In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
TOPIC: Jonathan Alexandre discusses the Maryland bill that aims to muzzle pastors and religious nonprofits.
MUNICH SECURITY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s "fire" speech on defending Western civilization receives a standing ovation.
AOC DISASTER: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stumbles through a question on defending Taiwan at the Munich conference.
MUNICH OBSERVERS: Reactions to Hillary Clinton moderating a women's rights panel featuring a transgender panelist.
GAVIN NEWSOM: Governor Newsom’s controversial comparison of American law enforcement to Nazi stormtroopers while in Germany.

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Episode: Monday, February 16, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>TOPIC: Jonathan Alexandre discusses the Maryland bill that aims to muzzle pastors and religious nonprofits.</li>
<li>MUNICH SECURITY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio&rsquo;s "fire" speech on defending Western civilization receives a standing ovation.</li>
<li>AOC DISASTER: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stumbles through a question on defending Taiwan at the Munich conference.</li>
<li>MUNICH OBSERVERS: Reactions to Hillary Clinton moderating a women's rights panel featuring a transgender panelist.</li>
<li>GAVIN NEWSOM: Governor Newsom&rsquo;s controversial comparison of American law enforcement to Nazi stormtroopers while in Germany.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Monday, February 16, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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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Jonathan Alexandre, Rubio at Munich, AOC’s Taiwan Stumble

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
WEEKEND RECAP: A review of Valentine’s Day and the President’s Day holiday weekend.
EPSTEIN FILES: Newly released messages between Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein regarding opposition to Pope Francis.
IMMIGRATION: Hakeem Jeffries dismisses concerns regarding the 1,300% increase in assaults against ICE officers.
VOTER FRAUD: The Colorado Secretary of State faces criticism for sending 30,000 voter registration mailers to non-citizens.
IRAN PROTESTS: Massive rallies in Toronto and Los Angeles calling for a free Iran.
NAVY MOVEMENT: The Pentagon sends the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate.

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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Monday, February 16, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>WEEKEND RECAP: A review of Valentine&rsquo;s Day and the President&rsquo;s Day holiday weekend.</li>
<li>EPSTEIN FILES: Newly released messages between Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein regarding opposition to Pope Francis.</li>
<li>IMMIGRATION: Hakeem Jeffries dismisses concerns regarding the 1,300% increase in assaults against ICE officers.</li>
<li>VOTER FRAUD: The Colorado Secretary of State faces criticism for sending 30,000 voter registration mailers to non-citizens.</li>
<li>IRAN PROTESTS: Massive rallies in Toronto and Los Angeles calling for a free Iran.</li>
<li>NAVY MOVEMENT: The Pentagon sends the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Monday, February 16, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Valentine's Day Recap, Bannon-Epstein Texts, Iranian Marches

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
POOPTOMAC: The massive raw sewage spill in the Potomac River, which may render the waterway unusable for the year.
TOPIC: Drew Mullins joins the show to discuss Spotsylvania County’s new Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution.
GUN CONTROL: A look at the aggressive slate of gun-related bills introduced in the 2026 Virginia legislative session.
GIRL SCOUTS: A 6-year-old scout breaks a record by selling 87,000 boxes of cookies while the organization faces "woke" criticism over anti-ICE stances.

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Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Monday, February 16, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>POOPTOMAC:&nbsp;The massive raw sewage spill in the Potomac River, which may render the waterway unusable for the year.</li>
<li>TOPIC:&nbsp;Drew Mullins joins the show to discuss Spotsylvania County&rsquo;s new Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution.</li>
<li>GUN CONTROL:&nbsp;A look at the aggressive slate of gun-related bills introduced in the 2026 Virginia legislative session.</li>
<li>GIRL SCOUTS:&nbsp;A 6-year-old scout breaks a record by selling 87,000 boxes of cookies while the organization faces "woke" criticism over anti-ICE stances.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Monday, February 16, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Drew Mullins, 'Pooptomac' Update, Woke Girl Scouts

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
TOPIC: Joe diGenova joins to discuss the Epstein emails, the SAVE Act, and the Potomac sewage disaster.
REDISTRICTING: Hakeem Jeffries vows to spend tens of millions of dollars to push Democratic redistricting plans in Virginia.
SAVE ACT: Growing momentum for proof of citizenship requirements for federal elections.
OBAMA GASLIGHTING: Former President Obama faces backlash for calling ICE agents "rogue" and claiming Republicans are the "mean side."
UAPS: Obama confirms during a recent interview that "aliens are real."

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Monday, February 16, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>TOPIC: Joe diGenova joins to discuss the Epstein emails, the SAVE Act, and the Potomac sewage disaster.</li>
<li>REDISTRICTING: Hakeem Jeffries vows to spend tens of millions of dollars to push Democratic redistricting plans in Virginia.</li>
<li>SAVE ACT: Growing momentum for proof of citizenship requirements for federal elections.</li>
<li>OBAMA GASLIGHTING: Former President Obama faces backlash for calling ICE agents "rogue" and claiming Republicans are the "mean side."</li>
<li>UAPS: Obama confirms during a recent interview that "aliens are real."</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Monday, February 16, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Jonathan Alexandre, Rubio at Munich, AOC’s Taiwan Stumble

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