In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
HANS VON SPAKOVSKY INTERVIEW: Senior Legal Fellow discusses Supreme Court 7-2 ruling allowing GOP congressman to sue over ballot-counting law.
SENATE ON VENEZUELA: Vice President JD Vance defeats anti-Trump War Powers vote on Venezuela with tie-breaking 51-50 vote.
SOMALI FRAUD: Somalis caught trafficking hundreds of millions through Minneapolis airport amid massive fraud scandals.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>HANS VON SPAKOVSKY INTERVIEW: Senior Legal Fellow discusses Supreme Court 7-2 ruling allowing GOP congressman to sue over ballot-counting law.</li>
<li>SENATE ON VENEZUELA: Vice President JD Vance defeats anti-Trump War Powers vote on Venezuela with tie-breaking 51-50 vote.</li>
<li>SOMALI FRAUD: Somalis caught trafficking hundreds of millions through Minneapolis airport amid massive fraud scandals.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141" data-copy-preserve="1">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJNXPHS" data-copy-preserve="1">Audible</a> and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/oconnor-and-company" data-copy-preserve="1">Spotify</a></li>
<li>Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC</li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/larryoconnorradio/" data-copy-preserve="1">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmal_dc/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Enjoy O'Connor & Company from the nation's capital! Heard weekdays from 5am to 9am on WMAL in Washington, D.C.

Enjoy O'Connor &amp; Company from the nation's capital! Heard weekdays from 5am to 9am on WMAL in Washington, D.C.

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>
Follow Larry on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany">http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany</a>

Hans von Spakovsky on SCOTUS Ruling, Senate on Venezuela, Somali Fraud in Airports

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
TRUMP AND IRAN STRIKE: Discussion on potential U.S. military action against Iran amid protests and regime crackdown.
SETH MANDEL OP-ED: Commentary piece criticizing Kathy Hochul for equating anti-Semitism with Islamophobia in addressing protests at synagogues.
JOE ROGAN CLAIM: Rogan's statement on ICE as "Gestapo" fact-checked, showing low rate of improper detentions.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify
Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>TRUMP AND IRAN STRIKE: Discussion on potential U.S. military action against Iran amid protests and regime crackdown.</li>
<li>SETH MANDEL OP-ED: Commentary piece criticizing Kathy Hochul for equating anti-Semitism with Islamophobia in addressing protests at synagogues.</li>
<li>JOE ROGAN CLAIM: Rogan's statement on ICE as "Gestapo" fact-checked, showing low rate of improper detentions.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141" data-copy-preserve="1">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJNXPHS" data-copy-preserve="1">Audible</a> and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/oconnor-and-company" data-copy-preserve="1">Spotify</a></li>
<li>Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC</li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/larryoconnorradio/" data-copy-preserve="1">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmal_dc/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Trump and Iran Strike Threat, Seth Mandel Op-Ed, Joe Rogan on ICE

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
MIGNON HOUSTON INTERVIEW: Deputy Spokesperson discusses record-breaking visa enforcement milestone with 100K visas revoked.
PATRICE ONWUKA INTERVIEW: WMAL co-host shares her visit to the White House.
CLINTONS IN CONTEMPT: Oversight Committee moves contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton for ignoring subpoena, potential for Hillary.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify
Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>MIGNON HOUSTON INTERVIEW: Deputy Spokesperson discusses record-breaking visa enforcement milestone with 100K visas revoked.</li>
<li>PATRICE ONWUKA INTERVIEW: WMAL co-host shares her visit to the White House.</li>
<li>CLINTONS IN CONTEMPT: Oversight Committee moves contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton for ignoring subpoena, potential for Hillary.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141" data-copy-preserve="1">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJNXPHS" data-copy-preserve="1">Audible</a> and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/oconnor-and-company" data-copy-preserve="1">Spotify</a></li>
<li>Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC</li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/larryoconnorradio/" data-copy-preserve="1">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmal_dc/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Mignon Houston on Visa Revocations, Patrice Onwuka on White House Visit, Clintons Contempt

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
KT MCFARLAND INTERVIEW: Former Deputy NSA discusses Rubio-Greenland-Denmark meeting, fundamental disagreement with Trump, Iran protests, and unclear U.S. military action.
LOUDOUN STUDENT DEATH: Stonebridge High School student struck and killed by school vehicle while walking to school.
HAWLEY VS DOCTOR: Senator Josh Hawley questions expert on whether men can get pregnant, with extended exchange.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify
Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>KT MCFARLAND INTERVIEW: Former Deputy NSA discusses Rubio-Greenland-Denmark meeting, fundamental disagreement with Trump, Iran protests, and unclear U.S. military action.</li>
<li>LOUDOUN STUDENT DEATH: Stonebridge High School student struck and killed by school vehicle while walking to school.</li>
<li>HAWLEY VS DOCTOR: Senator Josh Hawley questions expert on whether men can get pregnant, with extended exchange.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141" data-copy-preserve="1">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJNXPHS" data-copy-preserve="1">Audible</a> and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/oconnor-and-company" data-copy-preserve="1">Spotify</a></li>
<li>Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC</li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/larryoconnorradio/" data-copy-preserve="1">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmal_dc/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

Hans von Spakovsky on SCOTUS Ruling, Senate on Venezuela, Somali Fraud in Airports

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