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

• VIDEO: Gazan Refugee Has Total Meltdown Over Her Neighbor's Halloween Decorations: 'F*ck Westerners, F*ck White People'
• CBS NEWS: Government Shutdown Continues as Senate Fails to Advance GOP Bill and Democrat Gives 22-Hour Speech
• MORNING JOE: If Abigail Loses, It's Because of Sexism

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Episode: Thursday, October 23, 2025 / 5 AM Hour