In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
INTERVIEW: Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer: Retired Department of War senior intelligence operative, President of Project Sentinel, former U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and CIA-trained intelligence officer on the latest developments from Iran.
Hegseth Presser: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth holds a press conference Wednesday morning to provide updates on the conflict in Iran.
VA Schools to Close for Elections: Several school districts in Virginia will be closed on April 21 for the special redistricting election. Meanwhile, parents in Fairfax and parts of Maryland are voicing displeasure with the lack of 5-day school weeks.
Artemis II Update: Images from Artemis II have been released, including the far side of the Moon, captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon as well as the Moon eclipsing the Sun, revealing a view few in human history have ever witnessed.

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Episode: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer: Retired Department of War senior intelligence operative, President of Project Sentinel, former U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and CIA-trained intelligence officer on the latest developments from Iran.</li>
<li>Hegseth Presser: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth holds a press conference Wednesday morning to provide updates on the conflict in Iran.</li>
<li aria-level="1">VA Schools to Close for Elections: Several school districts in Virginia will be closed on April 21 for the special redistricting election. Meanwhile, parents in Fairfax and parts of Maryland are voicing displeasure with the lack of 5-day school weeks.</li>
<li>Artemis II Update: Images from Artemis II have been released, including the far side of the Moon, captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon as well as the Moon eclipsing the Sun, revealing a view few in human history have ever witnessed.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Wednesday, April 8, 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

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

Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer, Hegseth Presser, VA Schools to Close for Elections, Artemis II Update

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andCarrie Lukas discussed:
Independent Women with Carrie Lukas: Larry asks Carrie Lukas, President of Independent Women, about the latest news with her organization, including the upcoming Independent Women Awards Gala on Thursday, May 7.
More Pressure on Spanberger: The Washington Post editorial board has declared that “the honeymoon ended quickly” for Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger. She also dodges reporters and a debate with former Gov. George Allen while also getting booed at a baseball game.

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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
<ul>
<li>Independent Women with Carrie Lukas:&nbsp;Larry asks Carrie Lukas, President of Independent Women, about the latest news with her organization, including the upcoming Independent Women Awards Gala on Thursday, May 7.</li>
<li>More Pressure on Spanberger:&nbsp;The Washington Post editorial board has declared that &ldquo;the honeymoon ended quickly&rdquo; for Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger. She also dodges reporters and a debate with former Gov. George Allen while also getting booed at a baseball game.</li>
</ul>
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</ul>
Episode: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Independent Women with Carrie Lukas, More Pressure on Spanberger

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
INTERVIEW: Cal Thomas - Syndicated columnist on the latest news from Iran as well as announcement from CBS of the show that will replace “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” once it ends in May.
Iran Update: President Donald Trump said just hours ahead of an 8 p.m. deadline last night that he had agreed "to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” on the condition that Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.  Earlier, he had warned that "a whole civilization will die tonight" unless Iran agreed to a deal before his deadline.
Lincoln Memorial Update: According to the National Mall’s X account, the elevator is now open at the Lincoln Memorial as part of its undercroft project.  With that done, the temporary accessibility ramp that was built on the front steps two years ago has now been removed.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Cal Thomas - Syndicated columnist on the latest news from Iran as well as announcement from CBS of the show that will replace &ldquo;The Late Show with Stephen Colbert&rdquo; once it ends in May.</li>
<li>Iran Update: President Donald Trump said just hours ahead of an 8 p.m. deadline last night that he had agreed "to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks&rdquo; on the condition that Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trumps-deadline-looms-iran-rejects-temporary-ceasefire-proposal-rcna266905">Earlier, he had warned that</a> "a whole civilization will die tonight" unless Iran agreed to a deal before his deadline.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Lincoln Memorial Update: According to the National Mall&rsquo;s X account, the elevator is now open at the Lincoln Memorial as part of its undercroft project.&nbsp; With that done, the temporary accessibility ramp that was built on the front steps two years ago has now been removed.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
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</ul>
Episode: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Iran Update, Cal Thomas, Lincoln Memorial Update

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
INTERVIEW: John Reid: Former candidate for Virginia Lt. Governor on the effort by Virginia Republicans to get out the vote against Virginia’s redistricting referendum.
INTERVIEW: Sean Spicer: Former White House Press Secretary and host of “The Sean Spicer Show” on his upcoming new book “Trump 2.0” as well as the latest developments from Iran.
Critter News: National Mall workers are once again getting rid of a year's worth of goose poop at the reflecting pool.
EPA Museum Anniversary: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin posts on X on the one-year anniversary of the closing of the Biden EPA Museum.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: John Reid: Former candidate for Virginia Lt. Governor on the effort by Virginia Republicans to get out the vote against Virginia&rsquo;s redistricting referendum.</li>
<li aria-level="1">INTERVIEW: Sean Spicer: Former White House Press Secretary and host of &ldquo;The Sean Spicer Show&rdquo; on his upcoming new book &ldquo;Trump 2.0&rdquo; as well as the latest developments from Iran.</li>
<li>Critter News: National Mall w<a href="https://www.wusa9.com/article/tech/science/environment/lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-cleaning/65-25f5dceb-1d90-4698-b549-5c2c1e49770e">orkers are once again getting rid of a year's worth of goose poop at the reflecting pool</a>.</li>
<li aria-level="1">EPA Museum Anniversary: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin posts on X on the one-year anniversary of the closing of the Biden EPA Museum.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
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Episode: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer, Hegseth Presser, VA Schools to Close for Elections, Artemis II Update

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