In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
KATHY SZELIGA INTERVIEW: Maryland Delegate discusses new fraud scandal, rising electricity prices, bill to ban Trump-era ICE agents, property assessment hikes, and General Assembly preview.
LISA DAFTARI INTERVIEW: Founder of Foreign Desk News provides analysis on ongoing protests and events in Iran.
HIGHER EDUCATION: Elon Musk states college isn't necessary as knowledge is free online, while professors note Gen Z students struggle with reading sentences.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Monday, January 12, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>KATHY SZELIGA INTERVIEW: Maryland Delegate discusses new fraud scandal, rising electricity prices, bill to ban Trump-era ICE agents, property assessment hikes, and General Assembly preview.</li>
<li>LISA DAFTARI INTERVIEW: Founder of Foreign Desk News provides analysis on ongoing protests and events in Iran.</li>
<li>HIGHER EDUCATION: Elon Musk states college isn't necessary as knowledge is free online, while professors note Gen Z students struggle with reading sentences.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141" data-copy-preserve="1">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJNXPHS" data-copy-preserve="1">Audible</a> and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/oconnor-and-company" data-copy-preserve="1">Spotify</a></li>
<li>Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC</li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/larryoconnorradio/" data-copy-preserve="1">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmal_dc/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Monday, January 12, 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.

Enjoy O'Connor &amp; Company from the nation's capital! Heard weekdays from 5am to 9am on WMAL in Washington, D.C.

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

Follow Larry on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany

"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>
Follow Larry on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany">http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany</a>

Kathy Szeliga on Maryland Issues, Lisa Daftari on Iran Protests, Higher Education Challenges

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
JULIE FUNDRAISER: Support Julie and her family during this challenging time.
FED DRAMA: Federal prosecutors investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell over headquarters renovation testimony, amid tensions with the administration.
OREGON VOTER ROLLS: Secretary of State announces cleanup of 800,000 inactive voters following Judicial Watch lawsuit to restore election confidence.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify
Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Monday, January 12, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>JULIE FUNDRAISER: Support Julie and her family during this challenging time.</li>
<li>FED DRAMA: Federal prosecutors investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell over headquarters renovation testimony, amid tensions with the administration.</li>
<li>OREGON VOTER ROLLS: Secretary of State announces cleanup of 800,000 inactive voters following Judicial Watch lawsuit to restore election confidence.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141" data-copy-preserve="1">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJNXPHS" data-copy-preserve="1">Audible</a> and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/oconnor-and-company" data-copy-preserve="1">Spotify</a></li>
<li>Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC</li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/larryoconnorradio/" data-copy-preserve="1">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmal_dc/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Monday, January 12, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Julie's Health Crisis, Fed Chair Investigation, Oregon Voter Rolls Cleanup

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
YOUNGKIN ON SENATE RACE: Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin discusses the upcoming special election for the Virginia Senate seat vacated by Adam Ebbin.
KATIE GORKA INTERVIEW: Fairfax GOP Chairwoman discusses important special elections in Fairfax County.
MINNESOTA UPDATE: DHS confirms deportation flights from Minneapolis carrying criminal convicts amid ongoing tensions.
BESSENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vows to prosecute Minnesota fraud and expand investigations to other states.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify
Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Monday, January 12, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>YOUNGKIN ON SENATE RACE: Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin discusses the upcoming special election for the Virginia Senate seat vacated by Adam Ebbin.</li>
<li>KATIE GORKA INTERVIEW: Fairfax GOP Chairwoman discusses important special elections in Fairfax County.</li>
<li>MINNESOTA UPDATE: DHS confirms deportation flights from Minneapolis carrying criminal convicts amid ongoing tensions.</li>
<li>BESSENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vows to prosecute Minnesota fraud and expand investigations to other states.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141" data-copy-preserve="1">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJNXPHS" data-copy-preserve="1">Audible</a> and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/oconnor-and-company" data-copy-preserve="1">Spotify</a></li>
<li>Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC</li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/larryoconnorradio/" data-copy-preserve="1">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmal_dc/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Monday, January 12, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Virginia Senate Race, Katie Gorka on Fairfax Elections, Bessent on Minnesota Fraud

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
JOE DIGENOVA INTERVIEW: Legal analyst shares thoughts on the Minnesota incident between activist and ICE, federal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and Jack Smith public hearing.
ASRA NOMANI INTERVIEW: Sr Editor at Fox News Digital discusses organizations behind the exploding anti-ICE protests across the U.S.
DC CRYING SPOTS: Exploration of recommended places in D.C. for emotional release, as shared in Reddit threads and local articles.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify
Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Monday, January 12, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>JOE DIGENOVA INTERVIEW: Legal analyst shares thoughts on the Minnesota incident between activist and ICE, federal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and Jack Smith public hearing.</li>
<li>ASRA NOMANI INTERVIEW: Sr Editor at Fox News Digital discusses organizations behind the exploding anti-ICE protests across the U.S.</li>
<li>DC CRYING SPOTS: Exploration of recommended places in D.C. for emotional release, as shared in Reddit threads and local articles.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141" data-copy-preserve="1">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJNXPHS" data-copy-preserve="1">Audible</a> and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/oconnor-and-company" data-copy-preserve="1">Spotify</a></li>
<li>Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC</li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/larryoconnorradio/" data-copy-preserve="1">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmal_dc/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a></li>
<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Monday, January 12, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Kathy Szeliga on Maryland Issues, Lisa Daftari on Iran Protests, Higher Education Challenges

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