In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

INTERVIEW: Josh Christenson: DC Bureau Chief at the New York Post discusses the latest reporting on Justin Fairfax murder/suicide.

Kamala Talks Gas Prices: Former Vice President Kamala Harris posts a video of her standing outside a gas station in Charlotte, NC blaming President Donald Trump for high fuel prices. 

Missing Scientists: There are calls for investigations to ramp up after nearly a dozen of America's top scientists either died or disappeared with few answers. President Trump and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt respond when asked about the scientists.

Artemis II Astronauts: Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover share their thoughts on faith upon returning to Earth following their journey around the moon.

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Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 8 AM Hour