WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (DC Political Analyst) on the socialist DC mayoral candidate advocating for a $10 congestion tax to enter the District and Mayor Muriel Bowser’s rejection of the "tax scheme."
READ: Mayor Bowser says charging $10 to drive into DC is a ‘bad idea’

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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (DC Political Analyst) on the socialist DC mayoral candidate advocating for a $10 congestion tax to enter the District and Mayor Muriel Bowser&rsquo;s rejection of the "tax scheme."
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<li>READ: <a href="https://wtop.com/dc/2026/03/mayor-bowser-said-charging-10-to-drive-into-dc-is-bad-idea/">Mayor Bowser says charging $10 to drive into DC is a &lsquo;bad idea&rsquo;</a></li>
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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 8 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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Chuck Thies on the Political Push for a DC Congestion Tax

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
WEATHER FIZZLE: A deep dive into why Monday's predicted "severe storm outbreak" failed to materialize, with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci admitting he had doubts the night before.
JASMINE CROCKETT: Rep. Jasmine Crockett defends her security guard who was killed in a police standoff, despite revelations he was a wanted fugitive impersonating a federal agent with stolen plates and fake uniforms.
2020 MEDDLING: Explosive reports that the U.S. intelligence community has known since 2020 that China gained access to American voter registration data spans multiple states as part of an influence effort.
SAVE ACT PREVIEW: A first look at why President Trump is making proof-of-citizenship voting laws a non-negotiable priority for current legislation.

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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>WEATHER FIZZLE: A deep dive into why Monday's predicted "severe storm outbreak" failed to materialize, with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci admitting he had doubts the night before.</li>
<li>JASMINE CROCKETT: Rep. Jasmine Crockett defends her security guard who was killed in a police standoff, despite revelations he was a wanted fugitive impersonating a federal agent with stolen plates and fake uniforms.</li>
<li>2020 MEDDLING: Explosive reports that the U.S. intelligence community has known since 2020 that China gained access to American voter registration data spans multiple states as part of an influence effort.</li>
<li>SAVE ACT PREVIEW: A first look at why President Trump is making proof-of-citizenship voting laws a non-negotiable priority for current legislation.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

The Storm That Fizzled, China's 2020 Meddling, Jasmine Crockett’s Security Fail

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
TRUCKER CRACKDOWN: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy implements a new rule stripping 200,000 migrant truck drivers of their commercial licenses to ensure English proficiency and safety on the road.
FAIRFAX GROPER: Parents at Fairfax High School express fury after an adult illegal immigrant student is charged with groping a dozen girls in school hallways throughout the entire school year.
BILL ALEXANDER: NLEOMF CEO Bill Alexander joins to discuss Law Enforcement Appreciation Night and current trends in national police recruitment.
KENNEDY CENTER: The board of the Trump Kennedy Center votes unanimously for a $257 million renovation that will shutter the iconic facility for two years.

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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>TRUCKER CRACKDOWN: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy implements a new rule stripping 200,000 migrant truck drivers of their commercial licenses to ensure English proficiency and safety on the road.</li>
<li>FAIRFAX GROPER: Parents at Fairfax High School express fury after an adult illegal immigrant student is charged with groping a dozen girls in school hallways throughout the entire school year.</li>
<li>BILL ALEXANDER: NLEOMF CEO Bill Alexander joins to discuss Law Enforcement Appreciation Night and current trends in national police recruitment.</li>
<li>KENNEDY CENTER: The board of the Trump Kennedy Center votes unanimously for a $257 million renovation that will shutter the iconic facility for two years.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Bill Alexander, Duffy's Trucker Crackdown, Fairfax Groper Investigation

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
PAUL TELLER: Longtime Capitol Hill veteran Paul Teller discusses the procedural hurdles for the SAVE Act and the pressure on Senate leadership to act.
WAPO EXODUS: Left-wing journalists, including Dana Milbank, flee the Washington Post for a new nonprofit outlet called "NOTUS," prompting a viral reaction from President Trump.
STEPHANIE LUNDQUIST-ARORA: The Fairfax mom and Independent Women's Network leader provides exclusive details on the groping scandal and the school district's lack of transparency.
GENDER-NEUTRAL MD: Discussion on Maryland House Bill 1488, which aims to strip gendered language from the state's constitution.

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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>PAUL TELLER: Longtime Capitol Hill veteran Paul Teller discusses the procedural hurdles for the SAVE Act and the pressure on Senate leadership to act.</li>
<li>WAPO EXODUS: Left-wing journalists, including Dana Milbank, flee the Washington Post for a new nonprofit outlet called "NOTUS," prompting a viral reaction from President Trump.</li>
<li>STEPHANIE LUNDQUIST-ARORA: The Fairfax mom and Independent Women's Network leader provides exclusive details on the groping scandal and the school district's lack of transparency.</li>
<li>GENDER-NEUTRAL MD: Discussion on Maryland House Bill 1488, which aims to strip gendered language from the state's constitution.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Chuck Thies on the Political Push for a DC Congestion Tax

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