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Episode: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 / 6 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) Breaks Down the Latest News with Larry &amp; Julie
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Episode: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 / 6 AM Hour

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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Cal Thomas on Gaza, Today's Dems & More

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:


MALIBU MANOR: Former VP Kamala Harris purchases an $8 million oceanfront mansion in an area her own climate models flagged as high risk for rising sea levels.


SINEMA SCANDAL: Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema is hit with a lawsuit alleging an affair with her head of security and the misuse of campaign funds.


ECONOMIC BOOM: Kevin Hassett predicts 5% economic growth as mortgage rates fall to a three-year low.

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Episode: Friday, January 16, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
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MALIBU MANOR: Former VP Kamala Harris <a href="https://freebeacon.com/democrats/kamala-harris-buys-8-2-million-seaside-mansion-after-warning-sea-levels-are-rising-due-to-climate-crisis/">purchases an $8 million oceanfront mansion</a> in an area her own climate models flagged as high risk for rising sea levels.
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SINEMA SCANDAL: Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema is hit with a <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kyrsten-sinema-alleged-affair-bodyguard-ex-wife-lawsuit/">lawsuit alleging an affair</a> with her head of security and the misuse of campaign funds.
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ECONOMIC BOOM: Kevin Hassett predicts <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1879612080775119106">5% economic growth</a> as mortgage rates fall to a three-year low.
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Episode: Friday, January 16, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Kamala’s Malibu Mansion, Kyrsten Sinema’s Scandalous Lawsuit, and 5% Economic Growth

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:


JANE HAMPTON COOK: Presidential historian Jane Hampton Cook joins to celebrate Ben Franklin's birthday and the importance of preserving American history.


CYNTHIA FISHER: PatientRightsAdvocate.org founder Cynthia Fisher details the Trump administration’s push for radical medical price transparency.


NOBEL MEDAL: Maria Corina Machado presents President Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal as a personal token of gratitude from the people of Venezuela.


LIFESAVING COFFEE: A new study finds that drinking coffee may offset the mortality risks associated with sitting for long periods of time.

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Episode: Friday, January 16, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
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JANE HAMPTON COOK: Presidential historian <a href="https://janecook.com/new-series-revolutionary-readers-for-americas-250th/">Jane Hampton Cook</a> joins to celebrate Ben Franklin's birthday and the importance of preserving American history.
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CYNTHIA FISHER: PatientRightsAdvocate.org founder <a href="https://www.patientrightsadvocate.org/blog/patientrightsadvocateorg-founder-and-ceo-cynthia-fisher-applauds-hhs-healthcare-price-transparency-push">Cynthia Fisher</a> details the Trump administration&rsquo;s push for radical medical price transparency.
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NOBEL MEDAL: Maria Corina Machado <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/01/15/us-news/venezuelan-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado-presented-trump-her-nobel-peace-prize-medal-in-white-house-meeting/">presents President Trump</a> with her Nobel Peace Prize medal as a personal token of gratitude from the people of Venezuela.
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LIFESAVING COFFEE: A new study finds that <a href="https://www.thefocalpoints.com/p/study-finds-coffee-may-cancel-out">drinking coffee</a> may offset the mortality risks associated with sitting for long periods of time.
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Episode: Friday, January 16, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Jane Hampton Cook on Ben Franklin, Cynthia Fisher on Health Reform, and Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
LUIS FERNANDEZ: Northern Virginia father Luis Fernandez update on his ongoing suspension from a local pool board for protesting a male swimmer in girls' competitions.
RICHMOND UPDATE: Democrats signal an aggressive push for abortion and voting rights amendments as the Virginia legislative session officially begins.


TOM FITTON: President of Judicial Watch Tom Fitton joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court ruling 7-2 that federal candidates have standing to challenge state mail ballot deadlines.


RAT INFESTATION: A D.C. Walgreens is forced to close its food section after a massive rat problem is discovered on store shelves.

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Episode: Friday, January 16, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
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<li>LUIS FERNANDEZ: Northern Virginia father <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/virginia-dad-suspended-from-pool-after-calling-out-boy-in-girls-races">Luis Fernandez</a> update on his ongoing suspension from a local pool board for protesting a male swimmer in girls' competitions.</li>
<li>RICHMOND UPDATE: Democrats signal an aggressive push for abortion and voting rights amendments as the <a href="https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/01/14/virginia-general-assembly-2026-first-day/">Virginia legislative session</a> officially begins.</li>
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TOM FITTON: President of Judicial Watch <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.judicialwatch.org/scotus-standing-illinois-ballots/">Tom Fitton</a> joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court ruling 7-2 that federal candidates have standing to challenge state <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/supreme-court-votes-7-2-to-let-gop-congressman-sue-over-ballot-counting-law-5970719">mail ballot deadlines</a>.
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RAT INFESTATION: A D.C. Walgreens is forced to <a href="https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/dc-health-posts-food-closure-notice-on-walgreens/">close its food section</a> after a massive rat problem is discovered on store shelves.
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Episode: Friday, January 16, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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