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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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In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andCarrie Lukas discussed:
Iran Ceasefire: President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday. Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. would help manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which was effectively shut down by Iran early in the conflict, disrupting a significant portion of the global energy supply.
Fairfax Schools' Off Days: WJLA ABC 7’s Nick Minock on X: Hundreds of parents are demanding Fairfax County to add more 5-day school weeks. Right now, fewer than half of the school weeks have five days of instruction time in Fairfax County Public Schools.

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Episode: Thursday, April 9, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
<ul>
<li>Iran Ceasefire: President Donald Trump agreed to a <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-agrees-2-week-ceasefire-iran-opens-strait-hormuz#&amp;_intcmp=fnc_live-news_liveblog_left-rail_sidebar-bullets_what-to-know_1_1">two-week ceasefire with Iran</a> on Tuesday. Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. would help manage traffic in the <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/why-strait-hormuz-matters-trump-issues-fresh-ultimatum-iran">Strait of Hormuz,</a> which was effectively shut down by Iran early in the conflict, disrupting a significant portion of the global energy supply.</li>
<li>Fairfax Schools' Off Days: WJLA ABC 7&rsquo;s Nick Minock on X: Hundreds of parents are demanding Fairfax County to add more 5-day school weeks. Right now, fewer than half of the school weeks have five days of instruction time in Fairfax County Public Schools.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Thursday, April 9, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Iran Ceasefire, Fairfax Schools' Off Days

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
INTERVIEW: Sean Kennedy - President of Virginians for Safer Communities on the Fairfax High illegal immigrant groper possibly being released today.
INTERVIEW: Victoria Cobb: President of the Family Foundation of Virginia on last week’s Supreme Court case regarding talk therapy for minors and their recent similar battle in Virginia. 
Eric Swalwell Allegations: California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell's, D-Calif., campaign broke their silence on allegations circulated by Cheyenne Hunt, a former Capitol Hill staffer and a political media personality, fiercely denying any sexual misconduct towards former staffers or interns.
Tax Day is Coming: According to Independent Women, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, Americans are seeing noticeably bigger relief than last year.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, April 9, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Sean Kennedy - President of Virginians for Safer Communities on the Fairfax High illegal immigrant groper possibly being released today.</li>
<li aria-level="1">INTERVIEW: Victoria Cobb: President of the Family Foundation of Virginia on last week&rsquo;s Supreme Court case regarding talk therapy for minors and their recent similar battle in Virginia.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Eric Swalwell Allegations: California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell's, D-Calif., campaign broke their silence on allegations circulated by Cheyenne Hunt, a former Capitol Hill staffer and a political media personality, fiercely denying any sexual misconduct towards former staffers or interns.</li>
<li>Tax Day is Coming:&nbsp;According to Independent Women, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, Americans are seeing noticeably bigger relief than last year.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
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Episode: Thursday, April 9, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Sean Kennedy, Eric Swalwell Allegations, Victoria Cobb, Tax Day is Coming

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
INTERVIEW: Mercedes Schlapp: Senior Fellow for CPAC on Virginia’s leading Hispanic and faith voices holding a press conference on Thursday morning urging Virginians to reject a proposed redistricting amendment.
INTERVIEW: KT McFarland: Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" with the latest involving Iran and NATO.
Insane Crime Stories: A crazed homeless man accused of slaughtering Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte train is found incompetent to stand trial. Also, killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner may have sexually assaulted 7-year-old Athena Strand before her murder – which the suspect meticulously planned out in advance, according to a Texas prosecutor.
Soleimani’s Niece Booted: The niece and grand niece of deceased Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. 

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, April 9, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Mercedes Schlapp: Senior Fellow for CPAC on Virginia&rsquo;s leading Hispanic and faith voices holding a press conference on Thursday morning urging Virginians to reject a proposed redistricting amendment.</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: KT McFarland: Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of&nbsp;&ldquo;REVOLUTION" with the latest involving Iran and NATO.</li>
<li>Insane Crime Stories: A c<a href="https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/iryna-zarutskas-accused-killer-decarlos-brown-jr-found-incompetent-in-charlotte-stabbing-trial/">razed homeless man accused of slaughtering Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte train is found incompetent to stand trial</a>. Also, killer FedEx driver Tanner Horner may have sexually assaulted 7-year-old Athena Strand before her murder &ndash; which the suspect meticulously planned out in advance, according to a Texas prosecutor.</li>
<li>Soleimani&rsquo;s Niece Booted:&nbsp;The niece and grand niece of deceased Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio&rsquo;s termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
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Episode: Thursday, April 9, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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