WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (DC Political Analyst) on Restaurants Closing, Commanders Stadium Plans, and the Council's 'Secret Meetings' to Combat Trump

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Episode: Friday, July 25, 2025 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: <a href="https://x.com/ChuckThies">CHUCK THIES</a> (DC Political Analyst) on Restaurants Closing, Commanders Stadium Plans, and the Council's 'Secret Meetings' to Combat Trump
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Episode: Friday, July 25, 2025 / 8 AM Hour

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Chuck Thies on Commanders Deal and DC Council’s Secret Meetings 

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:


STARS TURN OUT: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Dana White, and the Trump family celebrate the Hoosiers' National Title win in Miami.


CHURCH PROTEST: The DOJ investigates a mob's disruption of a St. Paul church service documented by Don Lemon, as Keith Ellison justifies the protesters.


DAVOS 2026: President Trump doubles down on Greenland ambitions as he prepares to meet global CEOs at the World Economic Forum.


MEDIA BIAS: A look at how the legacy press obsesses over Minneapolis while largely ignoring the ongoing massacre in Iran.

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Episode: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
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STARS TURN OUT: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Dana White, and the Trump family celebrate the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;source=gmail&amp;q=https://x.com/PhilipWegmann/status/2013428501936742731">Hoosiers' National Title win</a> in Miami.
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CHURCH PROTEST: The DOJ <a href="https://www.fox9.com/news/department-justice-investigating-anti-ice-protest-st-paul-church">investigates</a> a mob's disruption of a St. Paul church service documented by Don Lemon, as Keith Ellison <a href="https://x.com/greg_price11/status/2013380684212023804">justifies</a> the protesters.
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DAVOS 2026: President Trump doubles down on <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-fires-off-late-night-truth-social-posts-doubling-down-greenland-ambitions">Greenland ambitions</a> as he prepares to meet global CEOs at the World Economic Forum.
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MEDIA BIAS: A look at how the legacy press <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://x.com/LarryOConnor/status/2013561008023855297">obsesses over Minneapolis</a> while largely ignoring the ongoing massacre in Iran.
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Episode: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Trump Team in Miami, Don Lemon Church Invasion, Global Davos Gathering

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In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:


ICE RESCISSION: Jonathan Fahey breaks down the security implications of Governor Spanberger rescinding the order for law enforcement to cooperate with ICE.


MS. RACHEL & MAMDANI: YouTube star Ms. Rachel joins Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani to promote universal childcare in NYC as Trump tightens federal funding oversight.


IRAN MASSACRE: The death toll in Iran surges to over 3,300 as the regime implements a "filternet plus" digital blackout to crush dissent.


ILLEGALS DEBATE: Scott Jennings delivers righteous indignation when told on CNN he cannot use the word "illegals" to describe those entering the country unlawfully.

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Episode: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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ICE RESCISSION: Jonathan Fahey breaks down the <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/abigail-spanberger-repeals-ice-cooperation-order-virginia-youngkin-11377825">security implications</a> of Governor Spanberger rescinding the order for law enforcement to cooperate with ICE.
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MS. RACHEL &amp; MAMDANI: YouTube star Ms. Rachel joins Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani to <a href="https://www.fox5ny.com/news/mamdani-ms-rachel-free-child-care">promote</a> universal childcare in NYC as Trump tightens federal funding oversight.
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IRAN MASSACRE: The death toll in Iran surges to over <a href="https://thehill.com/policy/international/5694586-iran-protests-death-toll-3300/">3,300</a> as the regime implements a "filternet plus" <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-locks-nation-darker-digital-blackout-viewing-internet-existential-threat">digital blackout</a> to crush dissent.
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ILLEGALS DEBATE: Scott Jennings delivers <a href="https://x.com/overton_news/status/2013469137150878032">righteous indignation</a> when told on CNN he cannot use the word "illegals" to describe those entering the country unlawfully.
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Episode: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Jonathan Fahey, Ms. Rachel’s Childcare Push, Iran's Digital Blackout

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In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:


UTILITY SURGE: Daniel Turner explains why Virginia's reentry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) will spike electricity bills for residents.


TRUMP TEAM MIAMI: President Trump receives a thunderous reception at the National Championship game in Miami alongside Ivanka and Kai Trump.


DAVOS BOUND: The President heads to Davos this week to meet global leaders while doubling down on his Greenland ambitions.


HOOSIER VICTORY: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza gives glory to God after leading the Hoosiers to their first CFP National Championship.


MARYLAND SPHERE: Governor Wes Moore announces plans for a smaller-scale Sphere at National Harbor, raising questions about energy and public funding.

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Episode: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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UTILITY SURGE: Daniel Turner explains why <a href="https://wjla.com/news/local/youngkin-spanberger-greenhouse-gas-program-commonwealth-regional-initiative-taxpayers-rggi-environment-democrat-republican-glenn-abigail-utility-emissions-pollution-climate">Virginia's reentry</a> into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) will spike electricity bills for residents.
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TRUMP TEAM MIAMI: President Trump receives a <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/trump-gets-thunderous-reception-miami-012923011.html">thunderous reception</a> at the National Championship game in Miami alongside Ivanka and Kai Trump.
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DAVOS BOUND: The President heads to <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/01/19/trump-davos-greenland-confrontation/88255936007/">Davos</a> this week to meet global leaders while doubling down on his Greenland ambitions.
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HOOSIER VICTORY: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza gives <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=E&amp;source=gmail&amp;q=https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/2013469122760450345">glory to God</a> after leading the Hoosiers to their first CFP National Championship.
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MARYLAND SPHERE: Governor Wes Moore announces plans for a <a href="https://www.wbaltv.com/article/sphere-venue-national-harbor-maryland-intent-las-vegas/70041726">smaller-scale Sphere</a> at National Harbor, raising questions about energy and public funding.
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Episode: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Daniel Turner, Trump in Miami, Maryland Sphere Venue

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Chuck Thies on Commanders Deal and DC Council’s Secret Meetings

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