In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:


MINNESOTA CHAOS: Kevin Roberts and Joe diGenova weigh in on the war against ICE and the highly organized anti-enforcement "operations" in Minneapolis.


FREEWAY FRIGIDITY: Charlie Gischlar provides a status report on Maryland road conditions after a weekend storm dumped up to 9 inches across the region.


SNOWY POLITICS: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attempts to look like a man of the people by shoveling snow in Brooklyn, sparking a "Sauvignon Girly" comparison.

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Episode: Monday, January 26, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
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MINNESOTA CHAOS: Kevin Roberts and Joe diGenova&nbsp;weigh in on the <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5704736-walz-demands-federal-officers-leave-minnesota/">war against ICE</a> and the highly organized anti-enforcement "operations" in Minneapolis.
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FREEWAY FRIGIDITY: Charlie Gischlar provides a status report on <a href="https://www.roads.maryland.gov/pages/home.aspx">Maryland road conditions</a> after a weekend storm dumped up to 9 inches across the region.
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SNOWY POLITICS: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attempts to look like a man of the people by <a href="https://abc7ny.com/live-updates/winter-storm-weekend-nyc-area-northeast-prepare-potential-snow-extreme-cold/18443469/entry/18472194/">shoveling snow in Brooklyn</a>, sparking a "Sauvignon Girly" comparison.
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Episode: Monday, January 26, 2026 / 7 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

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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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Kevin Roberts, Charlie Gischlar, Joe diGenova, and Zohran Mamdani’s Snowy Photo Op

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/32a15a71-af59-44d7-95c7-b3df00224bf9/transcript

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:


STORM TRACKER: A deep freeze follows a winter blast that brought up to 9 inches of snow and sleet to the DMV region.


DEEP FREEZE CLOSURES: A massive list of school closings across DC, Maryland, and Virginia as temperatures plummet to near zero.


HOCHUL'S HUBRIS: New York Governor Kathy Hochul refuses DHS assistance during the storm, demanding that ICE "back off" instead.


INCITEMENT WATCH: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under fire for evoking Anne Frank and the Nazis while attacking federal agents enforcing immigration law.

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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Monday, January 26, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
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STORM TRACKER: A deep freeze follows a winter blast that brought <a href="https://wtop.com/weather-news/2026/01/which-places-in-the-dc-region-got-the-most-snow/">up to 9 inches of snow</a> and sleet to the DMV region.
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DEEP FREEZE CLOSURES: A massive list of <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/school-closings-dc-maryland-virginia-203009757.html">school closings</a> across DC, Maryland, and Virginia as temperatures plummet to near zero.
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HOCHUL'S HUBRIS: New York Governor Kathy Hochul <a href="https://x.com/GovKathyHochul/status/2015192703152107559">refuses DHS assistance</a> during the storm, demanding that ICE "back off" instead.
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INCITEMENT WATCH: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under fire for <a href="https://x.com/JewishWarrior13/status/2015520021833744732">evoking Anne Frank</a> and the Nazis while attacking federal agents enforcing immigration law.
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Episode: Monday, January 26, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Storm Stats, School Closings, Kathy Hochul’s ICE Obstruction

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/3e1f9a20-b677-4b3b-8887-b3df0023c678/transcript

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:


NORTHERN VA ROADS: VDOT's Ellen Kamilakis joins the show to discuss road conditions and winter response efforts.


SHOOTING REVIEW: President Trump says the administration is reviewing everything regarding the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, who brought a gun and extra ammo to the Minneapolis scene.


SIGNAL SURVEILLANCE: Infiltration of anti-ICE Signal groups reveals an organized operation to doxx and harass federal agents in Minneapolis.

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 26, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
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NORTHERN VA ROADS: VDOT's Ellen Kamilakis joins the show to discuss <a href="https://x.com/VaDOTNOVA/status/2015490887300600206">road conditions</a> and winter response efforts.
</li>
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SHOOTING REVIEW: President Trump says the administration is <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5705991-minneapolis-shooting-trump-reviewing/">reviewing everything</a> regarding the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, who brought a gun and extra ammo to the Minneapolis scene.
</li>
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SIGNAL SURVEILLANCE: Infiltration of anti-ICE Signal groups reveals an <a href="https://x.com/camhigby/status/2015093523733733474">organized operation</a> to doxx and harass federal agents in Minneapolis.
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</ul>
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Episode: Monday, January 26, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Ellen Kamilakis, Pretti Shooting Review, Anti-ICE Signal Operation

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/5bd3b186-6fd4-49f7-bc73-b3df002320bf/transcript

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:


SCHOOL FREEDOM: Erika Donalds breaks down the Trump administration's Education Savings Account wins and the launch of National School Choice Week.


RICHMOND RECKONING: Virginia Delegate Tom Garrett exposes the Democrats' mid-decade redistricting shenanigans and their vote for a massive legislative pay raise.


MEDIA MELTDOWN: Rumors swirl that Jeff Bezos is considering slashing the foreign desk and shuttering the sports section at the Washington Post.

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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Monday, January 26, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
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SCHOOL FREEDOM: Erika Donalds breaks down the Trump administration's <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/01/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-expands-educational-opportunities-for-american-families/">Education Savings Account wins</a> and the launch of National School Choice Week.
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RICHMOND RECKONING: Virginia Delegate Tom Garrett exposes the Democrats' mid-decade <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/virginia-democrats-schedule-april-21-163836682.html">redistricting shenanigans</a> and their vote for a massive legislative pay raise.
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MEDIA MELTDOWN: Rumors swirl that Jeff Bezos is considering <a href="https://x.com/BenMullin/status/2015435838406995968">slashing the foreign desk</a> and shuttering the sports section at the Washington Post.
</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Monday, January 26, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

Erika Donalds, Tom Garrett, and the Shuttering of the Washington Post Sports Desk

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/a7b0bd27-d748-4fbe-ab3b-a6fa0049bcf6/clips/1f1f0001-5cee-443c-95ab-b3df001c6bc0/transcript

Kevin Roberts, Charlie Gischlar, Joe diGenova, and Zohran Mamdani’s Snowy Photo Op

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