In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

• INTERVIEW: Dr. Matthew Spalding: Vice President for Washington Operations & Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of “The Making of the American Mind: The Story of our Declaration of Independence.”             (Dr. Spalding appears as part of America 250: A Conversation with Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C., Campus & Graduate School of Government, in partnership with WMAL DC.)

• INTERVIEW: Michael Boes: The first chief MAHA officer for Steak ‘n Shake who previously served at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). His newly created executive role is tied to the fast‑food chain’s growing alignment with the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.
• King Charles in DC: King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia from April 27 through April 30 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary of independence.

King Charles is also scheduled to address Congress on Tuesday.

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Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 8 AM Hour