In the 5AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:


Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term


Greenland’s Prime Minister Calls For Independence From Denmark As U.S. Tries To Acquire Island


Danish prime minister has blunt message for Trump: Greenland is not for sale


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Episode: Wednesday, January 08, 2025 / 5 AM Hour 

In the 5AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:
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<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/technology/meta-fact-checking-facebook.html">Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term</a>
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<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/greenlands-prime-minister-calls-for-independence-from-denmark-as-u-s-tries-to-acquire-island?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1rmrfh4tjPFUV7dfKCYNmntWs4KsPVK7lLLVxwqoMKO6-ACz3bhK-_od4_aem_D1KwlHje2ic7Pu0kIjOOMg">Greenland&rsquo;s Prime Minister Calls For Independence From Denmark As U.S. Tries To Acquire Island</a>
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<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/danish-prime-minister-has-blunt-message-trump-greenland-not-sale?intcmp=tw_fnc">Danish prime minister has blunt message for Trump: Greenland is not for sale</a>
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Episode: Wednesday, January 08, 2025 / 5 AM Hour&nbsp;
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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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Facebook Changes, Greenland and Trump

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:


California wildfires live updates: Thousands evacuated as strong winds fuel at least 3 blazes in LA area


Karen Bass Joins Presidential Delegation for Ghana’s Inauguration


WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated columnist on Trump’s press conference


SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/CalThomas


CNN heads to court for high-stakes defamation trial about Afghanistan segment


Jury set for CNN defamation trial after multiple candidates expressed disdain for network: 'Not a fan of CNN'


CNN on Trial for Defamation as Network Execs Forced to Take the Stand


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Episode: Wednesday, January 08, 2025 / 6 AM Hour 

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:
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<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/live-blog/live-updates-pacific-palisades-wildfire-rapidly-grows-california-rcna186685">California wildfires live updates: Thousands evacuated as strong winds fuel at least 3 blazes in LA area</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://mynewsla.com/government/2025/01/05/karen-bass-to-attend-inauguration-of-ghanas-president-4/">Karen Bass Joins Presidential Delegation for Ghana&rsquo;s Inauguration</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated columnist on Trump&rsquo;s press conference
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
SOCIAL MEDIA: <a href="https://x.com/CalThomas">https://x.com/CalThomas</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-heads-court-high-stakes-defamation-trial-about-afghanistan-segment">CNN heads to court for high-stakes defamation trial about Afghanistan segment</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media/jury-set-cnn-defamation-trial-after-multiple-candidates-expressed-disdain-network-not-fan-cnn">Jury set for CNN defamation trial after multiple candidates expressed disdain for network: 'Not a fan of CNN'</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.newsweek.com/cnn-defamation-trial-afghan-refugees-story-2010984">CNN on Trial for Defamation as Network Execs Forced to Take the Stand</a>
</li>
<li>
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Episode: Wednesday, January 08, 2025 / 6 AM Hour&nbsp;
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Los Angeles Fires, Cal Thomas, CNN Lawsuit

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:


WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - BYRON YORK - - Chief political correspondent, Washington Examiner and Host of 'The Byron York Show' podcast


SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/byronyork


Appeals court denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money sentencing


Marjorie Taylor Greene swiftly serves up bill to rename Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America'

 


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Episode: Wednesday, January 08, 2025 / 7 AM Hour 

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:
<ul>
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WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - BYRON YORK - - Chief political correspondent, Washington Examiner and Host of 'The Byron York Show' podcast
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SOCIAL MEDIA: <a href="https://x.com/byronyork">https://x.com/byronyork</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-files-500-page-lawsuit-judge-manhattan-da/story?id=117418143">Appeals court denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money sentencing</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-swiftly-serves-up-bill-rename-gulf-mexico-gulf-america">Marjorie Taylor Greene swiftly serves up bill to rename Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America'</a>
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</ul>
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Episode: Wednesday, January 08, 2025 / 7 AM Hour&nbsp;
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Byron York and Trump’s Press Conference

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:


WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - BRENT BOZELL - Media Research Center 


SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/brentbozell


WEBSITE: https://www.mrctv.org/


NY TIMES: Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term


159 Democrats Voted Against The Laken Riley Act


How Melania Trump Landed a $40 Million Amazon Documentary Deal


A state of emergency has been declared in California as wildfires engulf homes in the suburbs of Los Angeles, with three blazes spreading rapidly. More than 30,000 people have been ordered to leave Pacific Palisades.


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Episode: Wednesday, January 08, 2025 / 8 AM Hour 

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:
<ul>
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WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - BRENT BOZELL - Media Research Center&nbsp;
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</ul>
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SOCIAL MEDIA: <a href="https://x.com/brentbozell">https://x.com/brentbozell</a>
</li>
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WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.mrctv.org/">https://www.mrctv.org/</a>
</li>
</ul>
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NY TIMES: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/technology/meta-fact-checking-facebook.html">Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://dailycaller.com/2025/01/07/159-democrats-voted-against-laken-riley-act/">159 Democrats Voted Against The Laken Riley Act</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2025/01/07/reports-amazon-beat-disney-to-land-40-million-deal-for-melania-trump-documentary-docuseries-in-the-works/">How Melania Trump Landed a $40 Million Amazon Documentary Deal</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://x.com/SkyNews/status/1876933066851025019">A state of emergency has been declared in California as wildfires engulf homes in the suburbs of Los Angeles, with three blazes spreading rapidly. More than 30,000 people have been ordered to leave Pacific Palisades</a>.
</li>
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Episode: Wednesday, January 08, 2025 / 8 AM Hour&nbsp;
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Facebook Changes, Greenland and Trump

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