In the first hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed the best and worst of 2022, Kari Lake's latest legal election challenge and the House passing an equal pay bill for women's soccer.

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 first hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed the best and worst of 2022, Kari Lake's latest legal election challenge and the House passing an equal pay bill for women's soccer.
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.

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

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>

12.23.22: [Hour 1 / 5 AM]: Patrice's 2022 Best & Worst List, Kari Lake, Equal Pay

In the 5 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:


FRIDAY THE 13TH: Krispy Kreme gives away donuts, and the history of why the day is considered unlucky.


GREENHOUSE GASES: President Trump revokes the Obama-era EPA "endangerment finding" on greenhouse gases.


TAIWAN TRADE: The Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan’s tariff barriers.

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


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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Friday, February 13, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
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FRIDAY THE 13TH: Krispy Kreme gives away donuts, and the history of why the day is considered unlucky.
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GREENHOUSE GASES: President Trump revokes the Obama-era EPA "endangerment finding" on greenhouse gases.
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TAIWAN TRADE: The Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan&rsquo;s tariff barriers.
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Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/podcast/OConnor-Company/B08JJM9GJQ">Audible</a> and Spotify
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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: <a href="https://x.com/WMALDC">@WMALDC</a>, <a href="https://x.com/LarryOConnor">@LarryOConnor</a>, <a href="https://x.com/JGunlock">@JGunlock</a>, <a href="https://x.com/PatricePinkfile">@PatricePinkfile</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/HeatherHunterDC">@HeatherHunterDC</a>
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Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LarryOConnor/">Larry O'Connor</a>
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmaldc/">WMALDC</a>
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Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a>
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Episode: Friday, February 13, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Friday the 13th, Taiwan Trade Deal, Trump Greenhouse Plans

In the 6 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:


NICKI NEILY: Parents Defending Education President Nicki Neily discusses the anti-ICE training hosted by a Maryland PTA.


GUTHRIE CASE: The FBI increases its reward in the Nancy Guthrie case, and new details emerge about gloves found near the scene.


SNAP FOODS: More states implement restrictions on SNAP purchases for junk food like soda and candy.


GOVERNORS SNUB: President Trump invites all governors to the White House except Maryland's Wes Moore and Colorado's Jared Polis.

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: Friday, February 13, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
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NICKI NEILY: Parents Defending Education President Nicki Neily discusses the anti-ICE training hosted by a Maryland PTA.
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GUTHRIE CASE: The FBI increases its reward in the Nancy Guthrie case, and new details emerge about gloves found near the scene.
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SNAP FOODS: More states implement restrictions on SNAP purchases for junk food like soda and candy.
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GOVERNORS SNUB: President Trump invites all governors to the White House except Maryland's Wes Moore and Colorado's Jared Polis.
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Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/podcast/OConnor-Company/B08JJM9GJQ">Audible</a> and Spotify
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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: <a href="https://x.com/WMALDC">@WMALDC</a>, <a href="https://x.com/LarryOConnor">@LarryOConnor</a>, <a href="https://x.com/JGunlock">@JGunlock</a>, <a href="https://x.com/PatricePinkfile">@PatricePinkfile</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/HeatherHunterDC">@HeatherHunterDC</a>
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Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LarryOConnor/">Larry O'Connor</a>
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmaldc/">WMALDC</a>
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Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a>
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Episode: Friday, February 13, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Nicki Neily, Nancy Guthrie Update, SNAP Junk Food, Governors Snub

In the 7 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:


MARK MIX: Mark Mix from the National Right to Work Committee discusses the threat of new union bargaining laws in Virginia.


BETHESDA SQUATTER: Updates on the eviction and arrest of the squatter in the $2.3 million Bethesda home.


STEVE MILLOY: Steve Milloy joins to discuss the repeal of the EPA's greenhouse gas endangerment finding.


NO MICROWAVES: Steak 'n Shake announces it will remove all microwaves from its restaurants to improve food quality.

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: Friday, February 13, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
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MARK MIX: Mark Mix from the National Right to Work Committee discusses the threat of new union bargaining laws in Virginia.
</li>
<li>
BETHESDA SQUATTER: Updates on the eviction and arrest of the squatter in the $2.3 million Bethesda home.
</li>
<li>
STEVE MILLOY: Steve Milloy joins to discuss the repeal of the EPA's greenhouse gas endangerment finding.
</li>
<li>
NO MICROWAVES: Steak 'n Shake announces it will remove all microwaves from its restaurants to improve food quality.
</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/podcast/OConnor-Company/B08JJM9GJQ">Audible</a> and Spotify
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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: <a href="https://x.com/WMALDC">@WMALDC</a>, <a href="https://x.com/LarryOConnor">@LarryOConnor</a>, <a href="https://x.com/JGunlock">@JGunlock</a>, <a href="https://x.com/PatricePinkfile">@PatricePinkfile</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/HeatherHunterDC">@HeatherHunterDC</a>
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Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LarryOConnor/">Larry O'Connor</a>
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmaldc/">WMALDC</a>
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Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a>
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Episode: Friday, February 13, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

12.23.22: [Hour 1 / 5 AM]: Patrice's 2022 Best & Worst List, Kari Lake, Equal Pay

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