WMAL GUEST: MATT SCHLAPP (Chairman of the American Conservative Union and CPAC) on the highlights from Day 1 of CPAC 2026 in Dallas, the results of the Texas Senate straw poll, and what to expect as the conference moves into Day 2.
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Episode: Friday, March 27, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: MATT SCHLAPP (Chairman of the American Conservative Union and CPAC) on the highlights from Day 1 of CPAC 2026 in Dallas, the results of the Texas Senate straw poll, and what to expect as the conference moves into Day 2.
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Episode: Friday, March 27, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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"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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Matt Schlapp on CPAC Day 2 and the Texas Senate Straw Poll

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andBethany Mandel discussed:
Swalwell & Gonzalez Resign: U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzalez (R-TX) resigned from Congress as they face allegations of sexual misconduct.
Hasan Piker: The controversial influencer known for his anti-Semitic views was welcomed recently on the “Pod Save America” podcast as well as at a campaign event in Michigan for Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
Virginia Redistricting: Larry O’Connor will MC a VOTE NO rally on Thursday in Leesburg, VA hosted by the 10th District Republican Committee and CPAC as the Virginia redistricting battle enters the home stretch.

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Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>Swalwell &amp; Gonzalez Resign: U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzalez (R-TX) resigned from Congress as they face allegations of sexual misconduct.</li>
<li>Hasan Piker: The controversial influencer known for his anti-Semitic views was welcomed recently on the &ldquo;Pod Save America&rdquo; podcast as well as at a campaign event in Michigan for Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Virginia Redistricting: Larry O&rsquo;Connor will MC a VOTE NO rally on Thursday in Leesburg, VA hosted by the 10th District Republican Committee and CPAC as the Virginia redistricting battle enters the home stretch.</li>
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Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Swalwell & Gonzalez Resign, Hasan Piker, Virginia Redistricting

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
INTERVIEW: Beth Pascall: Chair of the Election Integrity Committee for the Loudoun County Republican Committee on the grassroots Vote No! Coalition working to defeat the Virginia Redistricting Amendment.
Iran Blockade: The U.S. on Monday said it began blocking ships from entering or exiting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, attempting to ratchet up pressure on Iran to reopen the key oil route after peace negotiations collapsed. (CNBC).
Poisonous Yoga Pants?: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is announced that he was issuing a Civil Investigative Demand to athletic wear company Lululemon as part of an investigation probing the company on “forever chemicals” — which the company says are not in its products.

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Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Beth Pascall: Chair of the Election Integrity Committee for the Loudoun County Republican Committee on the grassroots Vote No! Coalition working to defeat the Virginia Redistricting Amendment.</li>
<li>Iran Blockade: The U.S. on Monday said it began&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/12/trump-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz.html">blocking ships</a> from entering or exiting Iranian ports in the <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/trump-hormuz-blockade-oil-shock-china-iran-india-vessels-peace-talks.html">Strait of Hormuz</a>, attempting to ratchet up pressure on <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/trump-threatens-50percent-tariffs-on-china-as-report-suggests-plans-for-arms-shipment-to-iran.html">Iran</a> to reopen the key <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/12/oil-prices-iran-war-strait-hormuz-blockade.html">oil</a> route after <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/11/us-iran-talks-set-to-begin-in-islamabad-after-delegations-arrive.html">peace negotiations collapsed</a>. (CNBC).</li>
<li>Poisonous Yoga Pants?:&nbsp;Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is announced that he was issuing a Civil Investigative Demand to athletic wear company Lululemon as part of an investigation probing the company on &ldquo;forever chemicals&rdquo; &mdash; which the company says are not in its products.</li>
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Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Iran Blockade, Beth Pascall, Poisonous Yoga Pants?

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
INTERVIEW: Cam Edwards: Editor-in-Chief of Bearing Arms on what’s going to Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s desk regarding gun bills.
INTERVIEW: Alex Adams: HHS Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families on Trump’s Foster Home initiative.
Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau: Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being labeled a hypocrite for partying with red solo cups at Coachella alongside girlfriend Katy Perry after he led a nationwide effort to ban single-use plastics in Canada while he was in office. (FOX News)
Swalwell Booted from House: Lefty billionaire Stephen Cloobeck dramatically cut ties with Eric Swalwell and revealed he has kicked him out of his mansion — hours before the congressman dropped his run for California governor. (New York Post)

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Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Cam Edwards: Editor-in-Chief of Bearing Arms on what&rsquo;s going to Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger&rsquo;s desk regarding gun bills.</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Alex Adams: HHS Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families on Trump&rsquo;s Foster Home initiative.</li>
<li>Katy Perry &amp; Justin Trudeau: Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being labeled a hypocrite for partying with red solo cups at Coachella alongside girlfriend Katy Perry after he led a nationwide effort to ban single-use plastics in Canada while he was in office. (FOX News)</li>
<li>Swalwell Booted from House: Lefty billionaire Stephen Cloobeck dramatically cut ties with Eric Swalwell and revealed he has kicked him out of his mansion &mdash; hours before the congressman dropped his run for California governor. (New York Post)</li>
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Episode: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Matt Schlapp on CPAC Day 2 and the Texas Senate Straw Poll

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