WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - LT. COL. TONY SHAFFER - a New York Times bestselling author and CIA trained intelligence operations officer - discussedthe mysterious drones


Department of Defense doubles down, says drones are not US military assets

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Episode: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 / 8 AM Hour

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WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - LT. COL. TONY SHAFFER - a New York Times bestselling author and CIA trained intelligence operations officer - discussed the mysterious drones
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<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/department-defense-doubles-down-drones-not-us-military-assets">Department of Defense doubles down, says drones are not US military assets</a>
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Episode: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 / 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>
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Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer on the Mysterious Drones

In the 5 AM Hour: Julie Gunlock and Hans Von Spakovsky discussed:


California certifies election results over five weeks after election


Trump formally wins Electoral College — with Jan. 6 expected to be mere formality


‘A more perfect union’: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for abolition of Electoral College


Census Bureau to change how it counts immigrants


NY POST:George Stephanopoulos ‘apoplectic, humiliated’ over ABC News’ $16M defamation suit settlement with Trump: source

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Episode: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Julie Gunlock and Hans Von Spakovsky discussed:
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<a href="https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/california-certifies-election-results-over-five-weeks-after-election?utm_source=mux&amp;utm_medium=social-media&amp;utm_campaign=social-media-autopost">California certifies election results over five weeks after election</a>
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<a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/17/us-news/trump-formally-wins-electoral-college-with-jan-6-expected-to-be-formality/?utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter">Trump formally wins Electoral College &mdash; with Jan. 6 expected to be mere formality</a>
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<a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/dec/17/kathy-hochul-new-york-governor-calls-abolition-ele/?utm_source=Twitter&amp;utm_campaign=twtnl_x&amp;utm_medium=SocialFlow">&lsquo;A more perfect union&rsquo;: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for abolition of Electoral College</a>
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<a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/dec/16/census-bureau-change-counts-immigrants/?utm_campaign=twtnl_x&amp;utm_medium=SocialFlow&amp;utm_source=Twitter">Census Bureau to change how it counts immigrants</a>
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NY POST: <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/17/media/george-stephanopoulos-apoplectic-over-abc-news-settlement-with-trump/?utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter">George Stephanopoulos &lsquo;apoplectic, humiliated&rsquo; over ABC News&rsquo; $16M defamation suit settlement with Trump: source</a>
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</ul>
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Episode: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 / 5 AM Hour

Election Law News, Census Changes, George Stephanopoulos Loses Trump Lawsuit

In the 6 AM Hour: Julie Gunlock and Hans Von Spakovsky discussed: 


House GOP accuses Liz Cheney of tampering with J6 witness, ask FBI to investigate criminality


Mark Meadows staffer


WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated columnist


Virginia father dies after bear shot in tree falls on him

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Episode: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Julie Gunlock and Hans Von Spakovsky discussed:&nbsp;
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<a href="https://justthenews.com/government/congress/hld-house-gop-accuses-liz-cheney-tampering-j6-witness-ask-fbi-criminally?utm_source=mux&amp;utm_medium=social-media&amp;utm_campaign=social-media-autopost">House GOP accuses Liz Cheney of tampering with J6 witness, ask FBI to investigate criminality</a>
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<a href="https://x.com/_williamsonben/status/1869196673995485339?s=46&amp;t=gRROFjbymmJxptiuuAQ6Q">Mark Meadows staffer</a>
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WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated columnist
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<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bear-falls-on-hunter-dies-virginia/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab6a&amp;linkId=691394486&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawHPlIBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWFKdo-2mm6VMa4Nf-qjsPyBRWkoGTUrX1_TSGfz02aC8CNTMOvnQ7DAFA_aem_Xp1mZmLpVc-ud621cJ2dZQ">Virginia father dies after bear shot in tree falls on him</a>
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Episode: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 / 6 AM Hour

J6 Report, Cal Thomas, Critter News

In the 7 AM Hour: Julie Gunlock and Hans Von Spakovsky discussed:


WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - CHARLIE SPIERING - political reporter for The Daily Mail and author of the book: "Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House" on Kamala’s comeback plans. 


SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/charliespiering


CNN: Harris debates her future: A run for California governor that would take 2028 off the table


Flavor FlavYEAHHHHH BOYYY!!!Christmas With The Bidens At The White House


Elon Musk Tells X Users 'No Hashtags' And Guess What Happened Next


‘Spy drones’ from China are likely cause of unexplained aircraft wreaking havoc over US, House foreign affairs chair says in bombshell claim

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Episode: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Julie Gunlock and Hans Von Spakovsky discussed:
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WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - CHARLIE SPIERING - political reporter for The Daily Mail and author of the book: "Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House" on Kamala&rsquo;s comeback plans.&nbsp;
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SOCIAL MEDIA: <a href="https://x.com/charliespiering">https://x.com/charliespiering</a>
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CNN: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/15/politics/kamala-harris-future-2028-california-governor/index.html">Harris debates her future: A run for California governor that would take 2028 off the table</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/12/17/flavor-flav-joe-jill-biden-white-house-christmas-party/">Flavor FlavYEAHHHHH BOYYY!!!Christmas With The Bidens At The White House</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/elon-musk-no-hashtags-on-x_n_67620a41e4b0a89003b0f8e7?d_id=8503631&amp;ncid_tag=tweetlnkushpmg00000027&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter&amp;utm_campaign=us_entertainment">Elon Musk Tells X Users 'No Hashtags' And Guess What Happened Next</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/17/us-news/spy-drones-from-china-are-likely-cause-of-unexplained-aircraft-wreaking-havoc-over-us-house-foreign-affairs-chair-says-in-bombshell-claim/?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_medium=social">&lsquo;Spy drones&rsquo; from China are likely cause of unexplained aircraft wreaking havoc over US, House foreign affairs chair says in bombshell claim</a>
</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 / 7 AM Hour

Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer on the Mysterious Drones

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