WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM -  INTERVIEW - JANE HAMPTON COOK - Presidential historian and author – Reflect on Independence Day and discuss her new patriotic children's books
BOOKS / WEBSITE:  https://janecook.com/new-series-revolutionary-readers-for-americas-250th/ 
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Jane-Hampton-Cook/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJane+Hampton+Cook

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Episode: Thursday, July 4, 2024 / 7 AM Hour 

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<li aria-level="1">WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM -  INTERVIEW - JANE HAMPTON COOK - Presidential historian and author – Reflect on Independence Day and discuss her new patriotic children's books</li>
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<li aria-level="1">BOOKS / WEBSITE:  <a href="https://janecook.com/new-series-revolutionary-readers-for-americas-250th/">https://janecook.com/new-series-revolutionary-readers-for-americas-250th/ </a></li>
<li aria-level="1">AMAZON: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Books-Jane-Hampton-Cook/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJane+Hampton+Cook">https://www.amazon.com/Books-Jane-Hampton-Cook/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJane+Hampton+Cook</a></li>
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Historian Jane Hampton Cook on Independence Day and Her Patriotic Kids Books

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
Larry and Cassie discussed her work as a former RNC press secretary, mom of 2 and life transitioning from DC living to Virginia suburbs.
Media’s Faux narrative about Elon Musk
ABC NEWS: McMahon hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting outside Department of Education


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Episode: Thursday, April 3, 2025 / 5 AM Hour 

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul>
<li>Larry and Cassie discussed her work as a former RNC press secretary, mom of 2 and life transitioning from DC living to Virginia suburbs.</li>
<li>Media&rsquo;s Faux narrative about Elon Musk</li>
<li>ABC NEWS:<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/mcmahon-hijacks-house-democrats-presser-after-closed-door/story?id=120416571"> McMahon hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting outside Department of Education</a></li>
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Episode: Thursday, April 3, 2025 / 5 AM Hour&nbsp;
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Q & A with Cassie, Media Spin about Elon Musk, Linda McMahon’s Epic Takedown

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: 
Alec Baldwin claims America is in a 'pre-Civil War' environment after watching PBS miniseries
Michelle Obama doesn’t hold back when asked about dating someone who isn’t ‘financially sound’: ‘I married one’
Trump unveils 10% tariff on all imports and 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of nations


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Episode: Thursday, April 3, 2025 / 6 AM Hour 

 

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media/alec-baldwin-claims-america-pre-civil-war-environment-after-watching-civil-war-miniseries">Alec Baldwin claims America is in a 'pre-Civil War' environment after watching PBS miniseries</a></li>
<li><a href="https://pagesix.com/2025/04/02/celebrity-news/michelle-obama-doesnt-hold-back-when-asked-about-dating-someone-who-isnt-financially-sound/">Michelle Obama doesn&rsquo;t hold back when asked about dating someone who isn&rsquo;t &lsquo;financially sound&rsquo;: &lsquo;I married one&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/04/02/nx-s1-5345802/trump-tariffs-liberation-day">Trump unveils 10% tariff on all imports and 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of nations</a></li>
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Episode: Thursday, April 3, 2025 / 6 AM Hour&nbsp;
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Alec Baldwin, Michelle Obama’s Spicy Podcast, Trump Tariffs

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
Top aide Ron Klain was "half-seriously" wondering if President Biden thought he was the president of Nato rather than the president of the United States, according to Chris Whipple's new book.
Tennis star Martina Navratilova criticizes USA Fencing for disqualifying female fencer refusing to compete against transgender athlete
WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - KUSH DESAI - Kuh-sh De-sigh - White House Deputy Press Secretary on Trump’s tariffs announcement 
SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/k_sdesai
Trump unveils 10% tariff on all imports and 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of nations
Buc-ee's first Virginia location to open soon


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Episode: Thursday, April 3, 2025 / 7 AM Hour 

 

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://x.com/reaganreese_/status/1907501662715130128">Top aide Ron Klain was "half-seriously" wondering if President Biden thought he was the president of Nato rather than the president of the United States, according to Chris Whipple's new book.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/3368449/martina-navratilova-usa-fencing-disqualifying-female-refusing-transgender/">Tennis star Martina Navratilova criticizes USA Fencing for disqualifying female fencer refusing to compete against transgender athlete</a></li>
<li>WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - KUSH DESAI -&nbsp;Kuh-sh De-sigh - White House Deputy Press Secretary on Trump&rsquo;s tariffs announcement&nbsp;</li>
<li>SOCIAL MEDIA:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/k_sdesai">https://x.com/k_sdesai</a><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/04/02/nx-s1-5345802/trump-tariffs-liberation-day"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/04/02/nx-s1-5345802/trump-tariffs-liberation-day">Trump unveils 10% tariff on all imports and 'reciprocal' tariffs on dozens of nations</a><a href="https://www.fox5dc.com/news/buc-ees-first-virginia-location-open-june"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fox5dc.com/news/buc-ees-first-virginia-location-open-june">Buc-ee's first Virginia location to open soon</a></li>
<li>
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Episode: Thursday, April 3, 2025 / 7 AM Hour&nbsp;
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Historian Jane Hampton Cook on Independence Day and Her Patriotic Kids Books

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