WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on President Trump’s historic State of the Union address, the emotional return of the USA Men’s Hockey team, and why the political left continues to struggle with public displays of patriotism.
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Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on President Trump&rsquo;s historic State of the Union address, the emotional return of the USA Men&rsquo;s Hockey team, and why the political left continues to struggle with public displays of patriotism.
<ul>
<li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://calthomas.com/">CalThomas.com</a></li>
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</ul>
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Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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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 the State of the Union and the 'Golden Age' of Patriotism

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andBethany Mandel discussed:
How the US-Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded and the aftermath, moment by moment
Intelligence pinpointed Khamenei in Tehran compound ahead of 'precise' strike, Israel says
2 dead, dog killed after stabbing spree, trooper shooting on I-495 in Fairfax County
Horrifying video shows moment deranged Senegalese mass shooter opens fire outside Austin bar

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Episode: Monday, March 2, 2026 / 5 AM Hour 

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl">How the US-Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded and the aftermath, moment by moment</a></li>
<li><a href="https://abcnews.com/International/intelligence-pinpointed-khamenei-tehran-compound-ahead-precise-strike/story?id=130649278">Intelligence pinpointed Khamenei in Tehran compound ahead of 'precise' strike, Israel says</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wjla.com/news/local/police-activity-shuts-down-interstate-495-outer-loop-annandale-fairfax-county-northern-virginia-gallows-road-route-236-traffic-alerts-road-closures-multiple-lanes-blocked-crime">2 dead, dog killed after stabbing spree, trooper shooting on I-495 in Fairfax County</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/us-news/horrifying-video-shows-moment-senegalese-mass-shooter-opens-fire-outside-austin-bar/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_medium=social">Horrifying video shows moment deranged Senegalese mass shooter opens fire outside Austin bar</a></li>
</ul>
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Episode: Monday, March 2, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

U.S. AND ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN OVER THE WEEKEND, BELTWAY STABBER, AUSTIN MASS SHOOTER

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
WMAL GUEST 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DANIEL TURNER - Founder, Power the Future on the impact to oil prices

       TOPIC: Oil prices surge after strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader, tankers hit near Strait of Hormuz
Pope Leo XIV calls for “reasonable, sincere and responsible dialogue" in place of weapons in response to strikes against Iran.
WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - GEN. JACK KEANE - a retired four-star general, former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, and chairman of the Institute for the Study of War.

       TOPIC: Gen. Keane’s analysis on the strikes on Iran and what’s next 
Israeli singles sheltering from bombs are utilizing a special dating app for the bunker.

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Episode: Monday, March 2, 2026 / 6 AM Hour 

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>WMAL GUEST 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DANIEL TURNER - Founder, Power the Future on the impact to oil prices</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPIC: <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/israel-us-continue-strikes-iran-after-khamenei-death#post-6f90774%20#FoxNews">Oil prices surge after strikes kill Iran&rsquo;s supreme leader, tankers hit near Strait of Hormuz</a>
<ul>
<li>Pope Leo XIV calls for &ldquo;reasonable, sincere and responsible dialogue" in place of weapons in response to strikes against Iran.</li>
<li>WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - GEN. JACK KEANE - a retired four-star general, former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, and chairman of the Institute for the Study of War.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPIC: Gen. Keane&rsquo;s analysis on the strikes on Iran and what&rsquo;s next&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Israeli singles sheltering from bombs are utilizing a special dating app for the bunker.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Monday, March 2, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

DANIEL TURNER, POPE WEIGHS IN ON IRAN STRIKES, GEN. JACK KEANE, ISRAEL DATING APP FOR SHELTERS

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to District of Columbia 

       TOPIC: Democrats are whining about the War Powers Act and the Iran strikes 
IRANIAN WOMEN CELEBRATING vs AMERICAN WOMEN PROTESTING IRAN STRIKES
WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - DANIEL HOFFMAN - Former director of the CIA Middle East and North Africa Division and former Senior Executive Clandestine Service Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency

       X: https://x.com/danielhoffmanDC

      TOPIC: Dan’s analysis of the strikes on Iran and killing the Ayatollah 
Mainstream media outlets give glowing obituaries of the Ayatollah following his death.

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Episode: Monday, March 2, 2026 / 7 AM Hour 

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to District of Columbia&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPIC: Democrats are whining about the War Powers Act and the Iran strikes&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>IRANIAN WOMEN CELEBRATING vs AMERICAN WOMEN PROTESTING IRAN STRIKES</li>
<li>WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - DANIEL HOFFMAN - Former director of the CIA Middle East and North Africa Division and former Senior Executive Clandestine Service Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;X: <a href="https://x.com/danielhoffmanDC">https://x.com/danielhoffmanDC</a>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TOPIC: Dan&rsquo;s analysis of the strikes on Iran and killing the Ayatollah&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mainstream media outlets give glowing obituaries of the Ayatollah following his death.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Monday, March 2, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Cal Thomas on the State of the Union and the 'Golden Age' of Patriotism

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