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

WMAL GUEST: DAVID BOZELL (President of the Media Research Center) on new MRC studies exposing extreme anti-American bias in late-night comedy coverage of the Iran conflict and a massive 68-to-2 left-wing slant in MSN’s political news aggregation.
WEBSITE: MediaResearch.org
SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/theMRC
READ: Comedy Shows Joked About U.S. and Allies 94% of the Time in War's First Week

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Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: DAVID BOZELL (President of the Media Research Center) on new MRC studies exposing extreme anti-American bias in late-night comedy coverage of the Iran conflict and a massive 68-to-2 left-wing slant in MSN&rsquo;s political news aggregation.
<ul>
<li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.mrc.org/">MediaResearch.org</a></li>
<li>SOCIAL MEDIA: <a href="https://x.com/theMRC">X.com/theMRC</a></li>
<li>READ: <a href="https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/alex-christy/2026/03/09/comedy-shows-joked-about-us-and-our-allies-94-time-wars-first-week">Comedy Shows Joked About U.S. and Allies 94% of the Time in War's First Week</a></li>
</ul>
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<ul>
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</ul>
Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

David Bozell on Media Bias and Operation Epic Fury

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
THE SAVE ACT: President Trump vows not to sign any legislation until Congress passes strict proof-of-citizenship requirements for voting, as Senate Leader John Thune warns he lacks the votes for a filibuster workaround.
NUCLEAR BREAKTHROUGH: The Trump administration greenlights the first new-technology nuclear reactor in a decade, to be built in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
DATA CENTERS: How Loudoun County’s massive data center cluster has allowed the county to lower property tax rates by 38% since 2010 despite rising assessments.
DAYLIGHT SAVING: Adjusting to the time change and celebrating the record-breaking warm weather in the DC region.

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
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>THE SAVE ACT: President Trump vows not to sign any legislation until Congress passes strict proof-of-citizenship requirements for voting, as Senate Leader John Thune warns he lacks the votes for a filibuster workaround.</li>
<li>NUCLEAR BREAKTHROUGH: The Trump administration greenlights the first new-technology nuclear reactor in a decade, to be built in Kemmerer, Wyoming.</li>
<li>DATA CENTERS: How Loudoun County&rsquo;s massive data center cluster has allowed the county to lower property tax rates by 38% since 2010 despite rising assessments.</li>
<li>DAYLIGHT SAVING: Adjusting to the time change and celebrating the record-breaking warm weather in the DC region.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
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<li>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></li>
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</ul>
Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Daylight Saving, SAVE Act, Nuclear Energy on the Rise, Loudoun Data Centers

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
CAL THOMAS: Syndicated Columnist Cal Thomas joins to discuss Trump’s Iran strategy and the threat of internal "sleeper cells."
SANCTUARY CITIES: Explosive testimony on Capitol Hill reveals the Fairfax County Sheriff declined over 700 ICE detainers for criminals, including child predators and gang members.
FAIRFAX OUTRAGE: The family of Stephanie Minter demands accountability for Prosecutor Steve Descano after her alleged killer was repeatedly freed despite police warnings.
THE EXODUS: Starbucks founder Howard Schultz and corporate offices flee Washington for Florida and Tennessee, while Mark Zuckerberg splashes $170M on a Miami mansion to escape California taxes.
WOODBRIDGE WIN: Republican Jeannie LaCroix flips a Prince William County supervisor seat for the first time in nearly 40 years amid Democratic turmoil.

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
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>CAL THOMAS: Syndicated Columnist Cal Thomas joins to discuss Trump&rsquo;s Iran strategy and the threat of internal "sleeper cells."</li>
<li>SANCTUARY CITIES: Explosive testimony on Capitol Hill reveals the Fairfax County Sheriff declined over 700 ICE detainers for criminals, including child predators and gang members.</li>
<li>FAIRFAX OUTRAGE: The family of Stephanie Minter demands accountability for Prosecutor Steve Descano after her alleged killer was repeatedly freed despite police warnings.</li>
<li>THE EXODUS: Starbucks founder Howard Schultz and corporate offices flee Washington for Florida and Tennessee, while Mark Zuckerberg splashes $170M on a Miami mansion to escape California taxes.</li>
<li>WOODBRIDGE WIN: Republican Jeannie LaCroix flips a Prince William County supervisor seat for the first time in nearly 40 years amid Democratic turmoil.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
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</ul>
Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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

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