; BALTIMORE RENTAL &mdash; THE INTERNET IS LOSING IT</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Monday, March 9, 2026 / 7 AM Hour&nbsp;

10.21.22: Barbara Britt Interview

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