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.

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

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
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<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>
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Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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<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>
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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>