Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka 

In this first hour; Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discuss yesterday's Thanksgiving holiday, Best the best deals  this Black Friday, Student loans, and reporters ask Biden and KJP about railway negotiations progress and contingencies

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.

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Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka 
In this first hour; Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discuss yesterday's Thanksgiving holiday, Best the best deals  this Black Friday, Student loans, and reporters ask Biden and KJP about railway negotiations progress and contingencies
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>
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11.25.22 [Hour 1/5 AM] Thanksgiving Reflections, Black Friday Sales, Student loans, Looming Railway Strike

In the 5AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:
President Biden on X: "Women in sports continue to push new boundaries and inspire us all. But right now we're seeing that even if you're the best, women are not paid their fair share. It’s time that we give our daughters the same opportunities as our sons and ensure women are paid what they deserve."
West Virginia transgender sports ban overturned in federal appeals court
WASHINGTON POST:Momentum builds to oust Johnson from House speakership

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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: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / 5 AM Hour 

O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas Academy

In the 5AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1780354983457644819">President Biden on X: "Women in sports continue to push new boundaries and inspire us all. But right now we're seeing that even if you're the best, women are not paid their fair share. It’s time that we give our daughters the same opportunities as our sons and ensure women are paid what they deserve."</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports/west-virginia-transgender-sports-ban-overturned-federal-appeals-court">West Virginia transgender sports ban overturned in federal appeals court</a></li>
<li>WASHINGTON POST: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/16/mike-johnson-house-speaker-ukraine-israel-greene-massie/">Momentum builds to oust Johnson from House speakership</a></li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: 
<ul>
<li>Follow the Show Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple podcasts</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3sBvPqe">Audible</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0GdK5LslF4wJCd4VQoRFd0">Spotify</a>.</li>
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<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelarryoconnor/">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
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</ul>
Episode: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / 5 AM Hour 
O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by <a href="https://www.veritasacademydc.com/">Veritas Academ</a>y

Biden’s Support for Women’s Sports Backfires and Effort to Oust House Speaker Johnson

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:
Sen Hawley calls on Energy Secretary Granholm to resign in heated exchange over stock trades
WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - Syndicated columnist CAL THOMAS
Bethany S. Mandel on X: "Last night at a MoCo BOE forum hosted by @ModeratelyMoco I had the opportunity to directly confront a board member @Lynne4Students about how disrespectfully she spoke to a student at a BOE meeting who wanted to opt-out of books that violated his religious beliefs. 

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 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: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / 6 AM Hour 

O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas Academy

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sen-hawley-calls-on-energy-secretary-granholm-to-resign-in-heated-exchange-over-stock-trades">Sen Hawley calls on Energy Secretary Granholm to resign in heated exchange over stock trades</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - Syndicated columnist CAL THOMAS</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/bethanyshondark/status/1780419096569401679">Bethany S. Mandel on X: "Last night at a MoCo BOE forum hosted by @ModeratelyMoco I had the opportunity to directly confront a board member @Lynne4Students about how disrespectfully she spoke to a student at a BOE meeting who wanted to opt-out of books that violated his religious beliefs. </a></li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: 
<ul>
<li>Follow the Show Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple podcasts</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3sBvPqe">Audible</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0GdK5LslF4wJCd4VQoRFd0">Spotify</a>.</li>
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<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelarryoconnor/">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
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<li>How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/">https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / 6 AM Hour 
O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by <a href="https://www.veritasacademydc.com/">Veritas Academ</a>y

Sen. Josh Haley Grills Secretary Granholm, Jan. 6 Debated at Supreme Court, Cal Thomas, MoCo School Board Debate

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:
WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - BRENDA DIAZ - Candidate, Montgomery County Board of Education, District 2
SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/BrendaMDiaz4BOE
WEBSITE: https://diazforboe.com/
Brenda Diaz is running for election to the Montgomery County Board of Education to represent District 2 in Maryland. She is on the ballot in the primary on May 14, 2024
ABOUT: Brenda M. Diaz - District 2

Diaz works as a middle and high school social studies teacher with Fusion Global Academy. 

