In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
MALIBU MANOR: Former VP Kamala Harris purchases an $8 million oceanfront mansion in an area her own climate models flagged as high risk for rising sea levels.
SINEMA SCANDAL: Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema is hit with a lawsuit alleging an affair with her head of security and the misuse of campaign funds.
ECONOMIC BOOM: Kevin Hassett predicts 5% economic growth as mortgage rates fall to a three-year low.
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Episode: Friday, January 16, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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