In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andBethany Mandel discussed:
Election Day in Virginia: Virginia residents go to the polls today to vote on a referendum in which Democratic lawmakers are asking voters if they can pass a new House map ahead of the 2030 census.
California Governors’ Race: Hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer has emerged as the top Democratic contender for governor in the wake of Eric Swalwell’s exit from the race. Currently, Steyer and Republican Steve Hilton are the top two candidates in a new poll for the California governor primary race.

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Episode: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
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<li>Election Day in Virginia:&nbsp;Virginia residents go to the polls today to vote on a referendum in which Democratic lawmakers are asking voters if they can pass a new House map ahead of the 2030 census.</li>
<li>California Governors&rsquo; Race: Hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer has emerged as the top Democratic contender for governor in the wake of Eric Swalwell&rsquo;s exit from the race. Currently, Steyer and Republican Steve Hilton are the top two candidates in a new poll for the California governor primary race.</li>
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Episode: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 / 5 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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