In addition, she is the founder of Heart of Joy Learning a “farm and forest program for homeschooled elementary school-aged children” in the county. 

Diaz is a former MCPS high school teacher teaching social studies at Gaithersburg High School. She has three children, one is currently a student at Montgomery College and one is a student at Quince Orchard High School. Diaz lives in Gaithersburg. 
Who is running for the Montgomery County school board in the 2024 primary election?
This week, some Fairfax County, Virginia residents are asking the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to not raise taxes again this year, including this mother: “I am not alone in saying that as my family considers having another kid, we are certain that we cannot afford
Fitzwater proposes 4.7% property tax rate increase for FY25 to fund school construction
Molly Ringwald: My John Hughes Films Are ‘Really, Really, Very White,’ Remakes Would Need More Diversity
Eugene Vindman apologizes for Confederate Flag photo amidst congressional bid

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 and @heatherhunterdc. 
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/
How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/

Episode: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / 7 AM Hour 

O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas Academy

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - BRENDA DIAZ - Candidate, Montgomery County Board of Education, District 2</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">SOCIAL MEDIA: <a href="https://twitter.com/BrendaMDiaz4BOE">https://twitter.com/BrendaMDiaz4BOE</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">WEBSITE: <a href="https://diazforboe.com/">https://diazforboe.com/</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Brenda Diaz is running for election to the Montgomery County Board of Education to represent District 2 in Maryland. She is on the ballot in the primary on May 14, 2024</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">ABOUT: <a href="https://moco360.media/2024/02/14/who-is-running-for-the-montgomery-county-school-board-in-the-2024-primary-election/">Brenda M. Diaz - District 2</a></li>
</ul>
Diaz works as a middle and high school social studies teacher with Fusion Global Academy. 
In addition, she is the founder of Heart of Joy Learning a “farm and forest program for homeschooled elementary school-aged children” in the county. 
Diaz is a former MCPS high school teacher teaching social studies at Gaithersburg High School. She has three children, one is currently a student at Montgomery College and one is a student at Quince Orchard High School. Diaz lives in Gaithersburg. 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://moco360.media/2024/02/14/who-is-running-for-the-montgomery-county-school-board-in-the-2024-primary-election/">Who is running for the Montgomery County school board in the 2024 primary election?</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">T<a href="https://twitter.com/NickMinock/status/1780364772753523022">his week, some Fairfax County, Virginia residents are asking the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to not raise taxes again this year, including this mother: “I am not alone in saying that as my family considers having another kid, we are certain that we cannot afford</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/education/funding/fitzwater-proposes-4-7-property-tax-rate-increase-for-fy25-to-fund-school-construction/article_ec4c3ee1-6b07-5580-89d7-b1b3858c2a6f.html">Fitzwater proposes 4.7% property tax rate increase for FY25 to fund school construction</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2024/04/15/molly-ringwald-my-john-hughes-films-are-really-really-very-white-remakes-would-need-more-diversity/">Molly Ringwald: My John Hughes Films Are ‘Really, Really, Very White,’ Remakes Would Need More Diversity</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.potomaclocal.com/2024/04/16/eugene-vindman-apologizes-for-confederate-flag-photo-amidst-congressional-bid/?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter">Eugene Vindman apologizes for Confederate Flag photo amidst congressional bid</a></li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: 
<ul>
<li>Follow the Show Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple podcasts</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3sBvPqe">Audible</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0GdK5LslF4wJCd4VQoRFd0">Spotify</a>.</li>
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</ul>
Episode: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / 7 AM Hour 
O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by <a href="https://www.veritasacademydc.com/">Veritas Academ</a>y

11.25.22 [Hour 1/5 AM] Thanksgiving Reflections, Black Friday Sales, Student loans, Looming Railway Strike

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