WMAL GUEST: CRAIG SHIRLEY (Presidential Historian and Bestselling Author) on the historical significance of King Charles III’s visit to Washington, the "special relationship" between the U.S. and Great Britain, and how this visit compares to those of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.
WEBSITE: CraigShirley.com
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Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: CRAIG SHIRLEY (Presidential Historian and Bestselling Author) on the historical significance of King Charles III&rsquo;s visit to Washington, the "special relationship" between the U.S. and Great Britain, and how this visit compares to those of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.
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Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 7 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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Craig Shirley on the History of Royal Visits to Washington

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andBethany Mandel discussed:
Trump Hosts King Charles: President Trump hosts King Charles and Queen Camila for a state dinner last night after King Charles gave an address to Congress.
Royal Fashion: Larry and Bethany review the fashion choices of the state dinner attendees, including First Lady Melania Trump.
Dem Candidate on ICE: Dr. Ala Stanford, a Democrat running for Congress in Philadelphia, cannot answer who should be in charge of immigration enforcement if ICE is abolished.
New Midterm Polls Show 50/50 Split: A new Harvard/Harris poll asking “If the congressional election were held today, would you be more likely to vote for a Democrat or Republican for Congress?” shows a 50/50 split.

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Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>Trump Hosts King Charles: President Trump hosts King Charles and Queen Camila for a state dinner last night after King Charles gave an address to Congress.</li>
<li>Royal Fashion: Larry and Bethany review the fashion choices of the state dinner attendees, including First Lady Melania Trump.</li>
<li>Dem Candidate on ICE: Dr. Ala Stanford, a Democrat running for Congress in Philadelphia, cannot answer who should be in charge of immigration enforcement if ICE is abolished.</li>
<li>New Midterm Polls Show 50/50 Split:&nbsp;A new Harvard/Harris poll asking &ldquo;If the congressional election were held today, would you be more likely to vote for a Democrat or Republican for Congress?&rdquo; shows a 50/50 split.</li>
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Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Trump Hosts King Charles, Royal Fashion, Dem Candidate on ICE, New Midterm Polls Show 50/50 Split

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
INTERVIEW: Cal Thomas: Syndicated columnist on King Charles’ visit to Washington and the latest developments from Iran. 
James Comey Indicted: Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a second indictment as the Justice Department expands its probe, following renewed scrutiny over a social media post that some interpreted as a coded message referencing President Donald Trump. (FOX News)
Secret Service Director Questioned: U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran defended the agency’s response to Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. (CBS News).
NYC’s Budget Crisis:‘Crisis of historic magnitude': New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the State should help with the multi-billion budget gap. (NBC New York)

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Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Cal Thomas: Syndicated columnist on King Charles&rsquo; visit to Washington and the latest developments from Iran.&nbsp;</li>
<li>James Comey Indicted: Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a second indictment as the Justice Department expands its probe, following renewed scrutiny over a social media post that some interpreted as a coded message referencing President Donald Trump. (FOX News)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Secret Service Director Questioned: U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran defended the agency&rsquo;s response to Saturday night&rsquo;s White House Correspondents&rsquo; Dinner shooting. (CBS News).</li>
<li>NYC&rsquo;s Budget Crisis: <a href="https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mamdani-state-help-new-york-city-multi-billion-budget-gap/6495407/">&lsquo;Crisis of historic magnitude': New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the State should help with the multi-billion budget gap</a>. (NBC New York)</li>
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Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

James Comey Indicted, Cal Thomas, Secret Service Director Questioned, NYC’s Budget Crisis

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
INTERVIEW: Erich Pratt: Senior Vice President for Gun Owners of America (GOA) on with the latest on the legal battles in Virginia over gun rights and the radical gun bills pushed through the Virginia General Assembly.
INTERVIEW: Craig Shirley: Presidential historian and bestselling authoron King Charles’ visit, our “special relationship” with Great Britain and how other royal visits to Washington have gone.
Trump’s Remarks on King Charles: President Trump delivers poignant remarks on King Charles’ visit to the White House yesterday and admits his mother used to have a crush on King Charles.
Trump’s Face on Passports: President Trump will be featured prominently on new US passports designed by the State Department to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.

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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Erich Pratt: Senior Vice President for Gun Owners of America (GOA) on with the latest on the legal battles in Virginia over gun rights and the radical gun bills pushed through the Virginia General Assembly.</li>
<li aria-level="1">INTERVIEW: Craig Shirley: Presidential historian and bestselling author on King Charles&rsquo; visit, our &ldquo;special relationship&rdquo; with Great Britain and how other royal visits to Washington have gone.</li>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s Remarks on King Charles: President Trump delivers poignant remarks on King Charles&rsquo; visit to the White House yesterday and admits his mother used to have a crush on King Charles.</li>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s Face on Passports: President Trump will be featured prominently on new US passports designed by the State Department to commemorate America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Craig Shirley on the History of Royal Visits to Washington

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